Decorating The Bedroom
Decorating can be fun, but it is also about making the right decisions. You want to enjoy your handiwork for a few years before doing it over again. Look carefully at the colors. Take you time and check how your favorite colors look together. Go to your paint store and look at the paint strips. Place your colors side to side. This is the best test. You can also go to the fabric store and place the colors you choose together. This should give you enough information about matching colors. Now choose your favorite colors with confidence.
Decorating the bedroom can be an enjoyable experience. Choosing the perfect paint and fabric can be a little daunting, but don’t let it get you down. Think of the size and shape of your rooms. If you want your small bedroom to appear larger, think light colors. White painted walls reflect the natural light and make the room appear larger. Rattan is a good choice in a small room because it doesn’t eat up space. Airy furniture lets you see through things and makes the room feel more spacious. If your room is large and you want it to appear cozy, use darker colors. Some people are not interested in making the room appear cozier or larger, if that’s the case, go with any colors and furniture that suits your fancy.
Do you like wallpaper or paint? Painting is much easier for the inexperienced but papering isn’t difficult when you get the hang of it. You can put new molding around the windows and ceiling according to your preference or simply paint or paper completely up to them. Your room will be beautiful either way. Any size room needs a focal point. Use a large piece of colorful art or a large decorative mirror. A nice big quilt is also a beautiful focal point.
A bedroom is much more than a sleeping space. It’s also a quiet retreat to leave the world behind. Quiet colors set the stage for relaxation. Pale blue and light tan are good colors for relaxing. Light beige walls and a darker brown rug goes well with a pale blue bedspread and blue and beige patterned curtains. If you like wallpaper, a beige and brown patterned wallpaper would work well, or a beige and light blue. A slipcovered chair or two would look well in light green. Lamp shades could be light green, plain or patterned. Pillows of beige, blue and green for the bed would fit nicely. If you are repainting furniture, beige would be a good choice, it will fade into the walls, making the room appear larger. Clear varnish would be a good choice if you like the look, just be sure to sand the pieces of furniture well before varnishing.
If you want a cozy bedroom, go for darker colors. Maroon and brown walls are popular. Orange, yellow and blue goes well with either of those colors. Maroon and silver patterned wallpaper is attractive. A light gray-silver bedspread with maroon curtains and deep gold slipcovers are a good match. Lamp shades could be gold patterned. A deep gray rug would look good in this room. Make bed pillows of, maroon, silver, and gold. Paint or varnish any furniture in the room a dark color. If you would like a touch of orange, feel free. Add any colors that will bring out the look you want. Best of all, enjoy the experience of decorating.
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tash01 | Sep 27, 2011 | Reply
wow this is beautiful, am loving it.keep up the good work.
Tulan | Sep 27, 2011 | Reply
Ruby, this is something I have been planning to do, maybe you have given me just the nudge I needed.
Rosettaartist1 | Sep 27, 2011 | Reply
good article
Shirley Shuler | Sep 27, 2011 | Reply
Ruby, you have given me some great ideas, thanks!
girishpuri | Sep 27, 2011 | Reply
great ideas
Dreamy777 | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
thanks for the awesome decorating tips
LoveDoctor | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
Very useful tips
Linda Lori | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
I love this article. I think I might just try the pale blue and tan… Thank you so much!
Linda Lori | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
I love this article. I think I might just try the pale blue and tan. Thank you so much!
mayka | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
Very nice article.
Eunice Tan | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
I like article like this.
crisdiwata | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
I like this article. I really need this tips for decorating my small room.
Atanacio | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
another very good share Ruby
juliachild | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
Great post
PR Mace | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
Loved this article. I love to paint and add new things to my house. Now wallpaper I hate to do or remove. But there are so many different ways to paint.
PR Mace | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
I loved this article. I hate wallpaper but I love to repaint rooms and clean them up.
PR Mace | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
Sorry didn’t think the first one took so now you have three comments from me.
Brenda Nelson | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
Put me down for the cozy bedroom theme
Moses Ingram | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
I prefer paint to wallpaper. Great article.
Mark Gordon Brown | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
We have carpet in our bedroom I would like to get rid of that and have a rich colored wood for the floor, B complains that it would be too cold in the mornings, perhaps a throw rug would work. Carpet is not my thing.
pwchinaga | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
nice share
sunshineleo05 | Sep 29, 2011 | Reply
Great suggestions, Ruby! I love decorating because I find solace in making my space beautiful. I am particularly fond of red and maroon hues as touches to my room. I tend to use red and gold together with other natural, muted tones. Also, I love to decorate the rooms of my house with my artwork (I have a lot of paintings and drawings), mirrors, and family photos. I am especially fond of mirrors because they can really make the room feel larger, especially if well-placed. Thanks for sharing these great ideas and inspiring us!
wonder | Sep 29, 2011 | Reply
These tips will help when I go to a new house next year.The present one is upstairs and I do not get interest.
megamatt09 | Sep 29, 2011 | Reply
Rather cool stuff here.
LCM Linda | Sep 29, 2011 | Reply
I hope to re-paint my room. Want to DIY this time.
Inna Tysoe | Sep 30, 2011 | Reply
Thanks for that.
Wilfred C. Basquial | Sep 30, 2011 | Reply
Yeah. A cozy den is a place to sleep well. Cheers. See u around.
Christine Ramsay | Sep 30, 2011 | Reply
A very helpful post. You have made me look at my bedroom through new eyes.
Socorro Lawas | Sep 30, 2011 | Reply
This was one of the hot items and I think you deserve it. I myself find it relaxing to decorate my own room.
GonRen | Sep 30, 2011 | Reply
Hey great article, you have a great taste!!
adrianp | Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Nice advice, I haven’t change my room decoration for years, this article gave me new idea to light up my room. Thanks
yes me | Oct 8, 2011 | Reply
Top tips once more cheers Ruby