DIY: Indie Bedroom Ideas

Vintage Furniture

• Vintage furniture is a staple of indie bedroom design. Whether you use all vintage furniture for a total indie vintage experience or showcase contemporary furnishings with a few vintage items, the effect can be pure indie styling. Repainting furniture that you already own or have purchased in an antique store can add an indie feel to the room. The surprise of repurposed vintage furniture provides originality and freshness, hallmarks of indie decoration.

Accessorizing

• An indie look in a bedroom can be achieved by adding unexpected pops of color in accessories. Stylized vintage mirror and picture frames in vibrant colors and interesting, colorful lighting fixtures can add the flair you are looking for. Painting one wall in a startling color can make a statement and generate an indie feeling in a bedroom.

Handcrafted Elements

• Show your originality with handcrafted elements for a true indie look. Covering your walls with personal postcards or framing your favorite comic books can add an individualized, unconventional aspect to a bedroom. Visit craft fairs and shops to find handmade wooden toys, wall hangings, jewelry boxes and handmade papers to display in your bedroom for an indie look.

Putting it All Together

• The key to putting together a bedroom with an interesting indie vibe is to keep the main elements of the bedroom neutral to act as a backdrop for bright pops of color and pattern throughout the room. Keep the bed comforter solid and low-key to contrast with patterned curtains and brightly colored throw pillows. White walls offset a stylized lamp shade or a collection of vintage dolls or cameras. Include handcrafted elements like homemade picture frames for an individual indie look.