Q. I love Charleston,SC. What are some ideas for a Charleston theme room? I recently painted my walls a light blue, the furniture I have is white. I don't have anything on the walls.
A. Charleston is awesome & filled with art & inspiration. For an elegant bedroom, an addition of a couple of carefully chosen antiques/reproductions set the mood. Many times, Charleston style bedrooms feature rice beds, poster beds, metal or canopy tops. Add a blue & white or lace bed-skirt & fold a pretty handmade quilt across the bottom.
Earthy, natural tones add warmth, esp. with accent pillows that are or look handmade. On your bedside table or dresser, use silk magnolia flowers around a stout white candle or in a basket (below). For the walls, you can use decorated grape vine wreaths, a fancy mirror, a framed print of Rainbow Row or an entrance to a garden.
Many Charleston homes reflect memorabilia illustrating the history of "the low country." Decorative moldings around doors & ceiling add richness & define the architecture. If you have hardwood floors, colorful area rugs are nice. If room allows, add a rocking chair or chaise lounge~see last link, pg. 163...
Here are yummy ideas from a Charleston designer & Southern Living Magazine:
Earthy, natural tones add warmth, esp. with accent pillows that are or look handmade. On your bedside table or dresser, use silk magnolia flowers around a stout white candle or in a basket (below). For the walls, you can use decorated grape vine wreaths, a fancy mirror, a framed print of Rainbow Row or an entrance to a garden.
Many Charleston homes reflect memorabilia illustrating the history of "the low country." Decorative moldings around doors & ceiling add richness & define the architecture. If you have hardwood floors, colorful area rugs are nice. If room allows, add a rocking chair or chaise lounge~see last link, pg. 163...
Here are yummy ideas from a Charleston designer & Southern Living Magazine:
What are some good ideas for teen room themes?
Q. I'm redo-ing my entire bedroom this summer and I'm in search of a good theme. I'm 15 and I've taken art classes before, so I'd like to detail my own walls with maybe roses or something along those lines. Any ideas are appreciated. Remember, I'm in search of themes and maybe a couple of pieces if you can find some online. Thanks in advance!
A. http://www.wakeupfrankie.com/Decorating+Tips/
http://teensthemes.com/
http://teensthemes.com/
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
http://www.furnitureanddesignideas.com
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
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