Americans spend nearly half of their lives in bed. If you’re spending that much time in your bedroom, you should love it, right? 

Decorating an apartment bedroom can be tricky. We’re here with a few helpful decorating ideas that can get you started. Read on to learn all about how to make your bedroom decor make your apartment truly feel like a home.

1. Make It Your Own: Pick a Style

When you’re working with a blank canvas (in this case, an empty bedroom), you have the opportunity to revamp your personal decor style. What do you want your room to look like?

Some people are happy just accumulating a hodge-podge of furniture and decor items and building their own unique style over time, but others have a style in mind.

We recommend heading to a site like Pinterest for bedroom decor inspo. Create a board for the general aesthetic you’re going for so you have something to refer to when you’re decorating. 

Remember that your apartment bedroom is your personal oasis. Whether you’re a minimalist, a maximalist, or anywhere in between, this is your chance to make it your own!

2. Make the Bed the Focal Point

In most bedrooms, the bed is going to be the largest thing in the room. You deserve a bed that you love, so make it count!

Buy a bedframe that suits your ideal aesthetic. Whether you want an elegant cushioned headboard and a flowy canopy or something a bit more minimal and basic, take your time choosing.

Buy bed linens and duvet covers that suit your style. Remember that it’s better to have fewer high-quality linen sets than it is to have many poor-quality ones that don’t suit your aesthetic. 

3. Create Ambiance With Lighting 

The lighting in your room will make all the difference. Generally, apartment lighting is pretty basic, but there are some things you can do to improve it. 

Change the lightbulbs in the built-in lights to suit your color and tone preferences. For a cozy bedroom, warm and muted lights look best. For a modern and minimalist bedroom, cool-toned bulbs have a greater impact.

You can also get creative with colored lightbulbs.

Don’t be afraid to add lamps or string lights, even if you already have enough lighting in your room. The way you light your apartment changes everything!

4. Don’t Skip the Walls

Make sure you read your lease so you know what you’re able to do with your walls. In most buildings, you can add decor items to the walls under certain conditions. 

Apartments are generally fairly small, and that means your vertical space is important. Put up photos and art prints that truly turn your apartment into a home. 

Because you generally can’t paint apartment walls, this is a great way to bring in more color and visual interest in a renter-friendly way.

Make Your Apartment Bedroom Truly Your Own

Your apartment bedroom is where you’ll be spending a lot of your time. You should love it! Keep these decorating tips in mind when it’s time to transform your apartment bedroom into your ideal space.

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