{"id":116410,"date":"2016-03-24T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2016-03-24T06:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/116410\/5-budget-friendly-tips-to-prepare-your-bedroom-for-autumn\/"},"modified":"2016-03-30T12:38:50","modified_gmt":"2016-03-30T10:38:50","slug":"5-budget-friendly-tips-to-prepare-your-bedroom-for-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/03\/24\/5-budget-friendly-tips-to-prepare-your-bedroom-for-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"5 budget-friendly tips to prepare your bedroom for autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t need to spend a fortune on under-floor heating and double glazing, simply follow these five affordable d\u00e9cor tips from the Garden and Home team for a quick seasonal update.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1: Incorporate warmer colours and materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Swap your light summer duvets for thicker inners and look for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheetstreet.com\/en_za\/jump\/BEDROOM\/subcategory\/cat860403\/cat860021\" target=\"_blank\">duvet covers<\/a> in richer, jewel-like colours. You can also change your curtains for ones with a heavier weight. Look for cheerful colours to brighten things up and thicker materials to up the snug factor.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81998\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81998\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/albertonrecord.stg.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/03\/Duvet-Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-81998 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/albertonrecord.stg.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/03\/Duvet-Small.jpg\" alt=\"Duvet (Small)\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Allura Reversible Duvet Cover Set, Sheet Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Here&#8217;s a unique and quick\u00a0way to stuff a comforter inside a duvet cover, all by yourself!<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<div class='tie-fluid-width-video-wrapper tie-ignore-fitvid' style='margin-bottom: 30px;'>\n\t\t\t<iframe style='width: 100%; min-height: 300px; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;' src='https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/c1IzS2oBBN0' loading='lazy'><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<h3><strong>2: Get the layered look<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The secret to giving your bedroom personality is by layering. Start with linens, then add <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheetstreet.com\/en_za\/jump\/BEDROOM\/subcategory\/cat860394\/cat860021\" target=\"_blank\">blankets, quilts or throws<\/a> in contrasting or complementary colours. Finish off with textured scatter cushions. Texture is important so include super soft fleece, plush chenille and trendy faux fur to add a luxe look.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_82048\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82048\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/albertonrecord.stg.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/03\/printed-Faux-fur-Scatter-Small1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82048 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/albertonrecord.stg.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/03\/printed-Faux-fur-Scatter-Small1.jpg\" alt=\"printed Faux fur Scatter  (Small)\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-82048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Printed faux fur scatter, 55 x 55cm, Sheet Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Tip:\u00a0<\/strong>Arranging throw pillows a certain way can add an instant look and feel to any bedroom.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3: Light it up<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When the days get darker, the right bedside lamps and lampshades will give your room a warm atmospheric glow. You can also hang a mirror on an empty wall to reflect and maximise natural light.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_82049\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82049\" style=\"width: 456px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/albertonrecord.stg.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/03\/chrome-set-lamp-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82049 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/albertonrecord.stg.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/03\/chrome-set-lamp-.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome Lamp Set, Sheet Street\" width=\"456\" height=\"799\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-82049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chrome Lamp Set, Sheet Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Know your lamp shades.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-116410 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/03\/24\/5-budget-friendly-tips-to-prepare-your-bedroom-for-autumn\/attachment\/cylinder-small\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/03\/Cylinder-Small-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-116674\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-116674'>\n\t\t\t\tThis elongated lamp shade is ideal for brightening up your bedroom.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/03\/24\/5-budget-friendly-tips-to-prepare-your-bedroom-for-autumn\/attachment\/desk-lamp-small\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/03\/Desk-lamp-Small-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-116675\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-116675'>\n\t\t\t\tPerfect for placing on a corner desk and reading your favourite book or studying.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/03\/24\/5-budget-friendly-tips-to-prepare-your-bedroom-for-autumn\/attachment\/narrow-at-the-top-and-wider-at-the-bottom-the-colour-of-this-empire-lamp-shade-will-set-the-romantic-mood-in-your-bedroom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/03\/Narrow-at-the-top-and-wider-at-the-bottom-the-colour-of-this-empire-lamp-shade-will-set-the-romantic-mood-in-your-bedroom.-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-116676\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-116676'>\n\t\t\t\tNarrow at the top and wider at the bottom, the colour of this empire lamp shade will set the romantic mood in your bedroom.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4: Don\u2019t get cold feet!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Never step out of bed onto a chilly floor again! A bedside rug is not only a practical addition, but it will also tie the look of your room together.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_82003\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82003\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/albertonrecord.stg.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/03\/Chenille-rug.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82003 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/albertonrecord.stg.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/03\/Chenille-rug.jpg\" alt=\"Chenille-rug\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-82003\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chenille Rug, 70x110cm, Sheet Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Bedroom rugs do\u2019s and don\u2019ts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/albertonrecord.stg.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/03\/rugs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82004 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/albertonrecord.stg.sites.caxton.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2016\/03\/rugs.jpg\" alt=\"rugs\" width=\"550\" height=\"540\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5: Decorate away<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lastly, finish off your look with these seasonal decorative pieces and voila &#8211; your bedroom is ready for autumn.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-116410 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/03\/24\/5-budget-friendly-tips-to-prepare-your-bedroom-for-autumn\/attachment\/candle-49\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/03\/Candle2-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-116677\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-116677'>\n\t\t\t\tWhether you prefer tea lights, scented or long-stemmed candles, placing them on a decorative candle holder adds extra character to your room. \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/03\/24\/5-budget-friendly-tips-to-prepare-your-bedroom-for-autumn\/attachment\/fleece\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/03\/Fleece-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-116678\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-116678'>\n\t\t\t\tKeep a fleece near your bedroom door so that when you need to leave the room, you can wrap it around you and stay warm as you move around.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/03\/24\/5-budget-friendly-tips-to-prepare-your-bedroom-for-autumn\/attachment\/ornamental-vase\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/03\/Ornamental-vase-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-116679\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-116679'>\n\t\t\t\tChoose decorative vases and ornaments with unique shapes and textures to mimic elements and colours of autumn. \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/03\/24\/5-budget-friendly-tips-to-prepare-your-bedroom-for-autumn\/attachment\/sheet-street-mirror\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/03\/Sheet-Street-Mirror-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-116680\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-116680'>\n\t\t\t\tPlace various shaped mirrors on empty walls. They will make the room look bigger, and also giving a warmer feel as your autumn colours are reflected in the mirrors. \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/03\/24\/5-budget-friendly-tips-to-prepare-your-bedroom-for-autumn\/attachment\/storage\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/03\/Storage-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-116681\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-116681'>\n\t\t\t\tKeep your room clutter-free with the use of storage boxes. If their colours clash with those of your room, stack them on top of each other and cover them with a light cloth that will suit your needs.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more bedroom ideas, decor and everything else you need to spruce up your home, have a look at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/news.sheetstreet.co.za\/SheetStreetWeb\/media\/catalogues\/SSHOS112016\/index.html#4\" target=\"_blank\">Sheet Street&#8217;s autumn catalogue<\/a>. Even better, why not visit your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheetstreet.com\/en_za\/company\/storeLocator.jsp?selpage=storeLocator\" target=\"_blank\">closest Sheet Street store<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>You can also follow them on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SheetStreetZA\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter <\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SheetStreetZA\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sheetstreet\/\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for the latest trends and your daily home inspiration.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' data-query-id='11d4a1dd60a155b1093b0e3504521160'><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As leaves fall and temperatures drop in Germiston, these design tips will make your bedroom the best place in the house this season. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":116672,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"hasGravity":false,"cxt_article_byline":"Caxton Central","cxt_disable_google_ads":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2],"tags":[10323,10324,10325,10326],"class_list":["post-116410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-news","category-news-headlines","tag-autumn-catalogue","tag-budget-bedrooms","tag-sheet-street","tag-spruce-up-my-bedroom"],"amp_enabled":true,"category_labels":{"Category":"News","SubCategory":"Local news"},"tag_labels":["autumn catalogue","budget bedrooms","sheet street","spruce up my bedroom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=116410"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116410\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116672"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=116410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=116410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=116410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}