Bedroom designs for those on a budget

(… and those who weren’t naughty enough to decide to have THREE summer holidays!) I always go straight to the ‘cash clever decorator’ section of Ideal Home magazine (although I make sure I do it subtly on the tube when surrounded by important-looking people in designer suits). They always have beautiful decorating ideas that won’t hurt your purse’s feelings.

Take this vintage bedroom ideas, all for less than £130!

It’s all about blowsy rose-prints in bold black and white. This is perfect if you want a girly scheme but your husband has vetoed any pink!

Decide where the main focus of the pattern should be – they’ve opted for the bedlinen, but you could go for a feature wall or curtains – and go for a twist with the pattern, the rug here is dominantly black with white flowers while the bedlinen is the opposite. Keep the rest of the scheme light with black accents like the flower wall art.

roomenvy - monochrome bedroom design

The definition of bedroom storage panic

Bedroom storage panic

• noun 1 sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety while hearing something snap in your canvas wardrobe, suddenly followed by an ominous ‘Pisa like’ lean south. 2 informal frenzied hurry to save clothes as if they were on fire.

• verb (panicked, panicking) feel or cause to feel bedroom storage panic.

Not the least stressful morning I assure you, franctically throwing my clothes onto my bed for safety with one hand, while using my other one to hold up the Leaning Tower of Pisa that’s now residing in my bedroom.

Ignoring the claims that I have too many clothes that I don’t wear (ok, so I might have seen a couple of items ‘mid-frantic-wardrobe-emptying’ with labels still on), I have decided it’s best just to invest in a new bedroom wardrobe.

Does anyone have any clothes storage space-saving secrets? Me and the handsome pile of clothes I now share my bed with would love to hear them.

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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen would be so ashamed…

Posh bedroom decorating ideas – oooh la la!

Whenever I look at the latest decorating ideas from homesandgardens.com, I always have the sudden urge to wipe my feet, stand up tall and prooow…nOWWn…SSSSSe my vOOW..ELs!

These swanky bedroom ideas are no exception, but BOY are they eye-catching. I love how they all use a striking headboard as a focal point and as a way of start off their individual looks – whether it’s quirky and vibrant, detailed and glamorous, or rich and classic.

roomenvy - luxe green bedroom

A classic bedroom decorating scheme for a fruitarian or an apt children’s room idea for Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter! 

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The bold lipstick red bed looks extra pouty next to the silk floral wallpaper.

roomenvy - ink and white bedroom

This is probably my favourite bedroom of the three. Rich and deep, classic inky with white modern accents packing a punch!

White minimalist bedroom – relaxing or not?

Now I know that modern minimalist style is super sleek and super chic, and perfect for that hotel-style feel. This white bedroom scheme makes a fantastic statement, and the futuristic furniture is ideal for the look. However, I don’t think I could relax in this bedroom, it seems a bit clinical for my taste – and it reminds me of the Michael & Janet Jackson ‘Scream’ video.

Am I being too old-fashioned? I usually love the hotel-chic look?

See this bedroom and the rest of the apartment at Freshome

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It’s a shore thing! Nautical bedroom

Ahoy there matey!! I love the beach hut look. With its weather finishes, nautical stripes and quirky beach finds, this summery coastal trend suits seaside homes and landlubbers alike. The shiplap bedframe is perfect for this laid-back bedroom – stick to a white palette, with blue and red accents, and you’ll sail through!

Find out more about this coastal-style bedroom

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Shabby-chic bedroom

My first thought when I saw this room on decor8 was, ‘boy do I want to straighten up those pictures’. But at a second glance, I thought maybe that’s what the shabby-chic look is all about – relaxing, quirky and a bit rough around the edges. I think this is the perfect place to get some peace and quiet.

Find out more about this bedroom

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