How to Remodel a Bedroom
Over the past few years, I have remodeled seven bedrooms. As I make plans for the beach house remodel, I am sharing some fun bedroom remodel ideas.
We have four bedrooms to remodel in our beach house. To get started it really helps to look back at some of my previous bedrooms remodel ideas.
I am preparing to remodel four bedrooms in our beach house and I thought it would be helpful to share tips on how to remodel a bedroom.
Bedroom Remodel Ideas
First, let’s take a look at the bedrooms I have already remodeled.
Believe it or not, I have remodeled seven bedrooms in the last three years.
Two are primary bedrooms and the other five are king and double queen bedrooms.
This is the primary bedroom I designed in our home in Waco. It’s my favorite of the two. I added the bedroom to the back of the house and I love how it came out.
Here are the other three bedrooms I remodeled in our home in California. They are our boy’s bedrooms with two queens and one king and the third-floor bedroom.
I love the beds in this room.
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I loved adding the board and batten on the walls of this bedroom!
The Stikwood wall in our third-floor bedroom was very easy to install. See the detailed wood wall behind the bed?
In our Waco home, I remodeled two bedrooms. Both have queen beds.
We call this room the BB and B bedroom since everything here is from Bed Bath and Beyond.
This is another bedroom in our Waco Airbnb. Most of the furnishings are vintage.
There certainly is a lot of similarities when I look at these bedroom remodels. I think it’s important to note that I like the one that has the most color the best. Hmmm.
Where Do You Start to Remodel a Bedroom?
Planning is the most important step in any remodel. It will likely save you money and hopefully lead to fewer changes down the road. But before you can make any plans, you need to understand why you are remodeling.
Ask Yourself Questions
- Why are you remodeling? Is it so the room will fit your needs better or are you changing the interior design?
- What don’t you like about the room in its current state?
- Can you do the remodel yourself or do you need help?
- What is the room used for? Is it primarily sleeping? Do you need to make any changes to help the guests in this room sleep better? What about reading or watching tv? Is there a desk and do you ever work in the room? All of these questions will help you plan to make the room perfect for your needs.
- Of course, the final and probably most important question is what is your budget? Bedroom remodels can cost between $1000 and $15000 (or more). Try to set a realistic budget and manage the budget with realistic costs.
What Style do You Want the Room to Be?
Do you want traditional, farmhouse, boho, modern, or something else?
I always like to start with a mood board. It helps me narrow down the look and I tend to use a lot of vintage pieces. The mood board helps me to visually see what the room might look like.
Once you know the style, you need to decide if there are ways to make minor changes to your room that will help add to your style.
I built a frame for our TV in the primary bedroom a few years ago to create more of a look of art for our TV. It was very inexpensive to make.
Bedroom Remodel Ideas
Organizing
Every remodel starts with some organization. What that means is you need to go through everything in your current bedroom and toss (giveaway) or keep it. Gooing through your closet might be a good idea too.
Making Style Decisions
Draw a Floorplan
I highly suggest you draw a floor plan and layout the furniture to make sure everything you have planned will fit comfortably in the room. I have used a few online free planners such as Plan Your Room. There is also the free app MagicPlan for iOS and for Android that lets users create floor plans based on their photos. According to the product description, there is “no need to measure or draw.” So it’s a good option for those of us who have minimal experience creating floor plans! While not as detailed in terms of interiors as other apps, it is highly effective for quickly planning layouts.
Choosing Furnishings
It’s time to make decisions about paint color, lighting, window treatments, bedding, art, and furniture.
Paint Color
I love using light neutral paint colors in our home but I think bedrooms are a fun place to experiment with color.
Lighting
Lighting can be as simple as replacing a ceiling light or as complex as adding recessed lighting. Just make sure you have light where you need it. Especially for reading.
Window Treatments and Bedding
Window Treatments pull the room together and can be as simple or fancy as you want. I love using canvas pull drapes and have used ones from Bed Bath and Beyond and Ikea in our Waco home. Blackout drapes are also a consideration.
Bedding is really important in a bedroom. We like a duvet and down comforter with another blanket in case it’s really cold. In the summertime, we often store the down comforter and just use a light coverlet. Keep in mind your sleeping habits when you select bedding for your bedroom.
Art
Art is really important in a room as it pulls everything together. It doesn’t need to be expensive as prints, canvas reprints, and some original art can be fairly inexpensive. Just be sure to add some art to the room. I really think that it can. make a huge difference.
Furniture
Furniture is always a big decision. As I mentioned, I love to combine new and vintage pieces of furniture in every room. Selecting a mattress is one of the hardest decisions to make. I encourage you to try it out if you can, just to make sure you like your new mattress.
Here are a few before and after photos from my bedroom remodeling projects.
I need to get started planning our beach house bedrooms remodel.
I am so excited!
Ready to remodel or update? Here are some of my favorites I have used for the seven bedrooms recently remodeled/updated!
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Great tips and great looks….thank you for sharing links.
Thanks so much!
I loved your tips on remodeling a bedroom! The blend of preserving the home’s character while making it more functional is inspiring. Can’t wait to see how you tackle the next room!
I absolutely loved this post! Your tips on incorporating vintage elements while keeping the space functional were super helpful. I can’t wait to try out some of the ideas you mentioned. Thanks for sharing your beautiful transformation!
I absolutely loved your tips on remodeling a bedroom! It’s inspiring to see how you incorporated the charm of your 100-year-old home while modernizing the space. I’m particularly drawn to the idea of preserving original features, like the molding and hardwood floors. Can’t wait to try some of these ideas in my own home! Thank you for sharing!
I absolutely loved your tips on remodeling a bedroom! It’s inspiring to see how you’ve transformed your 100-year-old home while maintaining its charm. The before-and-after photos you shared are stunning, and I can’t wait to try some of your design ideas in my own space. Thanks for the inspiration!
Such a fun and inspiring post! I love how you blend planning, practicality, and personal style especially the emphasis on mood boards and mixing vintage with new pieces. The reminder to ask “why” before remodeling is such a helpful grounding point. Excited to see how the beach house bedrooms turn out!
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I absolutely love the tips you’ve shared in this post! Remodeling a bedroom in a century-old home is such a rewarding challenge. The ideas for blending modern elements with vintage charm are fantastic. Can’t wait to see how you tackle the next room!
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I absolutely love the tips you’ve shared for remodeling a bedroom! It’s inspiring to see how you embraced the charm of your 100-year-old home while still making it modern and functional. I’m especially keen on the idea of using vintage elements to maintain that historical character. Can’t wait to see how the final result turns out!
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I absolutely loved your tips on remodeling a bedroom in an older home! The blend of modern updates while respecting the original character is so inspiring. I can’t wait to incorporate some of your ideas into my own space! Thank you for sharing your journey!
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I love the tips you shared for remodeling a bedroom in an older home! The idea of mixing modern elements with vintage charm is exactly what I’m looking for. Can’t wait to try out the paint color suggestions! Thank you for the inspiration!
What a beautifully detailed guide! I love how you incorporated the character of your 100-year-old home while modernizing the bedroom. Your tips on color selection and furniture arrangement are so helpful. Can’t wait to try out some of these ideas in my own space!
I absolutely loved the tips you shared on remodeling a bedroom! The combination of preserving the home’s character while adding modern touches is inspiring. Can’t wait to try some of these ideas in my own space!