Cozy room decorations
33 Cozy Bedroom Ideas - How to Make Your Bedroom Feel Cozy
Simon Upton
Your bedroom should be the most comfortable room in your house, but it's easy to sacrifice comfort when budget and size constraints come into play. But that doesn't have to be the case! You don't have to choose between form and function, especially in the bedroom, which plays a pivotal role in overall well-being. If you need some inspiration for ways to make your bedroom feel cozier, you're in the right place. The cozy bedrooms ahead are straight from our favorite designers and prove you can have all the warm and cuddly vibes without sacrificing style. Warning: Getting out of bed in the morning is about to get even harder.
Seth Smoot
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Modern Accents and Comfy Furnishings
"Whatever brought inside needed to feel organic and down to earth, designer Lauren Nelson says of this modern yet cozy bedroom in this home. She channeled the pared-down minimalist of renowned art gallery Axel Vervoordt as well as the warmth and the client's rural Virginia upbringing.
Simon Watson
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Personalized Touches
Monogrammed pillowcases add a touch of personalization and, contrasted with the tiger print embroidered throw, they feel homey and fun instead of buttoned-up. Designer Ellen Niven played up the traditional vibe of classic European hotels with matchy-matchy patterns.
Francesco Lagnese
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Cozy Corners
Nothing is cozier than a bed nestled into a snug little corner, and this one makes the small space look peaceful and sweet instead of cramped. A built-in sconce, framed artwork, and bedside stool polish the nook while light pink bedding adds a sweet pop of color.
Kathleen McCormick
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Wall-to-Wall Carpets
Wall-to-wall gray carpeting provides a soft landing for cold mornings and the floor-to-ceiling steel and glass windows allow the forest view to set the scene for this bedroom designed by Kathleen McCormick. This ensures that the room feels modern and polished but still warm and cozy.
Read McKendree
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Natural Light
Fresh flowers in a stylish purple vase and plenty of natural light pouring through the classic shutters ensure good vibes in this bedroom by Kevin Isbell.
Amy Neunsinger
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Bohemian Bedding
Designed by Pamela Shamshiri, this bedroom features cool, refined finishes and bones, like the concrete tiled flooring and steel-framed windows, but the grounded bed, eclectic prints, and vintage area rugs assert a cozy, bohemian mood.
Matthew Millman
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Wrap Around Bed
A custom asymmetrical headboard designed by BAMO evokes the shape (and feeling of safety that allows for regeneration!) of a cocoon in this bedroom by Richard Beard.
Shapeless Studio
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Dark and Rich
Dark green and rich burnt orange make this bedroom ultra warm and rich, yet it still feels relaxed. Designed by Shapeless Studio, the dark walls bring down the high ceilings to a cozier scale and the linen bedding adds a little touch of country to the urban center.
Anna Spiro Design
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Bold Florals
Floral wallpaper turns a small bedroom in designed by Anna Spiro into a comforting and bold retreat. The sweet pattern gives the room so much texture, but the unexpectedly decisive color adds an edge to it. Classic prints and textiles mix with wild color combinations and modern accents for a welcoming and inviting yet fresh bedroom.
Aaron Leitz Photography
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Velvet Walls
Upholstered walls are a sure-fire way to make any room feel instantly cozy. And while you can take your pick between several fabrics, velvet will help you reach peak coziness (with a touch of luxury). In this simple yet unforgettable bedroom by Allison Pickart, the bedframe is upholstered in matching gray velvet.
Nicole England
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Beautiful Bones
Minimalism doesn't have to be cold! In this farmhouse bedroom designed by British firm McLaren.Excell, the loft bedroom features tons of warm wood and laidback linens in a grayscale color scheme for a casual, welcoming mood.
Francesco Lagnese
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Every Last Detail
Nothing is left bare in this bedroom! Nick Olsen mixes traditional design with more modern elements for an offbeat, fresh bedroom look, but what really makes it special is the level of coziness. The plaid-print wallpaper and matching upholstered headboard envelope the room.
THE COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FOUNDATION
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Four Poster Frame
There's nothing like draped canopy curtains and all-white bedding to set a cozy, ethereal mood in the bedroom. The deep green walls and patterned area rug help ground the elaborate four-poster frame.
Paul Raeside
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Plush Carpeting
A plush room-spanning carpet will make your bedroom feel ten times cozier. Besides, even though hardwood and tile floors can be pretty, the rude awakening of cold feet is no fun to wake up. We're loving the piles of luxe, soft-to-the-touch materials throughout this bedroom by Les Ensembliers. The shiny white flooring under the carpet, bright white walls, and semi-sheer curtains brings some levity to it.
Leanne Ford Interiors
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Laidback Linens
We wish we could just dive through that window (and screen) and cozy up in this bedroom, which means it's perfect for this roundup. Contemporary striped linens match the beige painted walls and the rice pendant brings adds just a touch of intrigue to this small sleeping nook by Leanne Ford Interiors.
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Sheer Curtains
Soft blues and whitess add dimension without overpowering this room. Sheer panels tied back by tassels, and a fluffy pastel comforter tops things off.
Brie Williams
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Wild Pattern Play
Saturated colors and wild patterns give this bedroom a bold personality, while layers of luxe materials and artwork ensure a homey, welcoming atmosphere. This striking red nailhead bed frame can be tame and paired with classic neutrals, or it can be dressed up with fun accessories and a contrasting painting color, as designer Ariene Bethea displays here.
Simon Watson
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Fun Throw Pillows
Pile on tons of throw pillows to encourage cuddle sessions and read-a-thons. Not to mention, fun custom pillows just look fun.
Nicolas Gourguechon
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Sunny Neutrals
This sunny peach-toned bedroom is a departure from the moody blue hall beyond. Light colors, minimal pieces, and an easy-going mix of patterns in this bedroom by Devin Kirk prove that less is more.
Hearst Magazines UK
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Country Comfort
Antique furniture and farmhouse architecture give this Wiltshire cottage bedroom designed by Amanda Bannister such a lovely timeless quality. Tucked under the eaves, and covered in a lovely floral wallpaper, you can't help but relax just by looking at the room.
Bjorn Wallander
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Grasscloth Wallpaper
A four-poster bed sometimes shines most without accompanying curtains. Such is the case in this bedroom designed by Ray Attanasio. Upholstered walls or grasscloth wallpaper bring the warmth you'd get from a canopy but without the potential for claustrophobia or discontinuity in a tiny room.
Elizabeth Georgantas
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Low Ceilings
Low ceilings can actually be a blessing, especially when the goal is to get cozy. In this Nantucket guest room, Elizabeth Georgantas embraced the low ceilings by opting for a curved four posted bed that reaches up to the exposed beams.
ANNIE SCHLECHTER
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Fireside
It doesn't get cozier than a fireside bed. Exposed scraggly stone is a North East treasure—embrace the fairytale persona of the material with rustic treatments, like limewashed paint. This bedroom in a Vermont house by Cathy Chapman also takes a unique cool-toned approach for a hint of formality.
Nicole Franzen
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Grounded and Green
Unexpected, totally, but an earthy, forest green will bring all the cozy feels. Combined with a grounded aesthetic, you can't go wrong. This chic, minimalist bedroom feels like a warm escape thanks to the moody neutral, laidback linens, and grounded design.
WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ
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Antique Layers
Antique-looking curtains define the blue floral canopy bed in this room designed by Tom Scheerer. Layers of floral rugs add a quirky sensibility and fresh-cut flowers are a must for a cozy and welcoming bedroom.
Heidi Caillier Design
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Reading Nook
Give yourself somewhere to hang other than the bed. In this space by Hiedi Caillier, the armchair was upholstered to mimic the playfully undulating edge of the bedframe, giving the room more intrigue but also providing the occupant with somewhere cozy to curl up with a book.
Amy Neunsinger
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Curtained Off
Hang some curtains from the ceiling to the bottom of the floor just in front of the bed for a makeshift canopy that sections off the room without making it claustrophobic.
Courtesy of Ronen Lev for Nicole Franzen
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White on White
Cozy vibes hack: Add a giant, chunky knit throw. Even though this bedroom is massive, it still feels intimate thanks to a mostly all-white color scheme, and maybe the most comfortable-looking bed ever.
Victoria Pearson
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Genie In A Bottle
No one would have guessed this room used to be a sad little attic. With a dressing room below and a spot for sleeping up top, this two-level bedroom is a boho dream come true.
Lisa Romerein
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Glamping
We'll go camping if it looks like this. The alfresco bedroom is outfitted with all-weather fabric, so even if it's disgusting outside, you'll still be nice and cozy.
15 Cozy Bedroom Ideas to Make a Space More Homey
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Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel is an interior design expert who has covered architecture, interiors, and decor trends for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Lonny, and the American and international editions of Elle Decor. She resides in Paris, France, and has traveled to over 30 countries, giving her a global perspective on home design.
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Updated on 03/02/22
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While everyone loves a cozy living room, there is nothing more important than a cozy bedroom that makes you feel safe and warm and sheltered from the chaos of the world. While an attic bedroom might have a built-in coziness factor thanks to the arched ceilings and top floor location, any bedroom can be made to feel cozier by keeping a few simple principles in mind.
So what makes a space feel cozy? While that might be subjective based on your personality and individual tastes, there are some elements that make a room feel universally cozy—a comfy bed, soft lighting, and decor details that make it feel like home. Check out these inviting bedrooms in a range of styles for inspiration on how to do the same for your own space.
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Warm Woods
Nicole Franzen / Jersey Ice Cream Co
Interior design team Tara Mangini and Percy Bright of Jersey Ice Cream Co played up the historic charm of a 1887 Arts & Crafts home in the Catskills by embracing the warm wood paneling on walls and ceiling and hardwood floors. To add contrast and lighten things up, they chose pale cool-toned gray paint that highlights the detailing on a pair of doors flanking the bed. A cushy upholstered headboard in a cheerful blue-and-white check pattern, a large cream-colored rug with a subtle pattern, and plush bedding that includes a fluffy gray fur throw at the foot of the bed adds softness and a homey touch.
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Pattern Mixing
Erin Williamson Design
Erin Williamson Design used bright wallpaper and bold pattern-on-pattern mixing to style this cozy guest room. "When mixing patterns, there are several possible strategies that I like to employ," says Williamson. "For this space, we mimicked a classic en suite look of matching fabrics and wallpaper by using several patterns that are close in color and scale—the effect is kind of dizzying and old school cool at the same time. The last layer came with the rug, which is a contrasting color and more open scale than the wallpaper and textiles. It adds visual texture while also letting the more bold patterns breathe."
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Dark Walls
Annie Diamond / Most Lovely Things
Blogger Annie Diamond of Most Lovely Things created a warm, enveloping feeling in her bedroom by painting the walls in deep gray paint. The dark wall color adds a grounding element to the otherwise light palette that includes pale oak flooring, bed linens, and bright white paint on the ceiling as well as the window trims and doors. And she created an easily changeable gallery wall by adding three picture rail shelves and filling them with black and white framed family and travel photos to create a personal touch that creates an instantly cozy feel.
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Dreamy Florals
Ellie Cashman Design
This bedroom features A Golden Age Wallpaper by Melissa Dilger of Ellie Cashman Design that transforms the space into a dreamy flowering garden oasis. Matching reading lamps on the bedside tables and a nearby bookshelf full of reading material and space for art and personal objects creates a comfortable atmosphere for bedtime reading, or a place to while away the hours on a rainy afternoon. Creamy linens and a navy blue velvet round tufted pillow on the bed add a touch of old world charm.
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Bright and Cheerful
OreStudios
In this Tudor house bedroom designed by Seattle-based OreStudios, an otherwise neutral room bathed in soothing tones of white, cream, and gray is given a bright and cheerful dose of color with a bright blue overdyed Turkish rug. Tall mid-century style lamps on a warm wood sideboard with a vintage rattan mirror create a homey vignette that makes the bedroom feel like more than just a place to sleep. Paler shades of blue create an overall soothing feel that makes this cozy room something you'd be happy to wake up in every morning.
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Adding History
Heidi's Bridge / Jersey Ice Cream Co
In this charming guest bedroom on the North Fork of Long Island, interior designers Tara Mangini and Percy Bright of Jersey Ice Cream Co injected a sense of history into the blank slate of a modern day home by adding timeless vintage-inspired touches. They played up the slanted wood-paneled ceiling by painting it white to contrast with dark wood ceiling beams, adding patterned Farrow & Ball wallpaper on the wall behind the bed, a framed piece of vintage art, frilly linens, and a bedside table just big enough to hold a vase of wildflowers.
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Layered Textiles
OreStudios
To create this cozy bedroom in a contemporary Seattle townhouse, OreStudios chose a soothing palette of warm shades of gray and cream. An upholstered headboard and layered bedding in a range of textures create a feel-good spot for lounging and sleeping, while a plush cream-colored carpet adds warmth. Industrial Serge Mouille reading lights are sculptural but soft in white, while a curvy, sheepskin-covered armchair looks as inviting as the bed.
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Dorm-Style Kids' Room
Christina Kim Interior Design
In this cute kids' room from Christina Kim Interior Design, dorm-style bunk beds fill up an entire wall, creating cozy individual sleeping nooks in an otherwise wide open space. Privacy curtains on each bunk create a room-within-a-room feeling, and a plush Amazigh-style rug and a window seat with an abundance of overstuffed pillows adds a space for kids to congregate.
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Built-In Fireplace
OreStudios
Is there anything cozier than a fireplace? This bedroom designed OreStudios has a fireplace opposite the bed. Walls are painted in pastel lavender for a soothing effect. A comfortable armchair and ottoman creates an appealing spot to put your feet up and read. A mid-century dresser layered with art adds warmth, and extra throws and pillows on the bed and chair create a sense of comfort and well being.
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Wrap-Around Headboard
Christina Kim Interior Design
In this cozy bedroom from Christina Kim Interior Design, the bed is placed in front of a bank of windows in a tight nook that has a cocoon-like feel thanks to a large wrap-around upholstered headboard. Integrated wooden bedside tables and bright brass reading light sconces mounted on the wall complete the space, while a palette of pale grays, pinks, and whites keeps it feeling light and airy despite the otherwise cramped quarters.
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Cozy Boho Design
Black and Blooms
Blogger Sara Toufali of Black and Blooms created a makeshift guest room with eclectic charm in a corner of her home office. The bed is tucked into the window-filled corner and layered with pillows and comfy throws in natural tones and varying textures to create an off-duty daybed effect. The light-filled space is filled with hanging plants, a macrame wall hanging, and woven baskets to store items and keep it clutter-free.
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Kids' Cocoon
Christina Kim Interior Design
Another snug kids' bedroom from Christina Kim Interior Design has a cozy feel based on its small proportions, but Kim played up its tiny charms by making use of every inch of available space. A twin bed is tucked in under the windows and layered with plenty of pillows to create a reading nook during the day. A built-in desk and shelves that take advantage of vertical space create a place to do homework. A chalkboard wall, black desk chair and painted interior window shutters add contrast to the white room, while a fluffy rug adds softness.
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Cozy Neutrals
Almost Makes Perfect
Blogger Molly at Almost Makes Perfect chose earthy neutrals and lots of texture to turn her spacious, airy bedroom into a cozy oasis. A large plush Amazigh-style rug anchors the bed and feels cozy underfoot. A tall standing mirror leaning against the wall reflects light and creates a user-friendly wardrobe selfie set-up. A blank space is filled with a pale wood bench and lumbar cushion for putting on shoes, and a vase of fluffy dried pampas grass from her garden and a tall plant in the corner bring some natural elements into the mix.
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Naturally Cozy
The Syntopia
This cozy bedroom at the Syntopia Hotel in Crete is all about warm wood tones and natural woven elements like pendant lights and baskets. An organic shaped mirror, simple bedding, and a palette of warm, light but earthy tones creates a serene and relaxing feel. Warmly back lit shelving creates space to show off decorative items but helps to add a pleasant layer of ambient light to the space at night.
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Cozy Blues
OreStudios
This minimalist teen bedroom from OreStudios is washed in dramatic blue paint to create a whole mood. The simple bed and bedding creates a sense of calm and order while an armchair offers a place to practice on the guitars mounted like functional decor on the walls. A light-colored rug and a sheepskin on the floor adds comfort and improves acoustics. It goes to show that you don't need an abundance of decor to personalize a cozy room.
ideas for a cozy interior - INMYROOM
You just moved into a new house, and the interior seems to you not cozy enough, and you don’t have money for quality repairs. Do you know how decorate the room? Designers believe that a cozy house is the one that smartly and beautifully designed. No matter how the room would be furnished, its empty walls can ruin the whole interior. Also, the design will appear unfinished. Therefore, a good solution would be to try to decorate it. Not at all necessary use the services of specialists, but it is better to try to do it on one's own.
Wall painting
Wall painting is considered one of the most beautiful ways to decorate a room, so it is not surprising that even in the old days masters covered the walls with unique frescoes. Also, by painting the walls, you can achieve an increase or decrease in space. Unlike those distant times, the painting technology in our time has not only remained the same, but has become even simpler. This is due to the fact that today only modern types of paints and materials are used to decorate walls.
Before starting wall painting, you need to carefully consider what exactly should be depicted on them, and make sure that the pattern is harmonious with the overall design of the room. Cosiness and harmony in the children's room will help to create large solid elements that should be very bright. While the living room is better suited large The drawing is only on one wall.
The next step is primer, putty walls, that is, preparation for the painting itself. Only after After that, you can start decorating the walls with drawings. Draw right away paints on the wall is better if you have artistic skills and you are sure you will do well. Otherwise, you can download lots of stencils from the internet. Their use is first, the stencil is applied to the wall, then circle it with a pencil or paints and only then the outline of the stencil begins.
Photos, paintings, mirrors, clocks
Another way how to beautifully decorate a room to create coziness is photos, paintings, mirrors and clocks. Previously, you could see black and white family photos on the walls, because they look very hospitable and cozy. To achieve complete harmony, you need to combine different photos, experiment with their sizes and the color scheme of the frames, because pictures that are the same in size look completely inharmonious, boring and unattractive in one row.
There are many options for the location of photos and paintings, depending on their size. Can be around one large picture to arrange many small ones. Also on the wall hang just one, but a large picture. It all depends on imagination and desires of the owner of the house. Moreover, when choosing a design, it is worth considering the atmosphere. the room they will be in. For example, the bedroom will be beautiful look romantic photos, common ones are more suitable for the living room family, and for children - cheerful, cheerful photos. Also, as room decorations should use panels, but it is worth remembering that they are better hang at eye level.
Mirror also considered a good option for decorating a room. The effect of warmth and comfort in the room is created provided that the mirror is hung so that it reflects photographs, paintings or panel. For mirrors, you should choose an interesting frame or make it independently, for example, using wooden clothespins, acrylic paints and varnish.
How to decorate a house with appliqués
The easiest, simplest and most original way to decorate a wall in a room is a pattern on the walls made from the remnants of wallpaper and stickers, that is, an appliqué. Using this method, you can create any pattern and pattern, as well as beautiful inscriptions by drawing them on a computer and carefully sticking them on the wall. But it is worth remembering that bright applications are suitable for children's rooms, and in other rooms you can use pastel colors. If you do not pick up contrasting wallpapers for the application, then the pattern may not be noticeable enough. Using this type of wall decoration, you can not only slightly change the look of the room, but also radically transform the interior of the room.
Embroidery, textiles, pillows
Another way to decorate a room with your own hands is embroidery. If you love and know how to embroider, then this will be very easy to do. With the help of embroidery, you can enliven the interior of the room and make it more harmonious, giving completeness. The location of the embroidered paintings depends only on the individual taste and desires of the owner of the house.
The easiest way how to decorate a room - these are sofa cushions. They can also be used for contrast, and to complement the color scheme of the room. Color, fabric, cushion pattern depends on the desired effect and the interior of the room. For the best result it is advisable to experiment, but, of course, do not forget about the style of your rooms.
Paper decoration ideas
Not only pillows or paintings can decorate a room. There is an affordable and easy way: use paper. What options?
- Home decoration with gift paper. Cut wrapping pieces and place them in frames or use a roll by sticking a long strip on the wall.
- Volumetric paper decorations. This type of creativity even has its own name - paper plastic. Flowers, butterflies, spirals are cut out of thick paper, bending the edges as needed. Romantic application is ready.
- Tissue paper pompoms (silence). Ten sheets are superimposed on each other, bending with an "accordion". In the middle, the workpiece is tied with a cord or fishing line. The edges are carefully unfolded, and an original decor is obtained: the pompom can be hung from the ceiling or on the wall.
- Origami. Colored or crisp white, these Japanese appliqués will decorate the walls of a living room or children's room.
Paper home decoration is an easy way to make changes to your interior. It will also serve as an excellent temporary solution, hiding a stain or dent on the wall, imperfection of the furniture.
Curtains for home decoration
Curtains play an important role in the interior of a room. Their change often drastically changes the look of the room. Now there is a huge selection of curtains for every taste, because their choice will not be a big problem, but will significantly help in changing the interior. When choosing curtains, it is worth remembering that they should be several tones brighter than the walls of the room. Also, do not forget about the retainers for curtains, which should fit the overall interior of the room.
Decorating a room with shelves
A functional and aesthetic way to decorate your home with your own hands is to use shelves. How to do it?
- Hang an open rack, framing it with a beautiful baguette (an example of an idea is in the photo).
- Paint the back of the shelving unit in a bright color that contrasts with the walls.
- Attach ordinary bookshelves by folding them into a word on the wall. Better if they are in color.
- Make compact shelves of non-standard shape (triangular, with polyhedral cells, in the form of crosses). Even if the decorative function of such items will prevail over the practical.
Do not forget two rules: for the shelves to really decorate the house, they must contrast with the wall, and the objects on them must be arranged harmoniously, without chaos.
Lighting
Lighting is a great way to decorate a room and plays one of the most important roles in decorating. Just changing the lighting will help to achieve huge results in decoration. After all, it is a large amount of light that is a frequent technique used by designers. Lots of natural soft light in your bedroom or living room will help you relax, while a cool color in your office will help you concentrate.
Plants, flowers
It is known that flowers and plants are not only the main source of oxygen, but also a beautiful and modern decoration for the room. With the help of plants, you can refresh the room, make the interior more natural and natural. But you need to use flowers in moderation and try not to overdo it, otherwise the room will look like a greenhouse. Flowers are chosen depending on the color and size of the plant. But it is worth remembering that plant species are selected not only depending on your taste, but also depending on the conditions needed by certain types of flowers. Some like a lot of moisture, others a lot of sunlight or shade, so this feature should also be taken into account.
DIY crafts
There are different ideas on the Internet to decorate a room with your own hands by creating a variety of crafts. Here are a few of them.
Circle painting
A very easy way to decorate a room with your own hands is a bubble painting. To create it, we only need a tablet, scissors, a large brush, matte decoupage glue, white acrylic paint and papyrus paper of the desired colors. First you need to paint the tablet with a layer of white paint and dry, then cut out circles of different sizes from papyrus paper and distribute them on the tablet according to your tastes. Next, glue the circles and gently smooth them with a brush. The bubble painting is ready. Also, instead of circles, you can use completely different shapes to your taste.
Images from Instagram
Paste photos from Instagram onto a square tablet using a brush and glue, after printing them out and cutting them out. It is worth considering the size of photos and a tablet. For 9 10x10 photos to fit perfectly, the base should be 30x30. You can also do without cardboard by sticking images directly on the wall using double-sided tape. The idea for decorating the room is ready.
Topographic threads
This way of decorating a room requires accuracy and patience. We will need a wooden tablet, a hammer, small nails and thread. First, we apply the desired pattern to the base. Then we put a few points into which we drive nails. Next, we tie the thread to one nail and randomly wrap it around each nail. For better results, you can repeat the process with a thread of a different color.
Video
We recommend watching these videos to help decorate the room in an original way.
50 dorm room decorating ideas
Dormitory dwellers are offered some DIY designs to consider. Dorm rooms are small by nature. The limited space makes it almost impossible to bring big ideas to life, so use small designer touches that will add personality to your home. Below we will present some of them.
Decoration with pictures and photographs
How to decorate walls with photographs in an unusual way? Take, for example, a lace used in jewelry and make a holder of a geometrically irregular shape. Use stationery clips to hang photos.
If you're looking to create something a little different, try immersive picture frames. Usually several such pictures are collected. Peel off the top half with painter's tape, and dip the bottom half in paint of the desired color.
Or you can use twine, clothesline, yarn to hang your favorite photos over the table. For fastening, use clothespins.
Instagram display. Make a grid with sticky tape and attach photos. To do this, use double-sided tape or strips of masking tape. Glue them to the corners of each photo so they stick tightly to the wall.
Other wall decorations
Instead of pictures or photographs, use a herbarium or plant drawing. Make a frame for them and hang them on the wall. Take this idea as inspiration, if you want to completely change the theme.
Another simple idea is to use clipboards. This is a neat trick that comes in handy for attaching calendars, schedules, and other things, including as a display for photos and pictures.
Make a typographic wall. You will need a cloth, cornstarch, water, masking tape and brushes. Choose the font you like, smooth out the fabric, cut out the letters. Use masking tape to create a straight line on the wall. Apply cornstarch to the back of the first letter. Position the letter on the wall and press firmly. Repeat these steps for the rest of the letters.
Hang the rug on the wall. It can look really good above the bed, going behind an unsightly headboard. Carpet will also give the room a cozy and comfortable feel. This is a good way to add texture to the decor and give the bedroom a unique look.
Use colored paper, felt or cardboard to make giant confetti, colorful polka dots. Use them to decorate one of the walls in your dorm room. Don't be afraid to mix materials and colors, pair them however you want, they look chic and cute. Look at weebirdy for use cases.
Room decor with flowers and plants
Take a lot of cardboard cones. Make holes each on the left and right sides, thread a rubber band through them, and hang the cone on the wall anywhere you like. It will make a great place for small flowers.
Make a beautiful outdoor terrarium with plants. You will need a container, which should be in the form of a glass ball, moss, gravel, pebbles and plants.
Decorate flower pots, make them more attractive. For decor, take a ribbon and acrylic paint. Choose bright and bold colors to make the containers stand out in the overall design.
Flower vases. For them, glass beer bottles or any cans that are suitable in shape and color are suitable. When making, use a glass knife to make a clean cut, sand the edges with sandpaper so as not to cut yourself.
Create a memo board
A memo board can be useful in a dorm room if you put the schedule of exams, tasks to complete, etc. on it. This is actually a type of geometric art that includes memo boards. You will need Velcro for mini fasteners, bright tape, small gold nails and a hammer.
Or set up a whiteboard for notes. You will need polystyrene foam, fabric ribbons, regular and double-sided tape, Velcro dots on the back. Cut the board to size and decide how you want the ribbons to be. Wrap the ends around the back of the board and secure with tape. Add Velcro dots to the corners and hang the memo board.
Light up
Create a USB powered lamp with a glass, metal or even 3D printed bottle. Decorate it a bit with art tape or acrylic paint. And, of course, you need a USB LED cable for touch lamps. Decorate the bottle, keep it as a base, and then add a lampshade.
Add elastic band lights to your interior. They are perfect not only for Christmas and New Year. Use string lights to create a really beautiful view on the wall behind the bed. They also serve as nightlights. You don't have to worry about a table lamp.
Make a small table lamp using a miniature camera tripod, USB computer light, USB extension cord and mesh pencil holder. You will get a beautiful lamp, made in an industrial style, but at the same time evoking affection.
Design table accessories
Personalize your table in the room. You can draw some accessories yourself using containers of various sizes. You will need paint to change their appearance, thread for decoration, trimmings of fabric, leather, twine and other things.
Decorate the walls and floor with colorful tape
Chances are you won't be allowed to repaint the walls in your room. But that doesn't mean you can't change the look of your walls or floor. Use colorful tape to make temporary wallpaper. Create a variety of geometric patterns using bold colors.
Knit your own pom-pom rug
A pom-pom rug will add some color, texture and wit to your room. It is relatively easy to build. You will need a lot of colorful yarn and patience. Tie the pom-poms one by one, leaving a long thread on each to join them together to create an unusual rug.
Design a jewelry holder
Use an old grater to store your jewelry. It's designed for grinding, but will hold a bracelet or two. If you decorate it, then it will take on a vintage or just a more interesting look.
Or build a jewelry stand out of wood and decorative paper or a gift bag. Small boxes on a large wooden frame will look good. Old sewing spools and door handles can be used as hangers for beads and bracelets.
Bush jewelery stand. The whole project is extremely simple. Find a branch you like, clean it up, and paint it to make it colorful. Then attach the branch to the wall with a screw.
Comfortable chairs for you and your guests
Not enough chairs in a narrow dorm room? Don't worry, make good stools using drawers, fabric and a pillow top mattress. You will also need some plywood. Take a glue gun to attach the fabric to the plywood - the chair cushion is ready! It remains only to place it on the top of the box.
Wouldn't a hammock chair look great in your room? Cozy and comfortable and you will never want to sit in any other chair again. Make your own hammock chair using oak dowels, woven polypropylene, canvas, and stiff elastic.
Decorate the door
The door of the dorm room is inconspicuous, but you can change it with colored tape. Use the tape to give the drawing a geometrically correct shape, draw an inscription.
Put together a bedside table
Attach wheels to the bedside table so that you can easily move it around the room. Cute and practical trolleys are sold at IKEA. They are usually used in the kitchen, but will be useful here as well, as now you will have a three-tiered shelf for storage.
Would you like to build your own nightstand? Foam concrete blocks will come to the rescue. It will be like playing with building blocks. Concrete products will give you more room to store a variety of things - a small plant, books, a glass of water, a phone, etc.
Tie or decorate the curtains yourself
If you want to create a place for a relaxing holiday, weave a curtain. In the macrame technique, they usually take a rope and a wooden crossbar. This is a simple project, you just need to understand how to place the curtain, what type of knot to take and choose a weaving pattern.
If something goes wrong, buy a ready-made curtain and decorate it. You will need fabric, glue, tape and scissors. Attach a thin tape, stick a wide one, so continue until you achieve the desired image.
Decorate your mirror frame
If you have a mirror, we'll show you how to make it glamorous. Take a simple design consisting of a two-color geometric pattern. Stick the tape around the areas, then paint the desired areas with gold.
Decorate your pillows
Do you take a close look at your pillows? Do they look like they need a makeover urgently? If yes, then try to implement this idea. Wash, dry and iron your pillows. Take some gold paint, a champagne cork and paint polka dots on the pillowcase. Leave to dry.
Add a shoe rack
Space is always a problem in a tiny dorm room. The door will be a great option for storing shoes, just hang an organizer on it.
Another interesting solution for keeping shoes in order is simply to hang moldings on the wall or in a closet. You can create a simple display that shows all of your shoes.
Canopy over the bed
Of course, four-poster beds really look great, but what if there is no room to move around the bed? You already have the item below to create a canopy over a bed.
Sew a hanging basket
Don't throw dirty things in an ugly trash bag, but sew a chic hanging basket. Take an embroidery hoop, fabric, twine or ribbon. The type of fabric you choose should reflect the style of the room.
Build a charging base
The base needs a wooden box, a piece of chipboard, a knife, paints and wood glue. Leave a ledge for the possibility of placing a chipboard sheet. Then drill a hole in the back of the box, make holes for the cable, then paint the box the color you want.
Increase storage space in your first aid kit
Everyone has the ability to create extra space. Add a hanging shelf on the inside of the medical cabinet door and you have room to store your toothbrush, nail polish, etc.
Decorate open shelves
Use colored tape to finish the edges of open shelves. They will look much prettier, and besides, this is an inexpensive project. In addition, the repair will be reduced to a simple replacement of ribbons.
Make hanging shelves
Add something different to your interior. For example, make hanging shelves using thick rope, clips, paint, and two rectangular pieces of plywood. Take a piece of wood, clamp it with two sheets of plywood. Drill in four places at equal distances. Cut the ropes of the required size, fasten the shelves, hang them from the ceiling.
Make interesting book holders
They will hold at least a few books from your collection. To make the books stand straight, you need to make limiters. You will need half a log, a brush, multi-colored paints, a sanding block, a saw and some varnish.
Choose multifunctional furniture
It is important to have such furniture in order to combine many functions in a limited space. For example, this cabinet can be used as a bookcase or for storing gadgets, also as a bench. And the one in the photo has wheels, so it will be easy to move around the room.
DIY headboard
For this you will need old wooden pallets. Turn them over and nail them to the bed. If you want to keep the worn look, just leave it as is, if the headboard doesn't seem to fit in with the design, use paint.
Plate Coasters
To make these cute little coasters, you will need the following materials: clay plates, colorful paints, a blank board. First, the darkest color is applied to one of the plates. Then white paint is gradually added so that in the end all shades of the same color are obtained. Apply two layers of a special coating to the center of each saucer and you can write and draw on them.
Homemade mug
A beautiful mug is made from a glass with a lid and a straw. All you need is a wide-mouth jar with a tight-fitting lid. Drill a hole in the center for the straw. And everything is ready.
Label Cables
This is a great idea for keeping your room clean and tidy without cords or cables. A simple idea is to use a toilet paper roll to twist the wires and put them in a drawer. This keeps them from getting tangled and makes it easier for you to find the right wire.
Or hang tags on the resulting spools. You will immediately see which one can be disabled, which one can not. Write the letters with a black marker, it does not fade for a long time.
Designer thread
Colored thread design is quite popular these days. The whole idea is to create any drawing you want.