It’s everyone’s dream to own a bedroom that screams luxury and makes you happy. However, for many of us the reality is that it appears that there is a barrier blocking this dream from coming true; money.

We often find ourselves browsing the web and stores longingly looking at bedrooms we wish could be ours. Alas, using a few tips and tricks you can transform your house into a luxury looking boudoir.

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Here are some tips that can transform your room into  a magazine perfect room on a budget.

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1. Give your walls and ceiling a lick of paint 

Whether you change up the colour of your walls or just choose to give it a fresh new coat of paint, this is one of the easiest ways to add luxury to your room. Choose a colour that really opens up your room. Sticking to neutral colours gives the illusion of a larger room.

Don’t overlook the ceiling, painting the ceiling a soft neutral colour can make a big difference and open up your room and help to give a luxurious high ceiling feel to your room.

2. Clear up the clutter

The most luxurious rooms are the ones with no clutter! Carefully choose your furniture choosing a bed with drawers or better an ottoman opening that allows you to store your belongings in so you don’t have to have any extra bags lying around. Invest in luxury looking storage boxes such as matching ottoman boxes when you buy your bed to hide away your belongings and ensure your room has that luxurious feeling.

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upcycling ideas

3. Upcycle up your furniture 

Spruce up your existing furniture by spray painting it or maybe switching up the handles with luxurious looking ones. By doing this, you can easily fool people into thinking your Ikea drawer is a unique luxury boutique piece. It’s the small little things that make a big difference.

4. Add some wall décor

Wall décor is the key to luxury. Choosing the correct wall décor is an important aspect. Simple wall décor with hints of luxury like a gold or silver frame is always a safe option to go with. A nice mirror or two can really brighten up your room and add light.

If on a budget, use beautiful prints from online and spray paint an old frame gold or silver and add your print. Luxury wall decor on a budget! Alternatively, invest in some art pieces or create an art piece yourself and add this to your wall.

The key to a luxury room is to make sure that the wall decor ties in with the rest of your room.

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5. Drape your windows 

Adding curtains or draping your windows can inject elegance to your room. Add some sheer curtains for a soft touch and pair with some roller blinds for added cover when required.

Choose some complimentary tie backs to add an elegant touch to your room. If you can sew, buy some fabric and DIY your own curtains following tutorials online. It’ll save you a ton of money and will really help to add elegance to your room.

6. Add the correct lighting

Layer your lighting throughout your room. Add luxury looking lamps on either side of your bed for a luxurious symmetrical feature whilst providing  additional lighting.

For your central lighting piece, the right light shade can add the perfect finishing touch to your room. You don’t not need to splurge on a chandelier, a simple yet elegant lamp shade that gives the illusion of a chandelier can add a beautiful elegant touch.

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It’s not hard to decorate your room whilst on budget.  You just have to know where to look and how to effectively shop within your budget.

As a final leaving tip, remember it’s the small things that make a huge difference; clearing clutter, choosing the correct lamp shade and making sure that everything ties together well. These are the small things that will really change up your room. You do not need to splash on expensive furniture or make any drastic changes.

Find the creative spirit within you. It is not as hard as it looks. There are so many options for you to explore, open a magazine, look at Pintrest and think, how can I transform my existing furniture to look like that!

Just remember to open your eyes and you’ll find a whole world waiting out there for you.