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Bedrooms have done more than just fulfill our need for sleep. We use our bedrooms for work, play, even for eating, reminiscent of the old days when one-room cottages would provide everything that the family needs. Modern bedrooms can perfectly fit the bill.

Bedroom decoration is not dictated by conventional home decorating styles or even by expert interior decorators. Functionality and individual style are necessary in decorating your bedroom. Bedroom decoration must not only meet your demands but must also showcase your individuality.

It is because of these reasons that proper consideration in decorating our bedrooms must be given. Although the bed remains the salient piece of furniture in the bedroom, it need not be unattractive or uncomfortable. Choosing the best bed to fit your personality and provide immense comfort while sleeping (or even working, reading or just relaxing) must also be considered.

Nightstands are also important to keep things at hand. Aside from their known function, they also have decorative value and may be used to display treasured keepsakes. If you intend to work in the bedroom, you can also add a work desk that will fit your needs. Bigger nightstands may also be used to hold the things that you need while working. A comfortable chair is also in order once you start working in the bedroom. A decorative yet comfortable chair may also be an option to provide added visual interest in your bedroom. Other pieces of furniture may include a dresser, a bedroom bench or a television stand. Carefully choosing quality and timeless bedroom furniture will be sure to provide enjoyment for years to come. Choosing the proper sheets and complementing drapes coupled with a few chosen accessories is also crucial.

Remember that decorating your bedroom is not only limited to choosing furniture pieces and putting them at the right place. Lighting is also an important feature in every bedroom, and just as with furniture, it must conform to your needs and preference.

Choosing the right colors to paint your walls is another significant element

in decorating your bedroom. Keep in mind that colors also influence our moods, so choosing softer colors rather than bright, bold shades may work better in setting a tranquil mood.

Bedrooms provides detailed information on bedrooms, bedroom furniture, bedroom sets, bedroom accessories and more. Bedrooms is affiliated with Antique Bedroom Furniture.

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A Room With A View

Have you ever wished you had a great view right outside your bedroom window but all you see when you wake up in the morning is the wall of the next-door neighbor’s house? Well then follow these easy steps to create your own window with a great view.

What You Will Need for This Decorating Project:

1.An old window preferably with the glass still intact. You can find these at flea markets or salvage yards.

2.Poster or picture with a pretty view large enough to put behind the window.

3.2 mug hooks

4.1 nail

5.Wire

6.10 thumbtacks

7.Hammer

If you want to paint the window, do this before moving on to the first step. You should consider though that sometimes the weathered, antique look adds a lot of charm.

How to Get This Look:

- Put the window on the floor and put the poster or picture on it so that the front is facing down.

- Use the thumbtacks to attach the picture or poster to the window.

- Make sure the picture is right side up.

- Lean the window against the wall so that you are looking at the back.

- Put the 2 mug hooks on the back of your window in the top corners.

- Make sure the opening for the mug hooks is facing down.

- Use the wire to create a hanger for the window. Secure the two ends of the wire on the mug hooks. Make sure there is a lot of excess wire so that when you hang the window the wire creates a triangle with 4-inch sides.

- Hammer the nail into the wall where you want your window.

- You can now add window treatments to it just as you would a normal window or wrap silk flower garlands around the wire.

Old windows can be used in a variety of ways. Here are just a few more creative ideas for the old window and a plain wall.

Decoupage pressed flowers on the different panes of glass. Try using whole flowers or just petals for an interesting country garden look.

Decoupage postcards from around the world into the panes or pictures of a favorite city, like Paris.

Paint the frame to match your child’s room. Attach clothespins (also painted in a coordinated color) all around the outside of the window. As you child grows attach school pictures to the panes and let them use the clothespins to showcase their drawings, report cards and other mementos. When the child graduates you have a ready-made decoration.

Make etched glass designs in the panes or make faux stained glass out of the windowpanes. Your local craft store should have everything you need to do this, from instructions to materials.

Use the window to create a fun decorative piece in the kitchen. Get a shelf the same width as the window and paint it the same color. Put the shelf on the wall just above the window so they look like one piece. Put mug hooks evenly spaced along the bottom of the window frame and use them to hold cute mugs, wire whisks, ladles, potholders or other items. Put recipe books along with a few decorative items that match your kitchen on the shelf, such as a vase of flowers, decorative plates or a nice clock.

2005, Kathy Burns-Millyard. This article is provided courtesy of The Do It Yourself Home Decorating Network - http://www.diyhomedecorating.com - a large and growing decorating and decor website featuring articles, tips, advice, and popular decor shopping. This article may be freely published on any website, as long as the author, copyright, website address and link, and this notice are left intact.

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If you have a sunny window in a room where you don’t have to worry about privacy, this dcor idea will provide a country home feel along with the beauty of Mother Nature’s flowers.

What you will need for this project:

1.Rope about 10 inches longer than your window is wide

2.6 small flower pots with handles (small tin buckets work well also)

3.6 clothespins

4.Potting soil

5.2 decorative pots

6.2 mug hooks

7.2 potted plant trellises

8.An assortment of seeds or seedling herbs and leafy plants such as lettuce, spinach, parsley, and chives

9.4 morning glory seeds or two morning glory plants

10.1 other somewhat tall decorative item that fits into the dcor of the room

11.Measuring Tape

12.Pencil

How to Create this Look:

- If you are using morning glory seeds, you will first want to put them in warm water and leave them there for about 24 hours. This helps the seeds have a shorter germination time.

- Put potting soil in the 6 small pots and 2 decorative pots.

- Plant the seeds or seedlings according to directions on seed packet.

- For placing the rope, measure how tall your window is then divide this number into fourths. Measure that length from the top of the window and make a mark with a pencil on both sides. For example if your window is 36 inches tall you will make a mark at 9 inches from the top.

- Put in the mug hooks where you made your marks.

- Tie a secure knot in both ends of your rope.

- Push one knot over a mug hook.

- Slide the handles of the small pots onto the rope.

- Carefully push the other knot over the mug hook.

Caution: If you have ceramic or glass pots be careful at this step. Slide the pots to the center slowly and have them next to each other so they do not slide and break each other as your are moving your rope up to put the knot over the mug hook.

- Evenly space your pots and keep them in place by putting a clothespin on the handle and rope.

- Push the 2 potted plant trellises into the 2 decorative pots, and place one on each side of the window.

- Put your other decorative item in the center.

- Water your plants, and wait for Mother Nature to do the rest.

2005, Kathy Burns-Millyard. This article is provided courtesy of The Do It Yourself Home Decorating Network - http://www.diyhomedecorating.com - a large and growing decorating and decor website featuring articles, tips, advice, and popular decor shopping. This article may be freely published on any website, as long as the author, copyright, website address and link, and this notice are left intact.

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Not everyone has an unlimited budget when it comes to decorating his, or her living room, thus affordable living room decorating is an important thing to think about. Many people’s living rooms are a direct reflection of their financial difficulties, often comprised of hand me downs, and thrift furniture. Not only is this not a great design element, it is completely unavoidable if one has a grander vision.

Embrace the shabby chic design element that allows for vintage to be cool. Some of the most respected furniture design companies spend much of their budget creating vintage looking furniture. When considering affordable living room decorating it is necessary to look at this trend, and embrace it while going for the originals.

Instead of going to the thrift shop, try looking at an antique auction or antique store instead. Many think that the word antique signifies a high price tag, when in fact most antiques are as cheap as what a piece of furniture would be at a thrift store. Just as the retail market has general rates, so does the resale market. This means that a beautiful antique sofa or table at an antique is probably as cheap, as a dirty couch found at a thrift store. By looking for antiques you can find not only beautiful affordable living room decorating pieces, but you can also find sets easier.

Create a must have list, and start at the top when putting an affordable living room decorating plan in action. There should be one or two pieces that are the focal points of your affordable living room decorating effort, and thus try to obtain those first, and build around them. By considering this in your affordable living room decorating plan, you will be automatically thinking about an actual design, what most people forget to do when they shop for affordable furniture. Stop thinking in terms of price, and instead think in terms of design, and then in terms of price.

Go with a simple, minimalist look to save money. While minimalists come from all economic walks of life, it is the most affordable way to make an affordable living room decorating plan look chic. Simply define your needs in terms of people that will be spending time in your living room, and go off to find the minimum that they need. Space the furniture, and tables out, and you should have an affordable living room design that the entire family will appreciate.

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Tired of plain, boring walls? Faux finishes are a great way to jazz up your space with little cost or effort. Here are a few of the most popular finishes.

Sponging: Of all faux finish techniques, sponging is the easiest, even children can do a somewhat messy reproduction of this technique. In order to sponge, you must first paint the entire area one base color. After this coat dries, then you can take a sponge or even a plastic bag, dip it in paint, and apply the paint randomly to the walls. Although this is a random process, you want to be careful not to get any one area of the wall extremely dark or leave it extremely light or your eye will be drawn to that spot immediately. Sponging is very easy, and for all supplies usually costs between $50-$100, which may also include classes if you want to learn from the professionals.

Combing: Combing is a little more difficult. When combing, you use a squeegee with teeth to comb through the top layer of paint. As with sponging, you want to have a bottom layer so that when you comb there will be a matching layer beneath it. Using a combing technique is also very inexpensive, and you can use the squeegee to make wavy, zigzags, and other designs on the wall.

Glazing: Glazing is actually the product that you put over your first coat of paint. In order to glaze your walls correctly, you should take a class. You may be able to find a home improvement store that offers glazing classes or you may need to talk to a local interior decorator about classes, although these will likely be very expensive. Glazing places a transparent coat over the base coat of paint, making the wall look a bit shiny and transparent. You can use as many coats of glaze as you want to get the desired look.

Trompe-L’oeil: Trompe-L’oeil is French for fool the eye. This finish fools the eye into thinking that the wall has a marble or granite finish. This is probably the most difficult finish to accomplish on your own. For creating the marble finish, you use a technique very much like sponging, but this one takes a bit more talent. Visit local stores to see if they have classes or tips on achieving this style.

These are the four primary types of faux finishes. The first two are fairly easy, while the latter two are significantly harder. Before attempting any of these, plan well so that you can estimate the cost, and visit your local hardware or design store for classes or helpful hints. Having a buddy to take classes with you or practice with you will make the experience more fun. You can even do one room in your house and then decorate a room in your buddy’s house; the fun never ends!

2005, Kathy Burns-Millyard. This article is provided courtesy of The Do It Yourself Home Decorating Network - http://www.diyhomedecorating.com - a large and growing decorating and decor website featuring articles, tips, advice, and popular decor shopping. This article may be freely published on any website, as long as the author, copyright, website address and link, and this notice are left intact.

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General advice.

Negotiate fairly with suppliers. Don’t expect to get all mod cons if you’re only prepared to pay for the cheapest design.

Try to meet the builders who will be doing the work - it’s crucial that you can get on with them.

Check whether you’ll need planning permission - don’t rely on the conservatory supplier to take care of that for you.

Be friendly and cooperative towards the constructors - you’ll have more chance of getting the job done well.

If possible, view some installations done by your proposed supplier. Talk to their customers about how the builders went about their work, whether there were any major delays etc.

Always have a small contingency as there may be unexpected and unpleasant surprises once the construction starts, for which money will need to be available.

Buy the best conservatory you can afford. Gather as much information as possible on glazing options and construction materials so that you can make an informed purchasing decision.

Let your neighbours know about your plans so that they won’t be offended by your conservatory - either through jealousy or loss of light in their garden.

Inform your insurance company, as you will need to review your cover.

Design and decision tips

Use pegs and string to mark out the area of your proposed conservatory and then, ideally, fill it with the planned furnishings - a dining table, a sofa and plants - to check whether you have as much space as you would like. If moving the furniture is impractical, use sand or chalk to mark out the spaces they will take up.

Always calculate your internal floor size when ordering a conservatory and remember than most conservatory companies quote for the external area. Get at least three quotations but don’t automatically choose the lowest. The cheapest supplier will rarely give you the best product or service.

Depending on the shape of the conservatory, it is generally inadvisable to put doors in the front of the conservatory, as it creates a corridor that makes fitting in furniture difficult.

Build your conservatory onto a well-used room, like your kitchen or living room.

Don’t compromise on the size of your conservatory.

Choose a shape and style that will enhance the look of your home.

Try to match the construction materials and colour with those used for your home.

Take interesting details like bargeboards and unusually-shaped windows into the design of your conservatory.

Have a plan drawn up by an architect if you are looking for a specific and unusual design. This helps in discussions with the supplier and will also enable you to compare estimates on a like-for-like basis, which is important.

The more money you spend on efficient insulation and roofing and glazing systems, the less you’ll end up spending on heating and cooling systems for your conservatory.

Remember to budget for extras such as blinds, furniture and heating.

Construction Tips

Attach 20mm PVCu trunking to the head of the PVCu frame between the roof and window sections. This gives the appearance of it being part of the window frame and provides great flexibility in adding extra lights, speaker wires, alarm detectors, etc.

Always lay your insulated central heating pipes in a gap created in the concrete flooring, never bury them in the concrete (should there be a leak it would be a disaster!).

DIY tips

Do your homework. Research which conservatory you want by having a look around on the Internet and at your local conservatory suppliers. Make lists of all the materials you will need plus their costs - this will help you set your budget.

Be aware that manufacturers often quote ‘inside cill’ sizes. This is roughly equivalent to inside of the outside skin of bricks in a cavity wall, which is neither the indoor floor size, nor the outside wall size.

Buy where the trade buys. (Look for trade suppliers of screws, bolts, silicones etc)

Make the conservatory floor height the same as the floors in your home.

At the planning stage, add sufficient funding for extras such as skip hire, drainage pipes and paving.

Beware of building your dwarf wall too high - you won’t be able to enjoy the view of the garden!

Make sure you have the right tools for the job.

Get help from friends who have experience in skills like concreting or plumbing. And don’t be afraid to hire professional help when you really need it.

Don’t skimp on the finishes you won’t see, like cavity insulation and foundation. It will catch up with you in the long run.

Buy from a conservatory specialist rather than a DIY store. The former can give you invaluable advice on glazing and roofing options and you might need his help when things don’t go to plan.

Maintenance tips

Use a silicone lubricant on squeaky hinges.

Using washing up liquid to clean the windows will degrade the sealant so DON’T DO IT!

Don’t use abrasive cleaners on woodgrain PVCu conservatories.

Aluminium polish bought at motor shops can be used as a cleaner for silver aluminium conservatories.

Finally

Make sure there is someone to take care of the plants in your conservatory when you are on holiday! More than anywhere else in your home, plants in the conservatory need plenty of water.

Be careful when burning candles during the day. The heat can cause them to melt or bend so don’t leave them unattended.

Barry Dunlop is the Founder of ConservatoriesOnline.com - The online place for people interested in conservatories, sunrooms, garden rooms, and orangeries.
Find more tips and advice at his website: http://www.conservatoriesonline.com

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A room is like a blank canvas. How you fill this blank canvas can have a great deal of influence over your day-to-day life in small yet extremely important ways. A well set up room can make you happy every time you walk in.

For me there is one key ingredient that helps make a room truly happy and livable. Color. If a room has a certain color it can make me a little happier, a different color can be calming, and yet another color can be warm and inviting. There are many different ways you can control color in a room. Some of the best ways can involve a nice wood grain bookshelf, repainting the walls, a picture or painting, or even a rug. Paint is a wonderful general solution that is able to encompass the whole room. A bookshelf or a piece of furniture is an excellent localized addition and paintings or pictures can be an amazing vehicle for expression while adding color to a room at the same time.

I deal most with rugs. I feel they have the artistic and expressive advantages of a painting yet can warm a wider area. A rug also has the advantage of being a wonderfully tactile artistic medium. You can walk on a rug and rub up against it. Whether the rug is a smooth thin pile rug or a thick wool rug can have a great deal of effect on the feel of a room (to learn more check out www.hazaad.com). Rugs also have the advantage of being able to insulate a room from both sound and cold. The sound dampening abilities of a rug come in hand in situations where the neighbor has left out his hearing aid and cranks up the TV to compensate or a dorm room with a party below. Nice pile rugs can also be extremely comforting when it is cold outside and you are inside walking barefoot on the rug.

However, in the end the most important thing when looking to change the feel of a room is personal taste. Salesmen often try hard to convince you that their product is perfect for you. They dont know that. Only you can decide such things.

If you are looking to warm up a room my guess is that color is also important to you. I would suggest that you spend a little time looking at paint colors, furniture, paintings, or rugs. Whatever you really like is going to serve you far better than what others tell you to buy.

John Geer runs the small online rug import business www.Hazaad.com from Davidson, North Carolina.

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