Home Decoration

Large bedrooms may just seem too big with the minimalist arrangement of beds, nightstands and dressers and have extra space that could have been used for more fruitful purposes. Use this space and transform your bedroom into a chic bedroom retreat and a romantic getaway by applying these easy tips:

• You can lend your bedroom a sleek contemporary touch or decorate it in lavish classical décor depending on your taste by setting the appropriate furniture in the room.
• Lifestyle furniture arrangements and architectural elements such as a foot stand at the end of your bed, canopy beds and armoires or treasure chests can add a customized touch to your bedroom.
• Wall colors and wallpaper patterns, fabrics for furnishings, bedspreads and pillows along with accessories can make your bedroom look romantic, period room or rustic according to the texture and choices that you have made.
• Stick with your theme and decorate your bedroom to make yourself feel comfortable in it.
• Romantic European-style furniture made of rich and deep toned woods such as cherry and walnut and having stains such as cocoa, java or sienna are long lasting and always popular. It can be used in conjunction with painted wood and iron bed, nightstand or armoire for a tasteful blend of styles.
• To maintain the harmony in room, keep a repeated pattern of style, color or scale while decorating your room.
• Stimulate romantic feelings by adding lavish pillows, throws and duvets in deep bright hues in the bed and sheer draperies made up of light fly-away fabric around it.
• For lavish and extravagant look, use high thread count bed sheets, fabric with a rich smooth soft texture such as silks and velvets for tapestries, linens and bedding.
• Chandeliers and beaded lamps and accessories also make the bedroom look luxurious. You can hang a larger one over the bed and two small complementing ones over the nightstands in a large bedroom to make it look unique.
• Fresh flowers and fragrant candles arranged in Japanese style make the room look peaceful and relaxing.
• Use straw wall hangings, wooden finishes and matte wall colors in earthy tones for a rustic look.
• Color palette of the bedroom should incorporate colors that you enjoy in all moods and you wouldn’t get bored over time.
• You can add stylish and functional furniture pieces in addition to the basic furniture arrangement in the bedroom for a customized space where you can relax, as you want.
• Besides dressers, you can also use treasure chests and wardrobes for additional storage space or make a small reading room at one side of your bedroom complete with a study lamp for those late night readings.
• If you watch television in your bedroom, you can incorporate higher headboards in the bed to support your back.
• Platform beds are in vogue these days.
• Footboards can be adjusted according to your height to support your feet when sitting up in bed or you can use two footboards to accommodate couples of different heights.

Some dorm rooms stand out among others as a popular hangout for all students and where everyone loves to spend time in. Here area few tips, tricks and ideas to transform your dorm room into an ideal retreat :

• Plan well beforehand.
• Remember, your dorm décor showcases your personality and thus, it should be functional, stylish and yet have some character of its own.
• Most dorm rooms have extra-long twin beds that need special sheets and bedding.
• Choose and invest in a comfortable mattress so that you can sleep well.
• Fluffy and soft throw pillows can add instant style to your bed to be used as sofa for a get together with friends.
• Choose a study area according to your preference, such as a desk, bed or even a beanbag chair on the floor.
• Make sure for bright halogen lighting in your study area with the help of desk or floor lamp.
• You may use stacked milk crates, instead of shelves to store textbooks and table to keep your dinner plates, as a much cheaper option that occupies little space.
• Funky high-tech music and light gadgets can lend an instant party touch to your dorm room. Choose something you can afford and is a source of constant fun.
• High-tech furniture is also available such as ottomans that can double up as massagers that look quite stylish and have a soft.
• If you are investing in furniture and furnishings, invest in pieces that are versatile and can serve for multi-purpose duties. They must not occupy much space, which is often a problem in a dorm room.