10 bright and colorful ways to dress up your bedroom

You spend a lot of time in your bedroom, so you might as well make it as pretty as possible. Some people will tell you that your bedroom should be a calm, neutral sanctuary, but I think the opposite is true — it should be a colorful celebration of your personality!
This might mean adding just a pop of your favorite color, but why not go crazy and make a colorful, eye-catching statement piece that makes you happier every time you see it?
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1. Rainbow glitter vase (h/t Honeybear Lane)
I love glitter almost as much as I love bold colors, and this vase is the best of both worlds!The gold-wrapped chocolates are a clever hint at the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but fresh flowers would look great as well.
2. Dress up headboard
If the mantle is the heart of every living room, then the headboard is undoubtedly the soul of every bedroom. More decorative than functional, your headboard says a lot about your personal aesthetic—are you regal and classic? Modern and industrial? Bohemian and vintage? A cursory glance at your headboard probably holds a clue. Get the full tutorial here.
3. Artsy painted chair (h/t Dream A Little Bigger)
If you have enough space for a chair in your bedroom, it might as well be a pretty painted chair like this one. I don't know about you, but it reminds me of high school art class... in the best way possible, of course!
4. Colorful diamond focal wall (h/t Vintage Revivals)
This is such a great way to add interest to a boring, blank wall! The possible color combinations here are endless, and you could easily repaint the wall if you ever get tired of your design.
5. Ping pong ball pendant light
Can you believe this gorgeous pendant light is made out of ping pong balls? This would look so cute hanging above the bed, but I'm inspired to see how it would look as a lampshade as well!
6. Decorative ceiling fan (h/t In My Own Style)
If your room has a ceiling fan, why not turn it into a work of art? This is an easy project that almost anyone can do, and it would be even easier if you used colorful washi tape instead of actually painting the fan!
7. Colorful candle holder (h/t Moms And Crafters)
If you have a bunch of colorful nail polish hiding in your bathroom cupboard, this is the perfect way to use some of it up. This technique would also be a great way to brighten up a plain vase or even a glass lamp base!
8. Rainbow paper lantern (h/t The Swell Designer)
Colorful paper lanterns aren't just for Chinatown! This rainbow lantern is an awesome way to make a big decorative impact, and it doesn't even take an hour to make.
9. Taper candle holder (h/t Sugar And Cloth)
It can be hard to find the perfect taper candle holder, but you can make your own by simply drilling holes in a piece of wood! This would look stunning on a dresser or a chest of drawers, but you could make a smaller version for your bedside table if you're working with limited space.
10. Pom pom tassel garland (h/t Alice And Lois)
Growing up doesn't mean you have to stop crafting with pom poms! This pom pom tassel garland is simply adorable — wouldn't it look great hanging over your dresser or your bed?
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