Q. im 13 and am going to be redoing my room for the first time i have some good ideas but still having trouble with space so i have a reach in closet but i really want the closet exsactly from i carley new room and i have a pretty small room. i just really want some good space organizing ideas.
A. Well I am sixteen and I am re doing my room too. Well we just moved to a new house and I will be decorating it. So I googled Modern Bedrooms and a lot of the pictures online show dark color rooms like gray walls or dark blue walls ect. i wanted something more warm. but not too summery. so i found a perfect picture of a modern room light brown walls with dark brown furniture it all doesnt have to be brown. i like white and blue so i might add that to just mix it up. google modern bedrooms and see if you like my room idea. it all depends on your style my sister is going to leave her room mostlly white. white walls white bed covers etc. weird to me but whatever your style is i guess.
How would i decorate my room to make it look like a boudoir?
Q. I would like it to look very parisian but i have no idea how to go about it! Does anyone have any tips on how to decorate it? What colour should i paint the walls and what furniture would be good? If any one has any pictures that i could use for inspiration it would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance! xx
edit- My bedroom is quite large and airy. Would dark colours be alright to use?
Thanks in advance! xx
edit- My bedroom is quite large and airy. Would dark colours be alright to use?
A. Lots of people think painting a room in darker colors would make it look more luxurious. I disagree, because more often than not dark colors come off looking a bit devoid of colors. Think of it this way: if you ever check into a luxury hotel room, you probably don't want it painted in dark purple! If you want your room to have a somewhat mysterious dark tone, invest in a good ceiling light with an adjustable power switch that project warm color lighting. Since you mentioned your room is quite large, you may also want to get a few floor lamps and table lamps to help you get better control of lighting in the room.
Unless your room is already in the right color, I would definitely repaint it. You should go for a rich golden brown color to match the theme of a Boudoir/Parisian room. Since it is the same color scheme as sun rays, and warm color lights, it is easy to control the look and feel of a room by playing with different light source.
As for the furniture, a Canopy Bed is a must for a Boudoir. I would even go through the extra effort to pick out good curtains to go on the frame. You'll also need a dresser, table and mirror, and nightstand that match the bed. Shop around for a good bedroom set that features a canopy bed. You can really tell the difference. In this case, a dark color for these furniture would help accentuate your decor.
To finish off, shop around for a couple of good paintings, curtains, and a rug. make sure you get good curtains that not only look good, but also blocks off sunlight. Do two layers, with a set of thinner curtains that only partially shields you from the sun, for when the sun gets too bright, and a heavy curtain when you want the sun out completely. Also the rug should go just half way under the bed so half of it is exposed, and half submerged under the bed. This just helps establish the bed as the center piece of your room.
Finally, don't be afraid to accessorize your bed. Get a few luxury bed and pillow sheets, and a few extra pillows or cushions. The bed is the centerpiece of any bedroom, particularly Boudoir. You may need to take some time to shop around, but it really is worth the effort.
Hope this helps!
Nicolette
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Unless your room is already in the right color, I would definitely repaint it. You should go for a rich golden brown color to match the theme of a Boudoir/Parisian room. Since it is the same color scheme as sun rays, and warm color lights, it is easy to control the look and feel of a room by playing with different light source.
As for the furniture, a Canopy Bed is a must for a Boudoir. I would even go through the extra effort to pick out good curtains to go on the frame. You'll also need a dresser, table and mirror, and nightstand that match the bed. Shop around for a good bedroom set that features a canopy bed. You can really tell the difference. In this case, a dark color for these furniture would help accentuate your decor.
To finish off, shop around for a couple of good paintings, curtains, and a rug. make sure you get good curtains that not only look good, but also blocks off sunlight. Do two layers, with a set of thinner curtains that only partially shields you from the sun, for when the sun gets too bright, and a heavy curtain when you want the sun out completely. Also the rug should go just half way under the bed so half of it is exposed, and half submerged under the bed. This just helps establish the bed as the center piece of your room.
Finally, don't be afraid to accessorize your bed. Get a few luxury bed and pillow sheets, and a few extra pillows or cushions. The bed is the centerpiece of any bedroom, particularly Boudoir. You may need to take some time to shop around, but it really is worth the effort.
Hope this helps!
Nicolette
http://www.furnitureanddesignideas.com
What paint color would look good next to a dark wood?
Q. I just purchased a new house and the original woodwork is a very dark wood. It is kinda a mix between mahogany and cherry. I am trying to figure out what color of paint would look the best on the walls. If you have any advice let me know. Thanks!!:)
it would actually be for two seperate rooms, the one is the foyer/dining area. The other is the living room. Thanks
This is a very old home and it isnt just you normal trim for woodwork. There are 2 built in hutches with a bench between for seating in the dining area so there is actually A LOT of woodwork. The living area also has 2 built in storage spaces that are connected to 2 wood columns.
it would actually be for two seperate rooms, the one is the foyer/dining area. The other is the living room. Thanks
This is a very old home and it isnt just you normal trim for woodwork. There are 2 built in hutches with a bench between for seating in the dining area so there is actually A LOT of woodwork. The living area also has 2 built in storage spaces that are connected to 2 wood columns.
A. There are sooooo many paint colors that would look good with the dark wood...! I could suggest alot of them, but that would be my taste, not yours. If I tell you turquoise, which by the way, WOULD look fantastic, and you hate that color, you'll hate my suggestion. I'd rather have a few more details to suggest a specific color but since I don't have the details, here's my suggestion:
Paint is the MAJOR factor in decorating, no matter what room or space you're decorating. And since paint is such an inexpensive item to decorate with, you can afford to do it right. Look around the room you want to paint. What colors are there already in your furniture? Do you have a fabric in the room (such as curtains, etc.) that you like? Choose a main item that will be in that room and find your color scheme from that... It's much easier and way less expensive to change your paint than your furniture... Most people repaint within 5 years (by that time, the room needs refreshing and you'll likely be bored with or tired of your decorating, as it will not really be in style anymore).
Keep in mind that for complete color harmony in any decorating project, you'll need 3 colors: 1 dominant color: the walls, 1 medium color: the trim, and one accent color: the decorative objects (vases, cushions, drapes, frames, plant holders, etc.). To keep your house flowing, I suggest you either follow a monochromatic scheme by choosing 3 shades of the same color, or at least choose colors that match from room to room (excluding bedrooms and offices, as these are considered private spaces).
It's also a good idea to steer away from blue and green in a bathroom, especially for women. The color works on your complexion and you won't appreciate it, especially if you put your makeup on in the bathroom. Gear the colors more towards the warm scale of colors, such as rose, orange, deep yellow, gold, red, etc.
When choosing a color, it's also a good idea to be aware that the side the house is facing will affect the color and the mood of a room. If you're house has a living room that faces south and is hit by the glaring sun all day, I suggest you stick to cooler colors, such as blue, cold whites, refreshing greens, etc. If you paint the room a warm color, you'll feel suffocated. As well, in a room facing North, you'll want to avoid cool colors and aim for warmth, so as to avoid always feeling cold in the room.
It's a good idea to stick to pastel colors in smaller children's rooms, as these colors will relax and unwind them, which is what any parent wants at bedtime for a toddler or a 6 or 7 year old rambunctious, lively little child. Teens, however, are looking to stand out, searching for their identity and unfortunately, they want to get on your nerves so don't be surprised if your teen wants to paint their room black, use phoshporescent paint and install black lights... thankfully, it's only a phase...
When choosing your paint, bring the paint chips home and look at them in the rooms you'll be painting that color... Lighting has a MAJOR effect on color.
Whatever you choose as a color, make certain that you like it and it makes you smile when you wake up in the morning! One really great thing about paint is that you can change it easily, for very little cost!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Now get to it and make it your own! Oh... feel free to email if you want any more help.
Paint is the MAJOR factor in decorating, no matter what room or space you're decorating. And since paint is such an inexpensive item to decorate with, you can afford to do it right. Look around the room you want to paint. What colors are there already in your furniture? Do you have a fabric in the room (such as curtains, etc.) that you like? Choose a main item that will be in that room and find your color scheme from that... It's much easier and way less expensive to change your paint than your furniture... Most people repaint within 5 years (by that time, the room needs refreshing and you'll likely be bored with or tired of your decorating, as it will not really be in style anymore).
Keep in mind that for complete color harmony in any decorating project, you'll need 3 colors: 1 dominant color: the walls, 1 medium color: the trim, and one accent color: the decorative objects (vases, cushions, drapes, frames, plant holders, etc.). To keep your house flowing, I suggest you either follow a monochromatic scheme by choosing 3 shades of the same color, or at least choose colors that match from room to room (excluding bedrooms and offices, as these are considered private spaces).
It's also a good idea to steer away from blue and green in a bathroom, especially for women. The color works on your complexion and you won't appreciate it, especially if you put your makeup on in the bathroom. Gear the colors more towards the warm scale of colors, such as rose, orange, deep yellow, gold, red, etc.
When choosing a color, it's also a good idea to be aware that the side the house is facing will affect the color and the mood of a room. If you're house has a living room that faces south and is hit by the glaring sun all day, I suggest you stick to cooler colors, such as blue, cold whites, refreshing greens, etc. If you paint the room a warm color, you'll feel suffocated. As well, in a room facing North, you'll want to avoid cool colors and aim for warmth, so as to avoid always feeling cold in the room.
It's a good idea to stick to pastel colors in smaller children's rooms, as these colors will relax and unwind them, which is what any parent wants at bedtime for a toddler or a 6 or 7 year old rambunctious, lively little child. Teens, however, are looking to stand out, searching for their identity and unfortunately, they want to get on your nerves so don't be surprised if your teen wants to paint their room black, use phoshporescent paint and install black lights... thankfully, it's only a phase...
When choosing your paint, bring the paint chips home and look at them in the rooms you'll be painting that color... Lighting has a MAJOR effect on color.
Whatever you choose as a color, make certain that you like it and it makes you smile when you wake up in the morning! One really great thing about paint is that you can change it easily, for very little cost!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Now get to it and make it your own! Oh... feel free to email if you want any more help.
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