Decorate Bedroom
Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Bedroom Decorating project
December 2021
Homeowners have many important questions about their Bedroom Decorating Project. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What problem areas do I need to watch out for? Can I recover my Bedroom Decorating investment when I sell? Can I do some of the work myself? What can I do to make sure that the work is done right?
Costs, materials and best practices for the example Bedroom Decorating project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.
Bedroom Decorating - Project Overview
Important considerations for this project are summarized below.
| Project description | Update an existing bedroom. Update painting, decorating elements and lighting. Use above average grade of materials, fabrication and installation quality. Furniture price is not included in estimate. |
| Project size | 160 square feet |
| Do-it-yourself assessment | Most of the Bedroom Decorating project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Bedroom Decorating requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Results vary widely and can be affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Bedroom Decorating project in an appropriate neighborhood can return 93% or more of its initial cost. |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Bedroom Decorating project in an appropriate neighborhood can return as much as 77% - 91% of its initial cost. |
| Green rating | Bedroom Decorating projects can incorporate renewable or sustainable resources and environmentally friendly materials. |
Bedroom Decorating - Project Plan and Details
The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Bedroom Decorating. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Bedroom Decorating project. Click any task name for task details and an up-to-date Homewyse example cost estimate for the task - this essential information will help you control Bedroom Decorating project cost and quality.
Do you expect to spend more than $250 on your Bedroom Decorating project? If so, it is important create and manage a detailed plan for all project activities.
| Task | Service Provider | Time | Difficulty | - |
| Develop Bedroom Decorating Ideas | Interior Designer | 3 to 5 d | - | |
| Prepare Bedroom Design | Interior Designer | 3 to 5 d | - | |
| Select Bedroom Furniture | Interior Designer | 3 to 5 d | - | |
| Install Recessed Lighting | Electrician | 1 to 3 d | - | |
| Install Closet Organizers | Finish Carpenter | 1 d | - | |
| Install Shelving | Finish Carpenter | 1 d | - | |
| Install Window Trim Molding | Finish Carpenter | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Baseboard | Finish Carpenter | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Door Knob | Finish Carpenter | 1 d | - | |
| Install Door Hinges | Finish Carpenter | 1 d | - | |
| Paint Molding | Painting Contractor | 1 to 3 d | - | |
| Paint Bedroom | Painting Contractor | 1 to 3 d | - | |
| Paint Door | Painting Contractor | 1 to 3 d | - | |
| Install Lighting Fixture | Electrician | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Replace Receptacle | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Replace Electric Switch | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Replace Switch Plates | Electrician | 1 d | - |
Bedroom Decorating - Proven Ideas and Project Tips
Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Bedroom Decorating project plan.
- To maximize return on the Bedroom Decorating project, limit cost to no more than 1% of home's total, post project value
- For best home resale value, follow a consistent design and decorating theme throughout the home
- Select finish treatments that harmonize with furniture and statement accessories
- Install smoke and carbon monoxide detector adjacent to rooms with heat generating appliances and equipment
- Use bright lighting to make a small room appear larger
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