“I’m Obsessed”: Mpumalanga Woman Shows Off Modern Bedroom Design That Has Mzansi Impressed
- A woman from Mpumalanga shared her stunning bedroom makeover featuring modern furniture, wooden pedestals, and a beautiful tufted headboard
- The bedroom includes luxury touches like large porcelain tiles, quality linen, modern curtains on rails, and a chaise lounge that creates the perfect relaxing space
- Interior design experts explain why creating a beautiful bedroom should be a top priority when setting up your home
- Briefly News spoke to finanacial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha about young professionals balancing lifestyle aspirations and financial responsibility
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A woman from Mpumalanga has captured hearts online after sharing her gorgeous bedroom makeover that proves modern design doesn't have to break the bank.
Content creator @thoko.tshabangu posted a video tour of her newly renovated bedroom that has left viewers completely obsessed.
The video was shared in mid-June with the caption:
"I'm obsessed with my bedroom, hle."
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The tour reveals a bedroom that looks like it belongs in a luxury magazine. The space features modern furniture with wooden pedestals, a stunning tufted headboard with button detailing, and a matching bed base that creates a cohesive look. A chaise lounge sits elegantly at the foot of the bed, perfect for relaxing or getting dressed.
The room includes beautiful fitted closets positioned opposite the bed, providing plenty of storage without cluttering the space. Modern curtains hang from sleek rails covering the windows, and the lighting design is particularly impressive with beautiful wall and ceiling fixtures that create the perfect ambience.
Large porcelain tiles cover the floor, giving the room a clean and sophisticated feel, paired with quality linen that adds comfort and luxury.

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Why your bedroom design matters
According to interior design expert Lauren Figueroa, bedrooms often get pushed to the bottom of the priority list when people are setting up their homes. Many people think that because "no one will see them," bedrooms don't matter, but this couldn't be further from the truth.
Design experts recommend that when moving into a new home, the kitchen and bedroom should be the first two rooms you focus on. The kitchen makes sense because you need to eat, but the bedroom is equally important for different reasons.
Having a beautiful, peaceful bedroom becomes essential when your house is in chaos during the settling-in period. You need a space where you can escape the mess and feel calm. Plus, good sleep is important for every aspect of life, and being able to feel settled in your bedroom helps you get better rest.
Watch the Facebook reel below:
Briefly News spoke to finanacial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha about how young professionals can balance lifestyle aspirations and financial responsibility. She said:
"While it’s natural to aspire to own luxury items, achieving those goals should come through hard work and patience. True wealth, financial security, and stability take time to build.
Avoid compromising your finances just to impress peers on social media—remember, it’s a space where most people only share their highlights."
Mzansi loves the bedroom transformation
The beautiful bedroom design received lots of love from viewers who were impressed by the modern look and attention to detail.
@nkateko_shivuri suggested:
"Beautiful, just cut the curtains, they must touch the floor 👌"
@noyse_qaba wrote:
"Very nice👌... Let's see other bedrooms, mem."
@letho_siba gushed:
"I love your bedroom ❤️"
@grace_mvula commented:
"Beautiful, love it. I'm more crazy about your bedside table 😍"
@nofanezile_namabee_skhosana added:
"Too beautiful 👌"
3 other stories about home transformations
- Briefly News recently reported on a Pretoria mum who started with a heartwarming kids' bedroom renovation using PEP Home on a budget.
- A young engineer surprised her mother with a major life upgrade that left her stunned, but the heartwarming moment had social media users saying blessings will follow her.
- An Afrikaner woman shared her dream home renovation progress, documenting every step of the way.
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Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a writer and editor with seven years of experience. Currently, she is a human interest writer at Briefly News and joined the publication in 2024. She began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later joined Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za

Fulufhelani Mashapha (Author and Actuarial Analyst) Fulufhelani Mashapha is a qualified actuarial analyst and author of 'Mind Your Cents'. She is also a One Young World Ambassador and Personal Finance Youtuber focusing on budgets, debt, savings, insurance and investments.