Dorm Room Decorating Ideas
in Accessories, Fabrics, Kid's Rooms, Lighting, Linens
Do you have a college bound student? Make their dorm room the best with our inexpensive style solutions.
1. Start with one item that sets the tone for their dorm room. We started with the fabulous picture just above the desk. The colors in that picture include green, orange, pink, teal blue and brown. We limited our bedding, pillows, fabrics, towels, rugs and accessories to those colors.
2. Make their dorm bed super comfy with egg crate padding, memory foam, a feather bed, or a down-alternative mattress pad. Add colorful sheets, a patterned duvet cover or comforter and pillows that pop with color. We used a queen size duvet and cover on a twin bed so it would hang down over the sides of the bed and it won’t fall off easily.
3. Create a faux headboard by stapling patterned fabric to a large canvas frame. Canvas frames are available at art supply stores. We used a 30″ x 40″ size canvas and one yard of fabric that we found for under $10 on Etsy.com.
4. Add an unexpected lamp and homey accessories for a stylized and personal look. We found ours at discounter retailer Tuesday Morning.
5. Cover the standard issue bulletin board with some fun fabric that ties in with the colors you have selected for the room. Use push pins to secure the fabric around the edges.
Do you have a college student that needs a dorm room makeover? Go to the askDECOR Facebook page and continue our discussion.
Have You Caught the Missoni Home Goods Fever?
Luxury goods manufacturer Missoni made headlines last week with the introduction of their Missoni For Target line of home goods and clothing. Now, both the lower cost line and the high-end luxury goods are flying off the shelves.
We thought we would share some of our Missoni Home Collection favorites.
Have you thought about adding the Missoni signature look to your home? Tell us on the askDECOR Facebook wall.
Can This Awkward Attic Become A Master Bedroom Retreat? 5 Designer Secrets Revealed
in Guest Bedrooms, Master Bedrooms, Paint Colors, Remodeling & Home Improvement Projects, Rugs, Window Coverings
Do you have an awkward attic space? Don’t despair, it can be transformed with a little help from your friends here at askDECOR. Here are the before and after photos of an attic space from a recent project and 5 designer secrets that we used to complete this transformation.
BEFORE
AFTER
1. Camouflage a bad view and enhance your windows with fabulous window coverings.
We used sheers to obscure the view. A valance mounted at the ceiling leads the eye upward and gives the appearance of taller ceilings in this attic bedroom. Drapes with blackout liner finish the look and ensure a good night’s sleep.
2. Make unsightly elements in your room disappear by painting everything the same color.
Low ceiling, bad trim and uninteresting doors fade to the background when painted out to match the walls. Try a soothing color. We used Benjamin Moore Light Khaki in this room and love the finished effect.
3. Open up half walls to visually expand your space.
We replaced the staircase landing wall with wrought iron for a more open, airy feeling.
4. Match the color of your flooring to your walls if you want to visually expand your space.
We choose a Maslan textured carpet to add interest to our floors in a shade slightly darker than the walls.
5. Create a sleek look with built-in storage.
We replaced free-standing furniture with built-in closet storage systems. Custom, wall mounted shelves were installed for the TV and additional storage.
Do you have an awkward space that could use a transformation? Let us know if the 5 revealed designer secrets could work in transforming your space. We’d love to hear from you if you need further tips for your space as well!
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