As the place you rest, dress and wake up in, your bedroom needs to be a place that makes you feel good.

So if your room is feeling more like a dungeon than a dream pad, it might be time to breathe some new life in.

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These ideas are cheap, easy and could make a world of difference.

Lick some life in

Sometimes all your bedroom is crying out for is a lick of paint.

Indoor plants need care, but will add life.

You’d be surprised how much difference a crisp coat of eggshell white paint can make to a tired room.

Choose your colour carefully and avoid anything outlandish that you’re likely to regret (and have to paint over).

If you can’t be bothered painting the whole room, opt for a feature wall that will stand out above the others.

Think small

A few small accessories can be all you need to really liven up a room.

Try fairy lights, if they’re your style, or a few indoor pot plants.

To jazz up an old chest of drawers, try updating the drawer handles to something more modern and fun.

Instead of replacing your bed linen (read: expensive), try adding some throw cushions to the mix. They’ll set you back a fraction of the price and add some colour to a drab room.

Some things in life are free

When it comes to budget renovating, natural light is your best friend.

Fairy lights add a bohemian touch – but maybe steer clear of the multi-coloured type.

Move anything that’s interfering with natural light getting into your room, including any furniture or ornaments sitting in front of windows.

Choose a paint colour than enhances the light in the room, and stay away from dark colours if you’re lacking in sunlight.

Do you know what else is free? Moving your furniture.

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If your bed and desk have been in the same spot for the past ten years, your might be in a bedroom rut.

If possible, try swapping some furniture around; it might just give you a whole new perspective on your room.

Keep in mind that Feng Shui advises against sleeping with your feet pointing towards the door.

Adorn the walls (just not too much)

Photos of family and friends are an easy way to give your bedroom a personal feel.

But go too far and it can look like a Kodak shop threw up.

Instead of shelling out for a vintage poster, why not download an image from the internet and get it blown up at a printer.