Sarah Gibb
I have only ever seen this color combo used in young girls' bedrooms but I'm a fully grown adult and so I'm looking for ways to make it more age appropriate. I am pretty much starting from scratch aside from the lilac duvet I just purchased so I'm open to any/all suggestions.
Answer
Hi - I would perhaps one wall lilac/lavender and the other walls a minty green - perhaps the same or similar to these colours:
http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/twilightmagenta - I am going with this colour - although your lilac/lavender quilt will be a bit paler than this colour - so you will need a deeper colour rather than a lighter colour to make your quilt stand out from the wall - if you know what I mean? :)
The other walls perhaps the same or similar to this:)
http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/exoticbloom
On your bed - you need to put a couple of the minty green cushions to set against your lilac bedding - also with a couple of lavender ones - place the minty green cushions first and then in front of those put the lilac.
You will perhaps need one or two lamps on your bedside tables - you might only have one - but if you have a queen size bed and you have the room put 2 bedside tables and two lamps. - Perhaps something like these? I am going for white and silver because I think it would finish your room off with adding white - hence the lamps I have chosen. And.. also I have chosen the quilt and sham to 'tie-in' the white with the rest of your room. Basically you should be working on three colours - hence me suggesting the white :)
http://www.wayfair.com/Quoizel-Marin-1-Light-Table-Lamp-Q904TBN-Q904TPN-QZ8790.html
http://www.wayfair.com/Dimond-Lighting-Continuum-Table-Lamp-3925-1-3935-1-DIL1829.html
I would also perhaps have a quilt folded at the end of your bed - perhaps something similar to this with just one small sham that will go in between your lilac and green cushions - they need to be in white:
http://www.westelm.com/products/frayed-edge-quilt-and-shams-b519/?cm_src=AutoRel
http://www.wayfair.com/Dimond-Lighting-Continuum-Table-Lamp-3925-1-3935-1-DIL1829.html
I would purchase your furniture if you having new, of course - white furniture would look nice and a dressing table with a nice mirror or you could place a nice mirror above your bed - which I would get with either a silver or white frame.
Perhaps you would like some artwork? Which you could make yourself - get a selection of remnant fabric which can be a mixture of plain and pattern in the colours of your room - perhaps you could purchase one or two extra pillowcases in the same as your bedding and use that? Get a selection of artists blank canvas, either the same size or a mix of different sizes and cut the fabric with enough to go around the back of the canvas and just staple at the back. Once you have done them 'group' them together to make a statement not one on one wall and another on another wall. Have a look here so you can see what I mean :)
http://itswrittenonthewalls.blogspot.ie/2011/08/diy-wall-art-scrapbook-paper-styrofoam.html
If your bedroom has a wooden floor - then perhaps you might like a rug to give your room a luxurious feel? Perhaps something like this - obviously I'm going with white to 'tie-in' your colours again and so you don't end up with too much of the lilac or green :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flokati-Shaggy-Wool-Rug-White-Ivory-Shag-in-Many-Sizes-3x5-4x6-5x7-8x10-9x12-/271394520535
Well, I hope you like my design and good luck with your 'decorating' and 'creating' :)
Hi - I would perhaps one wall lilac/lavender and the other walls a minty green - perhaps the same or similar to these colours:
http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/twilightmagenta - I am going with this colour - although your lilac/lavender quilt will be a bit paler than this colour - so you will need a deeper colour rather than a lighter colour to make your quilt stand out from the wall - if you know what I mean? :)
The other walls perhaps the same or similar to this:)
http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/exoticbloom
On your bed - you need to put a couple of the minty green cushions to set against your lilac bedding - also with a couple of lavender ones - place the minty green cushions first and then in front of those put the lilac.
You will perhaps need one or two lamps on your bedside tables - you might only have one - but if you have a queen size bed and you have the room put 2 bedside tables and two lamps. - Perhaps something like these? I am going for white and silver because I think it would finish your room off with adding white - hence the lamps I have chosen. And.. also I have chosen the quilt and sham to 'tie-in' the white with the rest of your room. Basically you should be working on three colours - hence me suggesting the white :)
http://www.wayfair.com/Quoizel-Marin-1-Light-Table-Lamp-Q904TBN-Q904TPN-QZ8790.html
http://www.wayfair.com/Dimond-Lighting-Continuum-Table-Lamp-3925-1-3935-1-DIL1829.html
I would also perhaps have a quilt folded at the end of your bed - perhaps something similar to this with just one small sham that will go in between your lilac and green cushions - they need to be in white:
http://www.westelm.com/products/frayed-edge-quilt-and-shams-b519/?cm_src=AutoRel
http://www.wayfair.com/Dimond-Lighting-Continuum-Table-Lamp-3925-1-3935-1-DIL1829.html
I would purchase your furniture if you having new, of course - white furniture would look nice and a dressing table with a nice mirror or you could place a nice mirror above your bed - which I would get with either a silver or white frame.
Perhaps you would like some artwork? Which you could make yourself - get a selection of remnant fabric which can be a mixture of plain and pattern in the colours of your room - perhaps you could purchase one or two extra pillowcases in the same as your bedding and use that? Get a selection of artists blank canvas, either the same size or a mix of different sizes and cut the fabric with enough to go around the back of the canvas and just staple at the back. Once you have done them 'group' them together to make a statement not one on one wall and another on another wall. Have a look here so you can see what I mean :)
http://itswrittenonthewalls.blogspot.ie/2011/08/diy-wall-art-scrapbook-paper-styrofoam.html
If your bedroom has a wooden floor - then perhaps you might like a rug to give your room a luxurious feel? Perhaps something like this - obviously I'm going with white to 'tie-in' your colours again and so you don't end up with too much of the lilac or green :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flokati-Shaggy-Wool-Rug-White-Ivory-Shag-in-Many-Sizes-3x5-4x6-5x7-8x10-9x12-/271394520535
Well, I hope you like my design and good luck with your 'decorating' and 'creating' :)
Where can i find teen bedroom accessories?
Q. Good websites to find comforters, night stands, dressers, desks, vanity, lounge chairs, throw pillows, blankets, rungs, lamps, string lights, wall decorations, storage, picture frames, mirrors, decorative cork boards and magnetic dry erase boards, desk accessories? I want to do a zebra and hot pink theme and Im trying to find accessories to match.. Please help! I've already looked at PBteen.com and wakeupfrankie.com, but they're a little pricey... Any othe websites?
Answer
I'm assuming you've already bought bedding, if not, maybe something like this:
http://www.beyond-bedding.com/hot-pink-zebra-print-full-queen-teens-kids-bedding-set.html
For furniture, try ikea.com - it will be inexpensive and you'll be able to get the night stands, dressers, and desks there. I'd go with either white or black furniture to complement the bedding.
You can also try walmart and target if you are concerned with price.
Wall decorations- The bedding set shows wall hangings which can be purchased at the same site as the bedding (beyond-bedding). In addition, you can buy decorative throw pillows, windows treatments, Funky Zebra Fabric Memory/Memo Photo Bulletin Board, and even lamp shades
Frames - Buy these anywhere. You can get these very cheaply. I'd suggest a $1 can of spray paint so you can change the color of the frames for a customized look (I'd spray a few black, a few white and perhaps a few hot pink - though you could easily paint a zebra design - cheap and easy)
Mirrors - Again, buy the cheapest mirror you can find and custom paint it (Walmart or other discount store). If you must have a zebra print mirror, check this one out:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=zebra+mirror&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=8249285435254738615&ei=pIckTc7QL8T48Aayo8CGAg&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CDgQ8wIwAw#
Rug - Walmart has several different style choices. Like this one:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Home-Dynamix-Zone-7160-Zebra-Print-Rug/12087183?findingMethod=rr
Blanket/Throw: Again, walmart has a cheap solution that comes in several colors
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=zebra+throw&ic=48_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=4044
As far as accessorizing goes, keep in mind that a little zebra goes a long way. If you have zebra print bedding, you may want to consider solids for the lounge chair and/or throw and accent pillows. I'd pick up a lot of solids for accessories (black or white vase maybe with hot pink flowers) again, solid colored picture frames. Walmart also sells cork boards. You can paint these or cover them in a zebra fabric (or complementary fabric) and embellish it with grosgrain hot pink ribbon.
Please remember that a cheap can of spray paint can help you achieve the look you are after. Best of Luck.
I'm assuming you've already bought bedding, if not, maybe something like this:
http://www.beyond-bedding.com/hot-pink-zebra-print-full-queen-teens-kids-bedding-set.html
For furniture, try ikea.com - it will be inexpensive and you'll be able to get the night stands, dressers, and desks there. I'd go with either white or black furniture to complement the bedding.
You can also try walmart and target if you are concerned with price.
Wall decorations- The bedding set shows wall hangings which can be purchased at the same site as the bedding (beyond-bedding). In addition, you can buy decorative throw pillows, windows treatments, Funky Zebra Fabric Memory/Memo Photo Bulletin Board, and even lamp shades
Frames - Buy these anywhere. You can get these very cheaply. I'd suggest a $1 can of spray paint so you can change the color of the frames for a customized look (I'd spray a few black, a few white and perhaps a few hot pink - though you could easily paint a zebra design - cheap and easy)
Mirrors - Again, buy the cheapest mirror you can find and custom paint it (Walmart or other discount store). If you must have a zebra print mirror, check this one out:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=zebra+mirror&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=8249285435254738615&ei=pIckTc7QL8T48Aayo8CGAg&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CDgQ8wIwAw#
Rug - Walmart has several different style choices. Like this one:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Home-Dynamix-Zone-7160-Zebra-Print-Rug/12087183?findingMethod=rr
Blanket/Throw: Again, walmart has a cheap solution that comes in several colors
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=zebra+throw&ic=48_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=4044
As far as accessorizing goes, keep in mind that a little zebra goes a long way. If you have zebra print bedding, you may want to consider solids for the lounge chair and/or throw and accent pillows. I'd pick up a lot of solids for accessories (black or white vase maybe with hot pink flowers) again, solid colored picture frames. Walmart also sells cork boards. You can paint these or cover them in a zebra fabric (or complementary fabric) and embellish it with grosgrain hot pink ribbon.
Please remember that a cheap can of spray paint can help you achieve the look you are after. Best of Luck.
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