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When you wish you could wake up somewhere new, it might be time to update your bedroom’s decor. However, it’s not always financially feasible to undertake a complete overhaul of the space. If starting with a blank slate is not an option, try these five strategies to inject some pizzazz into your bedroom decor without breaking the bank.

Refresh Your Wall Color
It’s possible to purchase a can of paint for as little as $30, and repainting your bedroom makes the biggest impact of any weekend DIY project. Stick to the same color throughout the room, or create an accent wall with a bolder shade. Wallpaper and wall decals are other inexpensive options that allow you brighten up your bedroom on a budget.

Replace the Lamp Shades
Buying an entire new set of lamps isn’t cheap, but it is relatively affordable to replace the shades. Black lamp shades create dramatic and focused light, while pink or red shades impart a warm glow to the room. You can also cover your existing shades with a sheer scarf for a similar effect.

Go Antiquing
A new bedroom set is not in the cards now, but you can purchase inexpensive bedroom furniture by visiting local antique stores, flea markets, or shopping online for good deals. A fresh coat of paint can reinvent a used dresser or nightstand, which in turn adds an interesting accent within the space.

Add Pillows
Rather than purchase a new comforter, add a few strategic throw pillows to your bed. They provide a shot of color and texture to your existing bed linens at a fraction of the cost of replacing them.

Sew Your Own Curtains
If you possess basic sewing skills, you can buy a few yards of fabric on sale and create your own curtains. Not only will they allow you to control light and privacy, but new curtains will make your bedroom’s decor look ‘finished.’

The Charles P. Rogers Solide Platform Bed for a little as $459.

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Charles P. Rogers: Chambord Sleigh Bed, with footboard

To footboard or not to footboard? That is the question. You’re interested in a bed, but you don’t know whether you want to purchase a style of bed that contains a matching footboard or a style with just a headboard, side rails, and an end rail. Here are a few helpful questions to nudge you toward making the right decision for your living space.

How big is the room?

If you have a smaller room, you might want to consider not using a footboard. Beds without footboards give an appearance of openness that is crucial to keeping a smaller space from looking small. A bed without a footboard will literally take up less space more often than not, as some beds (like sleighbeds) have footboards that taper out. Conversely speaking, if you have a more spacious room a footboard might be something you want to consider.

How do you use your bed?

How you use the bed will dictate the kind of bed you should get. If your bed is just used for sleeping, and you spend the majority of your day elsewhere in the house, than go for a footboard. If you spend a lot of time in bed watching television, for instance, a footboard might object your view.

How open/cozy do you like your sleeping space to be?

Some people prefer a tighter, cozier sleeping surface. Footboards will work well for them. If you’re the kind of person who feels boxed in having walls on both sides, the kind of person who likes to kick their feet over the open edge of the bed, go without. Height can often be a mitigating factor in these matters

At the end of the day, you’ll know the second you get into a bed whether it feels right. Make sure you choose wisely. We spend an easy third of our lives in bed. You want to make sure that part of your daily life feels as comfortable as possible.

Charles P. Rogers: Stratford Sleigh Bed, open foot

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Charles P. Rogers: Relax Platform Bed

Hello out there. How’ve you been? We at Charles P. Rogers have been busy. These past couple of months we’ve been hard at work on improving our fabulous line of platform beds. We’ve got a great and ever-expanding repertoire of wooden platform beds already, but lately we’ve been concentrating on creating more varied options for our customers. A few weeks ago we introduced the Pavilion and Newhouse Platform beds, with their gorgeous button tufted headboards in microsuede and leather, respectively. Now we’ve got something brand new. We’d like to introduce our Relax bed.

The Relax bed is a platform bed with a cozily stuffed, pillow-style headboard covered in rich cocoa ultra suede. The Relax comes complete with upholstered rails to match the headboard and a set of four solid mahogany feet. The soft, comfy headboard that the Relax sports is perfect for reading, watching movies, hanging out, any activities you love to enjoy in your bed.

Charles P. Rogers: Pavilion Platform Bed

Charles P. Rogers: Newhouse Platform Bed

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When it comes to choosing flooring for the bedroom, the two most popular options by far are carpet and hardwood. Each offer distinct advantages and drawbacks, and your final selection will ultimately depend on your need for comfort and your bedroom’s aesthetic.

Pros and Cons: Carpet

Although carpeting was very popular in the 1970s and 80s, it has received a bit of a bad rap in recent years. People might eschew carpeting all throughout the house, but it is still desirable in the bedroom because it is cozy and feels nice underfoot.

Certain carpet styles look very dated and out of place in a modern home, but there are now many contemporary carpets available. Carpet tiles, for example, offer plenty of flexibility in design, and they can also be easily replaced if one tile is damaged. The major drawback to carpet is that it traps dust and dirt, which can be a big issue for allergy sufferers. However, there are hypoallergenic versions on the market.

Hardwood and Tile

Hardwood is one of the most coveted flooring options, not only for bedrooms, but for any room in the house. It lends a look of warmth and easy to clean and maintain. Hardwood floors accentuate both modern and traditional bedroom designs, and range from light woods such as pine and maple through dark ebony and mahogany. The only big drawback associated with hardwood flooring in the bedroom is that it can feel, well, hard and cold when you step out of bed. A well-placed rug can easily mitigate this issue.

Charles P. Rogers: Memphis Sleigh Bed.

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Post by Murrye B. When most people think of headboards, they picture carved wood or intricate metal. A material that might not instantly come to mind is leather. Leather headboards offer several benefits for those seeking both traditional and modern bedroom designs.

Variety of Leather Headboard Styles

A tufted pattern is one of the most popular styles for leather headboards. It offers a look that is both classic and fresh, and blends with several decor styles. If you aren’t a fan of tufting, opt for a headboard featuring wider leather panels.

You may choose from a variety of headboard shapes depending on the design of your bed frame. Platform beds, winged beds and sleigh beds may all feature leather as the main material. Contributing to the versatility of this finish, leather comes in a variety of colors from rich brown and black to light cream and tan.

Easy Maintenance

Leather headboards offer the softness and visual appeal of upholstered headboards, but they are easier to clean than fabric. Many leather headboards are available with a ScotchGuard finish to keep them looking new, and special cleaning products are typically available from the manufacturer. In most cases, a swipe with a soft, damp cloth is all that is necessary.

Comfort

Do you find that it’s difficult to get comfortable while reading or watching TV in bed? If you have a hard headboard, you must stack several pillows to prop yourself up. Leather headboards, however, feature some amount of padding, providing extra cushion. If you spend a lot of time lounging in bed, this might be the best benefit of all.

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