| One great way to find new bedroom design ideas is | | | | Or maybe you want to come up with your own unique |
| from bedroom design pictures in magazines and books | | | | design? If you know you need a new look but don't |
| as well as from one simple thing like a vase, painting or | | | | know where to start then take a look around your |
| pillow. | | | | bedroom as it is. What things do you still like about the |
| You can get some great ideas from those designer | | | | way it looks? What are the things you don't like? If |
| bedrooms in the decorating magazines. Don't be | | | | there is some item that you still like such as maybe a |
| scared if the look you want really like seems a bit | | | | wall hanging or vase, then use that to be the base of |
| pricey, you can shop around to purchase similar items | | | | your design and design the bedroom around that item |
| to those in the design for less cost. Purchase some | | | | working with complimentary colors and matching |
| magazines or design books and make note of all the | | | | furniture. |
| bedrooms you like. Is there one that you can't live | | | | If you are formulating your bedroom design idea on an |
| without? | | | | item that you already have then think about what |
| Decorating your bedroom to resemble a design that | | | | other decor you need to make the whole room work. |
| you see in a book or magazine is not that difficult. | | | | Curtains, wall art, bedding, rugs and accessories are |
| Simply write down all of the items in the photographs | | | | more of the things you will be choosing. If possible bring |
| that you want to have in your room (drapes, bedding, | | | | the piece with you on shopping trips so you can be |
| accents, wall art, rugs etc...) then take the photograph | | | | sure your selections compliment the item. You could |
| with you while you shop and attempt to match them | | | | redo an entire room based on a favorite pillow - simply |
| up. Remember, when shopping for things from a photo | | | | buy accessories in a similar style and match your |
| you need to pay attention to the scale of the pieces | | | | bedding, rugs, wall colors and wall art in style and color. |
| so that they look proportioned next to each other | | | | Another easier and less expensive method to come |
| when you get them home. | | | | up with a bedroom design is to plan it around a |
| If you are buying new furniture but are on a budget, try | | | | coordinated bedding set. Not as much fun or as unique |
| shopping at yard sales or thrift stores where you can | | | | as bringing to life your own idea, but it can work. Some |
| take home some great buys on furniture that is almost | | | | of these sets have matching accessories like pillow, |
| like brand new. It may take time before you can | | | | curtains, lamps and at times furniture. You can redo a |
| purchase everything you need but you'll produce a | | | | whole bedroom with a complimentary look in a pinch |
| great designer look if you follow the picture thoroughly. | | | | and in one stop at the store! |