What Is the Simplest Way to Transform Your Bedroom?

Sometimes everyone needs a change. Blue, which seemed like such a good idea at the time, just doesn't seem quite right anymore. Bright colors that seem so lively in the spring and in the summer just make the gray of winter feel that much more dismal. Kids grow up and the cartoon character comforters that they had to have just a couple of years ago are now something that they would be horrified if their friends knew that they had it.

Whether your desire for change is matched to the seasons or you haven't changed the look of your bedroom for years, you may find that you don't have the budget for a total room makeover. Likewise, since you'll find that your kids' tastes change every few years, you may not want to make a huge investment when you transform their bedrooms. With Bed in a Bag sets, you'll find that you don't need to spend a lot in order to make a big difference.

The first simple change that you can make is to choose a neutral color for the walls and the carpet. Beige or off-white walls and similarly colored carpeting create a neutral palette for the design of your bedroom. Add traditional furniture to the mix - something that is simple and functional but that never goes out of style - and you are likely to find that transforming your bedroom is not only remarkably fun and easy, but also cost-effective.

More than just buying a new comforter or a new comforter set, investing in a Bed in a Bag will enable you to change everything about the way that your bedroom feels - not just the way that it looks.

Want to create a bedroom that's more grown up for your kids? Try a Bed in a Bag with a dolphin theme - a comforter, matching sheets and pillow cases. With a Bed in a Bag, you won't have to worry about finding sheets that match the comforter. You won't have to worry about picking up full size sheets and twin size comforter. Everything will be there in one place.

Similarly, if you can't decide on a single color for you transformed bedroom, consider a Bed in a Bag set that features a striped comforter, pillow case, sheets. Add a matching throw rug to bring out a particular shade and you can complete the look - all without spending a fortune.

Of course, there are other options for transforming the look of your bedroom as well. You may find that there is a particular comforter set that you love - perhaps something in a Damask. But maybe there's a problem. Maybe in the winter you love the way that the burgundy shade catches the light but as spring and summer creep in, you realize that, with the different light, the shimmer seems all wrong or doesn't seem to be there at all.

Do you have to give up on having the comforter set that you love? Not if it is made in other colors as well. If the same damask is available in a pale blue, for example, you will be able to invest in a second comforter - swapping them out with the change of seasons. Change your comforter, the pillow shams, the bed ruffle and your throw pillows and you'll find a whole new look.

Or, if you don't want to buy a second comforter of the same style, why not consider a great duvet to cover your comforter for the season? A different color, lace instead of something heavier, simply by covering your comforter you can create a whole new look - transform the room with next to no effort at all, and all for a low price.

Making a big change in your bedroom doesn't have to mean spending a lot of money. A Bed in a Bag, a new comforter set: these simple changes, along with rearranging the furniture can allow you to create a drastic change on a minimal budget. Whether your kids are looking for a change because they have outgrown the bedroom where you've read them stories and tucked them in, or you just don't feel like looking at the colors or the pattern in your bedroom, it's good to know that you're not trapped: all if takes is a simple change and the room will be transformed.

How to Redesign Your Bedroom on a Small Budget

Has your bedroom stayed the same for the last 20 years? Do you want to make it into a fun, cool bedroom, but without spending money on new furniture? We have some ideas for you to do just that - re-do your bedroom on a budget!

- Coat of paint. Nothing freshens up a room like a new coat of paint. Make it into a weekend project and involve your kids - you can do something together, and at the same time, create a whole new bedroom that you need.

We don't recommend painting the bedroom walls into bright colors. Beige, peach, light and pastel blues and greens work best. Make sure that your new wall color coordinates with your furniture, as you are not buying new furniture.

- Organize your bedroom. Sometimes all a room needs is organization, to look completely different. Many bedrooms are full of kids toys, old clothes and even dishes, that should be in the kitchen.

Put those items away, and organize the rest of the room to make it look very different.

- Rearrange furniture. Sometimes the best way to decorate without a budget is to use the same furniture, but rearrange it, and add something else into the mix.

Walk around your house - you will find a chair in the basement, or an ottoman in the family room, that will look great in the bedroom. Use those to create a whole new bedroom - with your old furniture.

- New wall art. Add a splash of color to the room with some new wall art (or borrow some art from another room). Another idea is to frame some of your kids' drawings, or draw something yourself.

- New bedding, pillows, bedspreads. It is amazing how much you can change a room by adding just one new item to it. Pick some new bedding or a bedspread that you really wanted, and splurge on them! You will have a great looking bedroom in no time.

Remember, updating a room does not mean buying everything new for it. Use some (or all) of our ideas to completely re-do your bedroom. You will be glad you did it.

Contemporary Bedding Ensembles

When shopping for new bedding ensembles for your home many retailers will refer to their product lines as Contemporary. Contemporary bedding itself doesn’t really have a concrete definition. Often the definition will vary depending on who you ask, and even when you ask them. Like the clothing industry, bedding fashions change over time and a pattern or style which today falls under “contemporary” or “modern” may very well be considered under a different heading in the future. In this article we will discuss three of the major bedding manufacturers and what styles in their lines are currently considered contemporary.

Contemporary bedding offered by Dakotah represents Dakotah’s usual fine fabrics and clean linear designs. Using simple color palettes and sleek minimalist design features make Dakotah bedding a very elegant choice. Some of their current contemporary designs include:
 Aurora - Features an abstract wave pattern in the season’s hottest color combination, mocha and sky blue.
Metrotech - Combines a clean stripe pattern with warm honey tones for a look that is simple and chic.
Odyssey - Combines classic black silk shantung with stylish metallic shades of gold and copper.

Thomasville Contemporary Ensembles follow Thomasville’s usual approach to creating fine bedding that is versatile and diverse. Thomasville offers their bedding a la carte so creating an ensemble which fits your lifestyle, price range and personal preference is easy. Thomasville designs are described as artistically abstract, using bright color palettes and detailed accessories. Their current contemporary line includes these designs:
Altessa - A beautiful abstract swirl pattern using rich earth tones with gold shantung accents.
Coronado - A modern take on art deco, using bold patterns with accessories that add a bright pop of color.
Pavilion - takes its cue from the bohemian trend, using patchwork patterns in soothing shades of sky and parchment.

Veratex, yet another fine bedding manufacturer, is well known for their modern sense of style. Veratex contemporary ensembles are inspired by rich designs found in cultures throughout the world. Three of their ensembles which stand out as contemporary design are:
Waterlily and Dynasties - both inspired by Asian design, using clean lines, solid colors, and simple blocked patterns.
Serrano - inspired by designs of the Southwest. This classic stripe pattern combines earth tones with a bold shade of orange spice.

These are some of the key styles that current manufacturers are offering as contemporary. What ties all of these designs together are sleek lines, natural color palettes and either abstract or geometric patterns. Usually a modern look will include a clean lined, tailored bed skirt as opposed to the classic ruffled bed skirt