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Beautiful Bedrooms: Design Inspirations from the World’s Leading Inns and Hotels

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Beautiful Bedrooms: Design Inspirations from the World’s Leading Inns and Hotels

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Three Ways To Get Great Bedroom Design Ideas

attic-bedroom-design-ideas-550x357One great way to find new bedroom design ideas is from bedroom design pictures in magazines and books as well as from one simple thing like a vase, painting or pillow.

You can get some great ideas from those designer bedrooms in the decorating magazines. Don’t be scared if the look you want really like seems a bit pricey, you can shop around to purchase similar items to those in the design for less cost. Purchase some magazines or design books and make note of all the bedrooms you like. Is there one that you can’t live without?

Decorating your bedroom to resemble a design that you see in a book or magazine is not that difficult. Simply write down all of the items in the photographs that you want to have in your room (drapes, bedding, accents, wall art, rugs etc…) then take the photograph with you while you shop and attempt to match them up. Remember, when shopping for things from a photo you need to pay attention to the scale of the pieces so that they look proportioned next to each other when you get them home.

If you are buying new furniture but are on a budget, try shopping at yard sales or thrift stores where you can take home some great buys on furniture that is almost like brand new. It may take time before you can purchase everything you need but you’ll produce a great designer look if you follow the picture thoroughly.

Or maybe you want to come up with your own unique design? If you know you need a new look but don’t know where to start then take a look around your bedroom as it is. What things do you still like about the way it looks? What are the things you don’t like? If there is some item that you still like such as maybe a wall hanging or vase, then use that to be the base of your design and design the bedroom around that item working with complimentary colors and matching furniture.

If you are formulating your bedroom design idea on an item that you already have then think about what other decor you need to make the whole room work. Curtains, wall art, bedding, rugs and accessories are more of the things you will be choosing. If possible bring the piece with you on shopping trips so you can be sure your selections compliment the item. You could redo an entire room based on a favorite pillow – simply buy accessories in a similar style and match your bedding, rugs, wall colors and wall art in style and color.

Another easier and less expensive method to come up with a bedroom design is to plan it around a coordinated bedding set. Not as much fun or as unique as bringing to life your own idea, but it can work. Some of these sets have matching accessories like pillow, curtains, lamps and at times furniture. You can redo a whole bedroom with a complimentary look in a pinch and in one stop at the store!

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Interior Design Tricks to Make Your Bedroom Look Bigger

Interior Design Tricks to Make Your Bedroom Look BiggerThe idea of a sprawling bedroom is appealing to some people, but many of us have only a small space to work with. Luckily, with a few interior design tricks, you can maximize the space in your bedroom. Here are 7 quick tips for making your small bedroom look bigger.

Tip 1: Clean, Clean, Clean. When space is at a premium, you don’t want your lovely bedroom furniture to compete with scattered collections of books, shoes, and clothing. Keep your open spaces clear and orderly by using clever ways to hide the clutter. Keep your closet closed. Look for shelves and armoires that can be drawn shut to keep contents out of sight. Table and bed skirts are also great ways to make the room look tidier.

Tip 2: Keep Open Spaces Open. Don’t close off your precious floor space with too-big furniture or too many pieces. Opt for smaller furnishings with clean, simple designs. Modern furniture is a great choice. Chaise loungers and ottomans leave more open space than heavily cushioned couches. Shove your furniture up against the walls to make the most of your space, and always leave a clear walkway through the bedroom.

Tip 3: Lighten Up!. You might have heard that dark colors are slimming. That’s true for interior decorating, too. If you fill your room with dark furniture, dark carpeting, and dark walls, you’ll make it look smaller than it really is. To get the opposite effect, use light-colored neutrals or pastels to open up the room.

Tip 4: Keep it in the Family. The color family, that is. For example, if you’ve decided on a blue color palette for your bedroom, use a variety of pale blue hues that complement each other on your fabrics and upholstery. This will give the room a monochromatic look that’s anything but boring. It will also make the bedroom appear wider and more open.

Tip 5: Match it Up. If you have bedroom furniture, drapes, and sheets all in contrasting colors or busy patterns, you’re breaking up the natural continuity of the bedroom and making it appear fragmented and small. Instead, match the furniture to the walls and the drapes. You don’t have to use the exact same color on everything, but keep the tones similar.

Tip 6: Let There be Light. Nothing brightens up a room like ambient light, be it natural or artificial. Be creative with your use of luminosity. Hang wall sconces and use drop-down ceiling lights that don’t take up floor space. Opt for sheer curtains, and place candle arrangements in front of mirrors for a sense of depth and space.

Tip 7: Bigger is Better. It might seem counterintuitive, but a few quality pieces of large furniture in a small bedroom look less crowded than several smaller pieces. Choose your bedroom furniture with care. Only select pieces that harmonize well with your color scheme, and look for ottomans and tables with hidden storage spaces.

These interior design tips can be put to good use by anyone with a small space they want to enlarge. With a few subtle changes, you’ll soon have an attractive bedroom that’s comfortable enough to relax in – and that’s the whole point, isn’t it?

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