Bedroom Makeover Ideas

With a serene color scheme, personal touches, and all the storage!

She swapped in some new furniture to create a luxe retreat.

“I DIYed literally almost everything in the room,” the homeowner says. “There’s not a lot you can’t DIY!”

The paint color? Red-orange. The paint location? Read to find out!

The before was too empty to feel like someone really lived there.

This tiny studio’s bedroom and living area started out dingy, but with some fresh paint and furniture it’s totally unrecognizable.

There’s a smart IKEA hack in this bedroom redo, too.

“This makeover made me realize I’m way more into paint than power tools,” this DIYer says.

My bedroom has never looked so polished, chic, and, most importantly, clutter-free!

"In my opinion, there is no right or wrong way to style your space," this homeowner says. "As long as it brings you joy, it's functional, and it showcases your personality, then it's perfect! Your home is an outward expression of your vibe!"

Now the space has a groovy, bohemian backdrop.

The whole redo is packed with small, smart changes that make a big difference.

"Pattern and color are not my usual comfort zone, but I found myself really inspired by spaces that use a lot of pattern play and color," this homeowner says — and several of the prints in the space are totally shoppable.

The homeowners thought this space looked "spooky" before, but some strategic design choices helped bring out the best in the original features.

The "after" is total cottagecore inspiration.

"I have always had very colorful hair and clothes," this renter says. "I decided to surround myself in colorful surroundings."

This redo is packed with personality — and a couple budget-friendly makeover ideas, too.

"I had never done stenciling before, so I was nervous, but once I started it was a really peaceful, slow process," this DIYer says of her cheery paint project.

The headboard is a highlight, but this redo is simply packed with clever DIYs and hacks.

"I love color and have been painting faux ‘wallpaper’ all over the house," this homeowner explains.

Paint and peel-and-stick wallpaper played a major role in this makeover.

The new look is relaxed and inviting — perfect for the growing family that lives there.

Planning ahead was the key in this six-step transformation.

"I'm proud that the space looks more expensive than it was to transform," this DIYer says.

Because of their limited square footage, these renters didn't want to bring in baby stuff for the sake of stuff. Maximizing vertical space was key, and they did this by way of wall-mounted book racks, a hanging clothes rack, and floating shelves to hold baby care essentials.

A bold paint color paired with vintage finds gave this once-bland space a luxurious new life.

This kid's room makes a total 180 thanks to bright new paint and new decor.

This kid's room redo is packed with great ideas for staying organized.

This might be your new favorite color combo.

This homeowner envisioned "a space that I could retreat to, disconnect, curl up with a magazine, and feel totally relaxed."

A little paint and some art skills go a long way in this transformation.

Everything in this rental bedroom's cheerful redo is landlord-approved.

It's hard to keep a smile off your face when looking at the "after."

Handpainted walls, a homemade headboard, and a hand-built vanity, oh my!

A few simple but impactful changes make this room sing.

A DIY accent wall and a designer-looking headboard for a fraction of the cost of store-bought? Yes please!

By painting the walls, the whole room looks more vibrant, this homeowner says. Thrifted finds help to maintain a cozy feel throughout.

With leftover materials and some clever repurposing!

Interior designer Ashley Izsak's twin daughters used to share a room, but eventually, the tween girls were begging for their own rooms, and with a third kiddo on the way, as sentimental as it made Ashley feel splitting up the twins, it was finally time to shift things around.

Patching, painting, and sanding turned this crusty dresser into a modern showstopper.

The house, which has a connection to the Salem witch trials, gets an update that preserves history but increases livability.

The "after" is perfect for an imaginative, color-loving kid — but adults will find inspo here, too.

From chair rail moulding to a custom headboard, this dreamy bedroom redo has tons of DIY projects to copy.

"I love how a couple cans of paint transformed a stark, cold bedroom into a welcoming and joyful oasis," this homeowner says.

This primary bedroom has luxe-looking details for less, thanks to some ambitious but well-executed DIY projects.

The best part? The whole redo is renter-friendly.

For her three-year-old daughter, Ever!

A 9-year-old's new bedroom receives a very pink renovation.

The faux fireplace looks MUCH more expensive than its $300 price tag.

You have to see the "built-in" dresser for yourself. (Hint: It's the same knotty oak one from before.)

A DIY bed, shelving, desk, and mural make for a pretty cool kid's room — and one lucky kid.

Staple gun + stretchy velvet fabric for the win.

Sometimes you just need a persistent (read: pushy) family member to finally finish a project you've been meaning to get to. For my parents, that person is me.

In under two weeks!

Even though RVs and campers often come in shades of beige and brown, they don't have to stay that way, according to this intrepid DIYer.

The results are warm and cozy, but still bright and inviting.

This relatively little project that had seriously big payoff.

Simple paint projects make a major difference in this now-rainbow-hued room.

The redo features other smart DIYs, too, like fresh trim and a whimsical painted piano.

Thanks to budget finds and DIYs, the bedroom looks totally different — all for under $1,000.