A Few Fun And Exciting Kids Bedroom Decorating Ideas
As a reflection of what we like and our interests, our homes represent exactly who we are. Each person in the family has their own interests as well including the kids so having great kid’s bedroom decorating ideas based off their interests gives them the bedroom they like. With so many cool choices available, it really doesn’t matter what your kids enjoy because you’ll be able to find decor that will fit everyone’s tastes. The best part about a lot of the great room decor ideas is that they serve a functional purpose as well as being great looking.
When trying to figure out the right kid’s bedroom decorating ideas, you have to keep in mind a couple of things. The kids always want something cool and fun that has video game themes or cartoon representations on them. Parents, on the other hand, want decor that helps the child to be more organized and to help keep the room neat. With all the great choices available, there are ways to meet in the middle with ideas that are functional, which parents like, and cool, which kids like.
Starting with the furniture, instead of old, boring chairs, you can get beanbag chairs which will give the kids a cool place to sit and stay off the bed. With a low desk or table, they can sit and do their homework and feel like they are relaxing at the same time. Another great kid’s bedroom decorating idea is wall hanging bookshelves and organizers. They are great looking and have the added benefit of keeping the bookshelves off the floor to give the room a “bigger” feel. Another totally cool idea is a personalized skateboard rack that hangs on the wall. Not only do they look great but they keep the skateboards off the floor and out from under the bed. Read the rest of this entry »
2011 Home Design Color Trends
Posted by admin in Home Design on July 1, 2011
As a Designer it’s so important to be well versed on all upcoming home design and renovation trends – from building trends to paint colors and everything in between. Benjamin Moore’s 2011 Color Forecast was released to Architects and Designers last month – and I wanted to share their findings with you.
Each year the color expert team at Benjamin Moore declares their predictions for the upcoming year by tracking the more recent social, cultural and political conditions and how they directly impact fashion and design trends. What they discovered was an overwhelming desire for a sense of balance coupled with four underlying themes: The Farm, Order, Escape and Tribe.
1. The Farm
There is a major focus on hearth and home for obvious reasons and most are anchoring themselves within a new reality. Earthy colors straight from the farm will be dominating interiors this year. Just take a look at your local Farmers Market for inspiration. From earthy browns, buttery yellows and milky whites – to tomatoes, pumpkins and greens.
Also look for handcrafted fabrics, burlaps, tea-stained materials, and all types of petrified, bleached and natural woods – which suggests a return to life’s simpler things. Read the rest of this entry »