5 Ways to Update Your Childhood Bedroom

Due to the pandemic, many adult “children” were forced to move back with their parents. People who had assumed they would never stay with their parents again were now working from their childhood bedroom. As work and school became remote, many adults found themselves in the same bed that they had their first sleepover in.

While there is nothing wrong with living with your parents, it is probably a good idea to update that childhood bedroom. Here are some great ways to make your childhood bedroom a little more of an adult room:

Paint it

Maybe you had a horrendously bright blue situation from the 2nd grade going on, or your mom couldn’t let the flower wallpaper go, but both issues require the same solution: a new coat of paint. Nothing changes a room quite as quickly as some paint, and it can be difficult to choose the right color, but a fresh coat of paint will transform your kiddy dungeon into an adult bedroom. It is an inexpensive way to change the mood of your room, with most buckets of painting going for $30.

Finding the right color of wall paint to fit your vibe will go a long way in your room makeover.

Add a large mirror

Work may be from home, but you are an adult. You still need to look presentable, and you still need to check your outfits. Getting a large mirror is both tasteful and practical. A large mirror will open up the room and do wonders for your highly limited space. Remove whatever stickers are on your $10 Target Mirror and invest in a large hardy piece.

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Bonus: If you invest now, you can take it with you when you move out! 

Getting to see your whole body when doing a “fit check” is also a big plus.

Upgrade your bedding

You are an adult, and adults do not sleep on twin-size sleepers. If you have a twin, ditch it. If you don’t, boost the Star War sheets. Adults have access to adult money which means spending a little extra cash for bedding is possible and even encouraged when living off your parents. Humans spend ⅓ of their lives sleeping, so increase the quality of your mattress, bed, and sheets. You will be spending a lot of time there.

Spending a little more money on your sheets may pay you back with...

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