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You’d be surprised at what a fresh coat of paint can do for a bedroom! Whether you stick with the original color or opt for a little splash of color, a fresh coat of paint will brighten up your room instantly! If you don’t want to spend the time repainting your entire bedroom, why not paint one accent or feature wall? This is the wall that you face when standing in the doorway.

Another painting trick you could try would be making yourself a headboard behind your bed! Most beds don’t come with a fancy bed frame, and look pretty unfortunate just sitting on top of a box spring. All you have to do is measure the width of your bed and mark it with painters tape on the wall, against which your headboard will rest. Choose a color of paint that complements your room’s decor and voila! Instant headboard!

The first thing most people notice when walking into a bedroom, is the bed itself. By changing your bed linens seasonally, you are able to keep things spontaneous, fresh and interesting. It’s a good idea to have at least two different comforters or duvet covers – or at least one reversible comforter or duvet cover. Go with cooler colors in spring and summer (i.e. – whites, blues, greens, etc.) and something warmer in the fall and winter (i.e. – browns, reds, oranges). If you can’t justify purchasing two bed spreads, at least consider changing up the decorative pillows you have on top of your bed. Decorative pillows are a great way to show off your personal style and are fairly inexpensive.

Now buy a couple of area rugs and throw up some nice wall art and you’ve got yourself a sharp looking bedroom! The best part of this little makeover is that you can change things up whenever you get bored and it won’t cost you a pretty penny!

Jamie Sward is a home and office decor expert for Bedroom Furniture.com, a part of CSN Stores, where he has been for over a year. With a BA in Journalism from Indiana University, Jamie loves to write about the latest in design trends for the home. He currently resides in Boston, MA.