Budget Bedroom Updates

Upgrading your bedroom's existing windows or replacing blank walls with new windows will dramatically change the room's appearance. Windows allow for better ventilation and wash the room with natural light. There are many different types of windows to choose from: double-hung, bay, jalousie, horizontal slider and casement windows are a few of the most popular choices. Photo courtesy of Brooke Giannetti

Change the look and feel of your bedroom by installing new flooring. Whether you choose hardwood, laminate, tile or carpet, new flooring allows you to start fresh with a color and style that best suits your space. Photo courtesy of Erin Southwell

Creatively using hand-me-down furniture is a great way to furnish a bedroom on a budget. Before investing in expensive, new pieces, check with friends and family to see if they have anything they'd like to give away. This vintage bed was old news to its previous owners, but a coat of black paint and a little distressing gave it a fresh, up-to-date look that works perfectly with this bedroom's relaxed style.

Personalize your space by displaying a collection of bargain baubles that tell a story about you. Online auction sites carry an endless supply of inexpensive decorative details that will give your bedroom a collected-over-time look. Search for things like alarm clocks, vases, books, lamps and other decor to boost your bedroom's beauty factor.