$200 Bedroom Updates From Design Experts

Dave Stimmel, The Stimmel Consulting Group:
Wallpaper can be done easily if you know where to shop. Websites like eBay often offer out-of-production wallpapers at a heavy discount. And if the budget is tight, why not wallpaper just one wall? There is no reason why you cannot wallpaper an accent wall and nothing more. Photo courtesy of Kreme

Ammie Kim, Ammie Kim Interior Design:
Buy a can of paint in your all-time favorite color and paint the wall behind the bed. Then, buy a large piece of artwork with the remaining money and install it above the headboard. Instead of buying oversized artwork, you can always use black-and-white photos of your favorite places, create a gallery wall of pictures of family and friends, or even hang a blank canvas on which you can write your favorite quotes. Design by Brian Patrick Flynn

Sue Adams, Sue Adams Interiors:
Sometimes the greatest change can be made by simply updating your bed with a refreshing set of brand-new sheets. So, buy white sheets of the highest thread count (while staying within the budget), then add a new throw at the end of the bed and some colorful and/or luxe throw pillows. Let the bed be the restful haven it was meant to be. Design by Katie Ridder

Dave Stimmel, The Stimmel Consulting Group:
The easiest update is paint. Nothing can change a bedroom as easily as paint; however, don't just stop at the walls. Painting the trim and even the ceiling — like in this kids' room — can be a nice way of introducing an exciting look. We often think the ceiling must be white, but why? An easy, safe way is to choose a "whiter" version of the wall color. It can make a big splash. It's been my experience that the ceiling is the most often forgotten canvas in the bedroom — or any room, for that matter. Design by Brian Patrick Flynn