5 Ways to Redesign Your Room Affordably

Your bedroom is your castle. It is your refuge from the world, a space where you can relax and unwind from the many stresses of life. It is comfortable and cosy, and you wish to redesign it. But you are left wondering if you have the budget for a remodel – the costs of a redesign are prohibitive in Dubai, but a remodel is necessary as well.

From buying an affordable mattress to shopping for furnishings online, we present 5 ways to go easy on your pocket while redesigning your room:

#1 Get thrifty.

Since you’re on a budget, it makes little sense to splurge whatever resources you have on expensive online stores selling fittings, paint, fixtures and the like. In fact, it is time to hit the thrift stores, or look for good bargains on door and drawer knobs, light fittings, handles and pulls, etc. You can pick up some classy pieces – you might even get sets of handles and knobs on major e-commerce sites – that gel with the overall theme you are aiming for. You can use the money you save on these picks to restock bed linen, or get new curtains, or even put in a new window frame.

#2 Go small for a big impact.

When one thinks of ‘redesign’, one normally conjures up images of big changes – for example, knocking down walls, buying expensive furniture, putting in new windows, etc. However, redesign is as much about the little things as the big ones. For instance, simply changing the door handles makes a big difference to the appearance of your bedroom door. Or hanging light cotton curtains in a pastel shade does more to reflect natural light than the heavy Venetian blinds you are currently using. Replace knobs, handles, light bulb holders, even bedside lamps and bed sheets, for an instant uplift to your room décor.

#3 But don’t forget the big stuff.

You’re redesigning your room because you are no longer happy with the way your room looks and feels. And you want to effect some major changes in the room, too. Start with getting a new mattress for your bed – trust us, it will do wonders for your sleep quality and the overall longevity of your bed. If you are daunted by the prospect of investing a large chunk of your remodel budget on an expensive mattress, rest assured you can buy some of the most affordable mattresses in Dubai from leading mattress brands. Go online to look for an affordable mattress and place the order based on the bed size, whether you want an orthopaedic or ordinary mattress, and so on. The company can deliver the mattress on the date you want and install it in your bed. Other major changes to effect include changing the bed frame, getting a new chair and footstool, and painting the wooden window shutters.

#4 Set the mood with light.

Lighting is a crucial design component, and often an underrated one. Just getting a new light arrangement can do wonders for the overall feel and appearance of the room. Get a gorgeous pendant light over the bed instead of fixing the light source on the ceiling, and get a dimmer switch so that you can adjust the light intensity. Or try a pedestal light in the corner, with enough bulb wattage to provide light to the entire room if needed. Even a series of spotlights in the centre of the room can provide centred, soft lighting for a cosy effect.

#5 Move your furniture around.

This tip is so elementary – and free – that it might take you by surprise. But you can achieve a whole new bedroom by simply moving the furniture around. Try shifting the bed to right under the window instead of opposite it. Or change the position of your table and chair and move them both to another corner with a new light source. Another interesting design idea is to have open storage shelves where you can stow away books, folded clothes or even extra footwear, but take care to dust them regularly and change their positions to add variety.

We hope these tips are useful to you, and that you come up with the best remodel hacks for your beautiful bedroom.