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Bedroom Refresh: Simple Upgrades for a Cozy, Timeless Look
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items After 15 years, our bedroom was long overdue for a makeover. I refreshed paint, textiles, lighting, and accents, all with a soft, cozy style (and within a realistic budget). These are the upgrades I made to love this room for the next decade.
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Layered Window Treatments
Fresh Bedding Upgrade
Overhead Lighting & Fixtures
Paint Refresh
Odds & Ends
Area Rugs
Layered Window Treatments
Sheer panels + light-blocking shades
Softness + function. Sheers let in natural light, shades give privacy and better sleep. Layering also makes windows look taller
Simple natural linen drapes, filtering the natural light.
Latitude Run® Cotton Linen Blended Light Filtering Curtain,Back Tab Hooks Drapes (Set of 2,With Hooks) & Reviews | Wayfair
I wanted to add a little dimension to the windows, I love bamboo shades.
Sheer Roman Shade
If you’re gonna hang drapes, you’ll need one of these.
Orren Ellis Zaytoune Wright Single Curtain Rod & Reviews | Wayfair
Fresh Bedding Upgrade
I wanted a rich and textured bedspread paired with warm neutrals. It instantly freshens the whole room.
This is such a pretty deep olive green duvet.
Bedsure Boho Kids Queen Duvet Cover Olive
I have a weighted blanket, which is currently millennial grey - so it was time to update it to create a layered look.
Bedsure Luxury Waffle Duvet Cover Queen Set
Overhead Lighting & Fixtures
Swapping the old ceiling fan for something more modern and brightened the entire room.
Oscillating air, at night is a MUST.
Keazile 42 in. Indoor Black Wood Ceiling Fan with Dimmable LED Light and Remote Control for Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room KZ-42-DC-2352-BK
Updated my glass lamps to ceramic.
24.75"x13" Ribbed Ceramic Table Lamp Cream - Threshold™: Bedside, Nightstand, No Assembly Required
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Paint Refresh
Neutral paint creates a backdrop that makes every accent pop. I chose a shade that feels airy in summer and warm in winter.
Soft cream with yellow undertones.
Aged White SW 9180 | White Paint Colors | Sherwin-Williams
Odds & Ends
New drawer pull may seem minor but make a big difference in polish.
I updated all of the hardware on my dressers to these gold handles.
GlideRite Hardware Classic 3" Center to Center Cup/Bin Pull Multipack & Reviews | Wayfair
I thought this was the perfect shelf to hang my collection of necklaces and collect dust.
17 Stories 26 Hook Metal Wall Jewelry Rack Shelf & Reviews | Wayfair
These are a little pricey, but they are matted and you get 6 of them. I had photos I knew I wanted reframed.
Artistry Designs Wood Picture Frame - Set of 6 & Reviews | Wayfair
Area Rugs
Rugs ground the space and instantly make it cozier. A patterned neutral hides wear and adds texture.
The colors are soft, cream with hints of greens and blue.
Nourison Oushak Home Vintage Floral Indoor Rug Cream 8' x 9'10"