How to Redecorate Your Room
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Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide on a budget.
This is the most important step of redecorating because it allows you not to spend excessively on things you don't really need.
Your budget should only be a rough estimate, however. -
Step 2: Look around your room and write down what you want to keep
: painting your existing wardrobe).
If you want to totally start over, be aware that it will cost more. , There's no use in throwing something out unless it is entirely unusable, such as an old, rotting basket. , It is really much better to have at two windows, one large and one small in your bedroom.
If there still isn't enough light but you can't afford lighting options like sconces, than try getting a very tall floor lamp that either has a wide, circular top that points to the ceiling or a floor lamp with three lamps attached to it. , Some essentials that most people have and that I would recommend are: a large bookcase, an armoire/dresser, a vanity (if you are a girl), a large table, a nightstand, a chest to store your things in, a new mattress, sheet set, bed, new paint, three lamps, and three chairs.
Remember that you could probably find a lot of stuff in the attic or basement. , A queen size bed is a good size, because not only will there be a lot of space, there are also many more sheet sets and blankets that size than Full or Twin.
It also costs less than King, but if you don't have the money or space, then just get a Twin. (To clear up any confusion, a bed is not the sheet set, blankets, pillows, and mattress altogether.
It is just a frame to put the bed on.) , Some stores that people like are Ethan Allen, Home Depot, and Benjamin Moore.
It all depends on your budget and your tastes. , This is almost always one of the fun parts.
You could have a calm beach feel, a light, pink romantic theme, an autumnal feel, and many more.
You can find a lot of them in an Ethan Allen catalog.
If you don't want a theme, you don't have to have one, but a theme makes everything in your room come together.
It doesn't have to be complicated, you could just have a simple colour scheme or a particular feel, like modern or classy.
Another option is to have small themes all throughout the room, like polka-dot curtains and bedding and an ocean-themed desk and bookcase.
Some themes complement each other, like polka dots and floral, while others look garish with each other, like stripes & stripes.
Make sure your theme isn't too crowded or else your eyes will hurt. , This will tell where everything goes in your room, and is very important.
You don't need anything fancy, just a simple sketch. , While the walls get painted, ask for the painters to also paint any furniture you want to paint. , It's the first thing that people look at when they enter your room, so you have to make sure you get good bedding and a blanket/duvet that goes with it.
A toss pillow or two couldn't hurt, either. , This is because you need to know whether the bed will go with the bedding or not.
Wooden beds look simple and country-style, while iron beds look elegant and sophisticated.
Both can look modern if painted black. , You may want to have only curtains, curtains and sheers, only sheers, only shades, or only curtains and shades.
Sheers are a good choice because they cost less, look good, and they filter light while offering privacy.
Country Curtains is very good for curtains and sheers, while Smith and Noble is good for shades. , The lamps can look Asian, modern, elegant, etc.
Chandeliers are very sophisticated, but simple ceiling lighting with white shades look modern. , Dressers take up more room and are better for girls, as there is usually a mirror above one.
However, armoires are good for both genders, takes up less space, and in my opinion, look better.
If you have an armoire and are a girl, consider buying a vanity. , The chest can be tall or short like a dresser.
You could use a nightstand as a chest if you want. , The nightstand could be a cross between a vanity/nightstand, having a mirror on the top, one drawer, and a chair. , They can just be plain old tables and bookshelves, because they are only there for function, unless you really want a nice table/bookshelf. , -
Step 3: even if you would like to improve an item you already have (i.e.
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Step 4: All the things that you don't want to keep
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Step 5: give them to a sibling
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Step 6: charity
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Step 7: or sell them.
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Step 8: Think about lighting options
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Step 9: such as chandeliers
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Step 10: sconces
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Step 11: and windows.
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Step 12: Decide what new things you want.
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Step 13: Decide what size bed you are getting.
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Step 14: Think about what companies you trust for your furniture/paint.
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Step 15: Choose a theme.
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Step 16: Make a room plan.
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Step 17: Get the walls painted first
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Step 18: you need to figure out whether the bedding will work with it or not.
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Step 19: Buy the bedding theme.
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Step 20: After buying the bedding
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Step 21: buy the mattress/bed.
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Step 22: Buy the curtains/shades.
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Step 23: If everything coordinates
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Step 24: buy new lighting.
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Step 25: Buy an armoire/dresser.
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Step 26: Buy the chest if you want.
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Step 27: Buy a nightstand if you want.
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Step 28: Buy the bookshelf and table.
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Step 29: Finally buy the accents
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Step 30: and voila-you're done!
Detailed Guide
This is the most important step of redecorating because it allows you not to spend excessively on things you don't really need.
Your budget should only be a rough estimate, however.
: painting your existing wardrobe).
If you want to totally start over, be aware that it will cost more. , There's no use in throwing something out unless it is entirely unusable, such as an old, rotting basket. , It is really much better to have at two windows, one large and one small in your bedroom.
If there still isn't enough light but you can't afford lighting options like sconces, than try getting a very tall floor lamp that either has a wide, circular top that points to the ceiling or a floor lamp with three lamps attached to it. , Some essentials that most people have and that I would recommend are: a large bookcase, an armoire/dresser, a vanity (if you are a girl), a large table, a nightstand, a chest to store your things in, a new mattress, sheet set, bed, new paint, three lamps, and three chairs.
Remember that you could probably find a lot of stuff in the attic or basement. , A queen size bed is a good size, because not only will there be a lot of space, there are also many more sheet sets and blankets that size than Full or Twin.
It also costs less than King, but if you don't have the money or space, then just get a Twin. (To clear up any confusion, a bed is not the sheet set, blankets, pillows, and mattress altogether.
It is just a frame to put the bed on.) , Some stores that people like are Ethan Allen, Home Depot, and Benjamin Moore.
It all depends on your budget and your tastes. , This is almost always one of the fun parts.
You could have a calm beach feel, a light, pink romantic theme, an autumnal feel, and many more.
You can find a lot of them in an Ethan Allen catalog.
If you don't want a theme, you don't have to have one, but a theme makes everything in your room come together.
It doesn't have to be complicated, you could just have a simple colour scheme or a particular feel, like modern or classy.
Another option is to have small themes all throughout the room, like polka-dot curtains and bedding and an ocean-themed desk and bookcase.
Some themes complement each other, like polka dots and floral, while others look garish with each other, like stripes & stripes.
Make sure your theme isn't too crowded or else your eyes will hurt. , This will tell where everything goes in your room, and is very important.
You don't need anything fancy, just a simple sketch. , While the walls get painted, ask for the painters to also paint any furniture you want to paint. , It's the first thing that people look at when they enter your room, so you have to make sure you get good bedding and a blanket/duvet that goes with it.
A toss pillow or two couldn't hurt, either. , This is because you need to know whether the bed will go with the bedding or not.
Wooden beds look simple and country-style, while iron beds look elegant and sophisticated.
Both can look modern if painted black. , You may want to have only curtains, curtains and sheers, only sheers, only shades, or only curtains and shades.
Sheers are a good choice because they cost less, look good, and they filter light while offering privacy.
Country Curtains is very good for curtains and sheers, while Smith and Noble is good for shades. , The lamps can look Asian, modern, elegant, etc.
Chandeliers are very sophisticated, but simple ceiling lighting with white shades look modern. , Dressers take up more room and are better for girls, as there is usually a mirror above one.
However, armoires are good for both genders, takes up less space, and in my opinion, look better.
If you have an armoire and are a girl, consider buying a vanity. , The chest can be tall or short like a dresser.
You could use a nightstand as a chest if you want. , The nightstand could be a cross between a vanity/nightstand, having a mirror on the top, one drawer, and a chair. , They can just be plain old tables and bookshelves, because they are only there for function, unless you really want a nice table/bookshelf. ,
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