Quick Room Makeover

Are you interested in giving one of your home’s rooms a new look without breaking the bank? There are some easy ways to do this without spending too much precious time – or money! The one element that could be applied to all the following rooms is simply paint. Painting one wall of a room in a dramatic color is probably the least expensive, simplest way to change the look of a room and it gives you direction for acquiring room accessories to go with the new color. Choose a bold, dramatic color that will show off your room’s new look.

Bedroom Makeover

One of the easiest ways to spruce up your bedroom is a new bedcover. Whether you choose a duvet, bedspread, matelasse coverlet, handmade antique quilt, knitted blanket or other type of bedcover, this is traditionally the centerpiece of your room and you will want it to make a statement. Replacing this one item, and perhaps adding new curtains, may be the least expensive and easiest room makeover you can do in a bedroom. Also look at the room’s details – a new lamp, area rug, bookshelf, trunk at the end of the bed, or silk flower arrangement are just a few ways to brighten up a boring bedroom.

Bathroom Makeover

The bathroom is one of the easiest rooms in the house in which to create a fresh look because it’s smaller than most other rooms. Fresh paint, new towels, a new shower curtain or new area rugs are inexpensive ways to change the whole look of the bathroom.

Here are some more tips for renovating your bathroom with little money or effort:

- The ugly tub

If you don’t have the time or money to replace a nasty old tub, cover it up! Cover that nasty old tub with an enclosure that will make your bathroom look brand new.

- Fresh coat of paint

It is truly amazing what a fresh coat of paint will do. Choose a bathroom color that will be serene and peaceful while you relax in the tub. Shades of cream, yellow, beige or sage green add an element of relaxation. Try painting the ceiling a pretty shade of sky blue to bring the great outdoors inside.

- Towels & Rugs

A fresh set of towels and washcloths, including a dressy-looking fingertip towel for display will instantly give your bathroom a brand new feeling. Coordinate the towels with a new bath area rug or two and you’ll have an instant makeover! A fresh curtain can do wonders as well.

- Accessories

It’s the little things that can make a big difference in your freshened-up bathroom. A wicker or metal shelf featuring a key focal point like a hanging ivy plant or antique teapot add a whole new interest in the room. A new set of toothbrush holder, cup and soap dish can make the room feel brand new.

- Light It Up

Candles are a must for the laid-back loo. Choose colors that match your towels or rugs, and scents that force you to breathe a sigh of relief. Turn out the light… there’s nothing like a candlelit bath to melt the stress of a hectic day.

You can even treat yourself to one of those wire bath shelves that go across the width of your claw foot tub and feature a book and wine glass holder. Don’t forget the CD playing softly in the background, and an inflatable pillow for your head. Bring on the chocolate truffles!

Living Room Makeover

If your living room is the first room in the house that your guests, friends and family see when they enter, you’ll want the room to be organized and attractive. The simple addition of a few fresh potted plants can be one of the easiest, least expensive ways to make this room more inviting. New curtains can transform a room and can be purchased inexpensively on eBay or at a discount retailer. Candles, a framed photo display, new pillows or throw, or a new lighting fixture are other ways to create room appeal without spending a lot of money.

Whether you are eager to make your guests feel welcome or welcome family members for a special event, these are some ways to give a fresh look to a room. Of course, sometimes decluttering is all a room needs!