Q. I have been trying to come up with some themes on the Internet, but I can't seem to find anything. What I want is, I would like to have a mature look, but also a creative look too. Any Ideas??
Answer
A few universal decorating tips for any age or style:
Include organizational and storage strategies...and keep things clean and tidy.
Include seating, workspace and accessories that go with the particular task, and appropriate lighting...and make them easy as possible to use.
Keep items in good repair, tables don't wobble, electronics that work.
When you want to work in a trend or experiment with a decor idea, do it in a small or temporary way.
Even on a budget, include one thing, even if it has to be a tiny thing, that is the very best out there. If it isn't a crystal chandelier, maybe it is a crystal figurine, or a single crystal hanging from the center of a bare window. You may not be able to surround yourself with big luxuries but you can sprinkle in small ones.
OK teen girl, usually that means you want color and some edge/funk, and most teen girls are on the run from the little girl look. You haven't given us enough detail about you, only enough to stuff you into the teen girl stereotype. But even when I was thinking about that, several stereotypes came to mind. Since I can't help you with details here are some more principles.
While you want the room to be yours now, remember you need to give it back to your parents soon. Maybe even before that, you want your options open to change with your different interests and tastes within the teen years.
What I would do is ask your parents what THEY want the room for when you are gone. Accept that you are just passing through, even that you may have changing tastes while you are there. If there is any remodeling going on, include that vision of the future room. They should be allowed to choose to add to the architecture of the space in a way that upgrades the value of the home, such as with moldings and built-ins. While they should be installed to meet your needs, they need to be versatile enough to meet theirs in the future. These decisions won't affect the look you want.
With paint, this is a place to go nuts and pick whatever you want, you can paint over it when the time comes. Don't forget different finishes of paint, like matte and gloss and semi gloss, you can do a really classy stripe with two finishes even if they are identical colors, very mature even in a hip or trendy color. OR you can do a mural or an abstract, or whatever suits you.
You can also do your own thing with accessories, such as bedding, slipcovering, throw pillows, table items, storage boxes.
As you decorate this time around, keep things simple so that you can stay versatile. With a simple inventory, that is fewer things, more basic patterns, less intricate solutions, you can come up with a few different ways to rearrange the space and repurpose your items...this will help get you through your teen years without looking at the same old stuff in the same old place.
A few universal decorating tips for any age or style:
Include organizational and storage strategies...and keep things clean and tidy.
Include seating, workspace and accessories that go with the particular task, and appropriate lighting...and make them easy as possible to use.
Keep items in good repair, tables don't wobble, electronics that work.
When you want to work in a trend or experiment with a decor idea, do it in a small or temporary way.
Even on a budget, include one thing, even if it has to be a tiny thing, that is the very best out there. If it isn't a crystal chandelier, maybe it is a crystal figurine, or a single crystal hanging from the center of a bare window. You may not be able to surround yourself with big luxuries but you can sprinkle in small ones.
OK teen girl, usually that means you want color and some edge/funk, and most teen girls are on the run from the little girl look. You haven't given us enough detail about you, only enough to stuff you into the teen girl stereotype. But even when I was thinking about that, several stereotypes came to mind. Since I can't help you with details here are some more principles.
While you want the room to be yours now, remember you need to give it back to your parents soon. Maybe even before that, you want your options open to change with your different interests and tastes within the teen years.
What I would do is ask your parents what THEY want the room for when you are gone. Accept that you are just passing through, even that you may have changing tastes while you are there. If there is any remodeling going on, include that vision of the future room. They should be allowed to choose to add to the architecture of the space in a way that upgrades the value of the home, such as with moldings and built-ins. While they should be installed to meet your needs, they need to be versatile enough to meet theirs in the future. These decisions won't affect the look you want.
With paint, this is a place to go nuts and pick whatever you want, you can paint over it when the time comes. Don't forget different finishes of paint, like matte and gloss and semi gloss, you can do a really classy stripe with two finishes even if they are identical colors, very mature even in a hip or trendy color. OR you can do a mural or an abstract, or whatever suits you.
You can also do your own thing with accessories, such as bedding, slipcovering, throw pillows, table items, storage boxes.
As you decorate this time around, keep things simple so that you can stay versatile. With a simple inventory, that is fewer things, more basic patterns, less intricate solutions, you can come up with a few different ways to rearrange the space and repurpose your items...this will help get you through your teen years without looking at the same old stuff in the same old place.
little girls bedroom decor help needed!?
misscassie
I am redoing my girls room(they are 4 and 2,share a room) Here is the bedding that will be in there:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5499619
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=huc_ic_3_txt/188-0384017-5148334?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B001E8MWLC&nodeID=&merchantID=A1VC38T7YXB528
My problem is which one of these wallpaper borders goes best with the bedding?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=330295668878
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=390018534411
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=390019443721
thank you all! so glad that it all matches! i really loved the set at walmart and had such a hard time finding a set for younger daughter. i wanted the same color scheme and flowers, but without using the same bedding on both!
Answer
I like the first one the best, but I almost think you might want to avoid a wallpaper border? In just a few years your oldest will be "tween" age and will probably want to redecorate again! If you forget about the border and use really cute widow curtains, framed prints and/or a cute little bulletin board/ chalk board, then when your girls want an "older" looking room you can just switch those things out and get new bedding! No repainting/ wallpaper removal necessary!
If you do want to stick with the border, though, I think the first one is really cute and would go well with both bed sets. Good luck!
I like the first one the best, but I almost think you might want to avoid a wallpaper border? In just a few years your oldest will be "tween" age and will probably want to redecorate again! If you forget about the border and use really cute widow curtains, framed prints and/or a cute little bulletin board/ chalk board, then when your girls want an "older" looking room you can just switch those things out and get new bedding! No repainting/ wallpaper removal necessary!
If you do want to stick with the border, though, I think the first one is really cute and would go well with both bed sets. Good luck!
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