Your bedroom should be a place of rest and relaxation, but in your effort to keep things understated and minimal, you might make the décor seem a bit boring. Here are some ways to breathe new life into an outdated bedroom—while still getting a good night’s sleep.

1. Switch out your side tables. One of the most affordable ways to update your bedroom is by switching the side tables with something unique. Opt for slim shelves mounted right to the wall if your room is small, or go for something larger than a nightstand, such as a full-sized desk, if you have the space to spare.
2. Add a duvet cover. If you want to change your bedding without investing in an entirely new set, cover your existing comforter with an affordable duvet in a bold, fun print or spa-like white.
3. Add a headboard. If your current bed doesn’t have a headboard, create one using a large painting, a rectangular tapestry or even an antique door.
4. Put some art on the walls. Many people forget about decorating the walls in the bedroom, but it can make all the difference. Frame some black and white family photos or even pretty vintage wallpaper squares in colors that match your décor.
5. Switch the window treatments. Brighten up a bedroom with sheer curtains—it may even help you get out of bed in the morning.

5 Decorating Ideas for Bedrooms [Real Simple]
5 Small Ways to Give Your Bedroom a Big Boost [Oprah]
Freshen Your Bedroom with Low-Cost Updates [Better Homes & Gardens]

Westmoreland Davis passed away more than seven decades ago, but his legacy lives on at Morven Park. It was once the homestead of Davis and wife Marguerite, a sprawling 1,000-acre estate where they enjoyed peace and quiet away from the public eye. Today, almost 150,000 people get to experience its grounds and museums every year.

There are three historic buildings to explore, starting with the main Governor Davis Mansion. What began as a small stone farmhouse evolved into a Greek Revival mansion over the course of two centuries. Check out the regal entry hall, the nearly overflowing library, and the lavish drawing room. Nearby in the Winmill Carriage Museum, you can see 40 vintage carriages, coaches, and even sleds and carts that have been used in the area over years past. And finally at the Museum of Hounds and Hunting of North America (located inside of the mansion), you'll see works of art inspried by the sport.

Morven Park
17263 Southern Planter Lane
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 777-2890
www.morvenpark.org
www.yelp.com/biz/morven-park-leesburg

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Rick Allison has been in the restaurant business one way or another for more than 30 years. He cut his teeth in the early '80s alongside his grandmother, who owned a restaurant in Pennsylvania. Together, she and Rick would handcraft pasta, shape burgers, and do everything in between. Rick caught on quickly, which is why he decided to enroll at the Culinary Institute of America and pursue a career in restaurateuring.

At Pittsburgh Rick's, Allison shows off everything he's learned for the people of Leesburg. Many liken the restaurant to Primanti Bros, a well-known sandwich eatery in Pittsburgh. It serves the same Pittsburgh-style sandwiches—that is, sammies stuffed with French fries. Trye the loaded grilled cheese with bacon, the pastrami and cheese, or the butter-poached lobster. They all have fries built right in to the sandwich's structure.

Pittsburgh Rick's
116 E. Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 737-3700
www.pittsburghricks.com
www.yelp.com/biz/pittsburgh-ricks-leesburg

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