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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Beach Bedroom Theme - For Those Water Spirits

By Violin Nikolov

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Love the beach so much that you want a piece of it at your home too? Well, we might just have the solution to that. Recreate the magic of the beach in your bedroom to enjoy the serene calmness of the ocean even when you are lying in bed. The beach bedroom theme has caught on and is really popular among the beach lovers. If you and your partner really love the beach, then create your own piece of the beach in your bedroom. It is a fresh and vibrant theme and one that will garner you a lot of compliments.

The primary step like in the case of any redecoration is painting the room. The obvious choice for the beach look would be blue. However, what exact shade of blue you would want is entirely up to you. Some might prefer the turquoise blue or a shade that looks more like sea-green. Pick a shade that you like best. In essential the color must make you feel like you are out in the open. Such colors generally bring a roomy feeling and the room feels extra airy. The color blue is also soothing to the eye.

While a white bedspread would the most appropriate option, it is often said that it very hard to maintain white bedspreads. Hence opt for something in khaki or in the color of chocolate, something that is reminiscent of the sand. If the walls are in a light color then opt for a darker bedspread and vice-versa. We would like to add that beach themed bedspreads are just too tacky really and do not create the beach ambience in your bedroom. You could also match your down comforter to the color of the walls to get a comfy look. Any charms that you have collected yourself in the beach can also be carefully positioned to create an ambience of romance.

For that beachy feeling, window coverings are really important. Sheer drapes are the best option for the beach bedroom themes. Having lots of pillows on the bed some in solid colors and some with a few shells sewn into the fabric would be a very nice touch too. Adding a touch like replacing the ceiling fan in the room with a leaf fan would also be a great observation. You could also add black and white photos of the beach and related photos to your wall in strategic positions. Remember not to overcrowd, as in the case of decorating less is definitely more.

Find out more beach bedroom theme ideas and bedroom decorating tips on http://www.bedroomtheme.org/

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Butterfly Garden Theme Bedrooms - Girl's Room Design Tips

By Tracy Svendsen


What little girl wouldn't adore a pretty room filled with magical butterflies? A butterfly bedroom theme is simple to create and the possibilities are endless. It's a perfect theme for a room to dream, play and grow in, inspiring little imaginations through the use of color, shape and form. This design of room very much appeals to me, as I believe that it is a soothing and relaxing environment, filled with meadows, soft colors, grass, butterflies, flowers, and whimsical objects. Although this is how I envision a butterfly room to be, there are many variations that can be created.

Before beginning a butterfly theme bedroom, it is a good idea to choose the bedding prior to the color of paint and accessories that will be incorporated. There are many butterfly quilts, comforters and bedding sets available in a wide variety of patterns. Most butterfly bedding is generally in soft pastels such as pale pink, yellow, purple or meadow green. Another option is to purchase a solid comforter or quilt set and add giant butterfly pillows, sheets and shams in butterfly print. Butterfly bedding is also available in brighter red, orange and yellow tones.

Once the bedding has been chosen, it's time to select a wall paint color. I suggest bringing a pillow sham into the paint store with you when viewing samples. This ensures that the right shade of color will be used. Once the walls are painted, a butterfly theme wallpaper border can be added. Other options include butterfly wall stencils, murals, or hand-painted garden scenes with butterflies, bees, flowers, and a picket fence. For those not wanting to paint, you can also purchase stick on wall decals or wallpaper murals. A creative idea is to paint or apply a purchased mural of a beautiful garden scene and add a wood frame with shutters around it to depict a window.

Creative Design Ideas:

A picket fence really compliments the butterfly theme and helps to create a garden inspired feel to the room. There are several options available in creating a picket fence. You can use real fence posts painted white, hand paint a picket fence onto the wall, or apply a pasted vinyl cut-out of a fence. Silk vines and flowers can be incorporated. A trellis with soft arches can be used to run the length of a wall. One of the most compelling butterfly theme bedrooms that I have viewed had walls that were painted a sunny yellow color, where the yellow graduated in shade. A darker yellow paint was applied at the base of the wall, and became lighter in shade as it reached the ceiling. Real fence posts were painted white and attached section by section to the wall. A soft rose color wall paint was then applied behind the fence section only. Large paper flowers were wound around the posts. Faux-painted grass, butterflies and ladybugs were painted randomly throughout the scene. It created a very whimsical and soft look to the room.

There is a wide range of butterfly and garden theme art work and prints available. It is also very simple to create your own. You can cut out images from magazines or books, place them in frames and hang them on the wall or arrange in small groups on dressers and bookcases. There are many photo stock images that can be purchased for a minimal price online. Artists create vector images of all kinds of butterflies. They can be printed and framed. If you are familiar with Adobe Photoshop or a similar program, you can add your child's name to the image, adjust colors, or simply combine several images. Dragonflies, butterflies, flowers, bumblebees and ladybugs are a great addition.

Nylon hanging butterflies can be attached to the ceiling or wall. You can purchase butterfly switch plates, lamps and stools. Little butterflies can be glued to an existing lampshade. Hang a clothesline and use clothespins to secure tiny doll dresses in pretty fabrics against a wall.

Classic white furniture looks wonderful with this theme. Be sure to choose dainty pieces that don't compete with the delicate butterflies. Canopy beds or white metal beds are a wonderful feature. A sheer canopy can have butterflies randomly glued in place. Replace handles and knobs of furniture with butterfly theme hardware such as dainty porcelain with hand painted butterflies. You can decoupage butterflies onto a dresser or border around a mirror. Try hand painting a dresser, with the first drawer having a soft yellow background with roses applied, the second drawer background painted a soft pink with purple polka dots, and the third bottom drawer having a purple background with yellow butterflies painted on. Let fabrics, artwork and bedding inspire you.

A carpet in a soft grass green color or rosy pink that compliments the walls and bedding is a nice touch. A neutral color also blends in well and won't detract from wall art and other decor.

You can purchase butterfly curtains, and butterfly tie-backs. I think that sheer white curtains fluttering in the breeze teamed with a gingham valence provides a stunning effect. You can purchase organza ribbon and glue small nylon butterflies where it ties, or randomly glue butterflies throughout the curtain. Floral patterns can also be incorporated.

I hope you have found these tips inspiring. Good luck creating your butterfly theme room!

Tracy Svendsen is an interior designer specializing in children's room decor and design. She attended Montana State University and Ryerson University for 6 years, studying architecture, graphic and interior design. Her love of children inspired her to create a large section on her log home website that has hundreds of adorable bedding and coordinating room decor for girls and boys of all ages, including furniture, wall paint suggestions and design tips. Come view the entire collection of girls bedding! http://www.100-mile-house-log-homes.com/girls-bedding.html

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Rustic Log Cabin Theme Bedrooms for Kids

By Tracy Svendsen


One of my favorite themes for a little boy's room is the log cabin kids rustic bedroom theme. This was the choice of my son, Dakota, and we had a lot of fun achieving the "lodge" look for his room. What I liked best about it, was that it was suitable for a young boy, but works just as well for an older boy. There is a lot of room for creativity with a rustic style theme room. Lots of boys like to camp out, go hiking, fish and explore the outdoors. The room can be created to feel like your child is experiencing a wilderness adventure every night! Some design tips and suggestions are as follows:

1. There are so many options for bedding that are suitable with a rustic look, such as comforter sets that feature bear, moose, elk, deer and camping scenery. Log cabin quilts are another option, and there are numerous log cabin and rustic theme quilts available. Denim bedding or plaid flannel patterns for bedding and linens can also be used. Homespun fabrics in ticking stripes also works. For my son's room, we used a solid print earth tone comforter, a beautiful rustic coverlet with moose in a fall scene, and an assortment of throw cushions with wildlife and navaho prints.

2. Rustic wood beds, heavy timber-look bed frames or handcrafted log beds work the best for the rustic bedroom theme.

3. Walls can be painted in earth tone colors, such as tan, rust, copper, or warm shades of brown. A color scheme of red and hunter green contrasts well with wood tones. Choose a color from the bedding if possible, or a complimentary contrasting color. Wall paper borders are available with everything from bear, moose, elk, camping scenes, snowshoes, forests and trees, and trout. Another fun option is to use log wallpaper. This works best if it is run partially up the wall. The paint above can be a neutral creme or tan color, to prevent the room from looking to dark. Wood paneling or rough-sawn plywood panels can also be used. Try painting log 'beams' on the ceiling.

4. A stone fireplace running up the length of one wall, creates a cozy feel. Fake stone can also be purchased. Wall art can be purchased with wilderness scenes, animals, the woods etc. Photos can be cut out from books or magazines, framed, and hung on the walls, or clustered together in groups on dressers and bookshelves. We used prints by Bev Doolittle for my son's room, as we both loved the color and scenery. Stock photos can be purchased online of bear, moose and deer, for a minimal price. They can be printed and framed. Rough frames can be made by hand. Small tree branches can be used as curtain rods.

5. Use stuffed animals, such as beaver, bear, moose, elk, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons and owls. Throw pillows with the same animals can be used on the bed or grouped together on the floor. Hang fake geese in mid-flight from the ceilings. Use old trunks to store toys.

6. Try painting an outdoor scene on the wall, or purchase a wall mural of the forest. This can then have a 'window frame' applied to the surrounding edges. Accessories can include: vintage signs, country cabin or wildlife area rugs, rustic lighting and decorative lanterns.

7. Wooden furniture works the best in the log cabin theme room. Simple squared-off furniture in oak, pine, or rustic furniture. Vintage household items, fishing lures, canoe paddles, or a set of weathered snowshoes can be hung on the wall. Canoe bookshelves work well in this space.

I hope you find these tips helpful. Have fun!

Tracy Svendsen is an interior designer specializing in children's room decor and design. She attended Montana State University, and Ryerson University for 6 years. Her love of children inspired her to create a large section on her log home website that has hundreds of adorable bedding and coordinating room decor for girls and boys of all ages, including furniture, wall paint suggestions and design tips. Come view the entire collection of kids bedding! http://www.100-mile-house-log-homes.com/kids-bedding.html

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Bedroom Theme Ideas - For Some Rest and Relaxation!

By Violin Nikolov

Your bedroom is your sanctuary. A place to get away from the humdrum of the world. Even when you are out, sometimes you can't wait to get back home. It is so because your home is your comfort zone. To give your mood and your life a little lift, you can redecorate your bedroom and give it a little twist. There are many bedroom theme ideas for you to choose from, or you could give your imagination a free rein and let your own ideas run wild. Either way you create for yourself a perfect place for your private R&R.

Do you have the classic white colored walls in your bedroom? If yes, then maybe it is high time that you spice it up a bit. Painting the room is one of the basic and most important part of redecorating. A fresh coat of paint can transform any room and give you that much needed change. You opt for a funky design or embellishment on your walls or could just paint all the walls in a nice, funky color. Light and bright colors tend to make your rooms look more spacious than they actually are.

While you may have many bedroom theme ideas, remember you budget and make plans accordingly. There are many things that you can do and they would not empty your bank account either. For example you could upholster a headboard in a dreamy fabric and it would make an amazing statement. If you have a chair in the room, even the chair can be upholstered in the same fabric to retain continuity. Adding night tables and other such decorative items in different shades of the color you have painted your room in, will make it look elegant without making it seem overwhelming.

If everything matches or is in the same color, the space seems far from relaxing. Make sure you do not over decorate the room and end up with a monstrosity. Stick to simplicity and you cannot really go wrong. Just don't pick everything in the same color and same shade, trust us; it is going to hurt your eye to even look at it later. Experiment with small treats that in other colors to make your bedroom look vibrant and alive. Bedroom theme ideas should be nurturing to the eye and remember that this is place where you spend a lot of time, so it should e comfortable as well.

Find out more useful information on http://www.bedroomtheme.org/

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Boys Bedroom Themes

By Anthony Lee

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Back in the old days, a boy's bedroom is usually a scaled down version of an adult's bedroom. Nowadays, decorating a boys' bedroom is just as fancy as decorating a little girls'. Now you can buy a lot bedroom sets that are designed especially for boys rooms.

Future Schumacher

One of the most favorite bedroom sets for boys is the racecar theme. This style is usually has red and checkered flags as the main color. Your little man would be sleeping in his very own racecar bed!

The dressers come in a racing look too, as they are made to look like lockers. The study tables, bookcase and other drawers, adorned with different racing team logos, are also in theme. You can add up to the racing hype by putting up racing posters in the wall, and getting a rug that coincides with the theme.

In The Navy

There are also ocean themed bedroom sets for boys. These cute sets usually come in the shade of blue and accents of white; anchors and ship steering wheels are the usual prints. The theme makes the feel of the room as if you're in a submarine or in a ship's crew cabin.

This kind of set is also versatile, since it is suitable for both young boys and teenagers. You can also add up to the theme by putting lighthouse shaped wall scones and other fishing accessories.

Let's Go Camping!

Have an outdoor adventure right in your boy's room! You can now buy bedroom sets with a 'camping' theme in the market. The main color of the theme is usually military green with accents of light brown. The bed is the main attraction; instead of having a canopy, which is a little girly, a mini tent is attached in the headboard to add to that adventure feeling.

A wardrobe, desk, cabinet of drawers, bookcase, and a side table, also comes with the set. All of these have a wooden finish, so that the nature feel of the room would be built up. It would be nice if you put beanbags on the floor, to add up to the indoor adventure.

It would be better if you ask him what theme he wants his room to be. Get to know his interests and favorites. If you don't have the budget to buy a set, you can always improvise one. It's really easy to do that as long as you have a theme in mind, and some inspiration to do it!

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Create A Disney Princess Bedroom Theme For Your Little Girl With These Simple Steps

By Tammy L Smith

Creating a Disney Princess bedroom theme for your little girl isn't hard at all with these few simple steps outlined below.

Step One

First of all you may want to consider painting your child's bedroom walls depending on the existing color and if there is many niches and holes. You can go with a large variety of colors for the Disney Princess theme depending on what colors your daughter tends to like the most. Soft pastels of pinks, purples and yellows will blend in greatly.

Step Two

Next you could find a wide variety of wall stickers and wall murals in the Disney Princess theme. You can find ones that can cover a large section of your child's wall or you can get smaller wall stickers that contain a variety of Princesses with some of their friends. If you have just freshly painted your child's walls then you will have to wait up to 30 days before you can put any wall stickers on.

Step Three

Adding a Princess type bed will be the center piece of your theme. Depending on the age and size of your child will determine the size of Princess bed you get. You can find smaller sized toddler beds in a Princess theme or larger twin size Princess beds. You can even take a look at the Princess canopy beds which come in a toddler size and twin sizes.

Step Four

Coordinate with some nice curtains or a window topper. You will want these to match these with your walls and with the Princess bedding that you have picked out. You will be able to find a lot of choices for Princess bedding in toddler sizes, twin and full size sets. For some finishing touches you can add a nice Princess lamp or coordinating light switches to finish your daughter's Princess theme room.

The key to making the Princess bedroom theme a success is letting your daughter participate in the process of picking out what appeals to her and not only to you. Even if you have a toddler she will enjoy looking through pictures of Princess toddler bedding to have and enjoy on her bed.

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Boys Bedroom Theme - For Your Superhero

By Violin Nikolov

While there would be involvement from your girl at every stage of redecoration, are you apprehensive that your boy might not be equally enthusiastic? Do not fear. Kids of today are all about customizing their space. Boys' bedroom themes are generally quite adventurous and you need a creative mind to ensure that the vision actually translates into reality. From their favorite sport to their favorite superhero, there are many things that you can actually do for your little boy to make sure that he is thrilled about his new room.

As is the case with redecorating any room, the first thing to be implemented is choosing a color theme. While they might go overboard in picking the brightest color, you play the mediator and help them choose an appropriate color. Visualize the end effect in your head and communicate your ideas with him while collaborating some of his own into it. If your boy has a few favorite posters then you could go the unconventional way and get them framed before putting them up on the wall. It makes a classic statement and the room looks so much more stylish, thanks to the frames. Be sure to pick some all-time favorite posters of his, just in case.

If there is any problem of space, you could try opting for the loft-bed. This is an idea if there are space issues in the room. There is a loft bed and desk underneath, so the space is all well used. Personalizing the headboards is also an interesting idea. You can use sporting equipment like hockey sticks; baseballs etc to create a sporty look in the bedroom. Boys love their sports so you can be assured that this idea of yours will be met with by much enthusiasm.

You could also have throw pillows designed in the form of baseballs or footballs to add that extra sporting touch. Having rugs designed in a sporting fashion or bedspreads supporting their favorite teams are all good ideas that have enormous potential. Boys bedroom themes generally tend to gravitate towards sports and we really cannot be blamed for that. If you boy is into art or craft you could place their work at strategic places in their room to showcase them. Shelves are also an important part of boys' room. Have ample amount of shelving space to display all those trophies he won at track or in other sports.

Indulge and have fun and make sure the room turns out to be fun, sporty and very cool!

Find out more boys bedroom theme ideas and bedroom decorating tips on http://www.bedroomtheme.org/.

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Teen Bedroom Themes

By Kittipong Unparsert


Black and White Theme- Many teens hate the drab white walls in their room so they opt to paint one wall black and there others remain white. The great thing about a black wall is that it will bring attention to posters as well as other artwork. Where the other walls are white, it does not make the room look totally pitch black.

Girly Pink Theme- Girls love pink. When painting a girls room, try using pale pink with white for a softer look instead of a bright pink. If you want more color, try adding green or blue for more contrast.

Boys Navy and Khaki Theme- These are two popular colors with teen boys.

Girls Patterned Theme- Patterns that work well in a girl's room are polka dots, bubble dots, flowers, hearts and diamonds. These can be worked into the room nicely through artwork, bedding or wallpaper.

Boys Patterned Theme- Patterns that work well in a boy's room are stripes, camouflage, sports logo, plaid or checkered patterns. You can use bedding and area rugs to complete the look.

Glam Girls Theme- Teen girls love the glitz and glamour of Hollywood so why not create a bedroom theme that fits their personality. Use one wall in the room and cut of photos of favorite musicians and actors. Add a fancy chandelier, gold framed mirror and hang silk from the ceilings.

Favorite Artist Theme- This is a suitable room for tween girls. The most popular artists are Hannah Montana and The Jonas Brothers. Hang pictures of the favorite artist along with wall decorations. Just make sure that nothing is permanent since taste in artist will change down the road.

Sporty Guys Theme- With teen guys, they are more likely to follow the NBA or NFL than the Jonas Brothers. Decorate with team colors and add special touches such as bedding and curtains in either the team logo or team colors. You can also add posters, banners and other sports memorabilia.

Extreme Sports Theme- Extreme sports are things like motocross, surfing and skateboarding. A great color scheme for extreme sports is green and black. Add a skateboard or surf board to the wall to complete the look.

These are some fun ways to decorate a teen bedroom.

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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Creating a Disney Princess Bedroom Theme

By L J Mckeever

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Disney Princess is a favourite childhood theme that has touched generations. Parents everywhere will remember Disney VCR's and movies as they were growing up and are now watching their little girls become fascinated with the same magical world.

Creating a room themed around Disney is simple. There are now more products than ever available for you to purchase, many at great prices and providing fantastic quality.

Setting the tone

You can set your over all theme by starting with wall adornments and textiles. Wall stickers, borders, duvets, rugs, curtains and pillows will all give you a great starting (or even finishing) point. Set your wall stickers and borders against a gentle pink background to really enhance your chosen theme.

Top tip: Add a bit of extra sparkle by buying sheer, opaque sparkling fabrics from a local textiles store and draping them gently around your daughters room.

Top furniture staples:

There are several essentials that all child bedrooms will need, and Disney Princess can provide them, some at a fraction of the cost of a standard manufacturer. Their toddler beds are of a fantastic quality. They feature all the key characters, including Belle and Snow White. The toddler beds start at just 149.99 and will last from 18 months-5 years.

One other bedroom essential you should consider is a wardrobe. A canvas wardrobe costs just 29.99 and will really set the tone for your little girls bedroom. Remember to chuck in some storage space, why not try the fabric toy chest for just 12.99?

Top tip: If you want to create the Disney Princess theme for your little girl but are short on cash, choose just one furniture staple. For example, the fabric chest at just 12.99 will set the theme off alone, as it is vivacious and adorned with characters.

Those nice little furniture extras:

Desks, vanity tables, chairs and even flip out sofas are produced by Disney Princess and at fantastic prices too. Their flip out inflatable sofa costs just 29.99 and is designed to act as a guest sofa bed for your little girls princess friends.

Top tip: When your little princess starts school, the desk and chair combination will encourage her to get learning!

Finishing touches:

Lampshades, night lights, mirrors and clocks are all available from the range. The finishing touches will really compliment the theme and add some extra sparkle.

Top tip: If you want, choose just one finishing touch to set off your theme. The Disney Princess lamp shades will leave your little girls room feeling cosy and complete the look at the same time.

Achieving your desired theme need not be expensive or a hassle. All of the furniture mentioned in this article is carefully crafted, designed to be durable, is attractive and cost effective!

L J McKeever has created a website featuring children bedroom storage and princess furniture

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