Deciding on a theme and colors comes first. If the design is for a youth bedroom, cork squares with adhesive backs can turn into an instant message center. For boys’ rooms, sports and hobbies can include a real basketball backboard or mounted wood pallets painted in favorite colors. Chalkboards are another fun option for kids’ spaces.

Fabrics are often a first choice for adult bedroom spaces. Choosing how to decorate with materials can require building a wood frame backing. Adding padding gives a headboard extra dimension. For tufting, just add staples at strategic places and then glue buttons on top. Stretched and wrapped over a piece of plywood, fabric is easy to attach at the back with a staple gun. Sections of old picket fencing, either repainted or left in a weathered state, are perfect touches for cottage and country decor.

Adhesive backed tiles, including mirrors and flooring, can make attractive backdrops. Surround them with wood molding and they become even more decorative. Many of these headboard ideas are easy to finish in just a few hours. Once they are in place, they will make a world of difference in bedrooms.

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It is necessary for Earth, Fire, Wood, Water and Metal to be incorporated into home decorating in order to follow proper Feng Shui theories. For example, green or brown reflects the element of Wood, while red or orange would represent Fire. Light brown or yellow brings in the element of Earth. Gray represents Metal, and of course, the blue colors bring in Water.

HOW TO DECORATE WITH FENG SHUI

Begin with removing clutter, providing a place for every item owned and making sure the house is clean and has a good air quality. This will help clear old energy. In addition, to achieve balanced Chi, a home must have quality lighting.

When decorating the kitchen, living Room and the home office, use the more vibrant Yang colors, from the five elements color palette. Play inspiring music, incorporate family photo albums and favorite games. Put touches of Yin energy in these rooms, in the form of cozy couches and cushions.

In the bedrooms and bathrooms, use the more soothing paint colors, or Yin, from the five elements color palette. Remove high energy items, from bedrooms, such as electronics and exercise equipment. Include touches of Yang energy, such as red accessories, in order to achieve balance.

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Valspar

http://www.valsparpaint.com/painter.html

Valspar’s color selector is the most comprehensive. It allows you to select rooms from their gallery or upload a photo from your home to virtually paint. They offer pallet suggestions for how to decorate a room based on your color choices and allow you to build and save decorating palettes. Their virtual painter will even show you what the rooms would look like in different lighting.

Behr

http://www.behr.com/ , under the “Find Your Color” tab Behr’s color tool is simple but easy to use. You can enter the name or number of a swatch you already like or browse by color family. Behr’s selector will recommend complimenting shades of white based on your choices. They also have a small gallery of ideas on how to use color to decorate your home based on mood or life stages. They also offer a tool for uploading your own pictures to virtually paint.

Sherwin Williams

http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/

Not only does Sherwin Williams let you virtually paint photos of your home, they offer a unique tool. Upload a picture from the web and it will create a decorating color palette from that picture. This tool is also available as a smart phone app.

These factors are what make removable wall decals such a good choice when planning how to decorate a child’s room. Decorating with wall decals is a snap. All that’s needed to do is peel and stick, and the results are the same as those obtained from more expensive paint or wallpaper. It’s so simple that the child can be directly involved in decorating his or her room. Decals are equally easy to remove if it becomes necessary to redecorate, since their adhesive does not damage or stain paint.

Decals can be found to fit almost any common childhood theme: nature, spaceships, dinosaurs, cars and trucks, farms, princesses, sports, nautical themes, and so on. Choosing the decals, planning how to decorate with them, and placing them can be a fun activity to share with a child.

Removable wall decals can be found in most craft or hobby stores, or ordered online. Use them to add brightness and diversity to a child’s room for fun and surprisingly professional-looking results!

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Utilitarian items that would have to be in the bathroom anyway can be purchased in fun colors and patterns that can make any bathroom look less generic. Artistic wastebaskets, soap dishes and lighting fixtures can all add to a polished appearance. Bright, fragrant bars of soap and colorful washcloths and towels can infuse a sparkle of interest into otherwise drab surroundings.

Small colored lights can be strung around mirrors and luxuriously scented candles can be placed around the edge of the bathtub as a way to create a pleasant bathroom ambiance. Vintage wall art is another good way of decorating the room and can often be found in thrift stores, garage sales and flea markets. Some people add contrasting trim to their bathroom walls or paint entire separate walls in different shades while decorating their bathrooms. Even people who think that they don’t know how to decorate can come up with good ideas.

Those who have thriving flower gardens can always have the special touch of a freshly picked bouquet in their bathrooms. Many people consider cut flowers as objects that should only be placed in the middle of the dining room table, but they can effectively be used in any room of the house. There are many online resources for those looking for ideas on how to decorate.

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There are several things to consider when wondering how to decorate guest room. First of all, the room is supposed to look and feel like a home rather than a generic, impersonal hotel room. Those who have family members visit often may want to include some cherished family mementos in the room, such as a quilt made by a favorite aunt or grandmother or a painting created by a talented ancestor. If items such as these aren’t available, vintage and thrift store finds can provide a guest room with the same type of ambiance.

Decor in a guest room should be fairly gender-neutral, and those who have children visiting often should keep in mind that this may not be an appropriate room for inclusion of expensive, easily breakable items. Cream-colored walls, quality furnishings and wall art of some kind will give guests a welcoming impression. Ideas on how to decorate are often found in home and garden publications.

One nice touch that many people when decorating their guests rooms is putting a planter box on the outside windowsill and filling it with colorful annual flowers. A freshly picked bouquet placed on the nightstand before the arrival of the guest is another elegant touch.

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Reducing the clutter in a room can make it look as though a new decorating theme is in place. Streamline by donating items that no longer suit the decorating style of the room. Group similar items for impact rather than scatter individual items around the room. Conceal remote controls in baskets. Tuck newspapers and magazines in decorative boxes. Cover plain boxes with fabric scraps to match upholstery.

Reusing existing items can help keep the decorating budget under control. To create vases for flowers, clean out interesting glass jars. Fill a clean jar halfway with sand and insert a pillar candle to create an interesting candle holder that also catches drips. A grouping of candles in a variety of jars forms an easy centerpiece. Empty containers of all types make interesting outdoor planters.

Recycling items can stretch the budget and give new life to gently-used pieces. Thrift stores or flea markets are a good source for sturdy wooden furniture, decorative pottery, interesting picture frames, and unusual collectibles. It is easy to use paint, fabric, and elbow grease to transform recycled items into unique treasures. Learn how to decorate using vintage fabrics; a lace tablecloth can become a lovely window valance, and soft cotton sheets can be sewn into cloth napkins.

Learning how to decorate in an eco-friendly way is easy on the pocketbook and good for the environment.

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When you are deciding how to decorate one of the most important rooms in a home, begin by assessing what you already have in the way of furnishing and decor. Coordinating styles, patterns and colors with a carpet is very important in decorating because it really brings the room together aesthetically.

Once you have figured out what type of decor style you are trying to reach, and know what type of carpet sizes and options will work for you, its time to go shopping. When it comes to picking a specific carpet and determining how to decorate, go with your gut and select everything that you like. Ultimately, whatever you like and are most comfortable with is going to be in the living room for a long time, so it is important that you actually like what is purchased. Melding together what works, what you like, and what you can afford is decorating at its best.

Anyone that is trying to complete the decor of a living room needs to know how to decorate and who they are decorating for. Weigh all options and if possible add different carpet colors to the room to see firsthand how each type will look and feel in the room. Remember each of these tips to complete the decor of your living room.

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1. DON’T put the crib beneath a window that street lights shine through at night, or direct sunlight streams through in the morning.

2. DO follow product safety guidelines when researching how to decorate the nursery.

3. DO secure area rugs with double-sided tape to prevent slips and falls.

4. DON’T forget a comfortable seating space to rock and read to the baby.

5. DO anchor heavy furniture to the wall and floor to prevent items from tipping and falling.

6. DO keep blind cords out of reach of the crib and the baby. Secure windows with a window lock.

7. DON’T trust old furniture. Check for recalls!

8. DO supply more storage space than recommended. Buy a crib skirt for under-crib storage.

9. DO provide bright graphics to stimulate baby.

10. DON’T forget the essentials. A crib, changing table, dresser, seating space, and storage space are nursery essentials.

When deciding how to decorate their child’s nursery, parents should keep in mind not only decorating tips, but also safety. A baby’s nursery should be decorated with a cute, classic design that is easily adaptable for an older child. This will make the room able to grow with the child, and will save parents money in the long run. Decorating the nursery is an important part of prenatal bonding for parents-to-be.

Photos by: Tabitha Blue / Fresh Mommy, Kenziepoo

Tangerine and vivacious color combinations

Tangerine is the “it” color this spring, especially when mixed with lighter variations of the shade and high-contrasting neutrals. Cooler neutrals like grey, white and cream are also very trendy in this time of the year. Spring means warmer temperatures and a more energetic room décor. You can easily achieve this spicy look with hot color combinations.

Bring the nature in

This spring season, printed textures are also very popular because they instantly add warmth to a room décor. Remember that spring is all about bringing nature into your home and this can be done for example with floral motifs for your fabrics and accessories. Another great decorating idea that is always a classic is to decorate your interior with fresh seasonal flowers in beautiful glass vases. Repurposed, recycled and natural products are also a smart way to be in harmony with nature if you want to refresh your home with non-toxic paint.

A minimalist décor

After the winter season when we do our best to create a cozy and warm space to live while it’s cold outside, spring is a good time of the year to declutter your room décor and reorganize your interior. To achieve a minimalist look, a simple decorating idea is to get rid of all the accessories you have accumulated during winter such as blankets. You will feel much more in line with the spring season this way!

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