Posts tagged: bedroom
Sew a Bedside Caddy.
By Chrisjob
Quick, close your eyes. What's on your nightstand, right now? A book? Remote control? Lotion? Watch? Bobby Pins? Alarm clock? Newspaper? Wallet?
Fabric Scrap Upholstered Headboard
By ModHomeEcTeacher
There's patchwork, and then there's PATCHWORK. I was relieved to find this photo over on Decor8 so I can cross it off of my 'to do' list of ideas. A cursory assessment indicates that all you need to for this smart, upholstered headboard is
plywood
foam
scrap fab » READ MORE
Star Wars AT-AT Loft Bed
By RuneshaiSince I'm a big nerd, I saw this and loved it right away. Not to mention the kid in the lalst picture is awesome and reminds me of... me. :D Enjoy.
Link: http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Wars-AT-AT-Imperial-Walker-Loft-Bed/
Three Quick Fixes for Your Old Mattress
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Before I got up this morning, I was scanning the list of basic furniture problems we live with day in and day out so I could share a trick with readers. Duh! I wasn't even out of bed, what could have been more obvious? » READ MORE
How to Make a Hanging Headboard
By ModHomeEcTeacher
1. It cost under $100.00
2. This one is sized for a queen size bed
3. The slides are a little out of order so start around the 5th photo or so.
4. The hangers in the photo are WONDERFUL and easy to use.
Mobile Home? Yes.Thrift-Store Decor? Oh Yes.
By DestinybyDefinition
This is sort of a follow up to my "Painting Trailer Walls" blog. I was so scared to paint my walls because I thought they would peel like a dirty bandaid. And nobody had, to share, a personal account of painting them, so I listened to my husband and accepted that it couldn't be done. About five minutes after that, I changed my mind and went to Home Hardware.
For anyone who wants advice for painting those lousy vinyl covered trailer walls w » READ MORE
ATTENTION Curbly Users! Inspire Me :)
By DestinybyDefinition
My son is five, almost six. His room is very small, about 100 sq. ft at best, with a teeny tiny closet. As frequent a Googler as I am, I cannot seem to pull any inspiration for decorating a boys room. Girls rooms, SURE! Tons of ideas, color pallettes, and frilly accessories. But it seems like the only way to vamp a boys room is by picking a theme. He loves dinosaurs, creatures and camo. The bedding/curtain set is new and I'd like to work with i » READ MORE
A Hanging Bedroom.
By Chrisjob
Architechts Emmanuel Combarel Dominique Marrec came up with this creative design that maximizes the available space in a medium sized French apartment.
It's a bedroom. That hangs. In the center of the space. Wow.
The rest of the space is plenty amazing itself, so check out the full design.
7 Ways to Decorate a Blank Space
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Whether you're re-doing your blah bedroom or trying to add some pizzazz to your uneventful living room, here are some tricks of the trade that will certainly help you work magic by creating visual distractions and/or attractions to fool the eye. » READ MORE
DIY: H & M Home Collection
By ModHomeEcTeacher
While H & M (Swedish apparel giant) is around every corner, their Home collection, going online next month, will only be available in Germany, Austria, Netherlands and the Nordic countries. It will offer comforters, sheets, pillows, towels and accessories to meet the demand of its customers. They'll wait to see how the online and catalogue business does. I'm hardly disappointed since » READ MORE
Bedroom Makeover
By livyschoolgirlMy 17, almost 18-year-old sister has decided to redo her bedroom. It currently is sage green and white (2 walls in each color) with purple curtain) which is cute but not quite sophisticated enough now that she is reaching adulthood. Below are some conceptual ideas centered around sophistication that I have made up to serve as a starting point for her bedroom makeover. What do you think? Which is your favorite? Vote below to share your opinion!
Which inspiration do you like best for my sister's bedroom makeover?
Vote now!
How To: Attach Your Comforter to Your Duvet
By ModHomeEcTeacher
If you battle the comforter scrunch night after night, help is here. This is a quick and permanent solution to keep your comforter evenly distributed inside your beautiful duvet. Everyone will be warm and toasty and happy.
What you need:
8 pieces of 10" pieces of non-satin ribbon or twill tape (shoestring with ends cut off)
seam ripper
pins
sewing machine
What you do:
1. Turn duvet inside out
2. Fold ends of ribbon or tape ov » READ MORE
Indian inspired guest room
By livyschoolgirl
So lately I have been contemplating how to decorate my guest room to make it crazy fun while still being a nice space for guests. In a hunt for inspiration I turned to my tried and true method - magazine flipping. I picked out several things that I liked and it turned out they all had the same theme - ornate Indian details with bold bright colors! After I thought about it for a while I realized that I was probably predisposed to picking out tho » READ MORE
Should the bedroom stay dark blue or be painted a different color for my Indian theme?
Vote now!
13 Budget Friendly Headboard Ideas.
By ChrisjobNothing makes a second hand mattress and box spring on a basic mattress frame sit within its own dreamy location like a proper headboard. A bed is an expensive investment, sometimes out of the reach of many. So tuck your bed into its locale with these 13 budget friendly headboard ideas.
- Hang a decorative quilt or tapestry panel.
- Hang a large framed mirror or framed picture.
- Hang an old door sideways.
- Attach a narrow shelf to the wall abo » READ MORE
How to Get into the Habit of Making Your Bed!
By DIY Maven
Did you ever wonder why your mom or mom equivalent harassed you into making your bed every day? One reason was probably because it made him/her feel better about the state of your room. If you’re like me and make your bed every morning, you know what I’m talking about. If you don’t, you night want to try Apartment Therapy’s 8 tricks to help you get in the habit of fixing your bed.
- Simplify your bedding.
- Use linen spray instead of ai » READ MORE
10 Fabulously DIY-able Headboard Ideas
By DIY MavenBHG ups the ante on the DIY upholstered headboard with these super easy and super fast ideas!
First up, 3 hollow-core doors are painted black and then stacked vertically for some serious visual impact.
And speaking of doors, a wood paneled door, again sitting vertically, gives that Pottery Barn feeling on the cheap.
We’ll go a little shabby-chic next with this shutter installation.
For a cottage theme, this section of picket fence could look » READ MORE
How to fall asleep and stay asleep!
By DIY Maven
Have you turned your bedroom into a haven but are still suffering from sleepless nights? It might be time to take the fight to the next level. Lifehackery has assembled 12 tips to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. They include:
1. Don’t exercise for at least 3 hours before bedtime.
2. Turn off the TV and computer 30 to 60 minutes before sleepy-time.
3. Considering eating something with tryptophan in it, like a turkey sandwich, but....
4. D » READ MORE
How to Make an Herbal Dream Pillow.
By Chrisjob
Abi from CraftyCrafty muses, "Dream pillows were used in olden days for fairytale maidens to rest their heads on as they slept. Nowadays, they're just great for anyone with the sort of full-on, stressful lifestyle that leads to insomnia. Using the fabric of your choice...cut two equal sized sheets depending on the shape you want your pillow to take, stitch along three sides of the material, then turn it right the side out."
Then, stuff wi » READ MORE
Sweet Dreams or Nightmares??
By DIY Maven
Apartment Therapy culled photos, all of which share a ‘natural woodland theme’, from the Korean decor website, CASA Korea Interior. They picked this shot as one of their favorites. For the entire woodsy portfolio, visit Apartment Therapy.
What do you think of this woodsy bedroom?
Vote now!
