Q. I am looking for ideas on decorating a teen boy's bedroom in a video gamer style/theme room, but I don't have any ideas on how to do this. Does anyone have any good ideas? What colors would be best to use? What types of decorating items could I use? Thanks!
A. Well to start with a gaming teen boy will most likely not care what his decor is, unless it directly affects his gaming, or is game related... (well none that I have met care anyway) so I wouldn't go toooo far with decorating, leave the walls neutral, and put these up, I know it is old now, but they're so old they're now retro kitsch
space invaders wall decals (they also come in pacman) http://www.patriciafield.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=354
Unfortunately this thing is only avail in eastern europe, but WOW! http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/images/2007/10/18/2battleprobig_2.jpg
back to reality though, for bedding I'd just use a totally plain cover that will wear well, the focus isn't about a bed cover in this room, so patterns or designs would be overbearing, unless of course he finds one he is crazy about??
For some great gaming seating target has lots but check this one out, its a sound lounger that is compatible with any audio device... http://www.target.com/Blue-Pyramat-Sound-Lounger-PM550/dp/B00069FEZ6/sr=1-2/qid=1216943582/ref=sr_1_2/602-9342378-8675002?ie=UTF8&index=target&field-original-keywords=Pyramat%20PM220%20Sound%20Rocker&rh=k%3Apyramat%20pm550%20sound%20rocker&page=1
but target has other gaming seating that is pretty cool... http://www.target.com/Video-Game-Furniture-Games-Electronics/b/602-9342378-8675002?ie=UTF8&node=13921431
and for console and games storage there are these two..
http://www.target.com/Step2-Video-Center/dp/B000065V10/qid=1216943741/ref=br_1_8/602-9342378-8675002?ie=UTF8&node=13921431&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1
http://www.target.com/Quest-Video-Game-Station-Black/dp/B000QV3TBK/qid=1216943822/ref=br_1_5/602-9342378-8675002?ie=UTF8&node=13921431&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=13921431&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=3
For all your other furniture I still think IKEA covers everything teens need, http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/youth_room but to suit your theme, I'd start with the gaming accessories and then match the furniture, bedding and walls etc, for a cool take though, these lighting strips look fantastic (and if he's gaming overhead light isn't a great idea) http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50119407
I'd also use something like the tupplur roll blind to block out light, http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/youth_room/10701/
and these glass globes look fantastic alone or on top of a little ikea light (can't remember its name but glass globe and light cost me about $20 together) and really look amazing in a darkened room.. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90065662
Other than that, I'd be trying to find some posters of his favorite games, not making the room too bright, and here are a few other smaller ideas to accessorise the room (retro again but he may be too young to appreciate it??) http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=3714&cat=254
http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=3373&cat=254
http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=3710&cat=309
http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=3793&cat=309
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2507&dc=nextag0907
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1867
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=268
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1872
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2719
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1502
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2466
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2295
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2917
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2761
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2567
and last but not least, how tech savvy are you? because the score board is fantastic, but requires a bit of skill (and money) to do... (you'll have to scroll down) http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1935015,00.asp
space invaders wall decals (they also come in pacman) http://www.patriciafield.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=354
Unfortunately this thing is only avail in eastern europe, but WOW! http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/images/2007/10/18/2battleprobig_2.jpg
back to reality though, for bedding I'd just use a totally plain cover that will wear well, the focus isn't about a bed cover in this room, so patterns or designs would be overbearing, unless of course he finds one he is crazy about??
For some great gaming seating target has lots but check this one out, its a sound lounger that is compatible with any audio device... http://www.target.com/Blue-Pyramat-Sound-Lounger-PM550/dp/B00069FEZ6/sr=1-2/qid=1216943582/ref=sr_1_2/602-9342378-8675002?ie=UTF8&index=target&field-original-keywords=Pyramat%20PM220%20Sound%20Rocker&rh=k%3Apyramat%20pm550%20sound%20rocker&page=1
but target has other gaming seating that is pretty cool... http://www.target.com/Video-Game-Furniture-Games-Electronics/b/602-9342378-8675002?ie=UTF8&node=13921431
and for console and games storage there are these two..
http://www.target.com/Step2-Video-Center/dp/B000065V10/qid=1216943741/ref=br_1_8/602-9342378-8675002?ie=UTF8&node=13921431&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1
http://www.target.com/Quest-Video-Game-Station-Black/dp/B000QV3TBK/qid=1216943822/ref=br_1_5/602-9342378-8675002?ie=UTF8&node=13921431&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=13921431&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=3
For all your other furniture I still think IKEA covers everything teens need, http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/youth_room but to suit your theme, I'd start with the gaming accessories and then match the furniture, bedding and walls etc, for a cool take though, these lighting strips look fantastic (and if he's gaming overhead light isn't a great idea) http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50119407
I'd also use something like the tupplur roll blind to block out light, http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/youth_room/10701/
and these glass globes look fantastic alone or on top of a little ikea light (can't remember its name but glass globe and light cost me about $20 together) and really look amazing in a darkened room.. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90065662
Other than that, I'd be trying to find some posters of his favorite games, not making the room too bright, and here are a few other smaller ideas to accessorise the room (retro again but he may be too young to appreciate it??) http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=3714&cat=254
http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=3373&cat=254
http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=3710&cat=309
http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=3793&cat=309
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2507&dc=nextag0907
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1867
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=268
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1872
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2719
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1502
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2466
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2295
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2917
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2761
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2567
and last but not least, how tech savvy are you? because the score board is fantastic, but requires a bit of skill (and money) to do... (you'll have to scroll down) http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1935015,00.asp
I'm going to be moving into a really small room for school?
Q. I need really cheap decorating ideas. I can't move my bed, the room is too small to do any rearranging. All that's in there is the bed, a small desk, a small table with a chair and a small refrigerator on the small table and one window. I can't put anything on the walls. How can I decorate to make the room a little more lively?
I'm not moving into a dorm room, it's a room at my pastor's house. I'm going to try not to have a ton of stuff in there, because come next may, I'll be moving it all into a house to live with my new husband!
I'm not moving into a dorm room, it's a room at my pastor's house. I'm going to try not to have a ton of stuff in there, because come next may, I'll be moving it all into a house to live with my new husband!
A. I would say that you go with a certain color or theme...then, buy a new bed set to liven it up. Then, you could buy new curtains that go with the same theme, and a matching throw/area rug. Next, you could put some material on the top of the table that also matches the theme. If you would be allowed to put just 1 thing on the walls, I would say to add a mirror...to make the space look a little bigger. All of the stuff that you buy can be used in your new house, for the guest bedroom or something!!!
Good luck and happy decorating!!!
Good luck and happy decorating!!!
Decorating: tips for converting dining room into nursery in small apartment?
Q. I have a small dining area that I'd like to convert to a nursery temporarily until we move. We have a 4 month old baby and she will be moving to her crib soon. I'd like to have a functional area for her (not our bedroom!) where I can keep her crib, dresser, diaper station, etc. It's a small space (about 8 x 7) but it opens up to our living room and I'd like to find a way to section it off into it's own space. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
A. Since I don't know exactly what the layout is like, here are a few ideas for various scenarios that would be easy and temporary. Consider getting pressure rods and hanging ceiling to floor drapes. Another similar idea is using long roll up blinds like you may see people use on their front porches to block the sun. You can attach them to the ceiling with hooks and hang them.
Room dividers would of course work as would any large shelving units that you could use as a divide to define the space.
Room dividers would of course work as would any large shelving units that you could use as a divide to define the space.
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