Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Decorate A Bedroom With Zebra Print

Zebra prints are bold and dramatic.


Animal prints are alluring, exotic and very versatile. When decorating a bedroom, you have many options other than the traditional safari theme. From bold and daring to calm and serene, color choices help you create the perfect mood for your room. When decorating with zebra print, balance is the key. Once you figure out use the design with your favorite colors, designing your zebra print bedroom will be a blast.








Instructions


1. Choose bedroom furniture that suits your style. Some furniture pieces have animal prints on drawer fronts and chair cushions. Decide if you want your furniture to carry part of the zebra look or remain streamlined while letting the zebra print stand out own its own. Consider black and white pieces of furniture for continuity.


2. Coordinate with the right colors in your bedroom. Red is pleasing when combined with black and white and it adds drama to your bedroom. For a feminine touch, try hot pink. Bright greens and blues also go with zebra print. Green offers energy and blue is calming. Another option is yellow, which will brighten your bedroom and make it feel airy.


3. Choose a few prominent objects to blend with the focal point in the room. Lampshades or chair cushions will balance your room as long as they are spread out. Other alternatives that help unify the room are rugs, window treatments and framed prints.


4. Select a variety of zebra print patterns to give your room character. Use larger patterns on rugs and bedspreads and smaller patterns on smaller items such as lampshades and pillows.


5. Coordinate other textures into your bedroom d cor for an authentic look. Something suede or leather, such as a pillow, will enhance your bedroom without being overwhelming.

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