Q. I haven't got a lot of money to re-design my room. I want it to look Japanese I love Japan! Any tips on how to pull it off? I also love anime!
All the walls in my room are white except for one that is the most annoying wallpaper with a omg on it... I also have a built in wardrobe.
All the walls in my room are white except for one that is the most annoying wallpaper with a omg on it... I also have a built in wardrobe.
A. Ah yes, a screen would be Very Japanese. You could try making it yourself too : http://www.google.co.in/search?client=opera&q=how+to+make+a+japanese+screen&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&channel=suggest
You could paint (or cut from posters/paper/glossy magazines & paste] Bamboo shoots on any one of the walls. It will immediately transform the room. If possible, give a very light brush/wash of some background color to enhance the bamboo groove image.
On another wall, you could buy, cut, paste anime posters & images. Or print them out on your computer & then get them enlarged. Whichever is cheaper & more convenient. Or you could buy a few posters/paintings; mount & frame them nicely [you can do it yourself too] & then hang them on the wallpapered wall, thus obviating some of the background.
Write something in Japanese. The characters & calligraphy are very appealing : http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=804&bih=466&q=japanese+writing&oq=japanese+w&gs_l=img.1.0.0l10.1601.3813.0.6758.10.7.0.3.3.0.195.662.0j4.4.0...0.0...1ac.1.4.img.6Fqe5wCo0eY
Buy or make & suspend 1 or more round paper lanterns : http://www.google.co.in/search?client=opera&q=how+to+make+round+paper+lanterns&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&channel=suggest
http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=804&bih=466&q=japanese+paper+lantern&oq=japanese+paper+lantern&gs_l=img.3..0j0i5j0i24l8.712.4946.0.6216.24.17.1.4.4.0.272.2299.0j12j1.13.0...0.0...1ac.1.4.img.gTCprNlGyu0
On one of the walls, draw/paint Sakura or Japanese Cherry Blossoms. These are fairly simple to draw/paint & can be done directly, freehand. If not, you could cut them out or make Origami flowers & paste : http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=804&bih=466&q=japanese+paper+lantern&oq=japanese+paper+lantern&gs_l=img.3..0j0i5j0i24l8.712.4946.0.6216.24.17.1.4.4.0.272.2299.0j12j1.13.0...0.0...1ac.1.4.img.gTCprNlGyu0
http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&biw=804&bih=466&site=imghp&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=sakura+flower+painting&oq=sakura+flower+painting&gs_l=img.3..0.24063.25027.0.25508.8.5.0.3.3.0.240.441.2-2.2.0...0.0...1c.1.4.img.M3a72PQTQPg
Make Origami models of whatever you like & suspend like a mobile.
Buy bedsheets/linen that would go with the theme.
Here are a few images that might inspire :
http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=804&bih=466&q=japanese+decor+bedroom+ideas&oq=japanese+decor+bedroom&gs_l=img.1.0.0i24.3806.9884.0.11593.24.12.1.5.6.0.419.419.4-1.1.0...0.0...1ac.1.4.img.rURED2Vp9V0
Hope some of these inspire.
You can Google for tutorials, etc. on any of the above.
You could paint (or cut from posters/paper/glossy magazines & paste] Bamboo shoots on any one of the walls. It will immediately transform the room. If possible, give a very light brush/wash of some background color to enhance the bamboo groove image.
On another wall, you could buy, cut, paste anime posters & images. Or print them out on your computer & then get them enlarged. Whichever is cheaper & more convenient. Or you could buy a few posters/paintings; mount & frame them nicely [you can do it yourself too] & then hang them on the wallpapered wall, thus obviating some of the background.
Write something in Japanese. The characters & calligraphy are very appealing : http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=804&bih=466&q=japanese+writing&oq=japanese+w&gs_l=img.1.0.0l10.1601.3813.0.6758.10.7.0.3.3.0.195.662.0j4.4.0...0.0...1ac.1.4.img.6Fqe5wCo0eY
Buy or make & suspend 1 or more round paper lanterns : http://www.google.co.in/search?client=opera&q=how+to+make+round+paper+lanterns&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&channel=suggest
http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=804&bih=466&q=japanese+paper+lantern&oq=japanese+paper+lantern&gs_l=img.3..0j0i5j0i24l8.712.4946.0.6216.24.17.1.4.4.0.272.2299.0j12j1.13.0...0.0...1ac.1.4.img.gTCprNlGyu0
On one of the walls, draw/paint Sakura or Japanese Cherry Blossoms. These are fairly simple to draw/paint & can be done directly, freehand. If not, you could cut them out or make Origami flowers & paste : http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=804&bih=466&q=japanese+paper+lantern&oq=japanese+paper+lantern&gs_l=img.3..0j0i5j0i24l8.712.4946.0.6216.24.17.1.4.4.0.272.2299.0j12j1.13.0...0.0...1ac.1.4.img.gTCprNlGyu0
http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&biw=804&bih=466&site=imghp&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=sakura+flower+painting&oq=sakura+flower+painting&gs_l=img.3..0.24063.25027.0.25508.8.5.0.3.3.0.240.441.2-2.2.0...0.0...1c.1.4.img.M3a72PQTQPg
Make Origami models of whatever you like & suspend like a mobile.
Buy bedsheets/linen that would go with the theme.
Here are a few images that might inspire :
http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=804&bih=466&q=japanese+decor+bedroom+ideas&oq=japanese+decor+bedroom&gs_l=img.1.0.0i24.3806.9884.0.11593.24.12.1.5.6.0.419.419.4-1.1.0...0.0...1ac.1.4.img.rURED2Vp9V0
Hope some of these inspire.
You can Google for tutorials, etc. on any of the above.
I want to get my kitchen and bedroom upgraded. What's the best way to start this project?
Q. Should I get an interior designer or just do it myself like with software? I have a background in web design. :) Any good resources you can share?
A. First - pick one. You want to do both but start with one and move to the other.
Second - set a budget. How much can you spend on the whole thing? How much do you plan to spend in the kitchen? In the bedroom?
Third - what can you salvage? Most people just gut everything without knowing that they could have saved money by refinishing a lot of cabinets, etc.
Fourth - get an idea of what you want to do. Are you putting in a new floor? New cabinets? New countertops? New paint? Look in magazines and just get an idea of what you want.
Fifth - price everything out. I start at Lowe's and go from there. I always use private contractors, but Lowe's at least gives you a hint at the cost.
I wouldn't just say that your background in web design will trump the need for professionals. You COULD hire an interior designer, but really I would look at contractors unless you want to do the job yourself. Chances are you KNOW what you want. An interior designer helps those who really have no idea what they are doing and have a lot of cash to spend.
Second - set a budget. How much can you spend on the whole thing? How much do you plan to spend in the kitchen? In the bedroom?
Third - what can you salvage? Most people just gut everything without knowing that they could have saved money by refinishing a lot of cabinets, etc.
Fourth - get an idea of what you want to do. Are you putting in a new floor? New cabinets? New countertops? New paint? Look in magazines and just get an idea of what you want.
Fifth - price everything out. I start at Lowe's and go from there. I always use private contractors, but Lowe's at least gives you a hint at the cost.
I wouldn't just say that your background in web design will trump the need for professionals. You COULD hire an interior designer, but really I would look at contractors unless you want to do the job yourself. Chances are you KNOW what you want. An interior designer helps those who really have no idea what they are doing and have a lot of cash to spend.
How should I decorate my fraternity bedroom?
Q. I'm moving into my frat house next semester and I can design or decorate my room anyway I want. During all the parties the people come into the bedrooms and dance and drink. When they get bored they move to the next bedroom, so I don't want them to be bored. I've already got a big bar made out of nice wood. Someone had an idea to decorate their walls with old records, which is awesome but I can't copy that. I can paint it different colors, put foil or flags or anything on the ceiling, change the lightbulbs, add furniture, add tvs, strobe lights, posters. Last year people put fish tanks with empty "trophy" fifths in them with glow stuff in them for blacklight. You name it. Lets assume there is no budget but keep it reasonable. Can you think of any themes I could go for? We usually listen to rap music and throw in some country and occasionally some 80's like sweet Caroline or something, so it can go off music too.
I'd really appreciate ideas!
I'd really appreciate ideas!
A. Movie studio
Hugh chalk board to write stuff in.
Copy on of the Price is right games like plinko or punch a bunch
Hugh chalk board to write stuff in.
Copy on of the Price is right games like plinko or punch a bunch
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