Bedroom Rugs: August 2009 Archives

How could I decorate a bedroom like this?

I found a pear shaped pillow today and now I want to do a bedroom in fruits.
rmk-kid-11-525.jpgApples, oranges, pears, bananas: When we think of fruit, we think of eating.  However, fruit can have other uses, and as a theme for a bedroom can come across very sweet and girly. Although you may have difficulty finding enough 'fruity' items for a theme room, you can mix and match the theme with a beach/tropical idea and come up with a very stylish bedroom.

 The paint on your walls really depends on your taste, because any color can be made into a theme room.  For example, with a tropical/fruit mix you could use sandy brown for a beach feel or blue to make you feel as though the ocean is all around you.

There are many choices of tropical bedding to be found in home stores.  Try to buy a duvet set with palm trees or find a solid set that matches some aspect of your room. 

Your flooring should represent part of your tropical theme, so cover up your carpet or hardwood with a cute area rug such as the Zuma Beach rug.   With flipflops, sunglasses, and palm trees, this rug will evoke the feeling of the tropics each time you step into your room.

Add that fruity feel to your window treatments by purchasing some pineapple or other fruit themed shower curtain holders and attaching your curtains to these.  You can find other fruit accessories for the bathroom that can also be used in your bedroom.  A tooth brush holder can double as a pencil holder for your desk.  Super plush hand towels can be turned into throw pillow covers. 

Find some outdoor patio light in a variety of fruit shapes and hang them in your room.  They will give off a cozy glow and really make you feel as though you are on a beach somewhere far away.

A tropical fruit themed room is a great idea for a young girl or teen.  Have fun!










How to decorate a room to look like the inside of a Genie bottle?


dyn-myst-2087_5004.jpgThe life of a Genie: Can you imagine? Blink a few times and you can have anything you wish for.  Unfortunately for us, Genies are a myth.  You could, however, have the same set up that Genie does by transforming your bedroom into a beautiful Genie themed room. 

Color is the most important part of a Genie room.  Purples, hot pinks, and blues are your mainstays.  These colors make up the jewel tones that we think of when we imagine how Genie lived it up in her bottle.  Hot pink on the walls, or a hot pink/purple combination in color blocks would really look spectacular in a Genie bottle room.

Your bedding, depending on the color of the walls, should stick to Jewel tones.  Have a high quality that gives off a luxurious feel.  Deep velvets, sateens, or silks all make one think of a Genie bottle. 

Don't neglect your floor, because in a Genie room the floor is covered with fabulous rugs and throw pillows. Add your own thick, luxurious area rug to your floor such as a purple/pink/blue toned Mystique Berry.  Buy some large throw pillows, and add them as extra seating on the floor.

Your window treatments should carry on the Genie theme with jeweled toned curtains.  If you can't find something to go with your bedding, make your own with simple silk scarves.  Hang them each on individual clips hung on a curtain rod. 

Finish your look with candles, tea lights, and mirrors.  A Genie themed room is perfect for a younger girl or tween. 

What are some items that makes a room look more sophisticated?


There comes a time in every young man's life when they want to shed the baby blues and race cars of their childhood and embrace a grown up bedroom.  Some may want sports posters and music mementos on their walls, others want to replicate a stylish environment normally found in modern apartments.

A sophisticated room can be created by several key elements: Bedding, seating, and flooring.

Search for solid colored bedding, and aim high in thread count.  400 or higher thread count Egyptian cotton sheets add a luxurious feel to your bed.  Soft, cotton, duvets are more stylish than regular comforters.  Accessorize with patterned pillows in stripes or color blocks, and you have a eye-catching bed set.

You may not have a lot of extra space in your room for seating, but a small reading nook can be easily added in a tiny corner if you purchase a small leather chair.  Leather adds a wow factor to your room. Place your chair in the corner with a small bookcase and some leather bound books.  The look is sleek and stylish.

Flooring should not be overlooked as a focal point, and you can add a modern area rug that will draw the eye and create a contemporary feel to your room.  A multi-colored rug works with so many different colors and textures, and at the same time really adds depth to your floor.  Any area rug from the Nolita collection can add style and sophistication to your room.

Good luck with your new, sophisticated room! 


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