| The tween and teen years are a time when young | | | | cause. Wicker chairs and end tables are traditionally |
| girls are always looking for interesting ways to | | | | "beachy". Spray paint the furniture white to freshen it |
| express themselves. While it's important to support | | | | up. You could also use actual beach chairs. |
| their budding individuality, the thought of a complete | | | | Accessorize an old mirror by hot gluing shells around |
| bedroom makeover can be daunting, as well as costly. | | | | the edges. Do the same to customize a hand mirror. |
| Here is a bedroom makeover plan that is really budget | | | | Add shimmery bead curtains in place of regular |
| friendly. Your daughter will love the idea of creating a | | | | curtains for a funky look. Hang flower leis from the |
| hang out place for her friends right in your home. Give | | | | corners of a headboard or drape from a lampshade. |
| her room a theme of its own by starting with a great | | | | Use grass hula skirts in place of a traditional bed skirt. |
| looking photo mural of her choice. Have her choose | | | | If you don't already have a rug, you might try an |
| the bedroom theme based on her unique interests. | | | | inexpensive indoor/outdoor carpet. This kind of carpet |
| You won't have to encourage her to be creative! | | | | is easy to clean up if soda or snacks get spilled. Large |
| The theme can be anything she thinks is cool, and this | | | | floor cushions or bean bag chairs are great for hanging |
| can range from cows to castles! For simplicity sake, | | | | out in. Add brightly colored, stackable milk crates for |
| this article will use Hawaii as the theme. First, help her | | | | storing CDs, videos, and books. Drape fisherman's |
| find the perfect photo mural, complete with palm trees, | | | | netting from the ceiling for a fun, nautical feel. Throw a |
| sandy beach, and tropical sea. Prepare the designated | | | | few inflatable beach balls and a plastic shovel and pail |
| wall and install the photo wall mural on a lazy Saturday | | | | in the net! |
| afternoon. Don't forget to enlist the help of your | | | | With just a few easy touches like those suggested |
| daughter and her friends. You're sure to have a | | | | here, you can give your daughter a room she will think |
| memorable experience, and the girls will start to know | | | | is awesome. She will love her room's new look. She |
| right away that your home is a cool place to hang out! | | | | will want to hang at home with her friends--mission |
| Use the Hawaii photo mural as the bedroom's focal | | | | accomplished! Now it's time to celebrate. Invite a few |
| point. Now, use smaller accent pieces to develop the | | | | of her friends for a beach party sleepover. |
| theme and accessorize. You can head straight to your | | | | Great job, Mom and Dad; give yourselves a pat on the |
| own basement or attic for props. Don't forget to | | | | back! This project was done well and easily within |
| check out yard sales and even the Salvation Army for | | | | your decorating budget. What to do with the leftover |
| funky junk. Dollar stores are also a treasure trove for | | | | cash? Well, Little Brother would love an outer |
| accessories. | | | | space-themed bedroom... |
| Great old furniture pieces can be revamped for the | | | | |