Turning Childhood Bedrooms Into Adult-Ready Ones: Our Guide
Over time, living in your childhood home has clearly shown that your younger self didn’t really make good choices. From the dents in the walls that you made doing stupid, reckless things teenagers do, to notes and letters from past relationships that didn’t fare well, there are all sorts of reminders that will pop up.
And the most telling sign out of all your younger self’s poor decisions? Your bedroom design.
Fortunately, having more time and money has allowed you to leave behind that part of your life with a more apt and attractive finish—but what should you get?
Key Items for Your Grown-up Bedroom Refurbishment
Here’s something you need to know: designing a grown-up bedroom doesn’t need to entail a load of cash. In fact, you can get the best results even on a tight budget. You don’t really need to follow the latest trends or buy an entire set of matching furniture. At the end of the day, putting together a comfortable room boils down to following your heart and making smart purchases.
If you’re keen on turning your sleeping space into something that you can show off without rushing to hide anything or curling up in embarrassment, here’s what you need to stock up on:
1. High-Quality Bedsheets
Although you don’t necessarily need 800-thread count bed sheets made out of Egyptian cotton or silk, it still helps to upgrade your bedsheets if you want to transform your primary bedroom.
Every person deserves good quality sheets that match, feel like heaven, and are free of snags and stains—which means it’s time to bid your cartoon or budget sheets adieu. By getting a solid-color set, or even one with more toned-down patterns with a neutral palette, that’s much comfier and premium-feeling, you’ll achieve a much more mature feel in no time!
2. A Full-Length Mirror
Aside from being a place to sleep in, your bedroom is also your dressing room, which means that you’ll need to outfit it with a full-length mirror. You need one to inspect your outfit from head to toe, so you don’t commit any fashion crimes because of oversights.
By putting a bigger mirror in your closet, on the bedroom door, or attached bathroom, you won’t need to worry about having a lousy outfit ever again!
3. A New Coat of Paint
One of the biggest mistakes people make in their younger years (and live to regret when they’re older) with their bedrooms is they pick out terrible colors.
From glaring shades of yellows and oranges to cringe-worthy hues of hot pink and sky blue, the colors that cover childhood bedrooms are a reflection of their poor choices. It may not seem like much, but applying a new coat of paint—or having Orange Coast Interior Design’s professionals help you out—will help transform your space immensely!
Conclusion
Moving back into your childhood bedroom can be a difficult process because it reminds you of the poor design choices you made in the past. Fortunately, making the right investments can help get things up to speed. With this guide, you can see excellent results in no time and live comfortably and confidently in your space.
From simple room redesigns to complete residential and commercial renovations, the skilled team at Orange Coast Interior Design covers your needs from beginning to end. Our full-service interior design service includes concept development, space planning, layouts, renderings, material selection, furniture recommendations, colors, and fabrics. More of a partnership than a process, we strive to collaborate and bring your vision and dream to life. Contact us today!