Bob
So I just bought a quite large home and I'm not sure to do with all the rooms. I already have a living room, a kitchen, three bedrooms, a guest bedroom, an office, a library, three bathrooms, a dining room. A hall, a conservatory, a sun room, a music room, a ballroom, a drawing room, a computer room, an art room, and a game room. Also I have a basement, garage, and an attic of course. My only problem is I still have about 20 rooms left. My house feels empty and I'm not sure what else to do. Any and all suggestions are appreciated. Best answer goes to the person with the most reasonable rooms. ( by reasonable I mean purposeful)
Answer
1. Kitchen - Go simple. If you have a color in mind then paint it on the cabinets rather than walls.
2. Living room - My living room is collectique. This is where you want to piece together odds and ends and make it work. So keep the color palate in this room neutral and natural. Dark greens, browns, tans, whites, etc. Bookshelves on both ends of a fireplace would look nice.
3. Dining room - This room needs to be the most simplified. Since not much time is spent here, This is where you need to cut back on your budget. Apply the more expensive items elsewhere. A nice table, tablecloth, centerpiece and a few photos on the wall will suffice. Make sure the color or theme scheme is the same as the kitchen so there is a nice flow.
4.Hall - Don't clutter this area. Instead of putting several small photos up, try a HUGE mirror instead or oversized photos or artwork.
5. Conservatory/Sunroom - Maybe a bench and some tropical plants.But you could start gardening and use these rooms as a greenhouse, it will work just fine. Visit http://www.seedsandshovels.com for more info
6.Music room - Do you have instruments? If not you could invest in a piano for looks or learn how to play it.You could do a Victorian kind of theme here. Antique looking photos, antique piano, etc. If you are willing to take on a project then I would suggest you do so in this room!
7.Ballroom - Hmmmm....I would just leave this room alone for now. I don't know what purpose you might have in mind for this one. I will get back to it.
8.Drawing room - You definately might want to put your sewing or cricut machines in here on some simple desks or tables. Any projects you are taking on...use this room to create your mess. I wouldn't bother to really decorate it. This is an adult play room...lol
9.Computer room - Some simple desks, try glass tables or desks for an open feel. Sometimes computer rooms are small and you feel sufficated.
10.Art room - I wonder if this room is beside the drawing room? I would knock down the wall and make it one room. I would treat it the same as the drawing room.
11.Game room - Big screen TV, Xbox, anything game related. Keep it all together in huge entertainment center. Also I saw someone who did this....Take 2 couches and put one right behind the other. But the one in the back needs to be raised up on a platform. Build one or maybe find one online? That way people sitting on the second couch will be able to see the TV, just like being in a movie theatre!
12.Basement - This could be the ultimate man cave. Since you have the cars in the garage, I would covert this to a workshop if you could. Or if it is insulated then I would do a bar theme. Have a bar and stools, a TV and a mini fridge...or leave it alone for now.
13.Garage - I wouldn't bother putting up any decor. However, if you found any cute nik naks that don't fit in the house then I would decorate the garage with them.
14.Attic - Who goes in here?
15.Bedroom 1 - Black and white - this is the most simple theme. Decorate in only black and white. You would be amazed at all the cool things you can find. Again Hobby Lobby is your best friend! Add some red for a pop of color.
16.Bedroom 2 -Green, tan, brown - Keep it natural and relaxing. Only use colors found in nature. A small rock garden on a table would be cute.
17.Bedroom 3 - Sky blue, white and orange - I have a comforter with these colors. I have used pictures of birds on the walls and also there is alot of decor called "bird on a wire" google it and you will see. Or you can use some birdcage decor you will find at Kirkland's or Hobby Lobby.
18.Office - Just like the computer room you want to keep this area simple so you don't get crowded. If you must use more than 1 desk then put them back to back, so you are working with your co-worker (lol..) face to face only separated by a computer screen if you catch my drift. Bookshelves would be nice but keep to a minimium. Use a few large photos rather than several smaller ones. Less is more and remember not to choose big and bulky furniture. You know how it is when you go to a professional office and you wonder why everything is so large in such a small room. Do that opposite of that!
19.Library - A cozy couch and maybe a recliner. A few large decor pieces. Again you could do the Victorian theme, since this is an area that your guests probably won't be spending much time in. This is your relaxing area. I would put up wall to wall bookshelves and a nice, large rug with the furniture sitting ontop in the middle. An oversize floor vase would look great!
20.All bathrooms - I would use the bedroom themes so it can flow nicely. If it's a guest bathroom then I would do something simple and neutral rather to appeal to both genders.
Whew...that's how I would decorate it. Add me as a contact and keep in touch. I want to see updates!
1. Kitchen - Go simple. If you have a color in mind then paint it on the cabinets rather than walls.
2. Living room - My living room is collectique. This is where you want to piece together odds and ends and make it work. So keep the color palate in this room neutral and natural. Dark greens, browns, tans, whites, etc. Bookshelves on both ends of a fireplace would look nice.
3. Dining room - This room needs to be the most simplified. Since not much time is spent here, This is where you need to cut back on your budget. Apply the more expensive items elsewhere. A nice table, tablecloth, centerpiece and a few photos on the wall will suffice. Make sure the color or theme scheme is the same as the kitchen so there is a nice flow.
4.Hall - Don't clutter this area. Instead of putting several small photos up, try a HUGE mirror instead or oversized photos or artwork.
5. Conservatory/Sunroom - Maybe a bench and some tropical plants.But you could start gardening and use these rooms as a greenhouse, it will work just fine. Visit http://www.seedsandshovels.com for more info
6.Music room - Do you have instruments? If not you could invest in a piano for looks or learn how to play it.You could do a Victorian kind of theme here. Antique looking photos, antique piano, etc. If you are willing to take on a project then I would suggest you do so in this room!
7.Ballroom - Hmmmm....I would just leave this room alone for now. I don't know what purpose you might have in mind for this one. I will get back to it.
8.Drawing room - You definately might want to put your sewing or cricut machines in here on some simple desks or tables. Any projects you are taking on...use this room to create your mess. I wouldn't bother to really decorate it. This is an adult play room...lol
9.Computer room - Some simple desks, try glass tables or desks for an open feel. Sometimes computer rooms are small and you feel sufficated.
10.Art room - I wonder if this room is beside the drawing room? I would knock down the wall and make it one room. I would treat it the same as the drawing room.
11.Game room - Big screen TV, Xbox, anything game related. Keep it all together in huge entertainment center. Also I saw someone who did this....Take 2 couches and put one right behind the other. But the one in the back needs to be raised up on a platform. Build one or maybe find one online? That way people sitting on the second couch will be able to see the TV, just like being in a movie theatre!
12.Basement - This could be the ultimate man cave. Since you have the cars in the garage, I would covert this to a workshop if you could. Or if it is insulated then I would do a bar theme. Have a bar and stools, a TV and a mini fridge...or leave it alone for now.
13.Garage - I wouldn't bother putting up any decor. However, if you found any cute nik naks that don't fit in the house then I would decorate the garage with them.
14.Attic - Who goes in here?
15.Bedroom 1 - Black and white - this is the most simple theme. Decorate in only black and white. You would be amazed at all the cool things you can find. Again Hobby Lobby is your best friend! Add some red for a pop of color.
16.Bedroom 2 -Green, tan, brown - Keep it natural and relaxing. Only use colors found in nature. A small rock garden on a table would be cute.
17.Bedroom 3 - Sky blue, white and orange - I have a comforter with these colors. I have used pictures of birds on the walls and also there is alot of decor called "bird on a wire" google it and you will see. Or you can use some birdcage decor you will find at Kirkland's or Hobby Lobby.
18.Office - Just like the computer room you want to keep this area simple so you don't get crowded. If you must use more than 1 desk then put them back to back, so you are working with your co-worker (lol..) face to face only separated by a computer screen if you catch my drift. Bookshelves would be nice but keep to a minimium. Use a few large photos rather than several smaller ones. Less is more and remember not to choose big and bulky furniture. You know how it is when you go to a professional office and you wonder why everything is so large in such a small room. Do that opposite of that!
19.Library - A cozy couch and maybe a recliner. A few large decor pieces. Again you could do the Victorian theme, since this is an area that your guests probably won't be spending much time in. This is your relaxing area. I would put up wall to wall bookshelves and a nice, large rug with the furniture sitting ontop in the middle. An oversize floor vase would look great!
20.All bathrooms - I would use the bedroom themes so it can flow nicely. If it's a guest bathroom then I would do something simple and neutral rather to appeal to both genders.
Whew...that's how I would decorate it. Add me as a contact and keep in touch. I want to see updates!
Christmas presents for me?
Katherine
So I'm 16 and I'm a girl. I like Pokemon and dragonball z and WoW and baggy "hippie" clothes and I don't wear makeup to rock music. I have a few things down for Christmas but my dad says I need to add more. So fr I have Pokemon sapphire, iTunes money, the movie 16 candles, a book, and nail polish. What else could I get? I don't want to be greedy?
Answer
Season DVDs to your fav show
Pieces of clothing you chose, and tell him where it can be bought
A necklace, according to your favorite things: (for instance, a pokemon necklace, or a dragonball z necklace...they do have things like these!)
Slippers
Fuzzy socks (a must!)
New headphones
Ear muffs
A scarf
Boots
Gift cards to your favorite stores
A foot massager
If you own a Wii, a Wii points card to buy games on the console (same can be done for Xbox)
Chicken Soup books (they have them for so many different topics!)
A book light, for night time reading or reading in the dark
Board games you like
Games for your PC
PJs
A nice new blanket
Accessories for your gaming systems
A phone cover/accessory
Crafty things and supplies
A magazine, or subscription to one
Body soaps/sprays/lotions/skin care products
Nice shampoo/conditioner/hair products
Other bath products, like a loofa
A CD you want
Organizers for your bathroom or bedroom
Toys or other things for your pet, if you have one
Decor for your room
Merry Christmas, and Happy Thanksgiving of course!
Season DVDs to your fav show
Pieces of clothing you chose, and tell him where it can be bought
A necklace, according to your favorite things: (for instance, a pokemon necklace, or a dragonball z necklace...they do have things like these!)
Slippers
Fuzzy socks (a must!)
New headphones
Ear muffs
A scarf
Boots
Gift cards to your favorite stores
A foot massager
If you own a Wii, a Wii points card to buy games on the console (same can be done for Xbox)
Chicken Soup books (they have them for so many different topics!)
A book light, for night time reading or reading in the dark
Board games you like
Games for your PC
PJs
A nice new blanket
Accessories for your gaming systems
A phone cover/accessory
Crafty things and supplies
A magazine, or subscription to one
Body soaps/sprays/lotions/skin care products
Nice shampoo/conditioner/hair products
Other bath products, like a loofa
A CD you want
Organizers for your bathroom or bedroom
Toys or other things for your pet, if you have one
Decor for your room
Merry Christmas, and Happy Thanksgiving of course!
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