There was nothing wrong with it. It was functional and pretty comfortable. But it definitely wasn’t the most inviting room in the house.

We also wanted a slightly bigger bed, fresh sheets and super comfy mattress that we would both love.

So we decided to give it a makeover, and we agreed on a couple of things:

First, we wanted to upgrade from a full size bed to a queen size bed. The size difference is subtle but noticeable, and a queen size bed is plenty of room for two relatively small people.

Second, we wanted to love how the room looked. This was a little tricky because I tend to like neutral colors and minimalist decor, but my girlfriend prefers a more colorful, eclectic aesthetic.

Finally, neither of us was very interested in buying furniture or a new mattress the traditional way – you know, in a fluorescent lit showroom with a bunch of high pressure sales people circling around you, trying to close the deal and earn a commission.

Plus, why strap a mattress to the top of your car or pay an exorbitant delivery fee when you can have everything shipped right to your front door with a click of the mouse?

So we did what any Millennials in our situation would do: we took to the Internet and found a couple of modern, young, online-first brands that are on a mission to make upgrading your bedroom a pain-free and even pleasant experience.

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We settled on Leesa for the mattress and Brooklinen for the bedding, and we replaced our IKEA bed frame with a simple platform bed from Wayfair.

Here Are the Results

Our new and improved bedroom, including a new bed, mattress, bedding and decor:

I’ve always liked a firm mattress, and my better half prefers something a little softer. The Leesa mattress is made from three layers of foam – each serving a different purpose.