How to Effectively Renovate Your Main Bedroom

While the kitchen, living areas, and bathrooms in homes are considered the most important rooms by most, keep in mind that you also want to have the main bedroom that is a haven at the end of the day.

The essential master room needs to be somewhere you can relax and sleep well within, and give you some time out when required. As such, if you’re considering tackling some home improvements this year or next, it’s wise to put a bedroom makeover on the list.

If you’ve never completed a remodel on a master bedroom before, though, you may find the whole project a little daunting. There are multiple factors involved in ensuring you get the bedroom zone of your dreams.

Here are some tips to guide you.

Look for Inspiration

Before starting on a bedroom makeover, look for inspiration so you know the style(s) you love and can better make purchasing decisions as you go along. For example, do you love minimalist, boho, tropical, nautical, earthy, traditional, country, Scandinavian, or retro-led designs, or is there something else that speaks to you?

Find helpful inspiration by checking out interior design blogs, magazines, and books, or wander through showrooms or open homes for ideas. Another way to get a plan for your bedroom is to try to look at what you already own – anything from artwork and fashion to furniture and accessories – to find a key element to inspire the whole room.

Use one-piece or palette to get you started, and tie things in from there. Often the wow-factor in a bedroom will be the bed or a large artwork, but you could also design your master suite around a particular colour, interesting wallpaper, or look-at-me flooring.

Know the Specific Outcomes You Want

Another way to get the main bedroom that makes you happy is to think about, in advance, what feeling and functionality you hope to achieve from the space. These goals might revolve around fitting in a new dressing room or ensuite, giving yourself a quiet, calming space to chill out in, or designing a bedroom that truly reflects your personality.

On the other hand, for some people, a bedroom remodel project is more about increasing the resale value of the property. If that’s the case, your goal will be to create a space your target buyer type falls in love with.

If you’re like most people, you’ll also have a limited amount of cash available to put into the bedroom makeover. Set a budget upfront so you don’t overcapitalize or spend too much money too early and then not have enough left to complete the project.

Remember, too, that you need to factor in expenses for materials and contractor labour, plus costs like insurance, warranty, demolition, and disposal.

Factor In Electrical Considerations

One element of renovation work that many people don’t concentrate on but should is electrical changes and additions. When you’re going to the trouble of remodelling your master bedroom, you want to end up with a room with all the electrical outlets you could need.

You require plenty of power points for appliances such as lamps, TVs and audio gear, and items you want to charge in your bedroom, like tablets and smartphones. Plus, don’t forget plugs in your ensuite or dressing room for hairdryers, straighteners, electric razors, etc.

When dealing with electricity, always hire a professional to do the work unless you’re suitably qualified. This decision not only keeps you safe in the short term but also ensures that faulty wiring doesn’t cause issues in the future.

For helpful information, head to AHS.com for electrical safety tips and more.

Give Yourself Enough Storage Space

One other essential consideration when re-doing your master bedroom is making sure the area has enough storage space for your needs now and in the future. A lack of space for clothing and accessories is one of the most common issues homeowners face and can ruin an otherwise excellent room.

Thankfully, though, when you remodel your bedroom you have the chance to create the space you’ve dreamed about.

Add a dressing room or walk-in-wardrobe where space and budget allow, or at least redesign your current wardrobe so it makes better use of space and enables you to fit in more items. You can also incorporate storage right up to the ceiling or choose a bed with concealed storage.

With all of us spending such a significant proportion of our lives asleep, designing a comfortable, relaxing, and functional master bedroom is essential. Think about the tips listed above, and you’ll be better placed to get the result you want.

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