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Three Ways To Get Great Bedroom Design Ideas
One 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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Decorate your bedroom in style
These days people are so busy that they simply don’t have the time or disposition to search through furniture stores, or they don’t afford an interior designer. This may be the reason why so many home owners delay redecorating. What they don’t know is that you don’t have to break the bank in order to have a totally new bedroom. With a little imagination and some spare time, you can get that bedroom you’ve been dreaming of. We’ll give you some ideas on how you can transform your bedroom in a totally different and inviting room.
The first thing you notice when you enter a room, are usually the walls. That’s why the color of the walls should make a statement. First impressions count!. The perfect choice in wall coloring will not only change it’s entire look, but also influence your mood. Choosing the wall color is not an easy task. Consider the two functions we talked about: our bedroom has to be welcoming for us when we are tired and want to sleep, but also when we want to have a romantic evening. If you want a serene, relaxing place, chose different shades of light blue or green. For an invigorating atmosphere, choose reds, oranges or yellows. It’s up to you to choose the mood that you want to create.
OK, now that you took care of the colors of the walls, think about decorating them with wall hangings. If you’re an art lover, or simply want to make your room look fancy, you can never go wrong with a painting. There are many stores where you can find affordable, yet stylish paintings. You can also choose a very creative way to decorate your walls: canvas prints. Now is the time to listen to the artist in you, and be your own designer. Chose some images that you think would look great on your walls. There are plenty of companies that will create your own canvas masterpiece and deliver it to your home.
Another important element in your bedroom, is, of course, the bed. Being usually placed in the center of the room, and being one of the biggest furniture pieces, it will naturally stand out. It’s important to make it look good. If you don t want to completely change the bed, there are other ways to make it look different: to decorate the headboard, and change the sheets with some stylish ones. These small and inexpensive changes will make you bed look fabulous.
Now that you’ve take care of the walls and the bed, you should look into decorating the lower portion of the room. You don’t have to cover the entire surface with rugs, especially if you have wooden floors. Add only one or two small carpets. When you choose the carpets, have in mind the style and colors of the walls, curtains and furniture. Don’t be too flashy, if there already are enough elements that catch your eye in the bedroom, go with some simple carpets. If the bedroom is simple and elegant, you can go for a more bold choice and add a statement carpet.
All these are not expensive ideas. You need only to be creative and willing to transform your bedroom in the retreat of your dreams.
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