If your sleeping quarters are in decent need of a once-over, fear no more! From hand painting furniture to general cleaning tips and more, we reveal the secrets to a great bedroom refresh right here.
Not only the place to rest our heads and catch up with some much-needed z’s, but the humble bedroom to many people is also like a sanctuary. Home to plenty of other hustle and bustle in the home, it is the bedroom which also sees us dress, undertake a plethora of beauty regimes, read, study, dream up ideas like hand-painted DIY’s or business plans, and even catch a quick movie before bedtime.
But aside all of this activity, the poor bedroom often gets pushed down the list when it comes to extra love and attention. All to often, the bedroom is left as a project to do once everything else is mastered. And, there is not much time to wrestle with a bedroom refresh at the end of a busy day – is there?
The good news is there are plenty of ways to tackle a quick bedroom makeover even if you are time-poor and on a strict budget. So, without further ado let’s get cracking on our Highlands Hand Painting quick tips for a great bedroom refresh.
#1. Pack away your clothes without delay
It may sound basic; however, many people get stuck in a rut when it comes to packing away their clothes once they come in from the clothesline. Whether it is a matter of getting distracted before the clothes meet the hangers or finding they are left more comfortably in the “too hard basket”; clothes often have a tendency to linger about in piles for a while.
If you are one of these people who neglect to follow through on the putting away, try sparing an extra five or ten minutes to finish the job properly. Your bedroom will look cleaner and the space less cluttered, which will help motivate you to keep the rest of the area clean and tidy.
#2. Touch Ups
If your bedroom is looking cosmetically tired or worn, there is no need to splurge on brand new items just to bring it back to life. It is amazing what you can achieve with hand painting those items instead.
For much less outlay, hand painting allows you to achieve a bespoke look for any type of room. You can hand paint pieces of furniture just as well as décor items like frames, clocks, bedside table lamps, and ornaments too.
For some quick inspiration, just take a look at this revamped hand painted globe we found on Etsy by ShopEverthineDesigns.
Hand painting is especially beneficial if you love the functionality of an item but you just don’t admire the look anymore. With a splash of paint and TLC, hand painting brings new life to old items quickly and efficiently.
* Tip: if you are not so set on the idea of hand painting your cherished piece of furniture yourself, get some professional help from our team at Highlands Hand Painting. For more information – click here.
#3. Declutter
Do you really need the two watches, an alarm clock, three magazines dating back six months and the trinket you hand painted back in high school perched on your bedside table? If you have not used it recently and its functionality is useless (let’s face it, alarm clocks are available on most smartphones these days), consider packing it away or donating it. Decluttering opens up the space available and makes a room look and feel more relaxed.
* Tip: for more home decluttering inspiration, our Highlands Hand Painting team recommend you check out Marie Kondo’s website here.
#4. Hand-painted mural or wall
This idea is especially perfect for a child’s bedroom. To spark imagination or curate a mood, why not consider hand painting a mural on the wall. You don’t have to be as great as the artist in this image we sourced below, a child’s room can look equally as fantastic using colourful paint splashes and handprints or basic shapes and patterns.
Image source: Cross Connect Magazine
The hand-painted mural above would be great in a bedroom, a bathroom or a study area to create some tranquillity.
And below is another idea for a hand-painted mural in a child’s bedroom just using basic shapes and colours.
Image source: Vivid Wall Decals
#5. Add a touch of life
Nothing evokes the spirit of relaxation and tranquillity more than some beautiful, live greenery. For this reason, healthy plants make the perfect addition to a bedroom. Whether you choose a larger plant to place on the floor in a corner of the room or a dainty potted orchid on the ensuite sink, think about adding a splash of nature’s finest to your bedroom.
* Tip: to coincide perfectly with the rest of your bedroom décor, simply hand paint a cheap pot for your plant. You can pick up plain coloured pots from the hardware store and easily tailor the colour and texture to anything you like.
If you keep on top of regular cleaning and maintenance, you will never have to spend a lot of time or money on a major bedroom makeover. And simple hand-painted touches here and there allow you to tailor a look and refresh your bedroom at the flick of a paintbrush. Now, what are you waiting for?
The team at Highlands Hand Painting offer a wealth of experience and knowledge, along with the latest technology, to create and restore cabinetry and furniture of all shapes and sizes. If you could do with some help for your next hand-painted project, simply give our team a call. Contact us on 1300 662 112, submit an online enquiry, or visit us at 12 Graham Hill Road Narellan NSW.