{Inspiration for refreshing a bedroom on a budget}

As it stands right now my room is pretty traditional looking. It has looked the same for the last 8 years and I am ready to make some changes. I would love to add some modern pieces to freshen up the space. Of course it will have to be done on a budget which means I will have to work with what I already have...which translates to we are working around browns (which does not rank as my favorite color but will fit nicely into a modern nature inspired space). What I can do though is add a reasonably priced rug, paint, add new pillow and reupholster a small bench with a fun print fabric. What I really would love is a new bed but as it stands right now the one that I want is not in the budget.

So far I have acquired a couple of unique pieces from the thrift store that has helped to jump start the refresher {refer to large shell and coral mirror, brass sculptural lamp and the above brass chair with the ovals.

Things I have my eye on:

2 marbelized pilows from here (not cheap but pack a big punch for the space and willing to save the money on other items).

Inexpensive indoor/outdoor rugs from here and here (durable and will work great until the day comes for an investment rug).

Window treatments (perhaps a DIY).

A couple of side tables from Craiglist.

I will keep you all posted.

P.S. - Husband dragged home the above mirror a few days ago and surprised me (sort of). It came from a thrift store in Sun City and the same one can be found here for much much more...like $2700 more (not that one can gage the value of something from 1st Dibs but I still love it when that happens.