After being cooped up inside all winter it's normal to become tired of the rooms you've been looking at for months. Just a few simple changes can give your room a whole new look. Let's start with your sanctuary, your bedroom. Adding these few touches will help you relax in a put together space after those long Spring and Summer days. 

Here are three easy ways to update your bedroom with DIYs from our favorite bloggers! 

1. Restore an old piece of furniture 

By: Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body

Restore or refinish a piece of furniture you currently own to give it a completely new look or fix a few of the flaws the piece has acquired over time. 

Give your hardware some extra shine with Brass Lacquer. It cleans and protects your metal fixtures  keep them looking new. 

If you have drawers that are hard to pull out, apply Slideez to the runners to make the drawer glide effortlessly. It also elminates any squeaking noises when opening drawers. 

 2. Creat a new headboard

By: Reality Daydream

Create a new focal point in your bedroom with a gorgeous headboard. This one adds dimension and texture, spicing up any kind of decor you currently have!

To avoid the blotchy look that sometimes appears when staining certain types of wood, first apply a wood conditioner, allowing you to get an even finish. Then apply your stain and finish it off with a top coat. 

 3. Add personalized decor

By: Pneumatic Addict

Create a meaningful piece of art by making a sign that displays the roman numerals of a special date, such as your wedding anniversary. 

You'll first need to stain your piece of wood. Take the time to make this piece of art extra special by making sure it will last. Start with a pre-stain treatment, apply your dye stain to achieve the perfect color, add toner to make sure the sign matches the other wood accents in the room, then finish it off with a lacquer.  

And just like that, you sancutary is transformed! Make sure you visit these awesome ladie's blogs to get even more ideas for your home! Make sure you tag #mohawkconsumer or #mohawkfinishing in any of your projects, we love to see what you're working on!