helen_oboe
I'm 16 and I am redoing my room this summer. I have picked out a color, fernwood green.
(here's a link) http://www.benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps.portal?_nfpb=true&_br=1&_pageLabel=fh_home&np=colors/2145-40
I'm not oing for the typical teen girl room with super bright colors and tons of accessories. I just want a more mature room because it's the last time I will decorate my room and it has to last me until I am 18 and when I go to college and when I come home in the summer. I am looking for some ideas on where I could find furniture and a bedspread that match the color that I am using. I don't want something really over the top, but I don't want it to be super plain either. I have tried PB teen but I couldn't find anythng there. If you have any suggestions at all I would greatly appreciate them! Thanks! :)
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You are so lucky to be able to do your whole room like this. Kudos to your folks! I love it to see a teen in 'chill mode' You seem very considerate of what you will be doing. To be honest A two year span is only 24 mos. Not a long time. But definately trends can look retarded that quick. You have the right mindset, Now I would consider function. Earth tones with splashes of color dont fade so hard in the trend dept. I have seen stuff on DYI that was originally 10 years old, and hated the transformation of color they imposed on it.
I would say take your carpet into consideration, I dont wear shoes in my home, As I respect clean flooring, I like to be able to sit on the floor. Do a kind turn for your feet, splash of color with some texture your feet like? ok, your entered the room. Where do you see and go first? Those things should get 2nd consideration. Say if its the bed decor, I WOULD be looking to make the stuff that touches your skin new, and neutral of color. ( i'd be thinking down comforter, yes lay on top of it in the summer, keeps you cooler if you get the good stuff...) and pillows. I found that Costco has the best and bomb pillows. yearound, 2pk @10.00. maybe 12 now...especially in off season if you can find winter stuff still available, the expensive stuff is way cheaper. Then I suggest to cover it all first, whats going on the walls? Are you into any themes? Make then the spread, or duvet cover match theme or art layout. If wall layout isnt set in stone your freed up to go to town! But if pricing starts to set in, heres a hot tip. (especially in the summer) Go check out you biggest local flea mkt. Find the asian, or western people who sell all the bedding and blankets. They usually have the big plush blankets hanging for shade and display up high, you can see them from far off... Go find a set, there prices are already reasonable. But if you are good at negotiation, thats the place to make it happen. I do it every couple of years too. People always compliment on my room themes, esp. the rare bedding.50 dollars maybe 60, should cover all what I have already covered. If you bought a down comforter add on another hundred, but dont plan on having to buy that again, for many years...
Over the last 7 years I have done so many themes and decorated for myself and others and found the keys for space usege, to stright up budgeting to look like a million.
If you start your bedroom with some of these base ideas I feel sure you will end up with a room you may not even WANT to change in 2 years!
Happy hunting!
You are so lucky to be able to do your whole room like this. Kudos to your folks! I love it to see a teen in 'chill mode' You seem very considerate of what you will be doing. To be honest A two year span is only 24 mos. Not a long time. But definately trends can look retarded that quick. You have the right mindset, Now I would consider function. Earth tones with splashes of color dont fade so hard in the trend dept. I have seen stuff on DYI that was originally 10 years old, and hated the transformation of color they imposed on it.
I would say take your carpet into consideration, I dont wear shoes in my home, As I respect clean flooring, I like to be able to sit on the floor. Do a kind turn for your feet, splash of color with some texture your feet like? ok, your entered the room. Where do you see and go first? Those things should get 2nd consideration. Say if its the bed decor, I WOULD be looking to make the stuff that touches your skin new, and neutral of color. ( i'd be thinking down comforter, yes lay on top of it in the summer, keeps you cooler if you get the good stuff...) and pillows. I found that Costco has the best and bomb pillows. yearound, 2pk @10.00. maybe 12 now...especially in off season if you can find winter stuff still available, the expensive stuff is way cheaper. Then I suggest to cover it all first, whats going on the walls? Are you into any themes? Make then the spread, or duvet cover match theme or art layout. If wall layout isnt set in stone your freed up to go to town! But if pricing starts to set in, heres a hot tip. (especially in the summer) Go check out you biggest local flea mkt. Find the asian, or western people who sell all the bedding and blankets. They usually have the big plush blankets hanging for shade and display up high, you can see them from far off... Go find a set, there prices are already reasonable. But if you are good at negotiation, thats the place to make it happen. I do it every couple of years too. People always compliment on my room themes, esp. the rare bedding.50 dollars maybe 60, should cover all what I have already covered. If you bought a down comforter add on another hundred, but dont plan on having to buy that again, for many years...
Over the last 7 years I have done so many themes and decorated for myself and others and found the keys for space usege, to stright up budgeting to look like a million.
If you start your bedroom with some of these base ideas I feel sure you will end up with a room you may not even WANT to change in 2 years!
Happy hunting!
Decorating a college apartment?
Kevin
I am a guy moving into a 2 bedroom apartment with another guy. We have 2 bathrooms and a small kitchen. I am looking to remodel the apartment for 2 guys. A girl lived in it before me and needs a major make over for guys. I am looking to spend very little money. We cannot change carpet, or paint the walls... The walls are white. Im looking for some idea on home made decorations or cheap ideas.
Thanks!!!
I am moving into an apartment with another guy. His sister was his old room mate and has decked the place out as a girls dream home.
We need some major help on a makeover!!! Only problem is we cannot paint the walls. I need some major help because I am having to redo the entire living area and my room.
I need some cheap and easy college ideas to spice up the apartment!!!
Pics, web sites, ideas, anything and everything under the sun will work.
Thanks all!!!
Answer
Just completed this exact project. (Same apt, same rules, same cheap budget- 2 guys). Total Cost $500: to furnish,equip, and decorate entire apt.
1)start by telling family and friends that you are looking for "hand me down furniture". Choose wisely from offers, we turned some down (for example a pink floral sofa)
2)start searching and collecting furniture, art, kitchen necessities, etc from second hand stores; great finds/ very inexpensive. (Don't worry IF nothing matches - easily fixed).
3) Choose an on overall colour scheme using your "found sofa" to get you started. (We found a black queen sized sofa bed, excellent condition - then we found a black and blue table/chair set for kitchen -
4)Found a black glass coffee table, chrome legs: retail $250, liquidation store price $30
5)Colour scheme used throughout apt- Black, Blue, Tan, with Natural Pine accents and chrome/stainless steel accessories.
6)Buy a gallon of BIN (shellac based primer), and a gallon of interior alkyd paint for mismatched furniture finds. We painted tables, beds, night stands, dressers, bookshelves, desks, picture frames etc - black.
7) Found brass lamps/ framed mirrors - spray painted chrome.
8) Art- found odd retro / interesting items and hung as art
- printed then framed photos from internet, found frames $1.
9)Cheap mini- blinds at big box store
10)Tons of stuff found at $Dollar Stores, Liquidation Stores, Thrift shops - and of course hand me downs from family/friends.
11)Dishes/ Cutlery/ Kitchen stuff: scrounged some, found some cheap, bought some new
Have fun "hunting".
Note: the guys were slobs before they got the apt.
Their apt now looks so great they keep it spotless,"house proud".
As soon as you move in you will need: Food/ beverages
-cleaning supplies, basic tools (hammer,a few screw drivers etc), a shower curtain, toilet paper, towels, clothes hangers, bedding
Just completed this exact project. (Same apt, same rules, same cheap budget- 2 guys). Total Cost $500: to furnish,equip, and decorate entire apt.
1)start by telling family and friends that you are looking for "hand me down furniture". Choose wisely from offers, we turned some down (for example a pink floral sofa)
2)start searching and collecting furniture, art, kitchen necessities, etc from second hand stores; great finds/ very inexpensive. (Don't worry IF nothing matches - easily fixed).
3) Choose an on overall colour scheme using your "found sofa" to get you started. (We found a black queen sized sofa bed, excellent condition - then we found a black and blue table/chair set for kitchen -
4)Found a black glass coffee table, chrome legs: retail $250, liquidation store price $30
5)Colour scheme used throughout apt- Black, Blue, Tan, with Natural Pine accents and chrome/stainless steel accessories.
6)Buy a gallon of BIN (shellac based primer), and a gallon of interior alkyd paint for mismatched furniture finds. We painted tables, beds, night stands, dressers, bookshelves, desks, picture frames etc - black.
7) Found brass lamps/ framed mirrors - spray painted chrome.
8) Art- found odd retro / interesting items and hung as art
- printed then framed photos from internet, found frames $1.
9)Cheap mini- blinds at big box store
10)Tons of stuff found at $Dollar Stores, Liquidation Stores, Thrift shops - and of course hand me downs from family/friends.
11)Dishes/ Cutlery/ Kitchen stuff: scrounged some, found some cheap, bought some new
Have fun "hunting".
Note: the guys were slobs before they got the apt.
Their apt now looks so great they keep it spotless,"house proud".
As soon as you move in you will need: Food/ beverages
-cleaning supplies, basic tools (hammer,a few screw drivers etc), a shower curtain, toilet paper, towels, clothes hangers, bedding
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