9 items to upgrade your bedroom on a budget

Big style, small budget

Our challenge: To create a gorgeous bedroom that oozes elegance and style for under $1,000. The biggest expense in a bedroom is often the headboard — for ours, we used a patterned rug, but an antique door, a roll of wallpaper or strips of reclaimed wood would work as well. Adding some texture, through a faux-fur throw or knitted accent pillow, is a great way to create a luxe look. Here is proof that beautiful rooms don’t have to break the bank.

Rug, (used as headboard), bed frame, side table, Ikea. Bed linens, throw pillow, shams, HomeSense. Throw, West Elm. Table lamp, pitcher, white vase, Target. Sheepskin, Costco. Bench, vintage.

The total cost: $995.

Photo, Sian Richards. Prop styling, Jennifer Evans.

Furniture with flair

Lövbacken Side Table, $69, Ikea.

A cozy cover at a comfortable cost

Faux Fur Throw in Caramel Ombre, $188, Pottery Barn.

A basic wooden bed frame

Invest in stable bed frame over a fancy one. You can always dress it up to suit your personal style.

Malm Bed Frame, from $219, Ikea.

An unconventional headboard

To save money on your bed, use a basic bed frame and dress it up by mounting a rug on your wall. At a fraction of the cost, you'll have a headboard that makes a statement.

Varum Rug, $99, Ikea.

One eye-catching cushion

Xbase Pillow, $60, CB2.

Affordable faux fur

Tejn Faux Sheepskin, $15, Ikea.

The understated accent piece

Porcelain and Copper Dipped Vase, $35, Indigo.

Decor with detail

Torre & Tagus Penta Ceramic Vase, $14, Target.

A simple source of light

Threshold™ Teardrop Table Lamp, from $25, Target.