Ideas for Decorating a Teenage Girl's Bedroom?

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Natalie

Ever since I was young, the life of Marie Antoinette has always intrigued me. After the film Marie Antoinette directed by Sofia Copolla, it became one of my favorite films. I know it's not exactly historically accurate, but the movie is just visually stunning- from the costumes, to the interiors of Versailles, everything was like candy for the eyes. Especially the floral prints, flowers, ribbons, jewels, and pastries.

After seeing this ad for the perfume Miss Dior Cherie, I knew it looked familiar, and I also knew that I really liked the style of it. Here it is:

http://www.la-story.com/upload/2009/03/new_miss_dior_cherie_leau_fragrance_commercial_dir/missdior2balloons.jpg

After the commercial for said perfume was released, I found out that Sofia Copolla directed it. It demonstrates Copolla's love for bright pastels like hot pink, and softer shades like baby blues, mint greens, and light yellows. Pastries and flowers are also present, and so are pretty pastel balloons. Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zWvtx0nijE&feature=related

Anyways, I would really like to decorate my room with bright pastels, and pretty furniture, but I'd like to know some places where I could find Marie Antoinette-esque fabrics (large florals that DON'T look grandma-ish), accesories, and some ideas for what should go into my bedroom. So far I've got this:

-Brass headboard
-White wall shelves ( for books and a couple knick-knacks)
-Poofy white comforter and sheets
-Pine dresser, and nightstand (think I should ask my parents about painting them white?)
-White plastic bins for storage (how can I make them a little less modern-looking?)
-And some other little things that aren't worth listing.

For the walls I'm planning on doing a very soft bluish-green hue sort of like the color on the walls of this scene (NOTE: This is the scene that really made me decide that I wanted to decorate my room like so; so keep that in mind! Also not the floral of the curtians. THAT is the floral that I would like to see in my room.):

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/costumersguide/Marie-Antoinette/ohcapmarie/guitar%20stripe/image002797.jpg

Or I'd like to paint the room in a soft yellow tone, like the color of the dress and flowers (on the hat) worn by the auburn-haired woman closest to the person viewing the photo:

http://www.costumersguide.com/MA/trianon2a.jpg

I'm leaning towards the blue. Your thoughts?

So what I'm asking is for is pictures of and places where I can get colorful Sofia Copolla-inspired accesories and pretty rooms essentials that are reminiscent of what I've showed you. Also, tell me what you think I should do to decorate my room. Thank you! P.S. Links and photos are greatly appreciated!

Answer
http://themeroomideas.com/Marie-Antoinette-style/bedroom-decor.html

Does anyone know where I can buy cheap furniture?

Momoe

Well I just got a new basement apartment with a living room, bedroom, and bathroom. Only thing is it didn't come with a kitchen and I didn't save up too much going into this anyway. i only have about 4 hundred dollars in my account and when i get paid my eight hundred dollars this pay check six hundred is going to my first month of rent. Im just wanting to know where I can get some cheap furniture because I know Im going to have to live poor for at least a couple of months until I can afford the proper items to put in my home. The items can be used or new. So please help this is my first real time living on my own Im only 19.

Answer
The basics: A bed, a dresser, a table to eat, a sofa to sit, a lamp, pots, pans, dishes, utensils.
The bathroom stuff is a Dollar Store no brainer as well as the kitchen utensils, and curtain rods and such. The living room and bedroom are best if done with item that you acquire for Free.

craigslist.org is my favorite place to go for FREE stuff. People list free things that they want to get rid of and other people (you) email them and set up a time and place to come and pick them up.
I would not go alone to any of these meetings, you are after all still young.
They get to keep another thing out of the landfill and you get usable items that help with your decor.

I have gotten some very nice things that I plan to keep for years to come.
I even got an antique dresser for Free, the woman just wanted it out of her home and I was glad to accommodate her.

Free is the best way to go when you really need to save your funds.

But free does not mean that you HAVE to take it. Ask questions before you decide to take it and ask for a photo of the item if possible in the email. If they don't send one, move on to the next item.

Be discriminating because you might get some pieces that are very nice and worth the lifting and hauling to get them to your new home.
Keep your strong muscle bound friends, you will need them for the lifting and hauling of furniture to your new place.
I for one, don't like getting mattresses from other people. I find that just a little too personal, but to each his or her own.
We all know what goes on in BEDS, now don't we?
But if it does not gross you out then go for it.

There are also some other community sites that offer free and reusable furniture etc.
Google them and find out.

As for IKEA, they are great, just a little pricey for some things.
But their sales are to die for.

Just because it is a basement apt doesn't mean that it can't be fabulous.
Congrats on getting your own place at such a tender age.
Be safe, save some money for a rainy day and enjoy.
Peace

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