Any Good Bedroom Ideas?

shan (:

I'm having my bedroom done next weekend and Im really confused about colours.

Im looking for musky pinks,browns and creams
and im having a laminate floor.
Could you find some good bedroom ideas for me please?

Thanks.

Answer
Don't know how old you are or what styles you like most, but here are some that would work with your color scheme (which, by the way, sounds beautiful!)
http://www.home-decorating-co.com/croscill-ella-bedding.html
http://www.home-decorating-co.com/croscill-angelica-bedding.html
http://www.home-decorating-co.com/dakotah-coral-reef-tropical-bedding.html
http://www.home-decorating-co.com/natori-asian-bedding-empress.html
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2991705
http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?ItemID=169cc8b&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=STY&ShowMenu=T&ShopBy=0&SearchString=comforters&RefPage=SearchDepartment.aspx&s4PageSize=15&CmCatId=searchresults&Search1Prod=True&S4Filter=N|0|Ntt|comforters|Ntk|search_all|Nao|150|Nty|1|sid|1214A6CFC0A1|Ntx|mode%2bmatchallpartial|Ntpr|1|Ntpc|1
http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?ItemID=16c05dc&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=STY&ShowMenu=T&ShopBy=0&SearchString=comforters&RefPage=SearchDepartment.aspx&s4PageSize=15&CmCatId=searchresults&Search1Prod=True&S4Filter=N|0|Ntt|comforters|Ntk|search_all|Nao|180|Nty|1|sid|1214A6CFC0A1|Ntx|mode%2bmatchallpartial|Ntpr|1|Ntpc|1
http://www.lampsplus.com/Products/Pink-Paisley-Drum-Lamp-Shade-13x14x9-5-Spider__G2923.html
http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Brown-Agapanthus-Posters_i4984178_.htm
http://www.amazon.com/Dharma-Hand-tufted-Pink-Brown-Carpet/dp/B0026U7K78/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1242509044&sr=8-7

Bedroom..?

wakeupcall

okay my friend wants to redo her bedroom. she wants to do a marilyn monroe theme..what ideas do u have? and also i am redoing my bedroom too and i painted it light green. what kind of accersories and stuff should i do? all my furniture is white!?
I have wood floors and she has blue carpet. we both have one window. i kinda wanna go vintage too. what accent color(s)??
This is our furniture: me: bed, desk, bedside table, dresser, bookcase
friend: bed, dresser, bedside table, dresser

Answer
well for you if you have chairs or that kind of thing in your room slip covers are cheap and you can add beautiful accents to your room also brightly colored candles on say a white shelf posted on a wall (like a purple candle) would give it a very nice pop.

as for your friend id say paint one wall black it may seem drastic at first but there are so many things you can do to a black wall add shelves or purchase a huge poster of marilyn monroe and get it framed for cheap at walmart (make sure the poster is mostly white so it jumps out at you and doesnt blend it) and put it on the black wall.

for both of you i do not know if you have windows but flashy curtains add SO MUCHpersonality to a room its ridiculous. try that.

carpets carpets carpets....accent rugs are great and you can find cheap deals at bed bath and beyond when they do clearances or even pier one or even walmart...walmarts great haha anyway hope it helps.

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bedroom ideas?

crazy4bead

We just built a second story addition to our home, which will be the bedrooms.there is no drywall there yet until we design something. does anyone know where i can get ideas ? we are looking for a contemporary look. ceiling designs with lots of lighting. something very unique. I cant seem to find any websites, and have a lot of books on interior designs. But somehow cant find anything :( room sizes are 20x22 . so we definitly have pleanty of space to do something nice with the ceilings. I appreciate any help.

Answer
how about a vaulted cieling... painting the inside a different color than the rest of the room... Our bedroom is painted a brown/gold color, and the cieling on the inside where its vaulted is painted a deep red color... then we have a beautiful chandelier in the middle. It gives the room alot of depth, and makes it look bigger, and the colors are warm and romantic!

Bedroom ideas for me?

Zbor.

I'm 16 (and a girl) and I need to think of how to have my room re-decorated. At the minute i've got white walls with a tacky green carpet. My parents are willing to get new paint/carpets/items etc. Basically I want it based on these things: Bob Marley, Jamaica, Rastafarians and sunsets/beaches etc. What Ideas have you got that I could use? Like what colour walls? should I get wooden floor for a more beachy effect? please help!!!!
xx

Answer
California Kids make beautiful bedding and one particular pattern is called California Dreamin with surfboards and beachy design. You can get coordinated, hand painted drawer pulls to go with that bedding or to use alone. They come in many designs but the ones I am thinking of are the Maui Wowie Surf Board, Maui Wowie Shirt, or Maui Wowie Surf Van. These drawer pulls can also be used as curtain tie backs. They are a simple little touch that can give your room a neat look. Visit this website to see them.

http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/drawerpulls/

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Bedroom ideas for me?

Zbor.

I'm 16 (and a girl) and I need to think of how to have my room re-decorated. At the minute i've got white walls with a tacky green carpet. My parents are willing to get new paint/carpets/items etc. Basically I want it based on these things: Bob Marley, Jamaica, Rastafarians and sunsets/beaches etc. What Ideas have you got that I could use? Like what colour walls? should I get wooden floor for a more beachy effect? please help!!!!
xx

Answer
California Kids make beautiful bedding and one particular pattern is called California Dreamin with surfboards and beachy design. You can get coordinated, hand painted drawer pulls to go with that bedding or to use alone. They come in many designs but the ones I am thinking of are the Maui Wowie Surf Board, Maui Wowie Shirt, or Maui Wowie Surf Van. These drawer pulls can also be used as curtain tie backs. They are a simple little touch that can give your room a neat look. Visit this website to see them.

http://www.bunkbedsbunker.com/drawerpulls/

DIY Teen Bedroom Ideas?

itsgloriel

I have a very small room and white walls. I would like to have a room that shows my personality but I can't paint my walls because I live in base housing. Is there anything I can make to make my room more...me? I'm open to pretty much anything.

Answer
I run into this a lot. White walls are just a crime, I know. :(

Go get some canvasses (or large pieces of mdf or just about anything you can paint on if you can't afford canvasses) and paint them in one or more solid colors that you wish you could put on your walls.

I did one room where we painted HUGE circles in various sizes of huge, in the colors she would have put on her walls. We hung those on her walls and it was beautiful! We found some little round mirrors and mixed those in between some of the circles.

You could do the same thing or use squares as I mentioned above. You would be surprised how "hanging" the color on the wall is actually a lot like the effect of painting the walls, but much more portable and impermanent. When your color taste changes, you can ditch them or just repaint them!

Also, bring your colors together with an area rug, coordinating linens (sheets/comforter), pillows and curtains. Curtains give a HUGE impact! I've been doing this since I was 19 and every time I hang window treatments I am still amazed at what a difference they make.

Most teens seem to LOVE photos too. They make great wall treatments, so this is good. I had a girl make "clothes lines" across one wall of her room where she used decorative little clothes pins and tacks to hang pictures. It was great because it was MUCH cheaper than framing and she could switch them out super easy. You could use string, or wire or cute ribbon, depending on the look you are going for.

Hope this was helpful! :)

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Cool bedroom ideas?

lisa! zz

I'm going to redecorate my bedroom and I need some cheap but cool and fun ideas! I'm 15 by the way and a girl. Pictures would be soooo helpful.

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If you are 15 , then definitely your bedroom should be colorful with beautiful decorative accessories...Here you will get some good accessories.....also you can use some wall decorating accessories..http://www.homelivingstyle.com/Bedroom_Furniture_s/646.htm
http://www.homelivingstyle.com/Wall_Decor_s/366.htm

bedroom ideas?

crazy4bead

We just built a second story addition to our home, which will be the bedrooms.there is no drywall there yet until we design something. does anyone know where i can get ideas ? we are looking for a contemporary look. ceiling designs with lots of lighting. something very unique. I cant seem to find any websites, and have a lot of books on interior designs. But somehow cant find anything :( room sizes are 20x22 . so we definitly have pleanty of space to do something nice with the ceilings. I appreciate any help.

Answer
how about a vaulted cieling... painting the inside a different color than the rest of the room... Our bedroom is painted a brown/gold color, and the cieling on the inside where its vaulted is painted a deep red color... then we have a beautiful chandelier in the middle. It gives the room alot of depth, and makes it look bigger, and the colors are warm and romantic!

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How do i create a Greek themed bedroom?

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F@$H!#N

How would i go about creating a greek themed bedroom. I was thinking either beach-y or mythological.

1. What colors do i use?
2. What do i put in the room to make it feel like Greece?

Thanks :D
Please provide links and pictures. Thank You!

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Well the colours that I associate with greece is Blue and white, not only because of the flag but from the fact that a lot of the buildings are painted white with a bluRIroof.
http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.theodora.com/wfb/photos/greece/greece3.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.theodora.com/wfb/photos/greece/greece_photos_02.html&usg=__KFkZhqgTjNAhKgm5fFoqxviI1QM=&h=525&w=700&sz=80&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=y3S-hPgbZITobM:&tbnh=105&tbnw=140&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgreece%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1T4SNYK_en-GBGB270GB271%26um%3D1
Like that :)

I wouls say that a good Idea is to paint 3 walls in white and one feautre wall that beautiful blue colour :)
Also I would say get large(ish) pictures/posters of greece, I know that places print canvases with your choice of photo so maybe you could even use one of your own or maybe some of the buildings, beach or the historical aspects e.g. acropolis.

Another colour I tihnk would be nice to mix in is gold as gold and white to me adds to the greek goddess type feel, I would say get white gurtains made out of a thin material and if you have enough space in your room get them longer so that they 'puddle' at the bottom. Also tie them back with some gold ribbon making sure the draping at the windows look good.
For other room accessories I would say just use nice blue and gold things, maybe a white bedcover with blue and gold cushions or throws, maybe even if you could get hold of some greek flag pillows. Also if you have a canopy bed that would be perfect and use a simillar idea to the curtains e.g. drape sort of like this http://images.hayneedle.com/mgen/master:HOOK454.jpg

For things such as desks or bedside tables you can try and get hold of plaster pillars and add a glass top to them as this would really complete the theme.
Ohh and you can find your name in greek and paint it on your blue wall in white paint :)

What are some nice colors for my bedroom?

CottonCand

Hi(:
Im a teen girl and im redecorating my room. I need some ideas on what color i can paint my room.
I like pastel colors!
i also like neons, just nothing dark
Right now my room is green, so i would like to stay away from the greens for awhile.

Answer
When I was about 15, I painted my room this color, "Sunset Yellow" and it was like a lighter version of dijon mustard. It turned out so beautiful. I decorated the rest of my room to have a very light, tuscan feel. But, if I changed my mind (as I often did) and decided I wanted something different, the yellow would match. I miss that room. It was the coolest color I've ever had in a room. Also, a robin's egg blue is cool, but it's very touchy getting just the right tone. And green is VERY touchy. The room color I'm looking forward to, though, is blood red. It's bold, daring, adventurous, the decor options are endless, and it can be lighthearted with a bold front, or deep and dark, with blacks and metals. Anyways, these are my four cents. : ) Have fun. Paint is great!

Edit: Oh, by the way!!! Something I've wanted to do for awhile in my kids' rooms is this: paint top half color of choice (for them a burnt orange), and bottom half (kind of spendy, but) black chalkboard paint. Then you draw whatever you like on the chalkboard as you like, or leave it blank. . . I think it's a great fun idea.

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How can I make my bedroom cozier and prettier?

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Zoe

I am 13yr old girl and I want to make my bedroom feel like a place I actually want to hang out in because at the moment it is sort of boring. But the problem is I can't paint the walls and I only have a budget of about $50. I want to make it indie or vintage looking.

Answer
It's always fun redecorating! :) I hope you're able to find some things you like that are within your budget. Here are some answers and ideas I found online that should help you out. Good luck!

Idea 1: Hobby Lobby has beautiful vintage looking stuff. They are always having sales!

Idea 2: DIY lacy/doily lamps! (it's the second link below)

Idea 3: They have cute scrapbook boxes at AC Moore ( www.acmoore.com) and you can stuff almost anything in them. I have about 4 and they're helpful and come in a variety of colors. I always think a painting or 2 make a room look nice. You can also find some removable wall stickers at most art stores, but I'm not so sure about the price. For the furniture, pick a color you like and make sure they contrast. Like, don't pick dark brown furniture with a gray comforter.


Idea 4: Animal prints, polka dots, stripes, or retro would all look pretty good. Just pick your favorite them and go with it.

Happy decorating!

What do you think about a black accent wallfor bedroom?

goodgirlab

I'm going to redo a bedroom, I would like to use black and white and accent color red. and asian theme. I'm thinking of painting wall that has the window black and using red curtains.

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I have a black wainscotting (half of the wall) in my own bedroom and have done full black walls in clients. I broke up the cave like feel by using picture frame molding painted gold and filling the squares with black and gold wallpaper. If you do the entire wall black, break up the density by using an asian character, either Japanese or Chinese, in your accent colors of either red or white (red with white accents would be stunning). You can find stamps in collections at craft stores copy them larger and make stencils or hand apply one large character to the center of the wall. There are great choices too, peace, serenity, health, prosperity, joy, long life are all beautiful characters in both languages. If you go with the character idea, your red drapes will look luxurious and is the sign for good luck in Chinese. Sounds like a cool project.

One last hint. If you do paint the wall black, save yourself a lot of work. Prime with a deep based primer first so you don't have to do more than two coats of the black paint to get the depth and intensity of color. Darker colors often require many more coats without priming to get full saturation and coverage.

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my bedroom walls are so blank, i need to do something to them?

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Emily

i moved into this apartment about 2 months ago, and we're finally just getting settled in. i think its time to start decorating my room and what not, but im completely out of ideas. im 15 and i love all the gothic-medieval stuff. i dont want to see alot of my wall, i want to cover it with stuff. but i cant paint, so i have no clue what to do. got any ideas?

thanks in advance!

Answer
library
decorating books
this book may be a little extreme but try:
"Paint It Black: A Guide to Gothic Homemaking"
or
"Victorian Gothic House Style: An Architectural and Interior Design Source Book
by Linda Osband"

Use a piece of plain white or black duck cloth and stroke paint a gothic or medieval window or door, free hand
it will look beautiful, not detail will be necessary.
trust yourself

How can I make my bedroom cozier and prettier?

Zoe

I am 13yr old girl and I want to make my bedroom feel like a place I actually want to hang out in because at the moment it is sort of boring. But the problem is I can't paint the walls and I only have a budget of about $50. I want to make it indie or vintage looking.

Answer
It's always fun redecorating! :) I hope you're able to find some things you like that are within your budget. Here are some answers and ideas I found online that should help you out. Good luck!

Idea 1: Hobby Lobby has beautiful vintage looking stuff. They are always having sales!

Idea 2: DIY lacy/doily lamps! (it's the second link below)

Idea 3: They have cute scrapbook boxes at AC Moore ( www.acmoore.com) and you can stuff almost anything in them. I have about 4 and they're helpful and come in a variety of colors. I always think a painting or 2 make a room look nice. You can also find some removable wall stickers at most art stores, but I'm not so sure about the price. For the furniture, pick a color you like and make sure they contrast. Like, don't pick dark brown furniture with a gray comforter.


Idea 4: Animal prints, polka dots, stripes, or retro would all look pretty good. Just pick your favorite them and go with it.

Happy decorating!

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What are some nice colors for my bedroom?

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CottonCand

Hi(:
Im a teen girl and im redecorating my room. I need some ideas on what color i can paint my room.
I like pastel colors!
i also like neons, just nothing dark
Right now my room is green, so i would like to stay away from the greens for awhile.

Answer
When I was about 15, I painted my room this color, "Sunset Yellow" and it was like a lighter version of dijon mustard. It turned out so beautiful. I decorated the rest of my room to have a very light, tuscan feel. But, if I changed my mind (as I often did) and decided I wanted something different, the yellow would match. I miss that room. It was the coolest color I've ever had in a room. Also, a robin's egg blue is cool, but it's very touchy getting just the right tone. And green is VERY touchy. The room color I'm looking forward to, though, is blood red. It's bold, daring, adventurous, the decor options are endless, and it can be lighthearted with a bold front, or deep and dark, with blacks and metals. Anyways, these are my four cents. : ) Have fun. Paint is great!

Edit: Oh, by the way!!! Something I've wanted to do for awhile in my kids' rooms is this: paint top half color of choice (for them a burnt orange), and bottom half (kind of spendy, but) black chalkboard paint. Then you draw whatever you like on the chalkboard as you like, or leave it blank. . . I think it's a great fun idea.

What design ideas do you have for a woodsy log cabin feeling?

celinachan

What type of furniture and wood type? i like pine, and mahogany. what metals? color schemes or any other neat ideas for decor do you have?
what type of kitchenware? (pots,cups,dishes?) load me up with ideas or examples

Answer
Log furniture can do much to add a woodsy log cabin feeling. Cedar and aspen are the most beautiful types of wood as far as I'm concerned, and if you have logs with character they can really add a rustic feel. Red cedar is also very pretty, and adds a cedar scent to the cabin. As for decorating ideas, a log quilt rack adds a nice touch totjere a cabin bedroom, as well as a source of warmth in the snowy north.

There is some pretty neat furniture out there that features canoes, and would look nice in a cabin-type setting. Leather furniture also looks nice in rustic decor, as does knick-knacks and furnishings built around an animal theme. Some popular themes would be bears, moose, deer, or trout.

There are also some very beautiful patterns for couch covering that feature a woodsy look. You can also have bedspreads and curtains made out of those patterns.

Log home magazines are a great place to look for more ideas on log cabin decor. They have pictures of beautifully decorated rooms. I would look at those magazines, or some log cabin picture books, and make notes of what I liked about each room. Then I would look for those items on the Internet.

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How to design a beautiful teenage bedroom for a girl?

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Fransisca

I am now 18, and I want a new bedroom.
Can somebody tell me how to design a beautiful teenage bedroom for a girl?

Answer
First, you have to decide what kind of themes you like. Think of something like; fresh, or beach, or gothic, or anything.

Then you can start to pick elements that represent it, such as: colour, materials, ornaments, etc.

Pick those elements that suits your needs and the themes. You can make a contrast by each of the elements, but you don't want to have more than 3.

Example: If you want your theme to be fresh, then you want to start gathering colour elements, you can have like pale blue, coral blue, and one as contrast of navy blue. But you don't want to add one more colour like pink, because it makes harder for those element to get united.

Take your time and start exploring your ideas.

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.

Answer
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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What are some nice colors for my bedroom?

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CottonCand

Hi(:
Im a teen girl and im redecorating my room. I need some ideas on what color i can paint my room.
I like pastel colors!
i also like neons, just nothing dark
Right now my room is green, so i would like to stay away from the greens for awhile.

Answer
When I was about 15, I painted my room this color, "Sunset Yellow" and it was like a lighter version of dijon mustard. It turned out so beautiful. I decorated the rest of my room to have a very light, tuscan feel. But, if I changed my mind (as I often did) and decided I wanted something different, the yellow would match. I miss that room. It was the coolest color I've ever had in a room. Also, a robin's egg blue is cool, but it's very touchy getting just the right tone. And green is VERY touchy. The room color I'm looking forward to, though, is blood red. It's bold, daring, adventurous, the decor options are endless, and it can be lighthearted with a bold front, or deep and dark, with blacks and metals. Anyways, these are my four cents. : ) Have fun. Paint is great!

Edit: Oh, by the way!!! Something I've wanted to do for awhile in my kids' rooms is this: paint top half color of choice (for them a burnt orange), and bottom half (kind of spendy, but) black chalkboard paint. Then you draw whatever you like on the chalkboard as you like, or leave it blank. . . I think it's a great fun idea.

What design ideas do you have for a woodsy log cabin feeling?

celinachan

What type of furniture and wood type? i like pine, and mahogany. what metals? color schemes or any other neat ideas for decor do you have?
what type of kitchenware? (pots,cups,dishes?) load me up with ideas or examples

Answer
Log furniture can do much to add a woodsy log cabin feeling. Cedar and aspen are the most beautiful types of wood as far as I'm concerned, and if you have logs with character they can really add a rustic feel. Red cedar is also very pretty, and adds a cedar scent to the cabin. As for decorating ideas, a log quilt rack adds a nice touch totjere a cabin bedroom, as well as a source of warmth in the snowy north.

There is some pretty neat furniture out there that features canoes, and would look nice in a cabin-type setting. Leather furniture also looks nice in rustic decor, as does knick-knacks and furnishings built around an animal theme. Some popular themes would be bears, moose, deer, or trout.

There are also some very beautiful patterns for couch covering that feature a woodsy look. You can also have bedspreads and curtains made out of those patterns.

Log home magazines are a great place to look for more ideas on log cabin decor. They have pictures of beautifully decorated rooms. I would look at those magazines, or some log cabin picture books, and make notes of what I liked about each room. Then I would look for those items on the Internet.

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How to design a beautiful teenage bedroom for a girl?

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Q. I am now 18, and I want a new bedroom.
Can somebody tell me how to design a beautiful teenage bedroom for a girl?

Answer
First, you have to decide what kind of themes you like. Think of something like; fresh, or beach, or gothic, or anything.

Then you can start to pick elements that represent it, such as: colour, materials, ornaments, etc.

Pick those elements that suits your needs and the themes. You can make a contrast by each of the elements, but you don't want to have more than 3.

Example: If you want your theme to be fresh, then you want to start gathering colour elements, you can have like pale blue, coral blue, and one as contrast of navy blue. But you don't want to add one more colour like pink, because it makes harder for those element to get united.

Take your time and start exploring your ideas.

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.

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

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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.

Answer
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.

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?

Answer
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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What do you think about a black accent wallfor bedroom?

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goodgirlab

I'm going to redo a bedroom, I would like to use black and white and accent color red. and asian theme. I'm thinking of painting wall that has the window black and using red curtains.

Answer
I have a black wainscotting (half of the wall) in my own bedroom and have done full black walls in clients. I broke up the cave like feel by using picture frame molding painted gold and filling the squares with black and gold wallpaper. If you do the entire wall black, break up the density by using an asian character, either Japanese or Chinese, in your accent colors of either red or white (red with white accents would be stunning). You can find stamps in collections at craft stores copy them larger and make stencils or hand apply one large character to the center of the wall. There are great choices too, peace, serenity, health, prosperity, joy, long life are all beautiful characters in both languages. If you go with the character idea, your red drapes will look luxurious and is the sign for good luck in Chinese. Sounds like a cool project.

One last hint. If you do paint the wall black, save yourself a lot of work. Prime with a deep based primer first so you don't have to do more than two coats of the black paint to get the depth and intensity of color. Darker colors often require many more coats without priming to get full saturation and coverage.

How to decorate a bedroom with green sheets and black-brown furniture (pictures included)?

CeeBee

Greetings Yahoo! Answers.

My husband and I recently purchased a bedroom set and a gorgeous set of sheets. Unfortunately we have no idea how to decorate this room. The walls are currently a light creamy beige with white faux wood window blinds.

Can you please suggest some painting colors, techniques and other decor ideas that can transform our bedroom into a beautiful and modern/contemporary relaxing escape.

Thanks! :D
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http://www.plummers.com/?page=shop/flypage&page_back=shop/category_items&offset=0&product_id=1719&category_id=c1e0d9a7fb6a657ca914607535c7cdd1

Answer
a rich red/orange wall accent with a nice earth tone brown will go nice on the walls to accent the furniture and beddings ... try imaging the walls in two tone colors.

My friend just move into her new house, and in one of the rooms had similar specs as your's, that's what she did and it looked great, i'm sorry I don't have pictures though...

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How can I make my bedroom cozier and prettier?

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Zoe

I am 13yr old girl and I want to make my bedroom feel like a place I actually want to hang out in because at the moment it is sort of boring. But the problem is I can't paint the walls and I only have a budget of about $50. I want to make it indie or vintage looking.

Answer
It's always fun redecorating! :) I hope you're able to find some things you like that are within your budget. Here are some answers and ideas I found online that should help you out. Good luck!

Idea 1: Hobby Lobby has beautiful vintage looking stuff. They are always having sales!

Idea 2: DIY lacy/doily lamps! (it's the second link below)

Idea 3: They have cute scrapbook boxes at AC Moore ( www.acmoore.com) and you can stuff almost anything in them. I have about 4 and they're helpful and come in a variety of colors. I always think a painting or 2 make a room look nice. You can also find some removable wall stickers at most art stores, but I'm not so sure about the price. For the furniture, pick a color you like and make sure they contrast. Like, don't pick dark brown furniture with a gray comforter.


Idea 4: Animal prints, polka dots, stripes, or retro would all look pretty good. Just pick your favorite them and go with it.

Happy decorating!

What do you think about a black accent wallfor bedroom?

goodgirlab

I'm going to redo a bedroom, I would like to use black and white and accent color red. and asian theme. I'm thinking of painting wall that has the window black and using red curtains.

Answer
I have a black wainscotting (half of the wall) in my own bedroom and have done full black walls in clients. I broke up the cave like feel by using picture frame molding painted gold and filling the squares with black and gold wallpaper. If you do the entire wall black, break up the density by using an asian character, either Japanese or Chinese, in your accent colors of either red or white (red with white accents would be stunning). You can find stamps in collections at craft stores copy them larger and make stencils or hand apply one large character to the center of the wall. There are great choices too, peace, serenity, health, prosperity, joy, long life are all beautiful characters in both languages. If you go with the character idea, your red drapes will look luxurious and is the sign for good luck in Chinese. Sounds like a cool project.

One last hint. If you do paint the wall black, save yourself a lot of work. Prime with a deep based primer first so you don't have to do more than two coats of the black paint to get the depth and intensity of color. Darker colors often require many more coats without priming to get full saturation and coverage.

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

beautiful ideas for a bedroom image

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?

Answer
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.

my bedroom walls are so blank, i need to do something to them?

Emily

i moved into this apartment about 2 months ago, and we're finally just getting settled in. i think its time to start decorating my room and what not, but im completely out of ideas. im 15 and i love all the gothic-medieval stuff. i dont want to see alot of my wall, i want to cover it with stuff. but i cant paint, so i have no clue what to do. got any ideas?

thanks in advance!

Answer
library
decorating books
this book may be a little extreme but try:
"Paint It Black: A Guide to Gothic Homemaking"
or
"Victorian Gothic House Style: An Architectural and Interior Design Source Book
by Linda Osband"

Use a piece of plain white or black duck cloth and stroke paint a gothic or medieval window or door, free hand
it will look beautiful, not detail will be necessary.
trust yourself

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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?

Answer
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 create a Beach or Tropical Oasis Bedroom?

pineapplep

I want my room to look like it's part of an exotic beach front or sort of beautiful tropical jungle atmosphere. 10 points to whoever can link me to pictures along those lines!

Thanks so much!

Answer
I'm in the construction business and most of our projects are butiques and restaurants. anyway the simpliest way to have your room like a part of, having a view of a beach is to have mural stickers (thats what they call it here in the Philippines).

you can check out Large format advertizer in your area and ask for stickers as large as your wall. ask them for beach veiws or tropical island view. these are like wall papers but actually stickers.

another idea is to have also your windows placed with glass stickers. the stickers also have beach views or tropical island view. so it would look as though you were looking at a beach resort through your window.

to have it natural, place grass straws in over the window seal. or have some tropical plants inside the room. some 1inch abbaca ropes wound arround the post of your bed would incorporate the furnitures into the set.

i've got lots of ideas actually. just get started and be creative.

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How can I make my bedroom cozier and prettier?

beautiful ideas for a bedroom image

Zoe

I am 13yr old girl and I want to make my bedroom feel like a place I actually want to hang out in because at the moment it is sort of boring. But the problem is I can't paint the walls and I only have a budget of about $50. I want to make it indie or vintage looking.

Answer
It's always fun redecorating! :) I hope you're able to find some things you like that are within your budget. Here are some answers and ideas I found online that should help you out. Good luck!

Idea 1: Hobby Lobby has beautiful vintage looking stuff. They are always having sales!

Idea 2: DIY lacy/doily lamps! (it's the second link below)

Idea 3: They have cute scrapbook boxes at AC Moore ( www.acmoore.com) and you can stuff almost anything in them. I have about 4 and they're helpful and come in a variety of colors. I always think a painting or 2 make a room look nice. You can also find some removable wall stickers at most art stores, but I'm not so sure about the price. For the furniture, pick a color you like and make sure they contrast. Like, don't pick dark brown furniture with a gray comforter.


Idea 4: Animal prints, polka dots, stripes, or retro would all look pretty good. Just pick your favorite them and go with it.

Happy decorating!

What do you think about a black accent wallfor bedroom?

goodgirlab

I'm going to redo a bedroom, I would like to use black and white and accent color red. and asian theme. I'm thinking of painting wall that has the window black and using red curtains.

Answer
I have a black wainscotting (half of the wall) in my own bedroom and have done full black walls in clients. I broke up the cave like feel by using picture frame molding painted gold and filling the squares with black and gold wallpaper. If you do the entire wall black, break up the density by using an asian character, either Japanese or Chinese, in your accent colors of either red or white (red with white accents would be stunning). You can find stamps in collections at craft stores copy them larger and make stencils or hand apply one large character to the center of the wall. There are great choices too, peace, serenity, health, prosperity, joy, long life are all beautiful characters in both languages. If you go with the character idea, your red drapes will look luxurious and is the sign for good luck in Chinese. Sounds like a cool project.

One last hint. If you do paint the wall black, save yourself a lot of work. Prime with a deep based primer first so you don't have to do more than two coats of the black paint to get the depth and intensity of color. Darker colors often require many more coats without priming to get full saturation and coverage.

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my bedroom walls are so blank, i need to do something to them?

beautiful ideas for a bedroom image

Emily

i moved into this apartment about 2 months ago, and we're finally just getting settled in. i think its time to start decorating my room and what not, but im completely out of ideas. im 15 and i love all the gothic-medieval stuff. i dont want to see alot of my wall, i want to cover it with stuff. but i cant paint, so i have no clue what to do. got any ideas?

thanks in advance!

Answer
library
decorating books
this book may be a little extreme but try:
"Paint It Black: A Guide to Gothic Homemaking"
or
"Victorian Gothic House Style: An Architectural and Interior Design Source Book
by Linda Osband"

Use a piece of plain white or black duck cloth and stroke paint a gothic or medieval window or door, free hand
it will look beautiful, not detail will be necessary.
trust yourself

How can I make my bedroom cozier and prettier?

Zoe

I am 13yr old girl and I want to make my bedroom feel like a place I actually want to hang out in because at the moment it is sort of boring. But the problem is I can't paint the walls and I only have a budget of about $50. I want to make it indie or vintage looking.

Answer
It's always fun redecorating! :) I hope you're able to find some things you like that are within your budget. Here are some answers and ideas I found online that should help you out. Good luck!

Idea 1: Hobby Lobby has beautiful vintage looking stuff. They are always having sales!

Idea 2: DIY lacy/doily lamps! (it's the second link below)

Idea 3: They have cute scrapbook boxes at AC Moore ( www.acmoore.com) and you can stuff almost anything in them. I have about 4 and they're helpful and come in a variety of colors. I always think a painting or 2 make a room look nice. You can also find some removable wall stickers at most art stores, but I'm not so sure about the price. For the furniture, pick a color you like and make sure they contrast. Like, don't pick dark brown furniture with a gray comforter.


Idea 4: Animal prints, polka dots, stripes, or retro would all look pretty good. Just pick your favorite them and go with it.

Happy decorating!

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