Give your bedroom a makeover with a theme.
Does your bedroom need a bit of dressing up? Bedroom "themes" are more commonly thought of as ways to decorate a child's room---but why let the kids have all the fun? With a little creative thought and a bit of a budget, you can give your bedroom a themed makeover that's fresh, exciting and decidedly mature.
Alluring Moroccan
Moroccan style features textiles in rich colors.
The homes and courtyards of Morocco are renowned for their brightly hued decor, full of geometric shapes and invigorating colors. To achieve Moroccan style in your bedroom, first paint the walls a deep, cool blue. You can even create a weathered effect by sponging the paint. Hang pierced silver lanterns in the corners or above the bed. For a bed, choose a rustic wood headboard and frame, and center them over a deep red Oriental carpet. A leather ottoman, a small inlaid table or a wooden folding screen will help to complete the effect.
French Romantic
Gold-gilt accessories complete the French romantic look.
Turn your bedroom into Versailles with a few sumptuous touches. The furniture in Louis XV's time was known for its delicate, feminine lines, so look for wooden dressers and bedside tables with curved, ornately carved legs. Paint the walls a deep cream, and hang them with mirrors with wide gold frames. If you have the budget, find a four-poster bed with curtain rods, and dress it with thick velvet curtains in gold or sky blue.
Tropical Paradise
Add seashells for a tropical theme.
If you're more of a beach type---or if you'd just rather be on a Hawaiian island---then bring that vibe to with tropical decor. Decorate your bedside table with conchs, seashells and coral. You can even use large seashells as dishes for your jewelry. Find vintage surfing posters online, and hang them on your walls. Line up a small collection of Tiki mugs on a shelf, and use them as flower vases. Hang a beaded curtain in your bedroom doorway, or create wall art by hanging two or three together above your headboard.
Dark and Gothic
Ornate candelabras give your bedroom a Gothic makeover.
Maybe your personality's a bit edgier. In that case, go with a Gothic bedroom retreat. Paint the walls purple, as dark as you dare, and hang a vintage chandelier over your bed. Dress your bed with a dark velvet duvet and red pillows. In a corner, park a curvy chaise lounge, upholstered in black velvet or leather. Find a Victorian-style vanity table with a large oval mirror, and give it a fresh coat of high-gloss paint for a more modern touch.
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