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Redecorating Bedrooms ?
If
you want redecorating bedrooms on a budget you should start with bedding.
Bedding is Fashion for the
Bed By Bev
Marshall
Ladies, we spend a lot of time in the
morning getting ready for the day. We take showers, put on makeup, blow dry
our hair and put on just the right outfit we feel good in. Then we top it
off with the hot colors of accessories from sunglasses to sandals - the
details of what we wear matters in how we look and feel. Maybe it shouldn’t
be that way, but it is. You can think of your bedding as fashion for the
bedroom because you dress your bed just as clothing and accessories dress
your body. The little details we put in our bedrooms such as vintage rag
rugs, beaded lampshades, hand crocheted pillowcases or satin sheets will
make all the difference of how we feel as we spend time in our bedrooms.
A bedroom is a place to feel safe,
comfortable and cocooned as we sleep at night. I like the bedroom to be an
expression of who I am as well as that of my husband. I don’t want it to be
all cabbage rose, salmon pink and lace because that doesn’t make my husband
feel too comfortable. He isn’t exactly the cabbage rose type. However, it
also doesn’t have to be golfing, fishing and rustic log furniture either. We
can compromise on a majestic leaf pattern with just a small floral touch. I
use deeper colors of blue and green mixed with a sophisticated plaid and
stripe for the bed linen. I love to mix all the patterns together and it
turns out great. If you have never done that before you might find it a
little tricky, but you will be okay if you stick to the same hue in the same
color families. We live in the north woods so our colors are stronger,
rustic and outdoors. There is a nice blend and flow throughout the home.
Doesn’t it make sense to begin with colors inside that reflect the great
outdoors, striking a balance between the two? I am surrounded by pine trees
and a beautiful lake. I feel serene and happy when I take those same colors
and make a beautiful room to spend my private time.
Take a cue from the great outdoors If you
are confused about where to begin when it comes to decorating the bedroom or
other parts of the house, take a cue from the outdoors. Stand at one of the
windows from inside a room and look out. What do you see happening in your
backyard? Do you have a blue swimming pool or is your garden filled with
yellow marigolds? Does your lawn look like green velvet or do you have
earthy shades from rocks and stone? Do you love the cold strength of black
wrought iron patio furniture or do you prefer bold awning stripes? You can
begin to get the idea of how the inside can reflect the outdoors or vise
versa.
You want your whole family to feel as
comfortable in their bedrooms as you do. If you pay attention to details of
bed linens, color, furnishings and small personal touches for your kid’s
rooms, they will feel like they are special, and they may even clean the
room a little more often. For example, your baby’s bedding could look cute
and cuddly, the colors and patterns for kids can be bright, fun and
whimsical. It doesn’t matter what size of mattress you or your kids have,
the mattresses must all afford comfort. The goal of every bedroom is to have
linens that are beautiful, easy to take care of, and mattresses that are
comfortable to sleep on. If the room is dressed right, you will feel good
while you are in it. You might consider just adding a duvet cover for a
quick change over the tired comforter. I have taken old fitted sheets that
were worn and placed them on the windows for an instant dramatic valance. Be
creative when it comes to your personal style and get the kids involved. You
don’t have to be extremely crafty to just get some fabric paint and let them
design their own sheets. Isn’t it kind of boring to always buy what is shown
to you in catalogs or retail stores? Place a table you had in the living
room at your bedside and put a family quilt on it. Use solid velvet throw
pillows that you haven’t had out in a while and add a few baubles to them or
stitch a lace handkerchief to the top.
Take what you already own and just put it
somewhere else in a new way. Divide all of your little collectibles into
piles by color. Never prejudge something that you think is strictly for the
kitchen, or just for a bathroom. If you look at the small knickknacks with
fresh eyes you might be surprised at how warm a room can be just by using
the play of color. I love using things in an unexpected way. Don’t limit
these ideas to the bedroom. Your whole house can be spruced up with a quick
change by just moving around the pieces you already own. Another trick is to
keep the small items all together in one spot. Don’t try to spread the small
things out to cover space. You will make much more of a statement if you
keep them together because there is strength in numbers.
Know your priorities before you buy
Do you prefer your bedding to be 450
thread count Egyptian cotton, or an easy no fuss fiber blend? Do the
mattresses need to have a thick 100% cotton mattress pad? Are you looking
for the most high tech mattress on the market? Do you want the baby’s
bedding to be the softest available or is the cute factor more important? Do
you want to be surrounded by fancy luxury or casual chic? Have a good idea
of what you are looking for before you start making buying decisions. You
are dressing your bedrooms in fashion just as you would your body. Don’t be
afraid to experiment a little, and use the things you already own for a
fresh look.
Bev Marshall is a successful freelance
writer Aromatherapist and Feng Shui consultant offering guidance and
suggestions for consumers buying bedding, mattresses, and baby bedding. Her
many articles can be found at http://www.bedding-4u.com. She gives
information and tips to help you save money and make informed buying
decisions.
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