Bedroom Talk
decorating a bedroom?
I am trying to decorate my boyfriends bedroom and apt. In the bedroom the curtains are black and the bedspread is black with tan and and like a darker brown color design on it. I have lotsa wall space so that is not a problem. I just have no idea of what to decorate with. What are some other ideas for like the living area and kitchen? Him and his roommate don't want anything that might be girlish. The living area has a patriotic theme to it. The walls are white. They rent so we cannot paint the walls. We just bought the bedspread because he liked the color. The landlord said we had to keep the white blinds, because the bedroom is on the front side of the apt. complex. They want the white so it looks good from the outside.
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- how about using alternate stone coloured paint and a cream or off-white paint -on all the walls throughout the flat?.... then each room can be individualised by differrent coloured accessories: cushions, curtaining, rugs, wall hangings, pictures, paintings ...... My experience is plain walls are best - they generally give a better illusion of space and airiness....
- Try some black framed, black and white pictures. I've seen this picture of some skyscraper construction guys way back in the day taking their break just sitting on the beams way up in the sky. It's a really neat picture. Something like that might work. Also they have one of the statue of liberty, in black and white, still over in France, being built, before being given to the U.S., as a gift. A few pictures like that may look pretty good in there.
- I agree with Captain Cracker -- black and white photos are masculine and they are dramatically beautiful. For the bedroom, see if he's agreeble to a new bedspread. A lighter solid color would be better (possibly grey). Lighter curtains would be a big improvement and make it look less like a cave. Again -- solid colors. If he wants the room dark for sleeping -- get the room darkening shades and install under the curtains. Does he have any collectible items -- these make great additions to the walls. If necessary -- buy a shadow box and display small items in there. Don't try to add a lot to the walls. Too many photos, etc will give a cluttered look. Always leave one wall empty as a place "for the eye to rest". If he approves -- this one is fun -- have some of his baby photos framed and hang on the walls. Hang them together in one area. This makes a fun and interesting conversation piece on the wall. Have fun -- but ask for his approval on everything!! Some guys are really picky about decorating...........good luck!
- If you are allowed to paint, use deep, rich colors like "oakmoss" or "denim" by Sherwin Williams. Rugs are a fanatastic decorating tool, and you'll find plenty on this website: http://www.homedecorators.com/Rugs/ For a man, I would imagine something more contemporary would be suitable. Does he like a specific sports team? If so, check out these really cool lamps & doormats: http://www.homedecorators.com/search.php?search=team Puts some plants around the house, some cool artwork & you're golden.
- Hey there.......regarding your boyfriends bedroom, since the curtains and bedspread are black you might want to paint the walls with a light color so it doesn't look so gloomy, however to give it a nice modern look keep the furniture black: tables, chairs, dresser, etc . For the living area try the black furniture to make everything harmonize with the bedroom. The sofa could de blue to go with the patriotic mood and the cushions could have the american flag on 'em. Again keep the walls with a light color, preferably white and just one of the walls, oposite the tv could have a cool poster or design or graffiti whichever you like. The kitchen....well again keep the furniture black and add stainless steel things. Accesories can be in various colors, keep the walls white.
- You can do something dramatic like adding new carpet or start by looking through magazines, and catalogs.
- http://teensthemes.com/black-and-white-contemporary-bedrooms.html
