Furnish A Girl'S Bedroom Cost Effectively

You want to create a cozy bedroom for a young girl but you can't spend a lot of money. With a bit of creativity, you can add furnishings and decorations like lamps, pictures and small tables without high costs. Use these tips to furnish a girl's bedroom cost effectively.

Instructions

1. Plan how you want the room to look including what furnishings you plan to include. Once you know what you need in the room, search for the pieces that will create the room you envision.

2. Buy lamps to add light to your room without adding a lot of cost. Buy your lamps at discount stores, second hand stores or antique shops. Recover lampshades on lamps instead of buying new.

3. Stain or refinish old furniture to restore it to its original look. Wait for furniture stores to have seasonal sales if you want to buy new items at discounted prices.

4. Make your own bedding using cute patterns and feminine colors like pink and purple. Buy fabric at discount stores or wait for department stores to put material on sale.

5. Find versatile comforters that will stand up to washing. Buy matching material and make curtains instead of buying store made window coverings. Add floor mats to create a pretty room that doesn't cost a lot.

6. Buy oak veneer or cherry stained furniture instead of buying solid wood. Check for floor models to save even more money. Visit the discount section of each furniture store to find beds and dressers at reduced prices.

7. Visit furniture outlets and home improvement shops for cheaper prices. You can build your own furniture with do it yourself kits. You save money by assembling items yourself.

8. Use baskets, bins, boxes and crates to store things instead of buying expensive shelving.

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The Best Paint Colors To Brighten A Dark Bedroom

Select light colors to brighten a dark bedroom.

Perhaps your bedroom windows do not get as much direct sunlight as you would like or there is not a window at all. That does not have to mean your bedroom always has to appear dark. Careful paint color selection can make the difference between a dark and gloomy or a bright and cheery bedroom.

Warm Colors

For a warm, sunny bedroom, select colors from the warm spectrum of the color wheel. Use a light shade of yellow, peach or pink to visually warm up your room without having to touch the thermostat. Remember that painting the entire room will make the color appear darker than the color selection chip, so pick a shade lighter than what you want the finished result to appear.

Cool Colors

Cool paint colors will give your bedroom a rested, calm look that will provide you with a relaxing space in your home. Choose a pastel shade of blue or green that almost borders on being white. Look in the white color palette provided for your brand of paint. Often there are beautiful light colors masquerading as white that work well in naturally dark bedrooms. These colors will provide just a hint of color to brighten your bedroom.

Neutral Colors

Neutral colors make great paint colors to lighten up a dark bedroom. White, of course, works well but light cream is a better choice. It will brighten the room without appearing too stark. Forego using cafe-au-lait and move to the lighter shades in the paint strip, selecting a soft pastel beige or taupe instead. The lighter the color, the brighter your bedroom will appear. Purchase a small sample jar of a paint color, when available, to test the color in your room. Make sure to paint a test swatch on all walls to see how light and shadows affect the desired color. When in doubt, choose a shade one or two shades lighter for a brighter bedroom.

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Decorate A Toddler Girl'S Bedroom

Decorate a toddler girl's room with whimsical pink bedding.

Decorate a toddler girl's room with bright and cheery colors, whimsical decor pieces and durable, comfortable fabrics. When the toddler transitions from a nursery to a "big girl" bedroom, choose furniture pieces that she will be able to use for years to come. If you are creating a bedroom on a budget, use craft items and a creative touch to make your own decorative items and save money by updating hand-me-down pieces with paint.

Instructions

1. Choose a decor theme or color scheme with which to decorate the toddler's bedroom. Pick a charming ladybug, butterfly or garden-inspired theme. Add a fresh touch with a sunny yellow and turquoise or bright pink and purple color sheme.

2. Paint the bedroom walls to reflect the theme. Choose a cherry red color for a ladybug-theme space, butter yellow for a butterfly theme, or pastel pink or green for a garden-inspired room. Hang a patterned wallpaper border to enhance plain neutral-hued walls.

3. Choose durable, high-quality bedroom furniture. Pick items that the todder can use into her teens and even college years. Buy a matching wood bed headboard, night stand, dresser and work desk set for a cohesive look. Purchase a full-size bed or daybed the toddler can use for years to come.

4. Enhance the space with charming decor pieces. Decorate the bed with a vibrant pink, lime green and yellow striped comforter for a fresh look. Add a pop of color to a white or solid-color bedspread with decorative pillows. Choose plush cotton pillows with lively insect, sheep, flower or lollipop designs. Hang the toddler's artwork or whimsical prints in vibrant yellow, pink or blue frames. Add comfort to the space with a squishy, lime green beanbag chair featuring flower-inspired appliques. Enhance the night stand with an acrylic lamp featuring a green stem-shaped base and a pink bloom-inspired shade.

5. Encourage the young girl to use her imagination and creativity by infusing the space with playful touches. Hang a large chalkboard on the walls and supply plenty of colorful chalk. Fill a wooden wardrobe with costumes, clothes and shoes for playing "dress up."

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Frame Plain Bathroom Mirrors

An unframed bathroom mirror makes the bathroom feel cold and plain.

Plain, unframed bathroom mirrors are a staple in many newly constructed homes or budget condos or apartments. A cookie-cutter solution, they provide the utilitarian purpose of providing the mirror without any style. Luckily, this oversight allows you to express your own personality and taste in the bathroom by framing the mirror yourself. An inexpensive home project, framing your plain mirror can add a big decorative punch to your bathroom space.

Instructions

1. Unscrew the clips that hold the mirror to the wall. Many times these clips are just precautionary and the mirrors are also glued to the wall. Carefully check to see if the mirror is glued to the wall. If not, squirt some construction adhesive behind the mirror and press the mirror tight to the wall to adhere it to the wall. Put the clips and screws back in, but be sure no glue has gotten near the screw holes, as you want to be able to remove the screws later. Allow it to cure overnight.

2. Remove the clips and screws the next day and clean the mirror. Use a tape measure to measure the length and width of the mirror. Your frame pieces will be affixed to the glass of the mirror so measure the outer margin of the mirrors face.

3. Purchase decorative molding from a home supply store. The molding should be at least 4 inches wide so it complements an average unframed bathroom mirror. A too-narrow molding looks flimsy.

4. Purchase four square decorative end pieces to go at the corners of the mirror. You will be making straight cuts on your molding, so the end pieces "cap" the molding and bridge the connections around the mirror, avoiding the need for mitered corners.

5. Measure the width of the end pieces. Multiply that by number by two.

6. Measure the length of your mirror glass once more. Subtract the width of the two end pieces and transfer that final number to your molding.

7. Mark and cut your molding with a straight cut. Repeat those steps to make your cuts for the height as well.

8. Lightly sand off any rough edges from the ends of the molding. Dry fit all the pieces on the glass of the mirror to make sure all the pieces fit properly. They should sit on the glass along the margin of the mirror, as you affix them to the mirror itself.

9. Cover a work area and lay out all your frame pieces. Brush away any dust or dirt and paint the pieces with your chosen glossy interior paint color. Paint the top and sides of the molding and end pieces thoroughly. Do two coats. Allow to dry.

10. Cut 3-inch strips of the heavy-duty hook-and-loop tape. Peel one side of the tape and adhere to the back of the molding pieces every 3 inches. Place one piece on each corner square.

11. Peel off the other side of the tape as it is attached to its opposite side on the molding and then carefully place the molding onto the glass in the correct position.

12. Place the corner molding pieces and the rest of the straight molding pieces in place the same way. Shift pieces slightly, if necessary, to get the perfect fit.

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Frame For Sliding Closet Doors For Bedrooms

Sliding doors make it easier to access a closet in a tight space.

Sliding doors are a good option for a shallow, long closet. Sliding doors make it easy to reach stored items and do not require any additional room to open them, so they work well in a tight space. It is best to have the doors picked out, before you begin the project, because you will need to know the size so you can build a door frame that will fit the doors. Purchasing pre-built doors can save you money and time, as opposed to having them custom-built or building them yourself.

Instructions

1. Measure the size of the sliding doors with the track system. The package should say how big the door frame needs to be, but it is a good idea to double-check before you build the doorway. Measure the size of the wall frame to be built for the doors. You need the length of the wall and the distance from the floor to the ceiling then subtract 4 inches for the stud pieces.

2. Cut 2-by-4s with a circular saw for the frame pieces. You will need two pieces that are the length of the wall for the top and bottom of the wall frame. You will need enough stud pieces so they are spaced every 16 inches across the length of the wall, except where the sliding doors will be. You will need one piece the length of the space for the door frame, and you will need enough 2-by-4s that measure the difference between the top of the door frame and the ceiling less 4 inches spaced every 16 inches along the length of the door frame.

3. Build the wall frame by laying out the length pieces, which will be the top and bottom of the wall frame, and two of the stud pieces to form a square. The 4-inch side of wood will go flush against the floor and ceiling when you complete the frame. Use two nails per each end of the stud and nail the studs into place. Make sure the corners are square then nail the remaining studs into place every 16 inches and leave a space where the doors will go. Nail two studs into place at each end of the door frame. Nail the piece for the door frame in place at the correct height then nail the shorter stud pieces into place along the top of the closet door frame. This holds the door frame in place.

4. Put the wall up. Nail it into the floor and ceiling joists on either side of each stud. If you are attaching the wall frame to an existing wall, you need to attach it to a stud, which you can locate with a stud finder. Nail it into place every 18 inches from floor to ceiling. Use a handsaw to cut out the piece of the wall frame where the closet doors will go after you have nailed the wall frame into place. Paint the door frame.

5. Install the track for the sliding doors by screwing the bottom strip and the top strip into place. Measure and mark where you need to screw the frame into place so that the tracks line up. Place the doors inside the tracks after you have finished the walls for the closet.

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Install A Bathroom Fan Timer

You'll be smiling when your wall switch timer is installed and working properly.

If you have a bathroom fan that is left on for hours, consider removing the switch for the fan and replacing it with a timer. You can buy a new wall switch timer online or at your local electrical supply store, but make sure it is made to fit in a single-pole wall switch box. The timers come in all different styles, from simple 30-minute timers to 24-7 programmable models, so choose the features that suit your needs best.

Instructions

1. Turn off the circuit breaker for your bathroom fan.

2. Remove the fan switch cover by removing the two screws in the switch cover. Remove the two screws holding the switch to the switch box, and pull the switch out from the wall.

3. Unfasten the negative (black), positive (white) and ground (copper) wires by unscrewing them from the fan switch.

4. Fasten the three wires to the wall switch timer screws, according to the enclosed instructions.

5. Fasten the wall switch timer to the switch box with the enclosed screws.

6. Place the wall switch timer cover in place over the timer, if it is separate from the timer, and screw it into place.

7. Turn on the circuit breaker.

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Repair A Leaking Bathroom Sink

A sink can leak but can be fixed easily.

There are several reasons a bathroom sink can leak. One of the most common reasons is that water gets on the counter and seeps through where the bowl attaches to the vanity countertop. Another common reason is that the faucet has become loose and allows water to leak. Both of these problems can be fixed for little money and a small investment of time.

Instructions

1. Tighten the faucet to the sink top by tightening the nuts on the faucet stems under the sink. Use a basin wrench to snug the nuts, but be careful not to overtighten them or the faucet body may crack.

2. Pour some water at the edge of the sink where it meets the vanity top and inspect under the sink to see if water is leaking through.

3. Cut out the old caulk from around the bowl with a utility knife if water is leaking from the edge of the bowl.

4. Clean the area around the bowl completely with mineral spirits on a rag.

5. Apply the caulk evenly around the bowl where it meets the vanity top. Spread the caulk with a finger to make an even bead that fills the crack between the bowl and the countertop.

6. Clean any stray caulk on the counter and the bowl with mineral spirits on a rag. Let the caulk dry for 24 hours before getting it wet.

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Paint Over Sheetrock In A Bathroom

Do not worry about sanding when you have sheetrock walls.

If you have a bathroom with newly installed sheetrock, you need not leave those walls white. You can paint sheetrock using your favorite interior wall paint. However, you should keep ventilation in mind when designing or renovating any bathroom space as moisture can lead to hazardous mold growth. In this case, you will have to hire a professional to install new sheetrock.

Instructions

1. Spread a drop cloth on the floor, making sure the cloth lines the bottom of the wall where you will be painting.

2. Line the baseboards and the upper trim with painter's tape to protect these areas from paint.

3. Open the paint can by prying open the top of the can with a screwdriver. Mix the paint with a paint stirrer. Pour the paint into the paint tray.

4. Dip a trim brush in the paint and paint the areas below the crown molding and above the baseboards. Your roller brush may not be able to access these areas as well as a trim brush can.

5. Stick a roller brush into the paint, gently dipping it in the pool of paint and pulling it up to the top of the tray to roll it over the paint-catching grails.

6. Roll the paint on the sheetrock by painting lines in the shape of the letter W. Move backward over the letter and fill in the spaces in between the letter. Repeat this process until the entire wall is painted. Smooth out any lines left by the trim brush by rolling the roller brush across the top and bottom of the sheetrock.

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Frame A Bathroom Mirror

Add value to your home by giving your bathroom mirror a custom finish. Follow these steps to dress up a featureless sheet of glass without ever having to take it off the wall.

Instructions

1. Measure the perimeter of the mirror.

2. Choose crown molding from a hardware store. Molding can be primed, stainable or even made from foam. Purchase about one foot more than the perimeter of the mirror.

3. Saw the molding into four pieces with mitered edges. Measure and make the cuts so that the outside edge of the molding will line up with the edges of the mirror when placed on top of the mirror.

4. Stain or paint the molding, if desired.

5. Apply molding directly to the surface of the mirror using adhesive. Voila! A beautifully framed mirror now hangs in the bathroom!

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Soundproof A Bedroom For Drums

Soundproof a Bedroom for Drums

The multi-piece drum set may be the musical backbone of most contemporary pop ensembles, but as anyone who's ever lived with a drummer knows, it wasn't exactly made with sleeping quarters in mind. Trying to keep this noisy set of instruments in your bedroom is sometimes a necessity, but it can create an annoyance for other residents of your house or apartment building. With a basic understanding of acoustics and sound dampening, you can minimize or eliminate the sound that escapes your room without losing your ability to practice in it.

Instructions

1. Move the drum set to the center of the room. This will create the most distance on all sides between the drum and anyone listening from the other side of the walls, minimizing the sound that travels from the bedroom to other areas of the house.

2. Put carpet or a thick rug on the floor if the room has a hardwood or other smooth-surface floor. Try to cover as much of the floor as possible, and add an extra layer of small area rugs or carpet samples beneath the set for best results. Not only will this absorb sound, it will prevent the vibration from traveling directly through the floorboards.

3. Install a threshold beneath the door to prevent sound from traveling through this empty space. Use a piece made of soft materials (such as rubber) that can form a good seal. If you are unable to make this alteration where you live, stuff cloth in the crack between the door and the floor.

4. Apply soundproofing foam to the walls. This is a special material used by professionals to soundproof practice and recording areas. You can buy this foam locally from interior design companies, or order it online at sites like Soundprooffoam.com or Soundproofing.org. You can attach this foam using temporary wall adhesive strips for easy removal. If you need a cheaper option, regular insulating foam will also absorb a fair amount of sound, as will paper-fiber egg cartons, hung round-side out on the wall.

5. Keep soft goods and furniture in the room. Couches, beds, draperies, stuffed animals, or any items made of soft cloth will absorb and muffle the sound in the room. Don't forget the ceiling, where you can hang light, printed cloth tapestries using thumb tacks.

6. Cover flat, hard surfaces with cloth wherever possible. Even things like desks and tables can act as resonant sounding boards that will reflect and amplify the sound of your drums.

7. Prepare windows to absorb sound. Install double panes if possible, and make sure windows are properly sealed and remain closed during practice. Like the other flat surfaces, the glass will reflect sound, so cover them, and use curtains rather than blinds, the thicker the better.

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Organize A Child'S Bedroom

Once your child moves out of the crib and into a big bed, you'll need to set up a system for your child's room. Such a system will not only enable her to find the things she needs--clothes and shoes, for example--but it will also help her learn to clean up her room herself. It's a great way to set good habits now, before the years of rebellion hit.

Instructions

1. Identify which clothes go where. Use pictures and letters for younger children, or just letters for older children. Label each drawer with its contents--socks and underwear, short-sleeved tops, long-sleeved tops and so forth.

2. Organize toys clearly. Set up a system of baskets or clear, plastic tubs that are labeled with pictures and letters. This way, your child can see easily which toys live in which baskets or containers.

3. Work with your child every time he puts things away initially to ensure that he understands that trains go in the basket with the train picture, Legos in the basket with the Lego picture, dress up clothes in the bin with the magic wand and so forth.

4. Create a library space. For younger children, this may be a simple basket full of books and a chair. For older children, this might include a computer, desk, chair, lamp and reference material.

5. Put a hamper in a location that your child can find easily. You don't want dirty clothes left on the floor and it's easier to set up a habit of clothing going in the hamper at the age of 5 than it is at 15.

6. Determine a standard location for children to keep their homework folder (for elementary students) or homework pile (for older kids). This way, they can scan quickly when rushing out in the morning if they've forgotten to put completed work in their backpack.

7. Put up a few hooks or a shelf with hooks. Your child is likely to have sports equipment (rackets or mitts) or every day jackets that she'll want to grab quickly. Since these items don't always fit neatly in a box, make sure you provide a place to put them to keep them off the floor.

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Fix & Replace A Bathroom Fan Motor

If your bathroom vent fan stops working or starts making noise, turn it off, tape the switch in the off position and replace it. Bathroom fans have a low starting torque which means they are easily jammed by dirt, debris or worn bearings. When it cannot turn, the motor heats up very quickly and can ignite the dust that collects around the motor. A motor costs about the same as the entire fan assembly, but replacing just the motor can save you time and the misery of crawling around the attic if the fan assembly is in good shape.

Instructions

Removing the Motor

1. Turn off all the power. For safety sake it's best to turn off the entire circuit and not just the wall switch. Turn on the wall switch to make sure you have the right circuit breaker turned off. Turn off the wall switch again. I'm paranoid, so I tape the wall switch off while I'm working.

2. Remove the fan grill. It's usually held in place by a couple of screws and some sort of spring retainer.

3. Clean the dust off the motor. You should be able to find a model number and brand on the fan housing or on the motor itself. Write down the name of the manufacturer and the model number. Don't order a new motor yet, until you get the old one out. If other parts of the fan are damaged, you might need to replace them.

4. Unplug the fan motor from its power wires. Write down what color wires on the motor were attached to which wires from the house circuit.

5. Remove the motor, the attached fan blade and the supporting plate from the housing. A couple of tabs or screws are all that hold the motor in place.

6. Remove the fan from the motor shaft. This can be difficult. Over time, fan blades can adhere to the fan shaft due to heat and corrosion. It's usually held in place by a screw or is pressed onto the shaft. If you damage the fan, it's not expensive to replace--$3 to $10.

Replacing the new motor

7. Buy a new motor. Your home improvement store or an appliance store might have the motor in stock or be able to special order it for you. You may get quicker service by ordering it over the Internet. Simply search for the manufacturer or search "bathroom fan motor" and the brand name.

8. Reattach the fan blade to the motor shaft with the screw or press it into place--whichever way it's designed to work.

9. Reverse the procedure you used to remove the fan motor. Find the tabs or screw holes and line up the motor with them.

10. Screw or snap the motor and fan assembly into place. Tighten the screws or make sure the tabs lock into place.

11. Attach the wires to the motor in the same way your notes say they were connected before. It's best to replace old wire connector nuts with fresh new ones while you're replacing things. Nothing's more frustrating than to get the whole thing back together and realize the old nut came loose. A new 10-cent wire nut can save you a lot of frustration and reassembly later.

12. Make one last visual inspection inside the fan housing, then snap or screw the grill back into place. Flip on the power and turn on the switch to test the new fan.

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Refinish A Teak Dining Room Table

Refinishing your teak table can restore its appearance.

Teak is a type of hardwood native to Southeast Asia, and is used in furniture construction. Like all pieces of furniture, the finish on a teak dining room table will become worn over time. When this happens, you can give the table a bright new look by refinishing it. Refinishing the table is a fairly low-cost, straightforward project that can restore the luster of your dining room table, allowing it to be the centerpiece of your dining room set for years.

Instructions

1. Move the table to a workspace that is well-ventilated and has plenty of light. Place a dropcloth underneath the table.

2. Clean the table with a furniture cleaner to remove any old wax or polish, allowing you to get to the old finish more easily.

3. Strip the old finish, using an orbital sander. Run the sander over the surface of the table, allowing the sander to do the work. Don't press down too hard, as you may damage the wood. Continue sanding the table until the wood looks like new, with no signs of weathering. You can also use a chemical stripping agent. Generally, you'll apply a liberal amount of the stripping agent to the surface of the table and wait for it to soften the old finish. Scrape the old finish off with a plastic scraper with rounded corners, then wipe the table down with stripper wash to clean any remaining residue.

4. Sand the surface down to the bare wood with a sanding block, then wipe the table down with a tackcloth to remove any debris.

5. Apply teak oil to a dry rag and begin to cover the wood one section of the table at a time, applying the teak oil until the entire table has been covered.

6. Add a second coat of teak oil to the table after the first coat has dried.

7. Wipe the table down with a clean cloth to remove any excess oil. Allow the oil to set for about an hour.

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Ideas For Dining Room Bench Seating

Benches are not just for picnics.

When you mention benches, most people conjure up images of plain hard wood seating, for example, picnic and park benches. However, there is a world of benches that many have never seen or imagined. There are backless benches, padded and upholstered ones, wooden ones with painted images, and some with under-the-seat storage. Any of these make for interesting, attractive dining room seating.

Using Benches in the Dining Room

Some people think that benches are too casual for a formal dining room, but they can, with the proper design mix, make a beautiful, inviting table. There is also some debate about whether you should use only one bench on one side, with chairs on the opposite side, or a bench on both sides. Whichever you prefer, place host and hostess chairs at the ends.

Benches in a Small Space

A perfect upholstered bench for a small dining room

If you have a small dining room, use a bench to free up seating space for more guests. The fact is that you can seat almost twice as many guests on a bench than you can with chairs. Benches can easily do double duty as extra seating in your living area. A useful idea is to build in a bench, with a cushion on top and storage space underneath, on one wall of your dining room.

Banquettes in the Dining Room

Banquette seating in a fine restaurant or your home

If you've ever dined at an upscale restaurant and been seated along the wall, then you know what a banquette is. For those of you who haven't, a banquette is an upholstered bench with a back that is against a wall. You can make it as simple or as luxurious as you wish by using different fabrics that match or complement your chairs.

Wooden Benches

Wooden benches can be as simple and casual or as ornate and formal as your dining room table. If you cannot match the style of your table legs with the bench's, have a bench custom made. Sometimes a very plain bench, such as a Parsons, mixes very well with more elaborate furniture styles. Try to either blend or match the finishes or paint the wood to accent your total look.

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Inspiration For Guest Bedroom Ideas

A guest bedroom

Decorating a guest bedroom can seem like a high-pressure task. Most people want the space to look stylish yet relaxing and want to leave their guests with a good lasting impression. In fact, some people spend more time looking for inspiration for guest bedroom ideas than they do for their master bedrooms.

Color

The color palette used for your guest bedroom should be stylish and attractive, yet relaxing and calming. Avoid using colors that can overstimulate the senses such as red, bright yellow, lime green, neons and all "hot" colors like hot pink. If you do use these colors in your guest bedroom, use them sparingly and in small quantities.

If you are going with a certain decorating style, the color scheme you use will depend on that. However, if you just want to decorate using color without the restrictions of any particular decorating style, be careful to choose colors that compliment each other well.

Decorating Styles

Guest bedrooms should be relaxing, inviting and attractive. The idea is to help your guests feel at home and comfortable. The ambiance of the guest bedroom will have a lot to do with the impressions your guest leave with.

Popular decorating styles for guest bedrooms include contemporary, Victorian, neoclassical, English, French Country and rustic. Your guest bedroom does not have to match the decorating style of the rest of your house, especially since it will typically be closed from view when not in use.

Furniture

The essential furniture that should be in a guest bedroom include a bed, bed table, nightstand or side table, dresser drawer and lamp. Additional furniture pieces that make a guest room more welcoming include a bookcase with magazines and books, a television stand with a small TV and additional, comfortable seating.

Make sure to use only two woods to decorate your guest bedroom to keep the look of the room pulled together. The tones of the woods should be complimentary. If you are using metal furniture, use one tone of metal throughout the room.

Accessories

Elements that look great in a guest bedroom include decorative wall clocks, wall hangings, throws, colored bins and containers, and simple vases. Coordinate the room's accessories with its decorating style and color palette for the best effect. For example, do not put contemporary accessories in a Victorian guest bedroom;even if they match the room in color, they will look completely out of place since the themes are so different.

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Create A Cozy And Welcoming Bedroom

Create a Cozy and Welcoming Bedroom

Your bedroom should be a restful retreat; a place where you can get away from the stress of the workday and relax in total comfort. If your bedroom does not sound like the bedroom in the above description, then get to work redecorating it so you can have a the cozy, welcoming bedroom of your dreams.

Instructions

1. Splurge a bit. If you have a little extra money, go ahead and spend it on yourself--you deserve it. The bedroom is probably the only room in the house that is exclusively for you, not for your guests or other family members. Treat yourself to cozy comfort. Nothing says comfort like deluxe sheets, pillows and comforters.

2. Add your favorite things. To make your bedroom truly welcoming, you need to fill it with the things that delight your senses the most. Forget about trying to copy modern trends, or your sister's shabby-chic bedroom. Instead, fill it with the colors and accessories you love most.

3. Add softness and scent. Cozy means comfortable. Make sure you have a high-quality bed and mattress, as well as lots of plush throw pillows. A warm, soft rug should cover up a hardwood floor and a scented candle will make the room even more inviting.

Fix Noise In A Bathroom Ceiling Fan

Ceiling fans make room temperatures more uniform.

A noisy ceiling fan can be a distraction, but there are ways to reduce noise in your bathroom ceiling fan. Although these fans are efficient at circulating air, they can sometimes wobble because screws loosen over a period of time. However, you will be able to repair your ceiling fan yourself.