Bedroom Decorating Ideas - 13 Steps to Redecorate Your Bedroom Cheaply

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - 13 Steps to Redecorate Your Bedroom Cheaply

Steps

1. Make a plan and decide on a theme. How do you want it to look? Look through magazines or websites such as 'Pottery Barn Teen' or 'Delias' for ideas, since they often have pictures of rooms. Decide on things you like and things you don't, colors you like and design details. You should have a rough idea of how you want your room to look.
   
2. Measure and list. Did you ever wonder how big your room is? How much stuff do you have in it? Take a tape measure and find out how long the walls are. Make sure to write this down or you will forget it. Your room might be a lot bigger than you thought. Now, list every piece of furniture that you have in there. You might have a lot, but be patient. If you want to, measure your bed, dresser, and some of the larger pieces of furniture.
   
3. Before you move anything, design your room. You need to know what you want your room to look like, but don't get too set on one idea. If you are copying a room from a catalog, look at the furniture. Ask yourself, "Well, they have a cast-iron bed, and mine's wooden. How would the room change if the bed was like mine?" How would your white desk look if you painted it blue? You can give furniture a completely new look by painting it.
   
4. Remember if your parents aren't too enthusiastic about the idea, now is your time to show them. If you have time, make a design board. Cut out pictures of things you liked from the rooms you looked at, and draw a floor plan and maybe a sketch of how you think it will look when it's done. Once they see how much work you put into this, they will probably be more willing to let you. Make sure you point out things like, "See this? That's just like my bed right now." If they don't like something, be willing to listen to their opinion. If they say no, don't complain, say that they aren't being fair, or tell them that you hate their guts. Accept their decision maturely, and they might change their minds. If they don't, you got plenty of practice for when you become an interior designer, and you'll have a plan when they finally decide that you can redecorate your room.
   
5. Ransack the attic. A lot of time there'll be things up there that have been forgotten but would go great in your room. Before you move anything down there, though, get permission. A good way to ask would be, "Mom, I know you're busy, but I saw some things in the shed that would look good in my room. When you have time, can you come with me and tell me if I can move them into my room?"
   
6. Look at yard sales within walking distance. It's a long shot, but you might find the perfect chair, lamp, or picture frames there. Don't drive, since you'll probably spend more money on gas than you would going to the store and buying it new (especially if you have a diesel car).
   
7. Go to the store. Start by making a list of everything you still need, and take pictures of things you liked if you can. Now, go to Target, WalMart, or someplace that sells everything from paint to rugs to lamps, and sells it cheap. Make sure that you have plenty of time, as WalMart at least is the most confusing store ever.
   
8. Find the paint you want. Make sure that you buy enough, but not too much. But, since you measured your walls earlier, you know exactly how many square feet of wall you have to cover. Also, get rollers and brushes if you don't have them, along with masking tape and anything else you'll need. If you're doing a interesting finish, like painted-on marble, ask the people how you would do that. If you aren't sure, stick with solid colors.
   
9. While the paint is being mixed, browse the other accessories. Rugs, lamps, and translucent plastic boxes are always useful. If you're at WalMart, these are probably at opposite ends of the store, so be prepared to do a lot of walking. You're probably going to need a cart. Keep a mental tally of how much this will cost you (just round up each item to the next dollar, you probably won't pay that much but it's always better to over-estimate it). You'll probably find some furnishings that are almost identical to what you picked out of the catalog. They might not be identical, but they have the same idea. Keep your eye out for these.
   
10. Pick up your paint and head on to the bedding section. Start with the bedding. Do you see curtains or sheets or a comforter that you just love? Keep these in mind while you head off to sewing.
    
11. Look at fabric. If you can sew, see if there's any fabric that would compliment your sheets or curtains. Make throw pillows out of it (You won't need more than a yard, probably). Now go over to the trim. Would that pom-pom trim look good on the bottom of your curtains? How would that gold braid look as a tieback?
    
12. Start redecorating! Take all the furniture out, and get to painting the walls. While you wait for them to dry, paint the furniture. Then set it up like you had planned. Put all the accessories up, make up your bed with your new bedding, and you're done!
    
13. Know that if you have old things that don't really fit your new room, don't throw them away! Keep them in boxes in your closet, or buy colored plastic boxes that coordinate and put it in there. The boxes can be left in your room and will look great.
    

Tips

• If you haven't got a good idea of how you want your room to look, start making lists of things you like. Have a separate list for colors. If you surround yourself with things you love, your room will come together.
  
• Try painting your walls different colors, or two pink and two green, or each one a different color. Leave your ceiling white, or your room will be really dark, and even if you like that, the parents probably aren't going to be too enthusiastic.
  
• Don't buy new furniture, or you'll soon find yourself draining your bank account. If you have all the furniture you need (bed, dresser, desk), why spend money on new ones? Furniture is designed so that it will look good in pretty much any room, so don't worry.
  
• When buying lamps, the bases are sold separately from the shades. Take advantage of this. When you see a shade that you like, ask yourself how it would look on your lamp base, and stop to see how your current shade would look on that base you just love.
  
• If you know how to sew (probably with a machine), it's almost always cheaper to buy discounted fabric/flat sheets and make your own curtains than to buy curtain panels. Curtains aren't hard.
  
• If you see the last in a pattern you like (the only set of polka-dot sheets) put them in your cart, or it'll get taken before you can go back to it. You can always put it back later.
  
• When you're in the Sewing department, check the Dollar-a-yard bin. You might have to fight with the crazy grannies to get that fabric you like, but there's good fabric there a lot of time.
  
• Tulle or sheer makes good tiebacks. Tie in big bows or let it hang long for a dramatic look.
  
• Before you decide that you hate it, give your new room a little time for you to get used to it. You'll find you love it.
  

Warnings

• Make sure you get your parent's permission before moving or painting walls or furniture.
  
• Don't go to the mall. You'll spend way more than you need to.
  
• Paint gets darker when there's a lot of it on a wall. That pretty pale blue you liked becomes eye-smarting when it's covering 20 square feet.
  
• Only paint on walls.! Parents will get really mad if you get wall paint on the window or the carpet.
  
• Paint furniture outside, and get permission first!
  
• If you will ever have small children in your room, make sure that you don't get things that they will break/choke on/suck the Chinese lead-based paint off of within their reach.
  
• If you have white walls, they are probably be off-white.
  
• If your walls have color, you'll either need to prime them or get some of the 1-coat paint. Check to see which way turns out cheaper.
  
• Do a good job, so you'll love spending time in your room.
  

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - 9 Tips to Turn a Small Bedroom Into a Dressing Room

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Hi gang, welcome to Bedroom Decorating Ideas. Think of yourself as a star? If you have ever wanted to turn a small room into a fabulous dressing room, this guide is for you!

9 Tips to Turn a Small Bedroom Into a Dressing Room

Steps

Remove everything from the room. You want a clean space to start with.

1. Add a big mirror. If possible, get a big floor length mirror and cover an empty wall with it.
   
2. Find closet space. If the room has a closet, you're in luck. But if it doesn't you can easily turn one corner or side of the room into a closet. Just find a closet rod or, even better, a rolling clothing bar. Mount the bar to the wall or take the rolling rack and push it to one side of the room.
   
3. Make sure to have adequate lighting... you want an honest look at yourself before you go out into the world.
   
4. Get a small love seat or comfy chair to relax in. Most of the time the chair or seating area is the main focal point of the room!
   
5. Get some sort of entertainment for the room, whether it's a TV, computer, radio or game system. Just make sure you are able to play music...this is very relaxing.
   
6. Windows. Don't block windows with heavy curtains, furniture, or the rolling clothing rack. Windows will let your mind be free.
   
7. Get a table size water fountain. These are very relaxing to look at.
   
8. Get plants or fish, these are wonderful contributions to a dressing room!
   

Tips

The dressing room is all about whoever is going to be using it. So only include items this person will like.

• If you're lucky enough to have a small bathroom in your room, make sure to deck it out with relaxing things.
  

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Bedroom Decorating Ideads - 6 Tips on How to Give Your Bedroom a Romantic Look

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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.

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Paint all the trim around the doors and the doors white, including closet door, around the windows and the base board.
   
6. 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.
  
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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)
  

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Tips on choosing the right furniture

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Hi gang, Rick here from Bedroom Decorating Ideas. As well as a place of rest, the bedroom provides an escape from stress and worry - a haven from the everyday comings and goings of family life. It’s the most private room in the house and, unlike other areas of a family home, belongs exclusively to the individual or couple who sleep there. With the right furnishings and planning, it can become an idyllic refuge that offers a great deal of comfort and relaxation.

Choice of bed

The choice of bed is of course a main consideration when decorating a bedroom. The average person spends over a third of their life in a bed so it’s important that the right kind is chosen. Symptoms such as back-pain and lack of sleep are often attributed to a poor bed and merely buying a new mattress will not necessarily alleviate these problems. The best solution is to purchase a divan and mattress together, considering that both are designed to work with each other. The big furniture retailers sell them individually or in sets.

Brass beds can prove a very attractive centre-piece and are relatively inexpensive nowadays. They offer a more traditional ambience and are suited to most styles of bedding, due to their practical design. The same is true of four-poster beds. These can provide added privacy as well as enhancing the look and feel of a bedroom. However, they are more suited to larger, high-ceiling bedrooms so careful consideration is advised if you’re thinking about buying one.

The placement of a bed is often influenced by space. The standard practice is to place it in the centre of the room, with the headboard pushed against a wall. Although this method can save space, if your bedroom is spacious it might be worth considering other layouts. The positioning of a bed might enable you to include other furniture pieces such as a desk or table. It can also provide more storage space.

Bedroom’s living space

A bedroom’s space is often divided between two people. Therefore, it’s worth considering the allocation of storage furniture to each person - it can help bring order and organisation to a bedroom’s living space. Wardrobes and cupboards are a popular means of storage and can often bring character and charm. Wardrobes with sliding doors are a more space-effective alternative to hinged versions and are available in a variety of designs. It is worth paying a bit extra if you want the sliding-door feature as budget versions often suffer from sticking runners. Chests of drawers provide a further storage option and come in the form of tall-boys and standard three-door varieties. If you don’t have enough hanging space for cloths then this type of furniture can offer an effective solution to clothes storage.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Country Home Decorating

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Hi gang, Rick here again from Bedroom Decorating Ideas. Country home decorating is a very popular design choice. It is a style that conveys welcome and warmth. It also adds a touch of whimsy and thoughts of simpler times. These things help create a relaxing environment for family and friends to enjoy.

One of the first places that people use country home decorating is the kitchen. Kitchens are the hub of a home and should be warm and inviting. Some popular kitchen country home decorating themes are roosters, chickens, cows, and apples. These items usually have an antiqued finish on them to enhance the country theme. Some frilly gingham curtains will add just the right country touch to your kitchen.

Wreaths are appropriate in country home decorating in all seasons. You can get them to match any color scheme and reflect any theme. Not all wreaths are pine based. Some are simply branches woven together. You can make one yourself using craft supplies. There are many online sites and books that will give you step by step instructions on making wreaths. Wreaths are pretty on doors to welcome people to your home. They can also be hung as decorations inside on walls or interior doors.

Gingham is a classic way to create a country home decorating style. This fabric instantly gives a country impression. It can be used in upholstery on couches, arm chairs, dining room chairs, and more. It is also used in window treatments, and even shower curtains. Gingham is a very versatile fabric that washes well and is durable. You can use it in many decorations including wreaths and swags.

Gingham patterns can be used for more country home decorating things than just fabric creations. You can use a gingham checked wallpaper to decorate your walls. You can use the same wallpaper to accent practical things like a file organizer or a wall shelf. You can also find gingham printed shelf liners that make opening your pantry a nice surprise.

Vintage hardware is a great country home decorating idea. It adds a whimsical touch of eras gone by. You can get hardware in all different styles and finishes. You can find great vintage hardware to suit all your country home decorating needs.

Stenciling is another popular country home decorating trick. You can stencil around the top of a room like a border. You can also stencil pretty designs to match your décor on wooden shelves or homemade wall plaques. This is a great way to incorporate your personality and beliefs into your home’s decorations.

Finding country home decorating ideas is not difficult. Look for items that appeal to you and include them in your current décor. There is a lot out there, so have fun looking!

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - New Home Furnishings Boutique Opens

Hi gang, Rick here again from Bedroom Decorating Ideas. Find out what everyone is talking about in Rutherford County. A new home furnishings boutique is opening Monday in The Shops of Murfreesboro at the corner of Medical Center Parkway and North Thompson Lane.

Devine Decor offers a wide variety of contemporary and upscale home accessories such as lamps, vases, mirrors, console tables, wall art, curio cabinets, chairs and more. "We feature everything to bring the home together," said owner Paula Campbell-Threatt, who has lived in Rutherford County for seven years. This is the first store for Campbell-Threatt, who previously worked in sales and marketing for Johnson & Johnson. While working there, she decorated homes on the side. "I designed my own home," she said. "When people come to my home, they see how it is decorated ... people would always tell me I needed to do this and I had an eye for decorating."

Campbell-Threatt said she decided to open her shop in Murfreesboro because she always had to go to Franklin, Brentwood and Nashville to find the pieces she wanted. The business will also offer interior design services, she said.

Devine Decor is at 519 N. Thompson Lane between Bonefish Grill and The Chop House.
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on May 15. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and by appointment on Sunday.

For more information, call 615-895-9155 or visit http://www.devinedecorhome.com/
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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Wall Art Tapestries

Hi gang, Rick here from Bedroom Decorating Ideas. Decorating a home can be very exciting. You have all these dreams of how you want the finished result to look. But you're just not sure how or where to start. You've purchased new furniture, but the rooms still seem to be missing something.

The walls look blank even though you feel you chose excellent color schemes. You're not sure what's missing, but you know it still needs something to make it special. Wall art tapestries are probably what will give your room that complete and gorgeous look.

When many people hear the words 'wall art', they usually think of paintings. You can find some beautiful paintings in furniture stores and even discount stores if you're on a budget. However, if you want your walls to have a unique look to them, you're going to want to use wall tapestries.

Wall tapestries are popular with art lovers and home owners alike, because of the unique sense of 'presence' that they have about them, that has to be seen and felt to be understood. Guests often zone out of paintings, but the presence of a tapestry usually captures their attention because of the unique feel they give to a room.

Here are some tips on selecting wall art tapestries for your home:

1. To bring a sense of 'nature' into your home

Do you feel a need to give your room or home a sense nature, to give it some freshness and natural beauty? Wall art tapestries can give this sense of nature in a warm and inviting way. If your dining room has a large blank wall, a large wall art tapestry of flowers or a perfectly kept flower bed will give the illusion of nature at its finest. Landscapes of trees or forest also give a serene beauty that is simply sublime.

2. To give a sense of expansiveness into a room

Tapestries of landscapes and verdures work wonderfully in any room, long hallways or above stairways to give an expanded sense of space. By providing a background, tapestries give a specific sense of time and space in a room, and make it look larger than it actually is. This sense of perspective is a wonderful effect that you and your guests will enjoy and talk about for a long time.

3. To bring attention to an architectural detail

Tapestry wall art are often used to bring attention to a certain architectural design that you're proud of but often is overlooked. For example, the wall above a landing in a stairway brings beauty to the area and attention to the features of the staircase that few other pieces of art work can. By giving this sense of beauty to this area, the architectural features in the area are accentuated and made so much more beautiful.

Now that you've learned a little more about wall art tapestries, you're ready to find some tapestries that appeal to your taste and capture your imagination. And when looking at your own home, whether it's a small apartment or a large estate, look for the areas and rooms that can be enhanced with the effect of a wall art tapestry.

Tom Matherson is a writer for Worldwide Tapestries which offers a range of wall art tapestries and wall decor to transform any home. See this site for the latest designs in tapestry wall art in a range of themes that you can use to enhance any room setting. Thanks to bestsyndication.com for this.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Spring Decorating Time

Hi gang, Rick here from Bedroom Decorating Ideas Are you feeling the winter blues? Decorating your home can help you feel happier during the long winter season and start to love being in your home. There are ways to add a little spice to your home.

With the snow relentlessly hitting our area, you may be feeling depressed. It's a common feeling during the winter, but you can change that. It all starts with great furniture.

"You need to invest in a sofa and invest in a mattress. And then from there, you other purchases can be less expensive. But, those are the two most important things," said Jessica Pearson, Interior Designer, Pearson Designs.

Pearson showed me a few choices she recommended.

"This would be a great option because it's a bench craft. It's also got wood trim and it's got high density foam in it. That will keep up nice and have a great look," said Pearson.

"This would be a great option for families because it's micro fiber so it's really easy to clean. You just clean it with a little soap and water," said Pearson.

"This is a tempur pedic bed and if you want to get the best night's sleep that you've ever had -- this is probably your best option," said Pearson.

There's a price to lift your mood. But, one that you may want to consider.

"Most of our really nice sofas start at $499 and go to like $799. You can get a really nice sofa for that price," said Carl Durk, Owner of Maple St. Sit N Sleep.

In the winter time, there are a couple of quick fixes you can do. Pearson said one of those is just adding a different color.

"Bringing in some brighter colors just to make you feel happy in the winter. When it's kind of dreary outside," said Pearson.

"I like to stick with just natural colors like yellow and green. They're soothing, but they're springy at the same time," said Pearson.

Pearson said buying new throw pillows will make you feel more at home. You can also buy paintings, clocks or mirrors to change up what's on your walls. She said no matter what: it's your house.

"If you love it, I mean, if you take a picture and you absolutely love it, it's going to make you feel better," said Pearson.

She added buying good, quality furniture is the trick along with buying items that match your style.

Many furniture stores offer interior designers to help you pick out things for your home. Pearson said while it may seem like an expensive investment to revamp your home, it may drastically change your mood. Making for a better you.
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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Television Decorating Shows

Hi gang, Rick Ostler here from Bedroom Decorating ideas. Television decorating shows have proven it is possible to have a bedroom that looks designer without the expense of one. Give some thought to your bedroom interior design and great things can be achieved with a limited amount money.

A bedding set should be the first decision on your list. The bedding is likely to be the most dominant element in your room, making it a good place to start planning your design. Choose a bedding in order to match it with the colors or the desired theme of your room.

The closeout bin and discounted items are a great way to create a look for your bed instead of buying sets of expensive items. Go out looking for things that will go with the bedding being sure to bring along some color swatches for an exact match. Go to a home goods or home decorating store and purchase a lot of pillows with different shapes and patterns with your key colors and give your bed a designer look by placing them at the head of your bed.

Another one of the important bedroom interior design tips is careful furniture shopping which can mitigate the high costs associated with this key element to your room design. In this case, being patient often works to your advantage - you could purchase a brand-new set of furniture today at a manufacturer’s outlet, but you could save half or even more of the cost if you scout out great bargains at yard sales and area consignment stores. New knobs and fresh paint job on the old set will accomplish a new look for the overall piece.

If you are looking for a way to spice up your sleeping quarters without spending a great amount of money, try a fresh coat of paint. Why not use bright colors if they enhance the theme you have in mind? Use one of the many different faux finishes or paint effects available from your local paint store for an exclusive look in your home.

For a unique bedroom the accessories are important and shopping for them is fun and money saving at flea markets, private sales and consignment stores. But don’t buy the first great value that you see - a piece of furniture that doesn’t quite fit the vision of your room is no bargain, no matter how inexpensive it was. In order to achieve a perfect look of your room, you must plan what things are needed to for it before you go shopping. Consulting your list will ensure that you only get what you actually need when you go shopping!

If you can picture the bedroom of your choice and know where to shop than bedroom interior design is not as hard and costly as you think. Good sales are a sure way to save money. Your patience in waiting for just the right furniture and accessories will pay off with a designer look for less. Thanks to http://decorate123.com/ for this.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Television Decorating Shows

Hi gang, Rick with Bedroom Decorating ideas. Television decorating shows have proven it is possible to have a bedroom that looks designer without the expense of one. Give some thought to your bedroom interior design and great things can be achieved with a limited amount money.

A bedding set should be the first decision on your list. The bedding is likely to be the most dominant element in your room, making it a good place to start planning your design. Choose a bedding in order to match it with the colors or the desired theme of your room.

The closeout bin and discounted items are a great way to create a look for your bed instead of buying sets of expensive items. Go out looking for things that will go with the bedding being sure to bring along some color swatches for an exact match. Go to a home goods or home decorating store and purchase a lot of pillows with different shapes and patterns with your key colors and give your bed a designer look by placing them at the head of your bed.

Another one of the important bedroom interior design tips is careful furniture shopping which can mitigate the high costs associated with this key element to your room design. In this case, being patient often works to your advantage - you could purchase a brand-new set of furniture today at a manufacturer’s outlet, but you could save half or even more of the cost if you scout out great bargains at yard sales and area consignment stores. New knobs and fresh paint job on the old set will accomplish a new look for the overall piece.

If you are looking for a way to spice up your sleeping quarters without spending a great amount of money, try a fresh coat of paint. Why not use bright colors if they enhance the theme you have in mind? Use one of the many different faux finishes or paint effects available from your local paint store for an exclusive look in your home.

For a unique bedroom the accessories are important and shopping for them is fun and money saving at flea markets, private sales and consignment stores. But don’t buy the first great value that you see - a piece of furniture that doesn’t quite fit the vision of your room is no bargain, no matter how inexpensive it was. In order to achieve a perfect look of your room, you must plan what things are needed to for it before you go shopping. Consulting your list will ensure that you only get what you actually need when you go shopping!

If you can picture the bedroom of your choice and know where to shop than bedroom interior design is not as hard and costly as you think. Good sales are a sure way to save money. Your patience in waiting for just the right furniture and accessories will pay off with a designer look for less. Thanks to decorate123.com for this.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Cushions for Comfort

Hi gang, Rick here from Bedroom Decorating Ideas. Pretty cushions in extravagant fabrics will add luxurious finish and heightens the comfort quotient of your living environs. Throw pillows on a sofa or extra pillows on a bed also invite you to relax - just a little longer.

Cushions can be suited in colours to match every season of the year or every change of decorating mood that you might live. They can also be made for every room in the home - and living spaces where there are no rooms at all.

Outdoors

Outdoor cushions are made to withstand sun and weather. They can be made of UV-resistant outdoor fabric tough enough to withstand the elements yet remain soft to the touch with quick-dry fill. Outdoor cushions are often treated to resist fading, mould and mildew and clean up easily with a mild detergent and warm water.

Wherever they are used in the home, cushions should be designed for comfort and body support.

Throw cushions can also serve as fillers to an otherwise completely furnished room, adding depth and dimension.

Seating

Cushions can be used in low seating areas as well as on sofas. Make sure the ones on the floor are larger than those thrown on the sofa.

In the bedroom cushions on a made-up bed look pretty and elegant. Make sure the colours you choose for your cushions highlight the decor elements which you want to emphasise.

Colours chosen should either contrast or complement the rest of the decor on your room; in a pleasant way.

The experts advise that you should upgrade your rugs when you change your cushions. The two changes together will make a world of difference in your rooms.
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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Candleholders add Style

Hi gang, Rick here at Bedroom decorating Ideas with an article on how Candleholders add style and grace to your home. Among the most powerful mood enhancers in a room is the glow of candlelight. It beckons guests to its warmth, mesmerizes with its flickering and lends mystery. It casts a romantic spell on an interior.

Candleholders can be ordinary or as captivating as the dancing lights. From simple candlesticks to elaborate candelabras, table centerpieces and even wall-mounted containers, candleholders are decorative accessories that hold their own even when the votives, tapers or pillars they cradle are not lighted.

Candleholders long have been collectibles and span a rich history of design styles. Tall hand-carved, painted or gilded wood candlesticks from Italy and delicate enameled 18th-century French holders are sold at auctions and in antique shops for hundreds to thousands of dollars apiece.

Today they are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles — from luxurious to rustic, from exotic to whimsical. The variety is considerable, ranging from low-slung holders for tea lights to sculptural candleholders as tall as a couple of feet. Sconces create still other dynamics.

Depending on the style, candleholders can be grouped in odd numbers of similar glass, crystal, brass, bronze, pewter, iron, stainless steel, ceramic or wood candlesticks of varying heights. More than one type can be used in a room on tabletops, sideboards and mantels. Some candleholders are designed expressly for use in the fireplace.

Decorating with candleholders, as with other well-chosen accessories, can add personality and a note of grace, strength or elegance as an accent or focal point.

Among the most versatile designs is the hurricane, a tall glass cylinder that surrounds the candle within. From clean to traditional styles, some with curves, the simplicity transcends decor. Footed hurricanes are especially eye-catching. Metal bases can be coordinated with other metal accents in a room.

Glass and crystal candleholders add a jewel-like sparkle to a space as they interact with warm candlelight. Mosaic candleholders layer iridescent color as candlelight glows through tiny cut-glass pieces in a captivating way. Another kind of light play comes from holders with eyelet designs, such as pierced tin chandeliers. Light shines through the openings, creating intriguing patterns. Candleholders with mirrored bases, as well as those made of mercury glass, also lend reflective qualities.

Wood candleholders are perennial favorites. Dark woods have increased in popularity, as they have in furniture design, and their placement has a grounding impact similar to that of black. A contemporary option is a long, narrow container or tray with recessed spaces for a row of round tea lights. It makes a simple architectural statement as a centerpiece on a dining table or on a cocktail table. Wood pillar holders can be grouped for visual strength, a nexus on the cocktail table.

Candleholders also can be used as wall decorations. Hang individual holders in a group to create an arresting composition. Or use a single 3-foot-tall scrolled ironwork medallion that holds removable glass votive cups and serves as a piece of art.

No matter what style of candleholder you choose, integrating candlelight into your home fashions an enchanting ambience, an intimate glow, romance and the suggestion of simpler times, something that can be illuminating for all who embrace it.
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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Bohemian Bedroom Decorating

Hi gang, Rick here from Bedroom Decorating Ideas with Bohemian Decorating. If want to change the look of you bedroom, Bohemian decorating style is a very good option. Read on to get useful tips on Bohemian bedroom decorating.

One of the best ways to break the monotony in your life is by changing the surrounding that you live in. How do you do this? Simple! By completely changing the look of atleast your bedroom, if redoing the entire house is not possible.

If you thinking along these lines only, this article will prove as the perfect help for you. Here, we have provided a number of tips that will help you in decorating your bedroom the Bohemian way. It will involve the use of luxurious fabrics, strong colors and freestyle decorating patterns. The details are very diverse and the linens used are generously loud and heavily patterned.

Bohemian Bedroom Decorating - Items Needed

Fabrics (in bright colors)
Paint (in bright colors)
Knick knacks

Procedure
The first thing that you should do to create a Bohemian décor for your bedroom is to change the color of the walls. The trick here is to go for bold colors like red, orange, blue, etc.
The next step will be to accentuate the color of the walls with that of the linen. The color of the bedspreads and curtains should be contrasting with that of the walls.

Light fixtures and lamps are the things that you need to look into next. Select those fixtures that cast deep hues. You can even wrap the lamp shades with scarves to alter the lighting.

Use lots and lots and lots of accessories to decorate you room. Bohemian look is all about celebration. Not even a single corner should be left untouched and austere. The knick knacks that you choose should have rich colors and embellished exteriors. You can go for antique showpieces too.

Bohemian look is all about patterns and this should be included in your bed too. You can make use of quilts, bedspreads or duvets in rich colors. Accessorize the bed with an assortment of pillows, throws, blankets, etc. You can even use a mosquito net or canopy for covering the bed.

Do not leave the walls with just a bold paint. Things like atypical artwork, tapestries or wallpaper should be used to highlight it. Using wall hangings is another good option.

Some Tips

You can make use of old dupattas as well as saris to decorate the walls and windows of the bedroom.

Make use of candles. You can even burn scented candles or incense to give your bedroom a complete Bohemian look.

Never ever match one accessory with the other. Bohemian style involves the use of mismatched and unusual home decor items. Thanks to iloveindia.com for this

Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Upholstery Fabric Selloff Now!

Hello, Catherine here from Bedroom Decorating Ideas with an awesome fabric sell-off. Also some great do-it-yourself decorationg videos.

Celebration Tapestry Upholstery Fabric

Chalet Plaid Chenille Upholstery Fabric

Ashwood Upholstery Fabric

Firecracker Woven Upholstery Fabric

Damask Panel Textured Upholstery Fabric

Vista Plaid Upholstery Fabric

Leaf Panel Textured Upholstery Fabric

Here are some ideas and patterns;

Free Pillow Patterns

Table Runner Pattern

Reupholstering Furniture Instructions

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Using Thrift Store Handbags to Decorate Teen Girls Bedrooms

Here is a bedroom decorating idea that your teen daughter will love! What girl over the age of 13 doesn't love handbags? This decorating idea will be a hit with everyone. It is unique and it will solve your daughter's storage problems at the same time.

Choose a section of wall space in her room and paint it a co-ordinating color to match her decor. This will form the backdrop for her eclectic handbag collection. If you want it to really look like "art" you can frame the area by attaching molding to the wall or artfully do some block painting. Mount coat hooks randomly around the framed area. Paint them the same color as the wall so they will blend in or leave them as is if they are decorative.

Now comes the fun part. You get to go shopping! You can find funky handbags and totes very cheaply at thrift stores and dollar stores. It should not cost much more than $20 for a selection of 10-20 handbags. Choose a variety of sizes from little clutch bags to large roomy totes in bright colors and interesting textures.
Hang the purses in a pleasing arrangement on the hooks.

Now your daughter has all the storage space she needs for her accessories, CDs, cosmetics, magazines, etc. PLUS she has a great supply of handbags to use anytime she wants. Maybe if you are lucky she will let you borrow them too!
If you like my teen bedroom decorating ideas please feel free to leave me a comment!

Decorating for Teens- When your teen wants to paint the room black!

When you ask your teen for bedroom decorating ideas for their room you may be in for a shock. If you have teens you know what I am talking about! At some point in almost every teen's life they go through a phase of wanting a black bedroom. First off...don't worry. You don't need to pack them off to a psychiatrist for analysis. This is a perfectly normal phase. But it doesn't make decorating their room an easy task unless you also happen to love black walls!
I had two teens, a boy and a girl, who both at one time requested a black bedroom. I used the same approach with them both and got two very different results but they each ended up with a room they loved, it was truly their own and, NO, I did not paint the walls black! For my daughter we went with white walls so she could create a dramatic effect and my son's room was painted a warm, neutral gray. It is the accessories where I gave them free reign to express their style and individualism.
Teens generally approach life with great passion. What they are into..they are REALLY into. For my daughter it was punk music, art and fashion. For my son it was guitars and heavy metal. Both wanted to plaster the walls with posters. Here are a few alternatives to having them tape your walls up with pictures.

• Poster frames are a must for any teen bedroom. Have one or two on the wall and your teen can display their favorite poster of the day/week/month without putting tape or thumbtacks into the wall!

• CD frames. This is a very cool way to turn your teenager's CD collection into wall art. There is space for 20 CDs in the frame, it keeps them organized AND your teen can switch them up as their taste in music changes.

Instead of a headboard I let them be creative. Here are a few ideas I came up with that kept us all happy.

• If your teen is artistic, get a prepared artist canvas approximately 40" x 24" and a set of acrylic paints and let them paint their own headboard, in their own style.
• Replace your teen's headboard with a black chalkboard or cork board so they can decorate it at will.
• This is the one my kids chose. Have a piece of plywood cut to 40" x 24", or whatever size you want the headboard to be, and paint it flat black. Then have your teens pull out their stash of teen/music magazines. Give them scissors and a bottle of podge or white glue and let them decoupage their headboard.

Next you can purchase photo boxes, trinket boxes or use shoe boxes and let them loose on those as well. They can customize them with paint or decoupage and since storage is always an issue in kid's bedrooms these accessories can be put to good use.

For that touch of "black" that they seemed to crave, I purchased some very inexpensive black poly/cotton fabric and made curtain panels and bed skirts. That was enough to satisfy them without painting the entire room black. With these simple bedroom decorating ideas both you AND your teen will be happy!

Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Easy Trash Can Night Tables

by Cathy Henry

You can create a bedside table with just two round pieces of plywood (one smaller than the other) and a trashcan. The larger piece should be used as the tabletop and the smaller piece should fit snuggly inside the opening of the trashcan. Glue the smaller piece of plywood to the bottom of the slightly larger piece. Then cover it with a ready-made tablecloth. Or cover with an inexpensive neutral-colored tablecloth and drape a home-made square table runner (using an inexpensive $5 remnant piece of high end luxury fabric) over it. Keep in mind that you can use the trash can for storage.
This is just one of the little bedroom decorating ideas that can be made on a budget to make a dramatic change to the ambiance of the room.