I'm moving in an aprtment and i need ideas on how to decorate my room. I like it simple though and not over the top. Any store you recommend where i could buy cheap furnitures? Or do you know a website/pictures i could get ideas from?
2006-07-19 11:06:24 · 7 answers · asked by speak_your_mind 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Check out Ikea (http://www.ikea.com). They do have stores in many cities, but I think you can order online if they don't. They have great, cheap stuff and very modern lines which make it easy to decorate with clean and simple lines.
Hot color combinations include:
a teal blue, cream and sage green
black and red (with white and grey accents)
the neutrals - brown and beiges...spice it up with some red throw pillows
You can do simple and cheap window treatments by throwing sheer "scarves" over some basic rods. Here's a link to a few "no sew" ideas: http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml;jsessionid=HL0KW5LMREFUPQFIBQNSCAQ?storyid=/templatedata/bhg/story/data/12598.xml&catref=cat680003
Also Target has great stuff for decorating these days at very amazing prices.
Have fun with it!
2006-07-19 11:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by Lori A 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When I moved into my first apartment, I went to one of those places that has rent to own furniture and they had used furniture that they were selling in the basement. Someone told me to ask about this. I don't think they normally advertise it. I got a matching head board, bed frame, dresser, and a nightstand for $100. (This was 10 years ago now). But they might still do that. You can also see if there is a Hotel liquidators where you live. They sell used furniture from hotels.
If you go to HGTV.com, there is a show called Design on a Dime where they redecorate a whole room for $1000.
Try this link: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/episode_archive/0,1783,HGTV_9056_147,00.html. You choose an episode and then click on the link for more and it will tell you how they did some of the projects in the room.
2006-07-20 01:14:10 · answer #2 · answered by Momof2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way your room looks says alot about you. Are you a neat freak or do you have a little edge/spice in you? If you like neatness then of course your room should look nice and tidy. A neatly made bed etc...as for the colors they should reflect your personality. Are you a wild over the top person? Black is a good color to represent that. Or maybe you're a shy and friendly person a nice pink or another light color is a good representation of that. What kinda music u into? Rock? Then hang pictures up of your fav rock band.
~Rickeisha
2006-07-19 11:13:53 · answer #3 · answered by Rickeisha AKA Keisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try HGTV.com for ideas. They have lots of pictures. They have so much stuff. For cheap furniture try some of the rent to own places. Sometimes when they have to repo somebodies furniture, they don't try and re-rent it as used, they just flat out sell it for cheap. One time I got a couch and chair, 2 end tables and a coffee table for $250. They had repo'd it and cleaned it so it looked like new. Give that a try.
2006-07-19 11:17:34 · answer #4 · answered by Intangible 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know once upon a time I found the cutest bedroom furniture at a Salvation Army store. It was 50's style, a huge round mirror and dressing table (complete with bench), matching headboard/baseboard and dresser drawer. If you have one near you, keep checking, they get in new things constantly.
2006-07-19 11:10:34 · answer #5 · answered by christian_lady_2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-06 20:35:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
decorating is really fun! goodwill or salvation army are good places, but auctions are also a great place for cheap furniture...and its a splendid time of year for them. there are lots of websites that help you with color coordination and designing.
try homedepot.com and search for "paint" ...it will help you with all sorts of color combos and accessorize with your goodwill or auction trips.
2006-07-19 11:17:46 · answer #7 · answered by amy_2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋