Affordable bedroom furniture done the House & Garden way
Your bedroom should be your sanctuary; the room where you feel most at rest so, when decorating it, it can feel as if the stakes for getting it right are quite high.
The number one thing to know is that stylish bedding and bedroom furniture doesn't have to break the bank and, if you're willing, there are plenty of nifty tricks you can implement to make high street pieces feel high end. Four poster bed frames can be dressed up with curtains, bedside tables and cabinets can be painted, and Ikea pieces can be jazzed up with Superfront handles and façades. If space is at a premium, consider a hanging rail in place of a wardrobe. They look lovely but take up much less room.
In the spirit of this, we've compiled a selection of affordable but beautiful items–some high street, some one-off–to help you create the bedroom design that best suits your personal taste.
Best cheap bedroom furniture 2022
1/21Aurora Green Glass Wall Mirror, £125 from Oliver Bonas.
A mirror in a bedroom is a real necessity and, especially in small bedrooms, can help the space feel larger by reflecting light.
2/2140cm Straight Empire Gathered Lampshade, temple blue block printed cotton, £74 from Pooky.
No one hits the sweet spot between price and quality like Pooky. If you're looking for a way to add some colour and fun into your bedroom, this is the way to go.
3/21Marseille Bed Linen Collection, Egyptian cotton, white, starting at £29.40 from Dusk.
You can't go wrong with crisp white sheets–and Dusk do them so well. They not only look the part, but feel the part too.
4/21Hem 3 Drawer Chest, green, £399 from John Lewis & Partners.
This John Lewis chest is part of their affordable, high quality Anyday range (full round up of the best Anyday products can be found here. It features a stylish frilled hem that wouldn’t look out of place in the chicest of homes.
5/21Tiger, The Animals, £105 from Petri Prints.
Petri Prints is a wonderful treasure trove of antique and reproduction art pieces. Although it's a closely run race, these animal prints might just be my favourite pieces. Sent ready to hang, this sweet little print is an easy way to add some fun into a bedroom and elevate the space.
6/21Ceramic German Jug, £68 from Tat London.
Ex- House & Garden stylist, Charlie Porter, now runs TAT London, a wonderfully eclectic antiques emporium. She has scooped up this beautiful German jug which would look right at home in any bedroom.
7/21Paisley Floral Garland Stencil, £19.95 from Annie Sloan.
If like me, you have bought many a dodgy piece of furniture which is still lurking around the house, instead of replacing it why not invest in stencils? Annie Sloan does a marvelous line, so even the crudest painter can give their furniture a Charleston facelift.
8/21Lampmaker Red Bamboo Lamp, £55 from Etsy.
Picked as one of Octavia Dickinson's favourite Etsy shops, Lampmaker have the most lovely range and any of them would brighten up even the plainest room.
9/21Baloo Mirror, ebony finish, £145 from Pooky.
Pooky do the most wonderful lamps and lampshades, so it's not surprise they make lovely mirrors, too. This particular piece caught our eye with its stylish simplicity.
10/21Majisa Crafts Indian Kantha Quilt Throw, £35.99 from Etsy.
You can't go wrong with an Indian Kantha quilt. There are masses on Etsy, and they are affordable, handmade and look lovely as bedspreads or wallhangings.
11/21Hem Bedside Table, Orange, £99 from John Lewis & Partners.
This sweet table would be charming either side of a bed, but equally good as a side table next to an accent armchair.
12/21Vintage House Antiques, Antique French Turned Wooden Rack or Stand, £150 from Etsy.
A pretty rack for shoes, decorations, clothes, or anything you so desire.
13/21Morris & Co Pure Willow Bough Wallpaper, eggshell and chalk, £79.20 from John Lewis & Partners.
Oft seen adorning the walls of interior designer's, like Ben Pentreath and James Mackie, homes, this wallpaper is a failsafe choice for a bedroom. Good news it's particularly affordable. It is understated and elegant whilst still packing a punch.
14/21Scallop Wall Light, £99.40 from Jim Lawrence.
Lobsters had a moment, then it was pineapples, now the shell is having its time in the sun. I am slightly wary about buying them, because like all trends it will pass. However style prevails with these classic scallop lights from which will continue to look cool long after all the shell cushions have made their way to landfill.
15/21Aftas Oval Jute Rug, natural, £44.50 from La Redoute.
Jute is one of the most hardwearing, trusty materials to use underfoot. It adds plenty of warmth and drama, without be too distracting. This example is sustainably made and quite lovely. For other styles and shapes, head to our gallery on the best jute rugs where you'll find a wealth of options.
16/21Two Pack Linen Curtains, beige, 120 x 150cm, £59.99 from H&M Home.
Linen curtains are a great choice for a bedroom as they look lovely blowing in the breeze on a summer day but are effective at keeping out any drafts in winter. This particular set from H&M are surprisingly good quality at that price point.
17/21Valentina Wall Light, £88 from Soho Home.
These wall lights are particularly sweet and would look lovely flanking either side of a bed. Snap them up quick whilst their on sale.
18/21Four Poster Solid Acacia Wood King Size Bed, £540.50 from Maisons Du Monde.
There is a dream bed that Pedro De Costa designed, which you can see in our December 2017 feature on his East London home. It is understated but so very effective. Here, Maisons Du Monde has done something similar and helped us to edge closer to that East London dream.
19/21Garvey Throw, natural, £115 from Soho Home.
Bedding can be surprisingly expensive, so a throw can be a great way to dress a bed without spending far too much. Dress your bed in any bed linen and drape this throw over the end of it to add texture and interest.
20/21Rattan Storage Basket, 26cm x 35cm, £34.99 from H&M Home.
Every bedroom needs more storage than it has, so this pretty little storage box could be the answer to your troubles. Display it proudly atop your chest of drawers or tuck it away in your wardrobe and use it to organise your socks!
21/21Washed Linen Plain Duvet Cover, taupe linen, £89 from La Redoute.
House & Garden editors and interior designers alike have been charmed by La Redoute's linen bedding. As designer Joanna Plant says, "I’m mad about La Redoute…their AM/PM range is particularly good. I have recently bought properly heavy linen and hemstitch sheets for very little money."
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