6 tips to banish bedroom blues

Updating your bedroom doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are six ideas for turning your space into a sumptuous retreat on a dime:

1. If space allows, add a bit of seating to your bedroom with a bench at the end of the bed, an extra chair or an ottoman. Seating will transform your bedroom into a suite instead of just the place where you sleep.

2. A simple and inexpensive way to update your space: Cut some beautiful flowers from your garden and display them on your nightstand. It will make you feel like you're staying in a beautiful hotel.

3. Give your bedroom a resortlike feel with luxurious bedding. All it takes is layering a few blankets in varying shades and adding a beautiful quilt or a plush throw folded at the end of the bed.

4. No more cold toes in the morning! Use a carpet-quality pad to give even the most inexpensive area rug a more decadent look and feel. Just attach the pad to the underside of the rug with double-sided carpet tape.

5. Headboards are the perfect combination of form and function and can be created out of inexpensive materials. All you need is plywood, some batting and a great fabric to make an upholstered headboard. (Editor's note: Secure the headboard to the wall or bedframe.)

6. Old closet doors can be an eyesore, but are easily transformed with texture, trim, fabric or fabulous modern artwork.