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Transform A Tired Bedroom in 5 Easy Steps

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People commonly spend one third of their lives in their bedroom. It is a room where you can reflect your personal style in the colors, fabrics, furnishings and atmosphere. Create your dream bedroom by following these steps.

Step 1: Remove clutter - Re-decorating (and even cleaning) a cluttered room is more difficult than necessary. Remove all items that don’t belong in your bedroom. Then put away everything that does belong (clothes that are laying around, jewelry, etc.). Shoe caddies and jewelry hangers. are good investments to help with this. Remember, a place for everything and everything in its place. Decide on a place for each item.

Step 2: Furniture repair - When you look at your bedroom furniture, how does it look? If it is not in good repair, this is a good time to repair it. You can make your bedroom furniture look perfect again using touch-up markers from the hardware store. Replace furniture that is worn out or doesn’t function anymore. Get some help to re-arrange the furniture. Creativity and functionality can work together. Place the furniture in a balanced way. Let the bed be the center of attention in your bedroom.

Step 3: Bedding - I recommend that you choose your bedding BEFORE choosing paint. Paint is available in all colors imaginable. Reduce hassle and save time. Pick the paint color based on the bedding sets you chose!

Always have TWO sets of bedding for each bed in the house. Bed in a bag sets are already matched so you don’t have to do the matching yourself. Most sets come with some kind of bed cover, sheets and pillow cases, and pillow shams. It will be easy for you to change the look of the room if you have two sets (or more) of bedding.

Duvets and comforters each have advantages and disadvantages. Both are similar. They are insulation while you sleep. Duvets are usually white or off-white and should be used with a duvet cover. A duvet cover is a giant bag, similar to a pillow case. The duvet slips inside so it’s protected. Laundering duvets is not easy and should be done infrequently. Duvet covers are. Just slip the cover off for laundering so you don’t have to wash the whole duvet (filling and all) each time. Cleaning your duvet every 3-5 years is all that’s necessary.

Comforters are not just white. They are covered with the “fashion fabric” on the outside and do not need a cover. It is best to dry clean a comforter. Dry cleaning a comforter gets costly. If you don’t have a duvet but you do have a comforter, just put in inside a duvet cover the same as you would a duvet.

Be careful with bed sizes. Internet stores have an amazing array of styles and colors for any shopper. Before ordering, know your mattress measurements. Take measurements of the length and width of your mattress and don’t forget to measure the depth or thickness as well. Fitted sheets are available in different mattress depths. Measure from the top of the box spring/bottom of the mattress to the floor for the “drop” of a bed skirt.

Step 4: Choosing Paint - For an inexpensive yet effective room transformation, be sure to paint the walls (and possibly the ceiling).

Take both of your new bedding sets to the paint store. Don’t be shy to ask for help. Pick a color that will work with both sets. Paint shouldn’t “match” the bedding. In fact, it’s better if it doesn’t. Just find one that will compliment or contrast the colors nicely. Paint ceilings a shade or two lighter or white.

Step 5: Complete the Look - After the paint is dry, hang pictures, paintings, and wall decoration if you desire. Apply curtains, etc. and make your bed with the new bedding.

5 easy steps to a transformed bedroom: Remove clutter, repair and replace furniture, buy some new bedding, paint the walls, and add some finishing touches. Impress yourself with your decorating flair.

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