Redecorating a small room?

Question

i'm planning to redecorate my bedroom..it's a rather small space..10 x 8 ft. i have two windows. i'm hoping to go with a bohemian comfortable kind of theme. does anyone have any suggestions for colors or how to save space? please and thank you (:

Answer 1

1] buy small print bedspreadand curtains
2] paint walls lightest color of print
3] or get velvet or satin bedding,
4] use beads color of bedding for windows [ shades or blinds underneath ], or lace or sheers
5] paint walls palest shade of bedding color - ex: ruby red bedding = powder pink walls
6] put up wall mirror opposite windowsto reflect more light
7] get underbed storage or platform bed
8] shelf dividers for closet - store handbags, hats/gloves/mittens, sweaters, sweats on shelf
9] shoeracks for floor of closet
10] keep all metals same [ brass, chrome, copper]
11] all accessories in print colors [ stick to three, including wall color ] - lamps/shades, vases, ornaments, flowerpots,
candles/holders. Throw pillows in bed print or solids from bed print.
12] use art with some of the room colors in it

Answer 2

I would suggest that because the room is small you keep it light (neutral but not white) and airy with small scale furniture.
It goes without saying that mirrors will make the room look larger. Perhaps replace the close doors with mirrored doors or use various sizes. shapes and styles of wall mirrors (thrift store finds) as a wall arrangement to enhance the bohemian look.
How's your closet space? Can you spare enough to put your dresser in the closet and free up some floor space?
Consider under bed storage, a trunk to use as extra storage and seating, etc.

Answer 3

Da-ling,
You simply MUST use 18" - 24" black AND white ceramic or porcelain tile in a checker board pattern. Match those to your window treatments - white panel shear with black side panels that touch the floor (about 6" over length). Paint should be light grey walls with dark blue trim on door frames and moldings. One enormous painting or picture should be full of vibrant colors on the largest wall to make it the accent, the remaining pictures/paintings should be black and white and/or subdued monochromatic. Instead of head or foot boards, mount an upholstered faux headboard to the wall opposite the bedroom door and place the twin bed in front. If you can, put a chest of drawers into the closet or get a closet organizer with drawers to save space in the room. Mount the TV on the wall or from the ceiling to also save floor space. Put risers under the bed's legs to create more storage area under the bed. A sturdy board and a small tasteful office chair can allow the raised bed to double as a homework desk! A medium sized area rug to provide warmth and your favorite bedding can complete the ensemble.
Voila!

Answer 4

Do a clean minimalist look, hopefully you have a good closet.

Light and sleek, airy curtains. Pale colors.

They have risers for beds to lift them up about 10 or 12 inches. Then you could slide storage bins under the bed.

Answer 5

when I hear bohemian i think of rich colors Reds, Blue, etc try to find accessories and such at the thrift stores and yard sales you are limited only by your imagination. Get one or two things you like and build on them.

Answer 6

go with a rich dark brown to paint the walls like this http://www.benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=portletInstance_2&portletInstance_2_actionOverride=%2Fbm%2Fcms%2FContentRenderer%2FrenderContent&portletInstance_2WT.svl=2&portletInstance_2currentNodeUUID=%2FBEA+Repository%2F5612&portletInstance_2NodeUUID=%2FBEA+Repository%2F30001&_pageLabel=fh_home

u can put deacls on ur wall like these
http://www.allposters.com/-st/Floral-Botanical-Wall-Decals-Posters_c84612_s93416_.htm

on ur windows u can put shades that look like this
http://www.californiabamboo.com/bambooshades.html

a bed like this http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99839330

and a comforter that looks like this http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Marabella-Chocolate-Color-9-piece-Comforter-Set/2560045/product.html

a chest like this http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1850472

and u can put shelves on the walls to make more room like this
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S69831057

mirrors on the wall like this http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7801603