Painting a small room to be an office space?

ashleyyy

Right now it's a lime green. Is a small bedroom that I'm planning on turning into an office space. I want something calming but not a pastel, but I don't want it to be so dark that it makes the room smaller. It doesn't have the best lighting. I was thinking a taupe or a medium grey with blue undertones. Any ideas?

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We painted a small room in a lighter shade of milk chocolate with white wood trim. I thought it would look smaller but it really doesn't. You can accent with any color -- red, blue, or an entire accent wall in a lighter color or even mirrors if your budget allows. Good luck, I hope it looks beautiful regardless of your color choice!

Cute bedroom ideas????????

margie

Hi, im redoing my bedroom, and i need some help!! I do have a few ideas, but i would love to hear some from you!! I love girly, cute, boho things. thanks ;) <3

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Looking for fresh design ideas for pretentious and stylish teenage girls? In this post we will try to give a hand. For today weâve gathered together a set of 25 pictures which represent young girlsâ rooms. We tried to do a various selection: we went with some serious and sober interiors, but we also gave a shot to the familiar and very popular pink, orange and red arrangements. All of the rooms are practical, featuring working spaces, small bookcases or shelving systems for books and Cds and beautiful cabinets especially designed for teenage girls. Last but not least, we consider the mirror to be a mandatory item in any girlâs bedroom, so in some of the photos below you will notice they have a special status. Even though not all the room design ideas have a particular theme, the decorating elements are very well interconnected creating interiors that are both functional and aesthetic.

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Teen girl VERY small bedroom ideas?

Names

My room is about 10x11 so its really small... I just need designs/themes/or ideas to create space..

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To brighten your room and make it appear larger hang your mirror anywhere on the wall opposite of the window and arrange your furniture in separate areas and decorate in each space. For a girly touch drape a lighted feather lei over your mirror.
* http://s950.photobucket.com/user/sheilabell33/media/fluffy-feather-garland-boa-for-use-with-our-led-string-lights_-pink-or-black-139-p.jpg.html?sort=3&o=92#/user/sheilabell33/media/fluffy-feather-garland-boa-for-use-with-our-led-string-lights_-pink-or-black-139-p.jpg.html?sort=3&o=92&_suid=136390400739002056403930697433 get a feather boa in your accent color $3 at craft stores (hobby lobby) and wrap with a small string of mini lights. -dollar store

To free up space think of your room diagonally like a diamond.
Angle your bed/nightstand in the corner and your dresser across.
http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/2-2-09angle1.jpg -this room needs a makeover
Hang string lights and drape a sheer sequin curtain over the lights in the corner behind your headboard. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Beacon-Looms-Groovy-Sequin-Interlined-Curtain-Panel/16662997
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mabbkuTeP11r72hyuo1_500.jpg

Place your desk and bookcase in the opposite corner.
Make a fabric bulletin board to hang above your desk for notes, photos, cards...
http://www.etsy.com/listing/72921950/designer-sparrows-on-plum-memory-board -ribbon optional
Easy and inexpensive to make one by wrapping fabric to the back of a corkboard and staple in place. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10159457/ -cut fabric 2" larger
You can buy 1/2 yard (18x45") of super cute fabric at walmart for $3 in tons of different patterns/designs in the colors in your room or cheetah - zebra print.

Cut two 1 1/2" wide strips of the fabric and wrap two picture frames.
http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/fabric-crafts5.htm -overlap like the picture
Cut out or print and frame close-ups of beautiful flowers and hang together.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Stargazer_Lily.jpg
http://sizzlingconcepts.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/white-rose-wallpaper.jpg

Make a cute accent pillow for your bed with the remaining fabric to tie everything together. Easy to sew with a needle and thread if you can't use a sewing machine.
Cut fabric 13x30"
Fold the fabric in half, in-side-out so the color/print is inside.
Sew 1/2" in, along the edge on the two long sides, leaving the short end open.
Turn pillow cover right-side-out so the color/print is on the outside.
Fill with batting or even with a sweater/shirt you don't wear anymore.
Then sew up the opening.

If you have a tv/stand, place it on the wall across from the foot of your bed.

Hang an impressive light-up poster on an open wall.
http://www.amazon.com/Horizon-Landscape-Flocked-Blacklight-Poster/dp/B0027AAIEE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363886471&sr=8-1&keywords=lost+horizons+blacklight+poster
-you can use a blacklight light bulb in a lamp

Organizing your room will make it feel more open and easy to keep clean and neat.

cool ideas for a teenage girl room ?

so me and my parents live in a small house and i have pretty much a sun room as my bedroom i have no privacy and had to hang up sheets for privacy my room is really ugly and i want some ideas to make it look better i have burgendy walls and wood walls, i would preferebly like some do it at home projects but anything you can think of or websites will be alot of help thankks :) btw im 13

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the sheets can look beautiful, build it like a fort? Like the last photo in this link, http://waveavenue.com/profiles/blogs/christmas-lights-in-the-bedroom

=)

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Painting a small room to be an office space?

ashleyyy

Right now it's a lime green. Is a small bedroom that I'm planning on turning into an office space. I want something calming but not a pastel, but I don't want it to be so dark that it makes the room smaller. It doesn't have the best lighting. I was thinking a taupe or a medium grey with blue undertones. Any ideas?

Answer
We painted a small room in a lighter shade of milk chocolate with white wood trim. I thought it would look smaller but it really doesn't. You can accent with any color -- red, blue, or an entire accent wall in a lighter color or even mirrors if your budget allows. Good luck, I hope it looks beautiful regardless of your color choice!

Cute bedroom ideas????????

margie

Hi, im redoing my bedroom, and i need some help!! I do have a few ideas, but i would love to hear some from you!! I love girly, cute, boho things. thanks ;) <3

Answer
Looking for fresh design ideas for pretentious and stylish teenage girls? In this post we will try to give a hand. For today weâve gathered together a set of 25 pictures which represent young girlsâ rooms. We tried to do a various selection: we went with some serious and sober interiors, but we also gave a shot to the familiar and very popular pink, orange and red arrangements. All of the rooms are practical, featuring working spaces, small bookcases or shelving systems for books and Cds and beautiful cabinets especially designed for teenage girls. Last but not least, we consider the mirror to be a mandatory item in any girlâs bedroom, so in some of the photos below you will notice they have a special status. Even though not all the room design ideas have a particular theme, the decorating elements are very well interconnected creating interiors that are both functional and aesthetic.

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furnishing a small room...?

Julie F

I just moved into a 3 bedroom apartment. All the room sizes are huge except the 3rd bedroom. It is a 12x12. Since we don't really need a 3rd bedroom I have decided to turn it into an additional tv room. That way when dad and daughter fight over disney channel or cop shows they can each have their own space. (daughter, 10, is most likely going to be in this room the most, as dad will DEFINITELY win the main family room with the 50" tv)

Question is....
What should I furnish it with? Like I said, it is 12x12 so not a lot of space. Right now I only have a tv stand / tv on the wall with the door. I don't know if I should put a love seat and maybe an accent chair, just one couch and a coffee table, 2 recliners and a coffee table.

What are your thoughts?

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You can actually make your space appear bigger and define the room, and Iâll like to share my ideas with you. So here we have a really comfortable beautiful furnish roomâ¦we made great use of a small space, by using very slick leather couches.

Painting a small room to be an office space?

ashleyyy

Right now it's a lime green. Is a small bedroom that I'm planning on turning into an office space. I want something calming but not a pastel, but I don't want it to be so dark that it makes the room smaller. It doesn't have the best lighting. I was thinking a taupe or a medium grey with blue undertones. Any ideas?

Answer
We painted a small room in a lighter shade of milk chocolate with white wood trim. I thought it would look smaller but it really doesn't. You can accent with any color -- red, blue, or an entire accent wall in a lighter color or even mirrors if your budget allows. Good luck, I hope it looks beautiful regardless of your color choice!

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What are some good ideas to "stage" a home that is for sale?

How to style a small bedroom with a tanning bed?

How should I decorate my bedroom that has forest green carpet and wood paneling?

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Katie

I can't change the carpet or paint the walls but I want my room to look more like a teenage girls room. The walls are a really light cream/wood color and the carpet has flecks of purple and tan in it. I just want some ideas as to how to decorate in a way that will tie every thing in. What color furniture? curtains? and bed set?

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Hanging light purple sheer panels can lighten it up since there are flecks of purple in the carpeting. A light colored poster board would brighten up the room along with some teen posters (I've seen an array of posters at Walmart). A light purple bedspread that matches the curtains would also bring brightness into the room. Go to garage sales and get an old piece of furniture like a table or a small desk. Paint the top one color and the legs another. Like purple top, tan legs. Sometimes you can get reject paint at paint stores or Walmart at a good price. If you get poster board and it has a border, use that brightly colored paint to accent it. A purple border that matches the table/desk would look beautiful. I hope this helps you, just be creative.

How do I make my bedroom look more sophisticated?

i'mnotgood

I'm 17, and I have no idea how to decorate my room. I feel like it looks like it belongs to a 13-15 year old girl. And I desperatley want it to look more sophisticated and mature. Sort of like the teenage bedrooms on tumblr, but not the rebellious looking ones with magazine cutouts and posters plastered everywhere.

Help please :)

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There are plenty of options to choose from. But before starting out, you must have a budget in mind and go from there. You don't want to start out on something and end up realizing that for a good effect, you have to end up spending a small fortune. Do you have hobbies or things that you're really keen on like movies, sports, collections or anything like that? That's a good way to start off if you want to have a room that's completely you.

I'll just give you an example here. If you're a collector of sorts who collects stamps, coins, dried flowers etc. you can have display shelves with your collection proudly displayed. You can have wooden furniture to match the room. Solid colored bed linen and accessories will give an intellectual air to the room.

If you like an old-fashioned room, lovely antiques or at least some antique furniture will look beautiful in your room. You can go with lace and tulle and transparent, feminine-looking drapes. A big, oval mirror in a bronze frame will add a touch of charming elegance.

Or if you want to have a typical teen room, bright and cheerful, go with colorful bedding and accessories. This is my personal favorite. Go with a quilt in warm, happy colors. Make the bed the focus of attention with the quilt. Art work for the walls like canvas prints, oil on canvas or acrylic and water color on canvas will create an atmosphere of cozy warmth. Canvas prints of country scenes or flowers or anything that adds to the colorful theme is good. Add some colorful rugs on the floor and throw some pillows on the bed in bright jewel colors.

I was just browsing around and found a website that has some interesting ideas on how to select art work for your walls: http://www.become.com/hub/collectibles-art/paintings-art-sculpture/tips-for-choosing-home-decor-artwork/

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How do you decorate a small, one bedroom apartment without it looking too cluttered?

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GeorgiaBea

I will be moving to a small, one bedroom apartment and I have no idea how to decorate it! I have a queen size bed and it seems like it is the only thing that can fit in the bedroom but I was told a king size bed would fit. It has a fireplace and small dining are as well. Please help!!!
I want to use portraits to create a theme for my apartment but I can't decide on one. Please help!

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CLASSY... a few JUST a FEW small but CLASSY touches and pieces of furniture.

Like a wrap around couch, and small end table in the living room.. a SMALL glass topped table in the dining with only a couple of chairs. AND fresh flowers. Sounds great actually.

I'm all about only using one or two classy pieces.

A beautiful bedroom throw on the bed, a couple of fake fur rugs and VOILA...

I loved seeing your avi and seeing the classy fedora.. That just fits the picture.

How Can I do an ocean theme master bedroom on a budget?

Forever Mi

We are planning on redesigning our master bedroom with an ocean/lake theme.
The walls for sure are going to be teal and white stripes with white trim.
We also plan on getting some shelves to put up, to put some little knik-knacks on.

The bed is oak and the bedding is navy on one side and baby blue on the other. We also have a black black-out curtain, so we can sleep in.

anything else we can do?

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Wall murals are one of my favorite bedroom design ideas as it's a very inexpensive way to create your own fantasy island. You can find them as wide as 10.5 feet and 8 feet tall. Here's a couple links with teal colored water. Also consider smaller murals with portholes for windows or windows that look out onto water.

Another idea would be to hang a canopy over the bed made out of cotton duck or sail cloth. It could be attached to a wooden dowel and hung from the ceiling with rope. You may find a bargain this time of year on an outdoor canopy that can be hung in a wave like pattern, going from high to low to simulate sails or rolling waves.

If you have enough room why not use a beautiful outdoor lounge chair to go with your ocean theme. Think cruise ship luxury. Consignment shops may have some really cool old looking ones too for next to nothing.

Also, look for nautical lamps or light fixtures, again consignment shops are a great place to scout out bargains.

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Painting a small room to be an office space?

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ashleyyy

Right now it's a lime green. Is a small bedroom that I'm planning on turning into an office space. I want something calming but not a pastel, but I don't want it to be so dark that it makes the room smaller. It doesn't have the best lighting. I was thinking a taupe or a medium grey with blue undertones. Any ideas?

Answer
We painted a small room in a lighter shade of milk chocolate with white wood trim. I thought it would look smaller but it really doesn't. You can accent with any color -- red, blue, or an entire accent wall in a lighter color or even mirrors if your budget allows. Good luck, I hope it looks beautiful regardless of your color choice!

What are some good ideas to "stage" a home that is for sale?

Jade

I am packing everything personal up,cleaning and organizing but I need some simple and elegant ideas to "stage" the home so that it is more appealing to buyers.

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1. Clean - it is the most important step. Make sure every nook and cranny of your home is spotless. This also includes cleaning out your garage if you have one.

2. De-clutter - Not only should you remove obvious clutter (like papers strewn on a desk) but you have to think about furniture as well. Too often people have too much furniture in a room. It makes the room appear small. If, for example, you are 2 dressers in your bedroom, pare it down to one. Put the other dresser and contents not used currently (season clothing) into storage.

An often missed area for decluttering,is the inside of dressers, cabinets, and closets. Hard to believe that some buyers would look in your dressers since they are not buying them but they do. They are also trying to assess if they will have enough cabinet storage and closet space. If your cabinets are chock full of stuff, it gives them the impression that they will not have enough storage if they buy the house.

In the kitchen, don't forget that decluttering also means clearing off countertops as much as possible. If you don't eat toast everyday, pack the toaster away. Same goes for other kitchen appliances that we may keep on the counter for convenience even though we don't use them daily. (Pack away that electric can opener and use a hand held one until you sell the house.)

3. Deodorize - Make sure your house smells fresh, clean and inviting. This may mean spraying Febreeze on your sofa, drapes, etc. You can add pleasant odors with candles and/or fresh baked goods.

4. De-personalize - Pack away personal items like family photos. Replace them with neutral art work. You want prospective buyers to see themselves living in your home, not your family.

5. Neutralize - It may be time to paint that gorgeous red wall beige. Though it may go well with your decor and taste, remember that not all buyers make like what you've selected. If you go with neutral wall colors, again it makes it easier for the potential buyer to see him/herself living in your space. This also includes rooms that are very masculine or feminine. It may work better for you if you replace your beautiful floral bedspread with something that is more gender neutral.

6. Update/Modernize - You don't have to spend a lot of money here but you should look at things like lighting. Are your bathroom lights for example current looking or do they scream 1970s-80s? Same goes for kitchen, dining and hallways. For a few bucks, you can make a huge impact for the positive.

7. Curb Appeal - Don't forget that a lot of buyers will not come into your home, no matter how great it looks on the inside, if they are not impressed with the exterior. Again, this can be accomplished on the cheap. Cut the lawn, pull the weeds, remove dead plants, plant pretty potted flowers and put them on the porch, paint the front door if necessary.

How dated are your exterior light fixtures? Again, something newer but not necessarily expensive could make a world of difference.

Buy a nice new welcome mat to invite the guests in.

If you have a deck or patio, don't forget to embellish this usable square footage of your home. Clean the deck or patio, remove what is not necessarily essential (perhaps the grill if it is not in outstanding condition, or cheap plastic chairs). Stage the area so that it is inviting - you can purchase inexpensive patio furniture, or if the area is small, you can get a nice cheap bistro set for under $100.


8. Choose Real over Fake - If you have any silk or plastic flowers/trees, remove them from the house. If you love them, pack them away. Put real plants/trees in their place. Put fresh flowers out as that not only is beautiful but it helps with odor control.

Have fun with the project. Look at it as an opportunity to get a head start on packing. Just remember that it is called "staging" because it is all an act. That is, it is not how you live day to day (you probably don't keep your dining table set for a party of 6 unless you are actually planning on using it that day but setting it for an open house sets the stage for how the potential buyer can entertain in the home.) Best of Luck.

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