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Rachael C
I have been painting my walls and really spiffing up my measly 2 bedroom home. Truth be told its kinda a dump.Does anyone have any ideas on some cool, cheap, unique ways to really personalize it. I am fine with painting the walls and stuff. I have a really hippie style and i want to incorporate that in to my home. If you know of any website with hippie ideas of just have some yourself let me know.
Answer
OK, Pick your colors(4)
primary
secondary and
two accents
Determine what wood or metal tone to use.
Like dark wood, white painted wood, or light natural wood
Metal - bronze, stainless shiny or brushed, or gold shiny or brushed.
Shop yard sales, salvation army stores, thrift shops, curbside tosses.
Focus on one area at a time, while considering the collection of stuf you have & don't over decorate because you may well find something later that will fit in that space quite well.
Say one empty corner . . find a chair of sometype, straight chair, box ottomon, upholstered (avoid - bugs) add a small table - could be a crate covered or painted, could be another ottomon, put a 18 inch tile on top they cost a couple of dollars. add decorations you like not too much
Get some Modpodge at walmart or hobby lobby
and colorful napkins & tissue paper. Take cups vases, furniture, picture frames nearly anything can be covered with modpodge to make it funky.
I have some big plastic subway cups that are covered with beautiful napkins that I use for flowers that fit perfect in my decor. The stuff makes it water proof & is FUN to decorate with.
You can coordinate anything.
You can take long pcs of ribbon , tie beads along the way & tie them to a narrow wood or plastic rod
& make a doorway cover or a wall hanging. cover plastic to-go lids with napkin/tissue & modpodge to make discs to make a wall/door hanging.
I could go on & on . . but you get the idea . .
Gather stuff you like and decorate this wall - that corner - this area 10 minute decorating in each space & add as you go along. . . .it works
OK, Pick your colors(4)
primary
secondary and
two accents
Determine what wood or metal tone to use.
Like dark wood, white painted wood, or light natural wood
Metal - bronze, stainless shiny or brushed, or gold shiny or brushed.
Shop yard sales, salvation army stores, thrift shops, curbside tosses.
Focus on one area at a time, while considering the collection of stuf you have & don't over decorate because you may well find something later that will fit in that space quite well.
Say one empty corner . . find a chair of sometype, straight chair, box ottomon, upholstered (avoid - bugs) add a small table - could be a crate covered or painted, could be another ottomon, put a 18 inch tile on top they cost a couple of dollars. add decorations you like not too much
Get some Modpodge at walmart or hobby lobby
and colorful napkins & tissue paper. Take cups vases, furniture, picture frames nearly anything can be covered with modpodge to make it funky.
I have some big plastic subway cups that are covered with beautiful napkins that I use for flowers that fit perfect in my decor. The stuff makes it water proof & is FUN to decorate with.
You can coordinate anything.
You can take long pcs of ribbon , tie beads along the way & tie them to a narrow wood or plastic rod
& make a doorway cover or a wall hanging. cover plastic to-go lids with napkin/tissue & modpodge to make discs to make a wall/door hanging.
I could go on & on . . but you get the idea . .
Gather stuff you like and decorate this wall - that corner - this area 10 minute decorating in each space & add as you go along. . . .it works
Suggestions on making a small bedroom appear larger through decorating?
Kalamity_K
I just bought a house that is very small after living in very large homes and Im looking for ideas to make a bedroom that literally fits your bed and a sidetable in it, look bigger. Im 20 yrs old, female, and I love color and unique modern decor!
Answer
Most people say lighter colors, but used wisely, even darker colors can make a room look larger. If there's no crown molding around the ceiling, you might invest in border paper in pattern or colors lighter than the wall color to "raise" the ceiling visually. If, as you say, there's only room for the bed and side table (and I've been there) you might take the headboard off your bed and push into the corner. Cover with pillows and swag sheer fabric (same color as the walls) over the top edge of the bed. You may want to opt for a standing lamp by the bed. I have one that's done in an old metal look with a round glass table area built around the pole of the lamp. It serves the purpose and the glass makes it seem like it isn't taking up space. You could then stack containers (covered in some printed fabric or paper you like) underneath for storage. Mirrors do reflect the image of the room back and will create an illusion of a bigger space. In one bedroom, I purchased mirror panels cut to size from a local glass company and mounted them on both sliding closet doors which in turn put mirror across almost one entire wall. You don't want to make the mistake of putting as many small pieces in here as will fit, it will only make the area look smaller. Basically, choose a color you love for the walls, cover the window in the same color, and keep the bedding in the same color family. Then stick to just one or two prints or a print and a solid color that will coordinate well. You do have wall space to compensate somewhat. Maybe a corner too small for anything else could hold stacking boxes or baskets with lids to hold jewelry, scarves and gloves, makeup, etc. If you organize the space in your closet with maybe a small chest or bookcase (if possible), then your room is all living space and you can use the walls normally covered with furniture for candle sconces, posters or other art pieces. I learned a small room has some advantages in that I finally got rid of a lot of clutter I never used or wore anyway.
Most people say lighter colors, but used wisely, even darker colors can make a room look larger. If there's no crown molding around the ceiling, you might invest in border paper in pattern or colors lighter than the wall color to "raise" the ceiling visually. If, as you say, there's only room for the bed and side table (and I've been there) you might take the headboard off your bed and push into the corner. Cover with pillows and swag sheer fabric (same color as the walls) over the top edge of the bed. You may want to opt for a standing lamp by the bed. I have one that's done in an old metal look with a round glass table area built around the pole of the lamp. It serves the purpose and the glass makes it seem like it isn't taking up space. You could then stack containers (covered in some printed fabric or paper you like) underneath for storage. Mirrors do reflect the image of the room back and will create an illusion of a bigger space. In one bedroom, I purchased mirror panels cut to size from a local glass company and mounted them on both sliding closet doors which in turn put mirror across almost one entire wall. You don't want to make the mistake of putting as many small pieces in here as will fit, it will only make the area look smaller. Basically, choose a color you love for the walls, cover the window in the same color, and keep the bedding in the same color family. Then stick to just one or two prints or a print and a solid color that will coordinate well. You do have wall space to compensate somewhat. Maybe a corner too small for anything else could hold stacking boxes or baskets with lids to hold jewelry, scarves and gloves, makeup, etc. If you organize the space in your closet with maybe a small chest or bookcase (if possible), then your room is all living space and you can use the walls normally covered with furniture for candle sconces, posters or other art pieces. I learned a small room has some advantages in that I finally got rid of a lot of clutter I never used or wore anyway.
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