Alison
So I have had my room decorated the same since I was a young girl. Now I am trying to make it more me by hanging up pictures, re-arranging furniture etc I cant repaint or buy new furniture or anything like that. So far I added a huge collage of pictures and quotes on one of my walls. I am thinking of hanging sheets from the ceiling like this- http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6d34t4I001qbmuv5o1_1280.jpg but I'm not sure. Are there any other things I could do to make my room be more me and less little kid-ish?
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Sheets, will collect bugs, dust, and spiders. Trust me...and they'll need cleaning every few months. Frankly, as a designer, that room is a mess to me. Not just chaos, but hard to maintain. However, if you use SHEERS, instead of a heavier, flat sheet, you'll get a softer feel to your room. If you have help, you can run a string thru the rod pocket, and cinch them up. That way, a simple hook will hold them at the gathered end, and you can drape them from there. I suggest long, narrow panels.
If you use the lighting idea, please use LED strands. They put off no heat, like regular holiday lights do. This save energy, and lives. You don't to decorate in charred woods and ash, right?
Experiment and have fun, as your mom will allow, but remember: You outgrew the other room, and you'll change your mind again, as you and your needs change. Make your additions easy to remove, and easy to repair. I love the 3-M hooks, that hold lots, and then come off walls with a light tug. Mom will appreciate you not making holes...so visit the hardware section, and load up!
Have fun. I got my love for decorating and design, starting with my own room.
Sheets, will collect bugs, dust, and spiders. Trust me...and they'll need cleaning every few months. Frankly, as a designer, that room is a mess to me. Not just chaos, but hard to maintain. However, if you use SHEERS, instead of a heavier, flat sheet, you'll get a softer feel to your room. If you have help, you can run a string thru the rod pocket, and cinch them up. That way, a simple hook will hold them at the gathered end, and you can drape them from there. I suggest long, narrow panels.
If you use the lighting idea, please use LED strands. They put off no heat, like regular holiday lights do. This save energy, and lives. You don't to decorate in charred woods and ash, right?
Experiment and have fun, as your mom will allow, but remember: You outgrew the other room, and you'll change your mind again, as you and your needs change. Make your additions easy to remove, and easy to repair. I love the 3-M hooks, that hold lots, and then come off walls with a light tug. Mom will appreciate you not making holes...so visit the hardware section, and load up!
Have fun. I got my love for decorating and design, starting with my own room.
Need Design and Bedding Ideas for Teen Girl Bedroom?
louiemocha
I don't know my style exactly, but I want something clean, crisp, simple and elegant. Please help with pictures and websites and bedding sets! I want design ideas, not just websites! and I really want lots of options. Price Range probably less than 75 dollars on a twin comforter/duvet cover
Answer
I think I may be able to find something clean/crisp/simple for a twin sized bed, but I am not so sure about the elegant side of things.
Something that may help me out a little more would be a description or picture of the rest of your bedroom. Such as the color/style of your bed frame and furniture, along with the colors of your room.
However, here are a few suggestions for you.
I do have to tell you, that things are a little more limited when it comes to twin sized beds, so if you still want that elegant feel you may want to consider adding a few extra touches to your room such as lamps and other little decorations.
Okay, so here is my first suggestion.
I would argue that it is fits your criteria listed above.
I think the silk adds a bit of elegance to the bedding, but at the same time it is a very simple design with very simple colors, that I think would look very nice. It is a little over your price range though, at $103.00
http://www.wakeupfrankie.com/Products/394/584/Duvets+Comforters/Bollywood+2+Duvet
It is also avalible with a sham (which I think pulls a bedset together very well.)
http://www.wakeupfrankie.com/Products/586/Bollywood+2+Set?color=2238
My next suggestion does not exactly follow the elegance idea, but I just adore polka dots, so I thought I would share this with you. :)
http://www.pbteen.com/gift/thm/thmgrl/thmgrlspd/index.cfm
The duvet cover itself fits right into your price range for this at 69.00 dollars.
The fun thing about this is that it is very cute and simple and because it is a neutral color, I am sure it could fit into any room. Also, as you can see in the picture, the site has some really cute colorful blankets and pillows that you can add that will give it more color and personality. :)
If you do post some pictures of your room or describe it some more, I would be more than happy to give you some different suggestions. :)
I think I may be able to find something clean/crisp/simple for a twin sized bed, but I am not so sure about the elegant side of things.
Something that may help me out a little more would be a description or picture of the rest of your bedroom. Such as the color/style of your bed frame and furniture, along with the colors of your room.
However, here are a few suggestions for you.
I do have to tell you, that things are a little more limited when it comes to twin sized beds, so if you still want that elegant feel you may want to consider adding a few extra touches to your room such as lamps and other little decorations.
Okay, so here is my first suggestion.
I would argue that it is fits your criteria listed above.
I think the silk adds a bit of elegance to the bedding, but at the same time it is a very simple design with very simple colors, that I think would look very nice. It is a little over your price range though, at $103.00
http://www.wakeupfrankie.com/Products/394/584/Duvets+Comforters/Bollywood+2+Duvet
It is also avalible with a sham (which I think pulls a bedset together very well.)
http://www.wakeupfrankie.com/Products/586/Bollywood+2+Set?color=2238
My next suggestion does not exactly follow the elegance idea, but I just adore polka dots, so I thought I would share this with you. :)
http://www.pbteen.com/gift/thm/thmgrl/thmgrlspd/index.cfm
The duvet cover itself fits right into your price range for this at 69.00 dollars.
The fun thing about this is that it is very cute and simple and because it is a neutral color, I am sure it could fit into any room. Also, as you can see in the picture, the site has some really cute colorful blankets and pillows that you can add that will give it more color and personality. :)
If you do post some pictures of your room or describe it some more, I would be more than happy to give you some different suggestions. :)
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