Q. My bed room at the moment it funky decorated but i want to make it shabby chic. What are some things that i could do that are only cheap but makes me room more shabby chic? If u need more info please ask and ill be happy to answer.
A. Heres an idea that i really like. To get rid of a bare wall above your bed you can add sheer curains you can get for less the 10 dollars. It would look really pretty with colored walls
How can i decorate a boy's room in shabby chic style?I wnt to decrate my house shabbychic but how abt my boys?
Q. Shabby chic is like understated elegant designs, white walls, delicate flower prints and faded pastels. Furniture made to look old and recycled. Similar to french country and cottage designs but more toned down with whites.
A. You can still have the same cottage type feel, but use more masculine colors and patterns. A child's bedroom does not need to be in exactly the same style as the rest of the house.
I would go for more of a pottery barn look in a boy's bedroom. You could use a black painted woods, or a darker stain. Pottery barn also has some adorable fabric patterns for boys that still have that cottage charm without being feminie. If you can't afford Pottery barn, look at their website or catalog for ideas, then shop around. Target has alot of similar items for less.
If your son is old enough (not a baby), decorate around his interests, and allow him some input on what goes in his room. That doesn't mean he has to have cartoon character sheets and bedding, and wall posters. It does mean he can have things he likes, and enjoys in his room.
Have fun!
I would go for more of a pottery barn look in a boy's bedroom. You could use a black painted woods, or a darker stain. Pottery barn also has some adorable fabric patterns for boys that still have that cottage charm without being feminie. If you can't afford Pottery barn, look at their website or catalog for ideas, then shop around. Target has alot of similar items for less.
If your son is old enough (not a baby), decorate around his interests, and allow him some input on what goes in his room. That doesn't mean he has to have cartoon character sheets and bedding, and wall posters. It does mean he can have things he likes, and enjoys in his room.
Have fun!
What are some ideas to decorate a rented house?
Q. We live in a rental house, and I would like some simple decorating ideas and/or tips that won't cost a lot of money but that will make a diffenence even if it's small things that can be done or brought over time to add to the overall affect. I would like to concentrate on the living room first. Any websites that may help me would also be much appreciated. Thank you.
A. Okay... well, first you have to start with deciding on a 'Style' or 'Theme'. What do you want your Living Room to feel/look like?
Country? Log Cabin/Rustic? Victorian? Shabby Chic? Contemporary/Modern? Tuscan? French? Traditional? Old-World?
Are you going to be using existing furniture, or buy new furniture? If existing furniture, what kind of furniture is it? If it won't fit in with the 'Style' you want, you can always slipcover the pieces.
What kind of flooring is in the Living Room? Carpet? Hardwood? Tile? Linoleum? And what colour is it? An Area Rug will go a VERY long way in 'anchoring' the 'Style' you have chosen.
Then you want to look to the Draperies. You may want to replace the existing ones (keeping them in a bag to be dry-cleaned and re-hung when you move out, taking the new ones with you). If you have Blinds in there, (what colour are they?), you can always add a Valence and some Panels to embellish them.
Then you want to look for Art Work that will better represent the 'Theme' you have chosen.
As well, you would want to consider Bookcases, End Tables, Ottomans, and your Entertainment Center if your Television and/or Stereo are in there. What are they sitting on, or cased-in, now?
You want your Colours to be represented thru the Area Rug, Slipcovers, Draperies/Valences, Art Work, and Sofa Pillows.
Can you Paint the walls? What will your Landlord allow you to do?
All these things, (except Painting the wall, of course, *lol*), can be taken with you when you move.
As you can see, 'Decorating' is really done in 'layers'... each layer building upon the previous one. But the 'Style' must be chosen first. Then the 'Colours' you want to use to represent that 'Style'.
Here's a couple of links to help you decide on a 'Style/Theme'...
TOUCH OF CLASS: PICK YOUR STYLE:
http://www.touchofclass.com/category/navigation/shop+by+style.do?KickerID=103001&KICKER
JUST ABOUT EVERY GIRL'S BEDROOM THEME:
http://girlsthemebedrooms.com/
Even tho the above link says 'Girls Bedroom', it has a plethora of 'Styles' that can easily translate into a Living Room... you'll be pleasantly surprised by many of them, *s*, and the ideas they will present to you.
Once you decide on a 'Style' and the 'Colours' you like best, let us know and we can better direct you to just how to accomplish it, *s*
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Country? Log Cabin/Rustic? Victorian? Shabby Chic? Contemporary/Modern? Tuscan? French? Traditional? Old-World?
Are you going to be using existing furniture, or buy new furniture? If existing furniture, what kind of furniture is it? If it won't fit in with the 'Style' you want, you can always slipcover the pieces.
What kind of flooring is in the Living Room? Carpet? Hardwood? Tile? Linoleum? And what colour is it? An Area Rug will go a VERY long way in 'anchoring' the 'Style' you have chosen.
Then you want to look to the Draperies. You may want to replace the existing ones (keeping them in a bag to be dry-cleaned and re-hung when you move out, taking the new ones with you). If you have Blinds in there, (what colour are they?), you can always add a Valence and some Panels to embellish them.
Then you want to look for Art Work that will better represent the 'Theme' you have chosen.
As well, you would want to consider Bookcases, End Tables, Ottomans, and your Entertainment Center if your Television and/or Stereo are in there. What are they sitting on, or cased-in, now?
You want your Colours to be represented thru the Area Rug, Slipcovers, Draperies/Valences, Art Work, and Sofa Pillows.
Can you Paint the walls? What will your Landlord allow you to do?
All these things, (except Painting the wall, of course, *lol*), can be taken with you when you move.
As you can see, 'Decorating' is really done in 'layers'... each layer building upon the previous one. But the 'Style' must be chosen first. Then the 'Colours' you want to use to represent that 'Style'.
Here's a couple of links to help you decide on a 'Style/Theme'...
TOUCH OF CLASS: PICK YOUR STYLE:
http://www.touchofclass.com/category/navigation/shop+by+style.do?KickerID=103001&KICKER
JUST ABOUT EVERY GIRL'S BEDROOM THEME:
http://girlsthemebedrooms.com/
Even tho the above link says 'Girls Bedroom', it has a plethora of 'Styles' that can easily translate into a Living Room... you'll be pleasantly surprised by many of them, *s*, and the ideas they will present to you.
Once you decide on a 'Style' and the 'Colours' you like best, let us know and we can better direct you to just how to accomplish it, *s*
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