A home bedroom refresh doesn’t need to be complicated. Simple tasks like strategic decluttering, swapping out bedding, or adding a fresh coat of paint to the wall can make all the difference.
If you’re ready to give your bedroom a new look but are working with a limited budget and time, our list is perfect. Here are the fifteen best bedroom update ideas that are inexpensive and easy to implement without looking cheap.
1. Switch Out Bedding to Something Neutral
Neutral works double duty in a bedroom. It creates a backdrop for adding pops of color and keeps the bedroom color palette calm for sleeping.
But neutral doesn’t need to be boring—layer your bedding with different textures and shades to make it look substantial. At the bare minimum, you’ll need sheets, pillows, and a comforter. To add more visual interest, add a quilt, a chunky knit blanket, or throw pillows on top of your base layers. My favorite neutral bedding colors include cream, mushroom, white, ivory, gray, greige, tan, and beige.
2. Freshen Up the Paint on the Walls
There’s a reason why painting the walls is at the top of every inexpensive home upgrade list—paint allows you to completely change the feel of the room with minimal investment and without making permanent upgrades.
Play with your paint color. If you want to stick with a calm, cohesive color scheme, go with a neutral. If you prefer a colorful room that’s still relaxing, most shades of blue will work.
3. Add Color Through Flowers and Plants
Greenery and bouquets can bring life to any space. If your bedroom refresh budget is less than $20, use that money to purchase an easy-to-care-for houseplant or a fresh bundle of flowers to put on your bedside table.
Low-maintenance bedroom houseplant options include snake plant, pothos, peace lily, and ZZ plant.
4. Deep Clean Every Nook and…