Bedroom Makeover Ideas

Stylish minimalism inspo ahead.

A cool design tip to steal from this bedroom? The new paint color is custom color-matched to the wallpaper.

“We wanted to transform the space into a whimsical, inviting oasis that welcomed guests and made them feel at ease,” this DIYer says.

The project is totally reversible — and easy to add on to — if the DIYer decides she wants more or less of the pattern.

“A little IKEA mixed in with higher-end items is always a good idea, in my opinion,” this renter says.

The homeowner wanted to combine color and comfort.

Nickel gap paneling is shiplap made easy, according to this DIYer.

The cast iron details are dreamy.

Curtains came to the rescue in this bedroom transformation.

Gorgeous plants help add some personality, too!

The furniture flipper behind this project swears by four steps: preparation, priming, painting, and protecting.

“I’d say 75% of this room project was just painting,” the homeowner says.

Get ready to have major plant envy.

As one Instagram commenter says, “Literally would never stop reading books with big cozy socks on in this room.”

The DIY ceiling is a must-see.

“The whole space needed to be brightened up and simplified,” this DIYer says.

That’s just one idea to steal from this sweet bedroom redo with “small fairytale nook” style.

“What I love most about the "after" of this project is that the space is now defined. It has a purpose,” the DIYer says.

The after is “the embodiment of maximalist design,” this homeowner says.

See how a lime wash accent wall and new light fixtures, plus new furniture and styling, take a bedroom from so-so to so thoughtful.

And for under $1,000!

“Don't be put off if a room feels small,” this apartment owner says.

This one’s for all the solo project tacklers out there! Read this DIYer’s advice for getting a job done as a party of one.

Paint did a lot of heavy lifting here.

It's the perfect place to hang 10 (and hang out).

“I wanted it to be a small and mighty room — tiny but big in personality,” this DIYer says.

It’s no surprise this redo is full of great design and DIY ideas — it belongs to the Small/Cool Contest winner from 2021!

The kid wanted a Star Wars-themed bedroom; the DIYer wanted to stick to a $500 budget. Here’s how they succeeded on both counts.

This DIYer says calm, tranquil bedrooms can still mix colors and textures — and her bedroom redo is here to prove it.

From blah to packed with personality — and sophisticated enough to grow alongside the kiddo clients.

The rock climbing wall is a must-see!

It’s totally sophisticated and totally pink.

“I always keep a rainbow of spray paints on hand for random projects,” this DIYer says.

The fresh vibe comes courtesy of new wallpaper and some smart DIYs.

Out went the dark paint, and in came a fun mural and fresh wall color.

The makeover — $1,800 all in — is completely renter-friendly.

Wait until you see the $141 accent wall.

“We have SO much more storage now — we actually have more storage than we need (although I'm sure we'll fill it all eventually)!” this homeowner says.

“It looks like completely different people live there now!” this homeowner says.

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

“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.

"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.

Visions of Paris inspired this cozy makeover.

"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.