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Decorating
a Little Girl's Bedroom on a Budget Every little girl should feel
like a princess in her own private space, and it is possible to transform
an ordinary bedroom into an abode fit for a little princess without
spending hundreds of dollars on decorating. With a few inexpensive updates
you can turn your little girl's bedroom into a magical room for playing,
relaxing, and sleeping, and you can do it for less than one hundred
dollars. Decorating with a new coat of paint, budget bedding, window
treatments, and wall appliques will enable you to completely change
the look of your little girl's bedroom while adhering to your specific
budget. Begin with Paint Painting a room is one of the
least expensive decorating options, and it has the potential to change
the entire appearance and ambiance of the room. If your little girl's
bedroom could use a fresh coat of paint, choose a soft pastel shade
to make it feel relaxing and cheerful. Keep in mind that pink is not
the only color to consider when decorating a little girl's bedroom.
Soft yellow, sea foam green, lavish lavender, or a rich creamy shade
of blue are all wonderful choices. If the room does not need a
fresh coat of paint, liven up the current color by painting an accent
wall. Consider a matching shade that is a bit brighter in color, or
paint the accent wall a natural shade of green. Blooms of all colors
go well with green foliage, and bedroom walls are no exception. A single
green wall in a room painted pink, lavender, or a soft shade of blue
looks absolutely stunning, and for the cost of paint, the entire room
will have an entirely new look. Wall Appliques Those on a budget will find
peel and stick wall appliques an affordable option to wallpapering or
hiring an artist to paint a mural. When decorating a little girl's bedroom
you will find wall appliques in a wide variety of subjects and sizes.
Whether you are decorating your little girl's bedroom in a princess
theme, garden theme, or any other theme, you will find peel and stick
appliques that are perfect for decorating on a budget. They are easy
to remove and reapply again and again, and they are perfect for adding
color, design, and interest to walls, doors, and even furniture. Bedding When decorating a little girl's
bedroom on a budget, avoid character bedding. Character bedding is generally
far more costly than solid colored bedding, and inexpensive bedding
in a single color or two can be embellished with budget throw pillows
of various shapes, sizes, and textures. Stuffed animals or dolls can
also be used when decorating a little girl's bedroom, especially when
sticking to a budget. Decorating with toys and other character themed
items already in the room can save a considerable amount of money and
make the room look more decorative and inviting. Window Treatments Bedroom window treatments do
not have to be expensive to look impressive when decorating a little
girl's bedroom on a budget. A simple scarf valance over blinds or shades
is an inexpensive way to dress up windows without spending a lot of
money. You will find scarf valances in all colors and lengths, or you
can make an easy scarf valance with a few yards of sheer lightweight
fabric. Even a color-coordinating sheet can be used to make scarf valances
that will enhance the windows when decorating your little girl's bedroom. Involve your little girl when
decorating her bedroom. Kids often provide some of the best ideas, especially
when decorating on a budget. Have her choose her favorite dolls and
stuffed animals to decorate her bed, and take her along when choosing
bedding, accessories, and paint. For much less than you ever thought
possible, you can give your little girl the bedroom of her dreams without
going over your budget. Jessica Ackerman writes for
Wall Decor and Home Accents - http://www.walldecorandhomeacce -------------------------------------------------------------- The Budget Decorator’s Top 10 Tips By Kathy Wilson 1.PAINT! I know you’ve heard
it before, but it’s true, paint is the cheapest, fastest way to dramatically
change a room in just hours! 2.Use a theme…even if it’s
just a favorite color scheme or one you found in a magazine, it’s
a place to start and plan. 3.Rearrange…move things around
until you find a pleasing arrangement that works for you, whether it’s
your furniture or your bookshelves! 4.Use what you have! There
are so many items around the home that can be repurposed…learn to
look at things in creative ways and see if they might meet a decorating
need. 5.Start Big! Tackle the larger
areas of the room first, such as walls, windows, and floors. That will
make the fastest impact on the room. 6.Disguise! If you can’t
afford to replace, disguise! Cover a sofa, lay a rag rug over that stained
carpet, or use fabric to screen an unpleasant view. 7.Find materials in creative
places. Use fabric from sheets and quilts, use yard sales to locate
furniture to be painted to match your décor, and visit your dollar
shop on a regular basis for picture frames and candles. 8.Add personality! Inject yourself
and your family in to your home with personal items…photos, vacation
finds, or ball game tickets in a frame all bring interest and life to
your rooms. 9.Look for inspiration. There
is no shame is scouring books and magazines for the look you desire,
then adapting their scheme to a budget decorator’s plan! Let the pictures
inspire your creativity, and borrow ideas you love! 10.Start now! Today, make a
plan, pick a paint color, sew a pillow. Your home won’t change if
you don’t start something, so don’t put it off another minute, and
little by little, the Budget Decorator in you will transform your house
to a home! Kathy Wilson is an author,
columnist, and editor of The Budget Decorator. For thousands of free
budget home
decorating ideas,
visit her at http://www.TheBudgetDecorator Easy, Cheap and Elegant Decorating for Valentines! By Kathy Wilson The Budget Decorator
So you just got all the holiday decorations put away (or maybe you didn't!) and here comes another holiday… Valentines! Never fear, I have some great budget friendly ideas for quick and easy decorations you can use to dress up any room of your home and show all your loved ones how much you care!
Dress up your everyday dining area with heart shaped placemats. Pick up some large red or pink craft foam sheets from your craft store and trace and cut a large heart shape from each one with a pair of sharp scissors. Use a gold paint pen and write a one word romantic sentiment in the center of each one, just like the "message heart" candies of our youth! Edge the hearts with squiggles and swirls, or perhaps personalize each placemat with a name of a family member. These will wipe clean with a damp cloth, and add loving style to each meal!
Pick up four or six silk flowers and a small roll of wire edged ribbon (white, red, or pink) from your discount store and tie one flower each to the back of each of your dining chairs. Make the bow larger than you normally would for drama. The wire edge will allow you to shape the bow into a full, romantic style. Use leftover ribbon to add some romance to your front door wreath, your mailbox, or a big bow on the headboard of your bed!
Buy an inexpensive floral bouquet from the supermarket and spilt it into two or three smaller bunches. Add some evergreen cuttings from the yard, and display it in pretty creamers, teacups, and bud vases. Flowers speak of love and family, but it doesn't need to be a $50 bouquet of roses to add romance to the room!
Take some time to set a romantic table for that special Valentines Day dinner, not only for that special someone, but for all the loved ones in your life! You can do this with things you already own! Layer the table coverings with quilts, tablecloths and placemats. Layer your dishware as well, with a large plate, saucer, and bowl, and tuck napkins into your drinking glasses. Don't be afraid to mix and match your dinnerware, it adds style! Pick up a pack of paper doilies from the dollar shop, and scatter them across the table. Get the kids in on the day by giving them some red or pink giftwrap, tissue paper, or construction paper and a couple of paper punches, and allow them to make confetti to sprinkle over the table!
Lastly, don't forget to add candles to your Valentines home. They are inexpensive at any discount store or dollar shop, and can be displayed in groups on old picture frames as trays, or in front of mirrors to double your romantic style! Drop tealights into teacups or mason jars, and tie a ribbon around the outside.
Remember,
romance is good for the soul, and it's easy to bring a little of it
into our homes to show our love for those around us!
Kathy Wilson is an author, columnist, and editor of The Budget Decorator. For thousands of free budget home decorating ideas, visit her at http://www.TheBudgetDecorator
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