Expert Tips For Bringing The Garden Into Your Daughter’s Bedroom
If you have a teenage daughter, most of the time they feel like they have outgrown everything from showing affection towards you in public, to hanging out with you and the rest of the family, and playing with her childhood toys. There is one thing that both of you can agree that she has outgrown with – the design of her bedroom.
Many teen girls are stuck with the style and design of their bedrooms from when they were much younger, with stuffed toys and dolls displayed about the room. Now may be the right time to update and transform a teenage girl’s bedroom, just like she is transforming? Daughters and mothers can bond during the decorating process.
There are several ways to update the style of the teen girl’s room. One sure way to know which one is to ask for her opinion. However, one great suggestion that she may appreciate is bringing a garden theme into her bedroom. A garden theme is feminine yet at the same time young and fresh.
You may also bring in a country cottage or garden motif by adding flowers and floral accents. However, it is important not to overdue the amount of flowers or floral pattern in the bedroom otherwise it will result to an overbearing or more mature design. Personal preference is also something that you should consider.
There are certain variety of flowers that are pertains more to a garden or cottage theme than others. Hibiscus will remind you more of a tropical feel rather than a cottage on. Common flower varieties you can use are roses, carnation, orchids, and hydrangeas to name a few. Varieties that are subtle in color but have a fuller look are great for this type of design.
When you say garden or cottage theme when referring to color, you immediately think of subtle hues like pale blue, pale pink and mint green. The garden themed bedroom does well with pale, light colors. Because a cottage or garden theme utilizes a lot of patterns, bright, bold colors will have the effect of making the patterns look busy and chaotic. With a pale, light color backdrop, these patterns appear more subtle and feminine.
If you do not have the patience for painting an entire room or using different painting techniques to bring out texture on your wall then you can always use wallpaper. You might also choose wallpaper for the garden theme. The most common are floral and striped patterned wallpaper.
When it comes to linen, whether for the chair, curtain or bed, go for light fabrics. It is not advisable to use heavy fabrics, such as wool. However, you may use these types of fabrics on minimal items like a throw.
The bed for this theme is a good way to bring in the garden or cottage theme in a big way. Opt for a wrought iron framed bed since a heavy framed bed or a bed with a large headboard will veer away from the theme. A four-poster bed is also good idea for the space.
Bringing in accessories will definitely tie in all your design elements together. You can veer away from a very feminine bedroom space by utilizing large wall decor with a garden theme or black metal wall art. Both will bring you texture while staying within the theme. You can convert the leaves metal wall hangings into a more practical accessory by putting on hooks to serve as a coat hanger.
There are many creative ways to re-decorate and update a teen girl’s bedroom. This cottage or garden theme will give her a sense of being grown up without looking too adult.
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