How to Redo Your Bedroom with a Very Low Budget (Teen Girls)

Co-authored by Karen Parziale

Last Updated: March 19, 2023

Is your room just so boring? Stuck living in a space for 5 year olds when you're 15? Here's a simple guide to redoing your space so that you actually want to spend time there.

Steps

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Determine what you like and don't like about your room. Sit down and make lists of everything you like and dislike about your room. (Color, furniture, accessories, etc.)
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Decide what you want to change. Consult your parents about any big changes (Painting walls, buying furniture, getting rid of furniture, etc.)
- If your room feels a little cramped and small, put a wall mirror on your list. Mirrors have the ability to really make a space feel bigger than it is.
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Pick a theme. Choose either a color scheme or something that reflects your personality. It may be helpful to find one thing you like about your room to base your theme off of.(For example: A favorite color, hobby, a piece of furniture or accessory that you particularly like.)^{[1]
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Figure out a budget. This could be extremely small, or larger, but for this how-to, it will be low. (Include your parents on this step if you expect them to be pitching in some money.) A common budget is ranges from $50- $450.
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Clean your room. (If it isn't already clean.) This can be done before or after shopping, but it's a good idea to do it before, that way you aren't tempted to start decorating or moving furniture in a messy room.
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Get rid of unwanted things. Go through your room and decide what you dislike the most about it. (furniture, bedding, pictures, accessories.) And donate them to your local thrift store or, if they are in good condition, sell them online to help towards your new room budget.^{[2]
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- A little bit of rearranging can do wonders when it comes to how your room feels.
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Start at home. Before you even go shopping, ask your parents if there is any old furniture around the house that you can use in your bedroom. You can easily fix up an old piece of furniture with new finish or paint in order to match your new scheme.^{[3]
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Do DIY projects. This might save you a lot of money. Look online for tutorials for pillows, clock, curtains, throws, blankets, etc. There are tutorials for almost everything!^{[4]
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- For example, you could make your own art or print pictures online instead of going out and purchasing posters or art for your walls.
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Start shopping. Look for cheap bedding and accessories that reflects your style. Check stores like Walmart and Target. Stores have cool materials and reasonable prices, and you may even find some inexpensive furniture. If vintage is your thing, check thrift shops. Look around, and go to some web sites before making some purchases. You don't want to pay $40 and then see a week later that you could have gotten the same thing at another store for half the price.
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If you are painting, paint. Check How to Paint a Room or ask a parent for some help. Get your friends to come help you paint, it will make the task more fun. A very easy way to do this is to use 100% acrylic latex paint.
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Move furniture, add new things. Cool lights, posters, pictures of friends and family, nice rugs, etc. are all good ideas.
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Enjoy your room, and make sure to keep it clean, a clean room looks better than a messy room. Also, if you are aiming for your room to look more mature, a mess will hurt your cause.
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Also if you want a new look for your bed, ask for a "Bed in a Bag" for Christmas or your birthday. Try to make sure it's reversible. If it is then when you get tired of one side you can flip it over for a new look. Bed in a Bags come with pillowcases, a bedspread, a bed-skirt, and sheets.

Community Q&A

Question

I'm a pre-teen. Is it okay if I do this?

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Community Answer

Yes. You're reaching that stage when you don't like the things you used to. If you think your room is too childish, go for it.
Question

What color do I paint my room if I want it to be more adult?

Community Answer

Try grey, white or cream if you want your room to look more mature.
Question

How can I save money during renovations?

Community Answer

You can DIY things from the thrift store or look for cheaper alternatives. Don’t spend a lot of money on something that you can DIY.

Warnings

Let your parents know if you are painting your room. If they find out after you open the paint and forbid the project, you will not get a refund, and may be in a lot of trouble.

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Be careful when moving furniture. Don't hurt yourself. Don't try to move something on your own if you aren't sure you can handle it, ask for help. If you have wood floors, be careful not to scratch them up.

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Be careful when painting. (If you are painting.)

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