Bedroom

Small Bedroom Storage: 10 Over-the-Door Organizers Under $50

An organized home is incredibly gratifying. It allows tasks to get done more smoothly, cleaning completed more quickly, and projects processed more enjoyably. Plus, the tranquility and uncluttered emptiness of an organized home is a beauty all its own. These over-the-door storage products won’t tidy your entire home, but small organization projects are an encouraging way to start!

Angie Cho

Jul 17, 2020

Urban Outfitter’s Latest Bedroom Collection Is An Updated Take On ’70s Boho

Once upon a time, Urban Outfitter’s home section was a place to go for inexpensive sleeper couches and duvet covers and not much else. Recently, however, the retailer has expanded its line to include a number of looks at affordable prices. The new Modern Boho collection is one such example. Rather than the “downtown loft” vibe of the UO days of yore, this is all sun-drenched Laurel Canyon bungalow.

Marshall Bright

Jul 17, 2020

DIY Pegboard Headboard

Short on space and lack a headboard? Pegboard, our favorite kitchen and workshop workhorse, may just be the solution you’ve been looking for. Carmel from Our Fifth House transforms her boy’s bedroom from bland to brilliant with a Union Jack paint job and inexpensive material.Carmel’s 8 year old son needed some easy access storage, so when she planned to DIY a headboard, pegboard won.

Tara Bellucci

Jul 16, 2020

5 Things You Can Do to Make Your Day Better Before You Even Leave Your Bedroom

Before you even leave your bedroom in the morning, there are a few things you can do to make your day a little better. So tomorrow morning, before you stumble out of the bedroom door to grab coffee or turn on the news, give one of these a try… Jennifer tried it — and wrote about it — and while it seems pretty simple, it’s a great way to start the day on a healthy note. And everyone could use a little hydration.

Adrienne Breaux

Jul 16, 2020

Design Basics: 9 Easy Ways to Add Texture to a Bedroom

Has your bedroom been feeling flat and lifeless? Uninteresting? Too…boring? It might need an infusion of texture — a basic design element every room needs to make it feel rich and like a place worth spending time in. We’ve got nine different and easy ways you can add the feeling of texture to your bedroom. 1. (Pictured above) Plants are a fast and easy way to add mother nature’s texture to your bedroom (plus some lovely and life-affirming green color).

Adrienne Breaux

Jul 16, 2020

Review: The Hastens Excelsior II

Bed: Excelsior II with BJX Mattress Top Manufacturer: Hastens Retail Price: $13,350 I just received a new bed to test for October, so it’s time to weigh in on the bed I tested for the whole month of September — the Hastens. My nutshell review: awesome bed, awesomely expensive. I LOVE this bed for two reasons: 1. I sink into it wonderfully and sleep really well and 2. it has zero smells or textures that are toxic or off-putting. Ten beds to go.

Maxwell Ryan

Jul 15, 2020

Before and After: A Chic French-Inspired Redo for this Boring Beige Bedroom

This room is proof that a little architectural character goes a long way.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 8, 2020

4 Tips for Using Color in a Bedroom if You’re Not into Color

Bright and bold—but also chill.

Danielle Blundell

Jul 6, 2020

This Disney Lover Turned Her Bedroom Into a Real-Life Fairy Tale Inspired by Cinderella

One Cinderella fan transformed an empty bedroom into a storybook fantasy and shared the makeover on TikTok and Instagram.

Arielle Tschinkel

Jul 1, 2020

Before and After: A Bedroom Redo Packed with Makeover Ideas You'll Want to Steal

Everywhere you turn there's a different element to love.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 30, 2020

I Created a Tiny Office in My Bedroom, and Here’s Why You Should, Too

Forget the rules—it worked for me!

Olivia Muenter

Jun 24, 2020

7 Decorating Tricks to Steal from this Maximalist Dad-Daughter Bedroom Makeover

Pattern on pattern on pattern!

Anna Kocharian

Jun 18, 2020

B&A: A Farmhouse's Boring, Beige Bedroom Got a Bold and Dramatic Makeover

This couple's historic home was built in 1851, and the master bedroom is the first room they finished in this fixer upper.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 18, 2020

If You Only Make One Upgrade to Your Bedroom for Summer, It Should be This

Get your bed summer-ready!

Laura Fenton

Jun 18, 2020

7 Unconventional but Brilliant Ways to Decorate the Foot of Your Bed

A bench is a good option, but it's not the only one.

Marlen Komar

Jun 16, 2020

This Secondhand Find Added a Luxe Look to My Bedroom—and It Can to Yours, Too

Start your Craigslist search now!

Sarah Lyon

Jun 15, 2020

Before and After: A Stylish and Sentimental $500 Bedroom Makeover

This story will inspire you to incorporate your own family history into your decor.

Melissa Epifano

Jun 12, 2020

8 Really Good, Really Budget-Friendly Duvet Covers You Can Shop Now

New bedding doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Nicole Lund

Jun 10, 2020

This Bedding Startup Solves the Most Annoying Thing About Duvets

No need to wrestle with your sheets anymore.

Inigo Del Castillo

Jun 9, 2020

My Secret for the Coziest, Most Inviting Bed Has Nothing to do with Sheet Thread Count

You spend a third of your life in bed. Live a little!

Alyse Whitney 수지

May 28, 2020

Hit Refresh On Your Bedspread With These 10 Long Lumbar Pillows

Love a pull-together bed but don't care for the fuss of multiple throw pillows? We have an idea for you.

Melissa Epifano

May 27, 2020

Before and After: A $36 Project Turns a Plain Bedroom into a Colorful Wonderland

The "after" looks like a magical garden.

Melissa Epifano

May 27, 2020

This New Bedding Brand is Like if Parachute and Magnolia Home Had a Baby

And it's perfect for your summer bed.

Danielle Blundell

May 26, 2020

This Bed Placement Trick Will Max Out Your Bedroom's Square Footage

Small/Cool Experience at Home

Try breaking this design rule.

Madeline Bilis

May 24, 2020

You Can Fake a Walk-In Closet With IKEA’s Bedroom Layout Trick

It doesn’t look like a traditional walk-in closet, of course, but it does block off space that you can now use for one thing in particular.

Olivia Muenter

May 24, 2020

This DIY Move Will Make a Rental or Small Bedroom Look Bigger and More Expensive

When it comes to headboards, wide is the way to go.

Arlyn Hernandez

May 20, 2020

This Amazing Mattress Brand Is the Only Thing Bringing Me Comfort Right Now

It's a tough to achieve restful sleep these days.

Madeline Bilis

May 19, 2020

The Genius Hack for Squeezing a Vanity into a Tiny Bedroom

Small/Cool Experience at Home

It's about "making your pieces work really hard for you."

Madeline Bilis

May 17, 2020

You're an Adult—It's Time to Kick These 6 Things Out of Your Bedroom

Don't worry, the fixes are easy and budget-friendly.

Audrey Carleton

May 17, 2020

The 7 Best Bedroom Decorating Tips, According to AT Readers

We see—and hear—you!

Kelsie Schrader

May 16, 2020

Before and After: A $1,500 Redo Peps Up This 250-Square-Foot Studio

This renter left no detail undone.

Jess Cherner

May 14, 2020

Before and After: A $600 Bedroom Redo Mixes Hand-Me-Downs and New Finds

Something old, something new, something gifted, and a couple things green.

Megan Baker Detloff

May 8, 2020

Before and After: A $2000 Farmhouse Modern Redo for a Pink Carpeted Bedroom

Spoiler: The pink carpet goes.

Alison Goldman

May 4, 2020

Of Course Reese Witherspoon’s House Has the Reading Nook of Your Dreams

She shared an amazing peek at what's probably the best part of her home.

Terri Pous

May 4, 2020

This Moody Florida Bungalow's DIY Bedroom Wall Idea Is Gorgeous

The home is small on square footage but large on love!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

May 1, 2020

Before and After: A $5 Afternoon Project Makes a Plain White Bedroom Feel Cozy

No, we didn't forget any zeros in that total.

Megan Baker Detloff

Apr 26, 2020

Best Storage Beds of 2009

The Matera BedI am generally against storing things under your bed because I feel it creates bad bedroom energy, BUT I do find it necessary – at least a little bit – in NYC, so I’ve created and update this list each year. Following are the best storage beds that I know about, at a wide range of prices. If you are going to store, keep it organized, clean and as uncluttered as possible. And if you don’t need to, good for you!

Maxwell Ryan

Apr 19, 2020

This Gaming Bed Doubles As a Home Office, So You May Never Need to Leave Your Bedroom Again

Gross or genius? Why not both?

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Apr 12, 2020

Before and After: This $100 Bedroom Accent Wall Uses an Unexpected Material

Three cheers for clever uses of boring things!

Megan Baker Detloff

Apr 8, 2020

Before and After: This $1,500 Bedroom Reno Looks Boutique Hotel-Level Fancy

Bye, mauve carpet!

Alison Goldman

Mar 27, 2020

7 Bedroom Decor Tips that'll Help You Sleep Like an Actual Baby

Minus the fussiness and middle-of-the-night wakeups.

Danielle Blundell

Mar 27, 2020

The Easiest Way to Sanitize Your Bed Sheets, According to a Laundry Expert

Even if you have access to a washer, you might want to take this extra maintenance step just to be sure you’re not sleeping in a literal bed of germs.

Ashley Abramson

Mar 23, 2020

A Gallery of Romantic Bedrooms

So of course, since this is an attempt to create a collection of bedrooms that are ‘romantic’, it’s worth defining what in the world we mean by romantic anyway.

Nancy Mitchell

Mar 18, 2020

The Best Bedding to Get Now If You Have Allergies

Ease your sniffles while you sleep.

Kelsie Schrader

Mar 18, 2020

10 Dressers We Love Right Now Under Under $500

We found options for every size and style.

Kelsie Schrader

Mar 17, 2020

8 Bedroom Decor Icons From the '90s That Are Cool Again

Bean bag chairs and all.

Marlen Komar

Mar 16, 2020

Before and After: One Little Change Totally Transforms This Rental Bedroom

So much of this redo uses things that were already in the room—the ultimate budget hack.

Megan Baker Detloff

Mar 15, 2020

This Custom Pillow Might Just Change Your Life—And AT Readers Get an Exclusive Discount

The hunt for the perfect pillow ends here.

Nicole Lund

Mar 14, 2020

7 Outrageous (But Worth It!) Design Ideas for Your Bedroom

Many of us probably have an idea of what will be in anyone’s bedroom. A bed, nightstands, some clothes storage. Maybe a lamp for reading. But sometimes the most amazing bedrooms are the ones with unexpected elements! Consider including some of these (admittedly outrageous, but totally worth the effort) design ideas for your bedroom. You don’t just have to use a plain old table as a nightstand.

Adrienne Breaux

Mar 11, 2020

The Secret History of Home Goods: 10 Curious Things About Duvets

When I was growing up our family used blankets and quilts on our beds in the winter so when I was introduced to the concept of a duvet in my twenties it seemed so civilized (and, fancy). You know the basics: a duvet is a fabric sack typically filled with down or feathers, often encased in a removable cover, but if you’re the inquisitive type, these ten tidbits may intrigue you: 1. ‘Duvet’ comes from the French word for ‘down’.

Carrie McBride

Mar 11, 2020

Before & After: 8 Bedroom Makeover Projects From Our Archives

The bedroom should be a haven, a place that makes you feel peaceful and happy when you land there at the end of your day. If that’s not the case for you right now, check out these bedroom makeovers and let them inspire you to make your own changes! 1. Kristen’s bedroom evolved over time, and transformed three times since she started working with interior designer, Lindye Galloway. Kristen was frustrated with the layout of her bedroom and was ready to leave the dorm room style behind.

Christine Lu

Mar 11, 2020

8 Bold Paint Colors You Have to Try in Your Small Bedroom

It’s no secret that we at Apartment Therapy love color, even (er, make that especially) in small spaces. While the rest of the internet might still be spewing the “paint it white to make it seem larger” line, we know that a bold shade can bring energy and a sense of expansion to a modest room. Have a small bedroom and want some paint ideas beyond white and gray? We’ve got you—and your walls—covered.

Eleanor Büsing

Mar 11, 2020

Before and After: A $340 DIY Bedroom Proves the Power of a Fresh, Fun Paint Job

This budget bedroom has some super smart ideas.

Megan Baker Detloff

Mar 10, 2020

I Threw Out These 16 Things When I Moved Back into My Childhood Bedroom

Parting with your stuffed animals is tough but fair.

Grace Cassidy

Mar 9, 2020

Before and After: A 119-Year-Old Bedroom Gets Its Groove Back

There was a lot of pretty stuff hiding under all that beige paint!

Alison Goldman

Mar 1, 2020

These Attic Bedrooms Are So Instagram-Worthy, You Might Just Want to Move Up

The oft-overlooked space could be a stunning place to rest your head.

Inigo Del Castillo

Feb 21, 2020

Before and After: A Cheery Nursery Filled with IKEA Hacks

Honestly? I'd live in this nursery.

Megan Baker Detloff

Feb 21, 2020

5 Bedroom Design Mistakes You Might Be Making (& Their Fast Fixes)

...and their fast fixes.

Katie Holdefehr

Feb 18, 2020

Before and After: A Serene Bedroom Full of Vintage Finds for Just $350

Sometimes your favorites from an old space just don't translate to the new one—furniture looks out of place, or colors have a different feel in the different lighting.

Megan Baker Detloff

Feb 14, 2020

These Soft, Self-Dimming Bedside Lamps Improved My Sleep Almost Instantly

The best thing I ever did for my overall mental health was to stop sleeping with my phone next to my bed.

Olivia Muenter

Feb 11, 2020

Before and After: A DIY Murphy Bed for a Third of the Cost of Store-Bought

This project has seriously impressive results.

Megan Baker Detloff

Feb 8, 2020

This Under-the-Radar Brand Sells Luxury Sheets at 70% Off—But There’s a Twist

Would you buy these sheets?