Hi gang, welcome back to Bedroom Decorating Ideas. There is nothing quite like entering a room that has that romantic appeal to it, especially, a room that is an important part of our lives...where that we get those peaceful moments of slumber...and may even watch TV.
6 Tips on How to Give Your Bedroom a Romantic Look
Steps
Do your prep. Put the drop cloth or other on the floor, shake and mix the paint (using stir sticks); have all other items in a room nearby.- Begin painting with the maroon or candy apple red paint; start on an outer wall (facing driveway) etc. You'll only be using this color on the wall to that side.
- Paint the remaining walls in the plum color. The ceiling can be in white or painted the same as the walls... some say that white makes the room appear that the ceiling is high up, while colors may lower the ceiling.
- Add a border. Once the darker wall has dried, you can add the border; you want the border in the direct center of the wall, all the way across. Therefore, you'll need to first measure it, and mark the corners with a dark ink pen. You may need to cut some of the wallpaper, in order for it to fit in the areas that a window may stand in your way...more instructions.
- Cut the wallpaper, then lay it flat and totally coat it with the glue, carefully pick it up. Fold it so that the glue area is visible (making it easier to handle); walk over to the wall and place one edge on the pen mark (carefully start smoothing out) while going across... a slightly damp cloth can be used to help.
- Paint all the trim around the doors and the doors white, including closet door, around the windows and the base board.
- Decorate your walls after the paint has dried, be sure to wait several hours before doing so. See "Tips" below for thoughts on decorating.
Tips
It has been said that you should never hang family photos in your bedroom that you'll feel like eyes are watching you; it is best to hang family photos in your living room or hallway.- Oriental fans are always a pleasing touch to add class to your walls; plus they go really well in your bedroom.
- You can, also, spray paint an (extra large) wicker fan (jet black) (using glossy paint), add a beautiful ribbon along with an artificial red rose to it; then hang it above your bed... it truly adds a romantic appeal to the bedroom...pictures can be hung on each side of it, or some oriental fans.
- You can add several elegant looking throw pillows to the bed (along with some dainty ones) giving your bed that special touch.
- A fabulous looking throw at the foot of the bed is always a nice (such as two elephants in love) as an example...maybe even a leopard print.
- A few stuffed animals on your bed, such as a Bengal tiger or a few teddy bears, really gives your bedroom that sense of adventure, and adventures can be romantic.
- Look for some unusual looking flowers for dresser, and add some scented candles to your night table.
- You can hang some nice mini blinds in (black) to darken the room; over the shades add some (white) lacy curtains.
- A (multi colored comforter) will work wonders to offset the room.
- You can add several nice throw rugs, it will add class to the total look of any room... maybe even a nice leopard rug.
- Musical instruments in regards to the border is a wise choice, for it has a romantic appeal to it.
Warnings
When you are hanging the wallpaper, take extra caution and time, for it is a tricky job, especially for one person.Things You'll Need
(1) Pint of maroon or candy apple red interior paint- (1) Gallon of plum interior paint
- (1) Pint of semi gloss white paint (for trim)
- (1) Large paintbrush and (Roller) & stir sticks
- (1) Small paintbrush (for trim work)
- (1) Drip pan
- (1) Large drop cloth or (old sheets or newspapers)
- (1) Roll of border paper, such as (musical notes)
- Wallpaper glue, measuring tape and scissors
- Several (framed) pictures of lovely flowers
- Several (framed) pictures of beautiful scenery
- On the pictures (11 x 14) or larger will work best
- Some (5 x 7) pictures can be used for small areas
- The frames are very important (preferably in gold)
Bedroom Decorating Ideas, By Rick Ostler
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