i want to completely overhaul one of my bedrooms upstairs!! my kids want to decorate it in"THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" theme!!!
but, i was thinking of either an "AFRICAN" theme,or a "LIBRARY" type of theme!!! you know,with burgundies and browns,and leather chairs and bookshelves!!! what do you think????
2007-08-26 19:59:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
You could incorporate all three. If you make it a library room, you could have an jungle corner and a more theatrical corner without having them dominate the entire room. Then you could set up book shelves and respective chairs and decor in those areas with books on those topics.
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2007-08-26 20:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by D-Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it in a library theme and have a large baroque mirror like the one in Phantom in the room.
Perhaps a treasure box on a round table by a lamp with "promps" for their imaginations from some of their favorite books they have read. A mask from Phantom, an animal skin from Kiplings Jungle Book, a strip of ship canvas from Swiss Family Robinson etc... and then let all family members add something to the box as a remembrance from each future book they read that they can share with the family.
Beyond any theme, make the room purposeful. Have the decor mean something so that everyone will feel as if they own it and it is theirs. Then it will be memorable for all.
Best Wishes
2007-08-26 21:36:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd do it in the Library theme, with an old Phantom of the Opera movie poster in there so your kids will like it too! ; )
2007-08-26 20:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by LuLu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definitely prefer the library theme. Have you seen the wallpaper that looks like a wall of books? Pretty cool for just one wall.
2007-08-27 14:07:33 · answer #4 · answered by mab5096 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds good. You should make it the "Homework Room"! A desk for each child! YAY!
2007-08-27 16:33:00 · answer #5 · answered by Sergeant Lauren 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋