5 Cheap Decorations for Your Bedroom

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Mounted Wall Art
3. Bedside Organizer Caddy
4. Blackout Curtains
5. Bedside Rug
6. Plant Hangers
7. Conclusion

Introduction

Your bedroom is your sanctuary, a place to relax and unwind after a long day. Isn’t it our dream to have the freedom to decorate our bedroom as we like that reflects our personality? But, in many cases, I have found that many homeowners struggle to decorate their bedrooms because of the limited space and expenses.

As the prices of new homes and apartments soar to a new record, people’s buying power is getting lower. As a result, they prefer to buy smaller houses than before. According to NAHB analysis, the median single-family home size in 2023 reached a record low since the end of 2010. This has impacted all of the rooms in our house, including our bedroom.

Small areas should not block us from expressing our personality by decorating our bedroom. In this article, I have listed the most popular small decorations for your bedroom. Trust me on this when I say “A great bedroom decoration does not need to be big.”

Mounted Wall Art

Mounted wall art comes in many styles, designs, and sizes. I think that it is a perfect decoration for every bedroom out there. A wall art will bring out your interest, and personality, and a creative way to showcase who you are. It comes with various options such as canvas prints, metal art, letter stencils, floral decals, geometric art, oil painting, canvases, and more. The list goes on and you can choose the one that reflects your personality and interest.

When choosing wall art, you need to consider the wall art itself like material, size, and design as well as the space you have in your bedroom. The material of the art depends on your preference and budget. You can choose from canvas, metal, wood, and paper. Paper art can be found on the cheaper side of the price point while metal and wood are generally more expensive. The art size that you should choose will depend on how big is your wall.

You can show your personality with many designs like abstract, landscape, portrait, or typography art. If you are like me and prefer a modern and abstract look, you can go with canvas painting with bold colors and designs. If you prefer a natural and minimalistic look, go for landscape art with lighter colors and textures. It will add a touch of tranquility and calmness to your bedroom. If you prefer a personalized look, go for a typography, a big letter print, a quote, or a message that interests you. It will add a touch of motivation and positivity to your bedroom.

Prices for wall art vary greatly from as low as $5 to more than $100. The freedom of expression on wall art is limitless as you can create the design you like with the help of AI and print it by yourself if you are willing to.

Bedside Organizer Caddy

A practical and affordable solution for your bedroom. Additional storage is always appreciated, especially in small rooms where keeping the room tidy is a challenge. This item is a little special because you put it near your bed. If you are like me, who likes to read before sleep, you will appreciate this item. Having a bedside organized caddy is a lifesaver, it has a lot of pockets that can help you to put your book, phone, tablet, and other stuff inside whenever you are ready to sleep without dragging your sleepy self up from your cozy bed. You can even use it to keep glasses, water bottles, and medicines if you want to.

The size of the caddies may fool you. It may look big and heavy in the picture but depending on the material, it is generally lightweight and portable as they are made from fabric like canvas, felt, linen, cotton, or leather.  Take note of material, size, and function when selecting a bedside organizer caddy. If you prefer a soft, flexible caddy, go with fabric or felt. Choose plastic or metal, if you’re looking for a durable and lasting caddy. The size of the caddy depends on how many items you need stored, and features will be determined by your needs. There are charging ports, headphones, and even tissue holders built into some caddies.

I found that many bedside organizers’ caddy prices range from $8 to $20. I think that it is an affordable pick for your bedroom decoration and you can find it on your nearest online or offline retailers. I like to think bedside organizer caddy as a treasure bin. You put it next to your bed and, whenever you want to tidy up your bed before sleep, you just push everything on your bed and shove it inside your caddies. It works similarly to a trash bin but instead of trash, this item is for your treasure.

Blackout Curtains 

Limiting lights from outside to enter your bedroom is the main reason to buy blackout curtains. There are many sources of light from outside that can enter your bedroom. But, the main sources of these lights are coming from traffic, streetlights, and more which can be distracting especially if you are sensitive to lights. You may have a bad night’s sleep on most days and in the worst case, the distracting lights may keep you awake at night and make you sleep-deprived the next day.

Blackout curtains will help you in this situation. It creates an environment of peace and darkness. It will act as a barrier that blocks the lights that your blinds or curtains failed to block due to the minuscule gap they have in the fabric. They’re also energy efficient because they can reduce the cost of heating and cool your room by reducing heat transfer from your window. For some people, blackout curtains improve their sleep by miles as you can trick your circadian rhythm if you decide to get rest in the afternoon when the sun is blazingly bright outside.

Getting a blackout curtain may get tricky because you can choose multiple designs like mono color, textured, or pattern. It also comes with a variety of colors that you can choose to match with your wall color. You can opt for thermal insulation with a double layer if you like. Depending on the functions and size of the curtain, you can get one for around $20 and the price can go up to around $40 if you want to get bigger or with more layers.

Bedside Rug

Having a bedside rug is a practical way to add warm and cozy feelings to your bedroom. It is fluffy and will protect your foot from the coldness of your floor and give a warm and pleasant feeling to your feet each time you step in or step out of your bed. It is also a good item to absorb noise around you and make your bedroom a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Especially helpful if you are living in an apartment to reduce the noise in your bedroom seeping through your neighbor on the floor below you.

The effectiveness of the noise absorption will depend on the material and thickness of the rug. There are many rug materials to choose from, from wool, jute, synthesis, cotton, and more. Cited from Sonya, rugs that are made from Wool with thickness between 10mm to 18mm are considered the best in absorbing noise.

The size of your bed and bedroom will determine the size of your rugs. Ideally, you want your bedside rugs to be as long as your bed or slightly smaller than your bed. As one of the cheap decorations, I found that the price for bedside rugs varies between $20 to $40. Some rugs are less and more expensive than the price above but I find that the one with that range is sufficient and looks pretty.

Macrame Plant Hangers

Make your bedroom close to nature with a macramé plant hanger. Macramé used to be popular in the 1970s, and social media helps the trend to be popular again nowadays, as reported by Julie Velez in TSCPL. It is a trend now and create an environmentally friendly way to add flowers to your bedroom.

The popular spot to put macrame plant hangers is near the window as the plant needs sunlight to grow. It is also beneficial for us as having nature inside your bedroom that you can see directly from your bedroom will radiate positive energy to you. Your bedroom aesthetic will increase as placing it in your room will create a focal point in the room for people to focus on and give texture as well as depth to your bedroom.

There are many knot styles, from simple, sophisticated, and colorful patterns, available for you to choose from. Besides knot style, you can choose the material that suits you and your budget from a variety of options, for example, cotton macramé, jute macramé, wood beads, natural fibers, or synthetic fibers. As for size, it depends on how many plants you have and your space. Your style and mood will determine the design of your planter. You can choose to get 1 or in a set of 2, 3, or more. In my research, I found that they are one of the best cheap decorations as they range from $10 to $30 depending on the material, size, and design.

Conclusion

It is possible to decorate the bedroom of your dreams on a budget. In my opinion, you should decorate your bedroom to reflect your personality and meet your needs. Whether you have a big or small bedroom, with the information you have now, you can always find cheap decorations for your room without having to break your wallet. As a closing remark, consider your personality, space, and budget before decorating your bedroom.