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Painting is one of the easiest bedroom decorating ideas and most affordable ways to transform your haven. Once your walls are painted, wallpaper borders are a simple way to add attractive detail and integrate individual appearance. Read the rest of this entry »
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However other than for the two criteria stated above when decorating a bedroom you also need to think about the amount of space you have available as this will help you decide on the type and amount of furniture plus other items that you will be able to include without making the rooms space feel too cramped. It is important to remember when decorating a bedroom it should be a calm and inviting space.
So the best thing you could do first before starting to decorate your bedroom is to measure the space and then design the theme or style that suits the space and that you like the best. The more popular decorating ideas that people regularly seem to use are as follows:
1. Modern
2. Mediterranean
3. Cottage
4. Southwestern
5. Victorian
6. Shabby Chic
7. Paris Chic
Once you have chosen the style then it is important that you look at decorating ideas which will help you to achieve the final result. Say you were thinking of decorating your bedroom in a Victorian style then these are some of the bedroom decoration ideas you should be considering.
Remember the Victorian style has quite a feminine feel to it and this kind of decoration will often primarily be enjoyed by women, and therefore if you are looking to decorate the master bedroom in this style it is important that you make sure that your partner or spouse also likes this particular style.
The Victorian style is also quite showy and dramatic and the bed most typically suited this style is usually a heavy four poster made from wood or cast iron, it may well have a canopy, curtains, throw pillows and blankets along with a bedspread that has been embellished with patterns, fringes, bows and ribbons.
You also may find that you have to include for a great deal of accessorizing in order to achieve the ultimate Victorian look to your room and this will include such items as large and overstated rugs, flowering plants as well as large gold/gilt frames which surround paintings and pictures of flowers, birds, children or young women (maidens).
You would follow a similar train of thought for any other style. If you wanted a modern bedroom, you would choose simple primary colors or black, tan and white. The furniture and accessories would have clean lines which are part of the modern look – nothing frilly or girly.
A southwestern look would have colors of the southwest and use accents that are Mexican or Native American in feel. Perhaps some southwestern pottery or a Native American rug?
One good place to get bedroom decorating ideas from is magazines. Flip open any decorating magazine and find a photo of a bedroom you like. Look closely at the bedding and accessories then try to model your bedroom after the photo.
1. Use a particular theme. For something just little bit different why not replicate a favourite holiday or vacation you have taken and enjoyed. Say you happened to visit Hawaii then start with a bamboo headboard and look at using a island colour scheme, full of bold prints and colours. By the use of plants you will be able to recreate the lush outdoors that you saw whilst on your holiday. However it is important that you stick to natural fabrics (cotton etc.,) and by adding a quality potpourri in bowls around the room will remind you of the smells of that tropical paradise. To add that final touch then use naturally woven wooden blinds.
2. Bedding. There are a large array of amazing colours and prints that are now available for bedding and a good decorating trick is to use the bedding to dictate the colour scheme of your room. Also wherever possible go for the plusher comforters and duvets and sheets with the highest thread count to add that extra hint of luxury to your design. Remember you want your bedroom to be inviting and desirable.
3. If you want to achieve a more contemporary design to your bedroom then try using neutral colours with nice accent colours instead. Remember it should look crisp and clean (avoid floral’s as they will not sit right). Always have as little clutter or items on show as possible to make the look right.
4. When trying to create that romantic look go for soft lighting and think plush, ensure that you have lots of pillows and fabrics that are soft and pleasurable to the touch. It may be wise to invest in a good quality sound system with the speakers discreetly placed around the room which will envelope you in mood setting music. It is important to use colours of a softer nature and which you personally appeal to you. Why not try soft pinks or light greens. The whole idea with this style is to surround yourself in luxury to in order to create the perfect romantic retreat.
Your bedroom decorating style should be an extension of your personality. Think about what you like and decorate your bedroom around that. Decorating can be fun and easy if you just relax and let your creative side come out. Then end result will be a bedroom you can enjoy and be proud of!
1. Using accents. The best way to achieve this is by using decorative pillows. Pile them high on your bed using a variety of shapes, styles and sizes, colours and patterns. Also candles are a great accent item not only can they add a splash of colour but they provide a wonderful mood altering scent as well. Scent in any bedroom is quite important, so why not look at placing some potpourri in a few small pots to complete the effect.
2. If you want to add enchantment and wonder to a little girl’s room why not consider using special lighting. A small decorative chandelier can be quite inexpensive and your daughter will enjoy looking at the sparkling light.
3. If you want to achieve a fresher look in your bedroom then why not consider using neutral colours. So many items within a bedroom can easily be adapted to match each season all you need to do is change the duvet cover, pillows and pictures for this to be easily achieved on a regular basis. Using netural colors on the walls will help you be able to change the color of the room easier simply by changing out the bedding and accents.
4. If you want to make your decor a little more personalized why not gather a few small mementos based around a particular theme and display them in a picture frame with added depth (shadow box). Just think about the smile that will come to your face every time you see those memories before you. You can also create little vignettes on a side table or bureau of favorite items. When grouping items, remember, that it is best to group in odd numbers – 3 or 5 items together will look better than 2 or 4.
5. If you want to create the illusion of more space in the room then use cool light colours (whites, blues and greens) which will make the walls seem to recede. Also it is a good idea to paint the moldings around the room to match the walls and this will also create the illusion of space. It is also important that you look at the size of the furniture for the room, placing a king sized bed in a small room will just not work and by keeping the room clutter free you will be able to make the most of the space available to you.
These bedroom decorating tips might seem simple and inexpensive, but they can really do the trick and help you to get a designer look in your bedroom for less.