Regardless of the season or time of the year in your part of the world, there’s never a wrong time to consider a bedroom refresh. To be honest, I’m literally in the process of changing the aesthetic of my room right now, which is what inspired me to put together this collection of bedroom refresh ideas!
If you can afford to completely overhaul the structure and design of your room, then by all means, go for it!
But, for those of us who can’t, I think the paint colors, bedding options, and accessories below are enough to refresh a bedroom for the new year.
20 Refreshing Bedroom Decor Ideas
1. Ocean-Themed Bedroom Refresh Idea
There’s a reason why many beachside rentals and hotels are so popular—it’s not just the beach but the aesthetic in these properties.
Tranquil tones of blue, soft white duvets, captivating artwork, and an assortment of ocean-themed accessories are a hit with most people.
You could recreate and refresh your bedroom with this style by just utilizing the various shades of blue at your disposal.
2. Backlit Black And White Bedroom Decor
What if you elevated the modernity of your bedroom by redecorating your bedding, curtains, and furniture with black?
What separates this bedroom apart from others is that feature wall. If you can utilize backlighting on a feature wall, it will instantly improve and refresh your bedroom.
3. American Flag Bedroom Decor
If you have a small room and you’re also quite patriotic, why not opt for room decor that shows off the colors of your country’s flag?
In this example, the owner made use of the flag colors across the walls and bedding but went one step further by decorating with artwork and pillows that represent the USA.
Is it over the top? Yeah! But does it look cool? Absolutely!
4. Bedroom With Red Accent And Hammock Chair
In a white room, bold, contrasting colors add vibrancy and energy. In this case, the homeowner decided to simply add dark red curtains and pillows to their bedroom, and it worked perfectly against the darker tones of wooden accessories all across the room.
I think the floating chair is a nice touch, especially if you have enough space to work with. I would face it towards the window so that I could enjoy a nice cup of tea while staring outdoors.
5. Mr & Mrs Floral Wall Art
I think we all know and accept that when a couple gets married, their bedroom is essentially the wife’s room (haha).
With that in mind, if you don’t have much room to work with but want to create a cute and romantic bedroom, how about decorating the walls with these decals?
Throw in some flower accessories and bedding as well as fluffy rugs to refresh your bedroom.
6. Install Fairy Lights And Dream Catchers Above Your Bed
When in doubt, always assume that bohemian decorations will work. String lights and dreamcatchers work in most bedrooms, especially when there’s limited space or budget involved.
7. Highlight A Feature Wall With Wallpaper
Over the last 5 years, I’ve noticed a resurgence in wallpapers. With the right designs, they look artistic and offer a level of detail that is hard to achieve without spending much money.
8. Using Different Shades Of Gray In A Functional Bedroom
If you’ve exhausted all types of colors in your bedroom, have you considered a gray-scale bedroom? Couple that with furniture that stretches across the widest wall, you could change the entire aesthetic appearance of your bedroom while remaining modern.
9. Hanging String lights and Indoor Plants
Blend the use of light and greenery to add life, vibrance, and a fun appearance to your bedroom. Check out this article for a list of the best indoor plants for your home that are easy to care for.
10. Using Gold Accents In A Bedroom
Wondering how to add some sparkle and glamor to your bedroom without an entire overhaul? Why not decorate and accessorize with gold accents? With soft colors, gold adds brightness and pop to an otherwise mellow bedroom.
11. Add More Greenery To Refresh Your Bedroom
Unlike normal accessories, indoor plants require more love and care to last a long time. But they’re so beautiful and always changing that your bedroom can look different throughout the year without actually needing to spend money or excessive time redecorating.
12. Try A Scandinavian Style With Lots Of Wooden Accessories
I love a wooden-themed bedroom. It’s so inviting and soothing to the mind and soul. During winter, in particular, it’s awesome to spend time reading a book or sipping on hot chocolate in a Scandinavian-themed bedroom.
13. Use Lights, Fake Plants, And Faux Fur For The Festive Season
I love the festive season, and I think there’s a great deal of importance to decorating a home during this time of the year. Even though it’s temporary, why not make an effort to add some lights, greenery, and ornaments to celebrate your festive season?
14. Use Clean, Neutral, Earthy Colors And Accessories For A Soothing Bedroom
As I get older, I find myself veering a little away from spaces that are chaotic and overbearing. That’s why when I see an opportunity to indulge in clean white or cream decor, I jump at it. Just like in this image, the use of soft neutral colors works wonderfully with the soft warm white lamps on either side of the bed. Even the knitted and fluffy throw pillows are a nice touch that would work wonderfully in a room like this!
15. Create A Tree House Bunk Bed For Your Kids’ Bedroom
If I am blessed with kids, I would love to create this tree house bunk bed for them. This is a child’s dream, and with the soft gray carpeting accentuated with the light blue bedding, I think this bedroom is the perfect space for kids to enjoy while still maintaining some degree of elegance.
16. Uplift A White Bedroom With Colorful Bedding And Pillows
Contrary to some of the gray and monotone suggestions in this list, you could do the opposite and refresh a bedroom with bright rainbow colors! Spunky bedding, colorful feature walls, and uniquely designed lamps can change the entire appearance of a room when styled intentionally.
17. Use Artwork To Accentuate The Bedding
Believe me when I tell you that you can adjust the appearance of a bedroom just by changing the bedding! The way the natural light bounces off the deep blue duvet creates this light blue ambiance for the entire bedroom. Throw in some well-themed artwork, and you’re good to go!
18. Turn Your Couch Into A Cabin
In the event that you have to crash on a couch for some time, there’s no reason why you can’t decorate your space to feel a bit more like a bedroom. The use of wooden roller blinds and a handful of attractive throw pillows that match the rest of the wooden accents is a great idea.
19. Asian Bedroom Refresh Idea
Asian-inspired bedrooms tend to evoke a sense of serenity, peace, and connection to the earth with their use of natural wood, baskets, some plants, and mattresses placed directly on the floor.
20. Farmhouse Styled Bedroom Idea
I have a love-love relationship with farm life (yes, I said love-love). But I live in a suburb that isn’t close to any farms. A great way to add some of that farmhouse style to a bedroom would be through the use of barn doors. In this case, using a barndoor as a bedframe is a brilliant idea! I know that most people install sliding barn doors to their ensuites, but I love what was done here. Throw in the super clean white bedding and a vintage light fixture, and you have an oasis at your disposal.