Buy new bedding

If you don't already have one, consider a duvet or comforter.

New bedding can create a whole new look, taking your room from graphic to girly, modern to classic, primary to pastel and more.

Add new hardware.

Replace old drawer handles and pulls with decorative ones.

This low-effort trick adds personality and style to nondescript or inexpensive furniture.

Want proof: The rings on this nightstand perfectly match the nautical theme.

Hook up a headboard

Make even the simplest bed look lush and sleek with a wall-mounted headboard.

You can even create a fun painted-on version using a wall stencil headboard.

Clear the clutter

Rid the bedroom of anything that isn't conducive to relaxation or romance.

This includes the TV, since research shows having one in the boudoir hinders sleep.

At the very least, hide any stress-inducing clutter in a stylish container.

Create a reading corner.

All it takes is a cozy chair, a standing lamp and a new book to make the corner of your bedroom feel like a brand new space.

Add interesting trim.

The simple addition of rickrack, ribbon or trim borders on bed skirts, pillowcases or shams can yield glowing results.

The blue details on this bedding ties in colors from the headboard and creates a cohesive look.

Lay down a rug

Adding a properly-sized area rug makes a room look bigger and more pulled together, even on top of carpeting.

One warning: Be sure to choose one that's large enough to tuck under the bed and at least one other piece of furniture.

Get your move on.

Even a slight shift in a room's furniture or decor (especially bookshelf styling) can add new life to familiar quarters, so don't be afraid to shake things up.

And while you're at it, rotate and flip your mattress to prevent uneven wear.

Dress up your windows

Add some "wow" to windows with a valance.

Complement solid-print curtains with a pattern valance, and vice versa.

Turn off overhead lights.

For a tranquil space, keep bedroom lighting subdued.

Nightstand lamps or wall sconces should be close enough for bedtime reading, but use three-way bulbs so you can adapt the wattage to your needs or mood.

Bring in a bench.

Nothing elevates a bedroom faster than a bench at the end of the bed.

This woven bamboo and seagrass design offers storage, bonus seating and a natural touch to the space.

Make the room come to life.

Houseplants generate oxygen and remove toxins from the air.

If your thumb is far from green, ask which plants are hardest to kill.

Use a statement mirror.

Not only do mirrors reflect light and make rooms feel bigger (a nice touch for small bedrooms), but the stainless grain on this modern design also adds a touch of luxury