Interior designers share 10 ways to make your bedroom look better for free

Cheyenne LentzAug 15, 2020, 21:22 IST

There are a few ways you can freshen up your bedroom without spending money.Royalty-Free / Getty Images

Insider asked interior designers to share what you can do to update your bedroom without buying anything new.
They agreed that everyone should start by decluttering their room in order to create a more relaxed and open vibe.
By getting rid of extra throw pillows and rearranging your blankets and furniture, you can also breathe new life into your room.
Restyling your shelves or dresser tops with items you're currently loving can also help your space feel fresh.

It seems like there's no better time to give your bedroom a cost-free makeover.

Fortunately, there are a lot of ways to upgrade a space by reworking, rearranging, and redecorating what you already have.

Insider asked several interior designers to share their best tips for achieving an elevated bedroom look without spending any money. Here's what they had to say:

Lose the excess fabric in your room.

Having blinds and drapes may be excessive and block too much light. Andersen Ross / Royalty-Free / Getty Images

Get rid of items that don't serve an important or essential purpose.

If you have a spare chair or table in your bedroom, consider moving it to another part of your home or getting rid of it. Joe Schmelzer/Getty Images

Take time to get organized and find a place for everything.

If everything has a place, your can better avoid clutter and mess. All About Space/Shutterstock

Switch up your bedding by flipping it over, layering it, or swapping out blankets.

Some duvets are double-sided. Carlina Teteris / Royalty-Free / Getty Images

Bring in some flowers or branches from outside.

Greenery can help make a space feel fresh. Royalty-Free / Getty Images

Restyle the tops of your dressers, shelves, and nightstands.

Try stacking colorful books on your dresser to change things up. Getty/Rebecca Smith

Rearrange your furniture.

Moving your furniture around can make your space feel new. Royalty-Free / Getty Images

Find a way to hide unsightly cords and cables.

Unsightly cords can be hidden behind furniture. Royalty-Free / Getty Images

Change up the lighting in your space.

Try swapping around the lamps in your home. Royalty-Free / Getty Images

Lose the stacks of throw pillows, or arrange them differently,

Throw pillows might make your space seem cluttered. ppa/Shutterstock

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