First, you need to analyze your room. Make sure you pay attention to the room's shape and focal points. If you have a small room, you should always remember that lighter colors can open up a room and make it look bigger. If you want a splash of bold, you can always just paint one or two walls a bold color. Remember that you don't want to feel lost in a big room, either. Warm colors are inviting and cozy and bold colors are fun when used in the right ways.
Think about your budget before you go on a shopping spree. Do you have enough money to redo the entire room, or do you just want to paint the walls and introduce a few new pieces into the room? Can you upholstery the furniture or just buy new accent pillows and curtains? Make sure you know what you can afford before making any big plans that you can not meet. It will only end up disappointing you. Focus only on what you can afford.
Do not think that you can't turn something old into something new. For example, you do not have to throw out your old end tables and buy new ones. You can paint them or refining them. Even the frames on the wall are replaced or repainted to give your artwork a new look. Think about how much time and energy you want to invest in making over your old furniture and room accents before beginning any new project.
If you need direction, talk to someone who you think has great taste in home décor. It is very overwhelming to think about giving the room a new look when you don't know where to begin. Think of a friend who has excellent taste. If you can't think of anyone, perhaps you could find inspiration in a crafts magazine or online. You can even collect catalogs at your local home improvement store.
Shop at craft stores during sales and shop online. Saving money might seem like a difficult thing to do when you are remodeling a room, but craft stores and online stores often have great deals that you can not find anywhere else. Even thrift stores might be holding a piece that you simply cannot pass up. Antiques and other rare items are found for little cost at many thrift and secondhand shops.
Pull everything in the room together with one or two colors. You do not necessarily have to find all new colors for your room. Pick a complimenting color to throw a few pops of another color into the room. Look at your favorite item and the room and think about the colors and print that make it your favorite. Then look for items that will make your favorite thing stand out.
Remember that you do not need to strip everything down unless you want to. This is an easy project within your budget. Just adding a few new things here and there can transform your room very quickly. Have fun, use your own creativity, and enjoy the room that you have created all on your own.
