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5 Ways to Transform a Boring Bedroom

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Have you been worried about your boring bedroom?

You should always love the decor in your bedroom. It’s the place you spend at least a third of your life, and it’s sure to take a toll on you if you don’t actually like it. 

Maybe you know you want to update your bedroom but aren’t sure of where to start. After all, home improvement can seem like a daunting task, so you may not know the easiest way to breathe some life into your bedroom.

Have a look through these tips. One might resonate with you and be the transformation you need!

1. Pick a Theme

When transforming your bedroom, you could always pick a theme. If your bedroom looks boring, think about something you love.

It can be as simple as a color scheme, or as elaborate as a franchise.

Visionbedding has some great ideas for a country theme if you want to bring a touch of the South to your room!

2. Paint!

Do you think you have a boring bedroom wall? Time to give it a splash of paint!

Sometimes updating your room is as simple as choosing a new color for the walls. It’ll make the whole room feel completely different, even though only one thing has been updated. 

3. Choose Some Great Art

A boring bedroom makeover isn’t complete without some great art.

You don’t have to paint the whole wall; maybe you just need to hang some art up! Think about some styles or images you love, whether it’s nature, wildlife, cityscapes… and find some great art to put up.

It’ll breathe some much-needed life into the room and remind you of all the things you love, hopefully improving your love for the room too!

4. Get New Lighting

If your bedroom looks boring, sometimes new lighting will make a world of difference.

Pick a new lamp for the bedside table, or decorate your bed with some romantic string lights. Some mood lighting can make it feel like an entirely new room, even though you’ve only updated one thing.

Try to make sure the lights are warm and inviting, as cool lights will only make your sleep quality worse when you lie down and try to fall over. 

5. A New Headboard

You don’t need an entirely new bed, but a headboard can make it look like you got one.

Headboards come in a variety of shapes and styles, transforming the look of the place you sleep. If it’s your bed that’s really bothering you but you don’t want to buy a new one, this might be the solution you’ve been searching for. 

Your Boring Bedroom Can Be Easily Transformed!

A boring bedroom isn’t good for anyone. Even though you only sleep there, you want to lie down in a room that’s both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.

If you’ve been looking for ways to makeover your room, try one of these. You’ll be surprised at the difference it makes. 

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Pros and Cons of Sleeping on a Mattress With no Bed Frame

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Consumers examine more ways to get the most out of the bed, mattress, and their bedroom. If the bedroom is more quaint, the homeowner won’t be able to fit a large bed frame in the room. An alternative to using a bed frame is to just place the mattress on the floor. It will free up space and make it easier to get a larger mattress in the living space. However, if space isn’t a consideration, is it a great idea to place the mattress on the floor? Reading the 4 pros and cons of sleeping on a mattress without a bed frame helps homeowners weigh their options.

What are the Pros?

1. Preventing An Unnatural Curve in the Spine While Sleeping

Some bed frames can create an unnatural curve in the spine while the individual is sleeping. This is because the bed frame doesn’t support the mattress properly. It can lead to sinking into the mattress and increase potential discomfort. Sleeping on mattresses on the floor gives consumers a more aligned spine.

2. Increased Blood Circulation

Putting the mattress on the floor could increase blood circulation and improve heart function. If the body isn’t supported properly, it can lead to pressure in the legs that prevents blood from circulating properly. This could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Placing the mattress on the floor might improve circulation and heart function.

3. Reduced Back Pain

Sleeping on a mattress on the floor could help some consumers with back pain and discomfort. With the popularity of platform beds, more consumers are placing memory foam mattresses on the platforms instead of box springs. This prevents them from getting enough support for their backs. Placing the mattress on the floor gives them the full benefits of their mattress and better back support.

4. It’s Cooler if You are Closer to the Floor

You will stay cooler sleeping on the floor. This factor is pretty basic since everyone knows that heat rises. If the bed is up higher then, the sleeper increases their chances of staying hot all night. Sleeping on the mattress on the floor can provide a cooler night’s rest.

What are the Cons?

1. You are More Likely to Breathe in Dust Particles

Dust particles become trapped in the flooring even if the homeowner vacuums or sweeps frequently. If they sleep on the floor, they are closer to dust and allergens that are in the flooring. This could increase the risk of allergic reactions and respiratory illnesses.

2. There Isn’t Adequate Airflow Through the Mattress

Improper airflow through the mattress is not possible if the mattress is lying on the floor. The bottom of the mattress will not air out, and sweat from the sleeper could become trapped in the fibers.

3. Mold Could Develop in the Mattress

Mold could develop in the mattress because of improper airflow. New mattress designs allow sweat to flow into interior fibers and dissipate through the side of the mattress. If the mattress is on the floor the sweat and condensation has nowhere to go but inside the mattress.

4. You Could Get Bed Bugs in Your Mattress

Placing the mattress on the floor could lead to bed bug infestations. Bed bugs hide in darkened areas where dust accumulates. If the mattress is on the floor, it is in the most optimal place for bed bugs to get into it and infest the bed.Consumers could get great benefits by placing their mattress on the floor. They could increase blood circulation, sleep cooler, and avoid back pain. However, it could also place them closer to pests and dust. Reviewing all the pros and cons of sleeping on a mattress on the floor shows homeowners what option is best for them.

SHOP BEDROOM….

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Westpark : Master Bedroom Project

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I’m working with a client right now and we have been decorating her new home. It has been so much fun! Right now we are almost finished with her master bedroom. We have selected, ordered and placed almost all if the pieces – but we still have not decided on a rug. The look for her bedroom is soft, soothing and a beautiful space to relax at the end of a long day.  We opted for furniture with slightly darker than natural wood tones (but we wanted the wood look). The headboard is upholstered with tufting details and a wingback which adds so much presence in the room. The table lamps and accent mirrors will be flanking the bed for his and hers plus balance in the room.  The bedding is slighting more feminine with a modern floral motif but the grey and white tones keep it looking gender neutral.  The soft pop of lavender adds a splash of colour but it is soothing.

Shop the Master Bedroom Look

  1. Upholstered Headboard
  2. Accent mirror
  3. Table lamp
  4. Accent pillow
  5. Decorative succulents (faux)
  6. 2 drawer nightstand
  7. Bedding set

Master Bedroom area rug options

So this is where we are a bit stuck. There are so many options that we love and we just have not decided on one area rug yet.  The floors in the bedroom are a medium stained oak hardwood.  The area rug will not cover the hardwood completely but area rugs always help to define and anchor a space.

  1. Arana Hand-Tufted Area Rug
  2. Makenzie Woolen Cable Hand-Woven Area Rug
  3. Marcelo Hand-Woven Area Rug
  4. Hillsby Area Rug
  5. Arviso Hand-Woven Wool Area Rug
  6. Brandt Dark Grey Area Rug

Help us decide and let us know your favorite for this master bedroom!

BEDTIME FAVOURITES….

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Boy’s Bedroom – Dinosaur Theme

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I’m working on a dinosaur theme bedroom for my son.  I love to decorate kids’ bedrooms – it’s so much fun! The colours, the prints, the themes – it’s a great way to really get creative and adventurous plus show off their personality.

 

We have decorated a few kids’ bedrooms and recently a teenage girl’s bedroom – we love giving kid’s a space of their own and helping mom and dad get the look for less – and typically we are doing this ‘bedroom makeover’ as a Christmas or Birthday gift – what a great idea!

 

My youngest son, Lincoln, is turning 3 in about 4 months and I’m thinking it’s time for his room to become his own.  He will be transitioning out of his crib this summer and it’s probably a good time to makeover his room.  My son is obsessed with dinosaurs and typically I don’t dive head first into a theme but this strong love of dinosaurs has been going on for some time, so I think I have found my theme.

 

When I decorate kids rooms – for clients or my own children – I like to add themed accessories like small decor items, pillows, bed sheets etc…I also like to find items that aren’t too permanent so in a few years when he has a new ‘favourite’ I can make the change very easily.

 

Here are some of my favouite items for Lincoln’s bedroom:

 

I love this pillow – accessories like this are great and affordable finds and they are perfect for a bed or a rocking chair (which we happen to have in his room so I think this will be just perfect)

 

 

Art for kids rooms can be tricky to find but you can get creative with art that isn’t necessarily stretched canvas or framed – this hanging wire dinosaur from Pottery Barn Kids is so cute (and it’s on sale right now, too)

You can’t go wrong with extra storage and I’m a big fan of easy storage for kids.  Baskets and bins are great in bedrooms and playrooms for quick and easy clean up of toys and books.  I love these cute dinosaur storage bins!

When I decorated my 3 older children’s bedrooms I decided that themed sheets were a good choice! I kept their duvet covers simple (Pottery Barn rugby stripes for my boys’ shared bedroom and a Floral for my daughter-I like a duvet cover that can grow with them). But I like to have more fun with their sheets – like these cute and colourful dinosaur sheets!

 

 

Area rugs are a great way to add a splash of colour and pattern to any room – so this is why I love this area rug for my son’s bedroom.  I love the lime green colour with the blue and of course, the dinosaur – I know he will love it, too!

 

 

 

Night time can be a bit scary for kids, so I always have their bedrooms outfitted with a night light.  This dinosaur night light is adorable – the light is soft, you can choose the colour as a constant or changing (red, green, or blue) plus it is portable so at night if my little guy has to got use the potty he can use it as a flash light…

 

 

 

To top off the dinosaur theme bedroom … a cute set of dinosaur pjs!

I’m so excited to transform his bedroom – just a few pieces will get the look and I won’t have to spend a lot!

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