Design Your Own Princess Bedroom Theme in 4 Simple Steps
All little girls dream about being a princess and perhaps your daughter is dreaming of a magical bedroom that will make all of her little friends jealous. She's wanting something unique, that no one else has, and you're wondering how on earth to give her what she wants without resorting to the predictable themed bedding available on the market. Well, the answer is to get creative and make your own princess bedroom theme.
Step 1: Wall Paint. Try to think outside the norm when selecting a wall color for your daughter's room. There is always pink, but can you get anymore predictable than that? You could still do deeper shades of pinks, but also consider minty greens or pale lavenders. If you are really creative, let it show by masking off stripes with painting tape and using each of these colors.
Step 2: Bedroom Furniture You might be able to still use the current furniture in your daughter's room depending upon her age. You can change the look of the furniture by giving it a quick coat of white paint, or if you're more brave, a shimmering coat of silver. A custom headboard can be designed by enlarging a clip art picture of a crown to the size headboard you want. Use that as your template to cut her new headboard out of plywood and attach it to the bed. To create extra sparkle, use cheap rhinestones or plastic jewels from the craft store and asttach them to the furniture with craft glue.
Step 3: Princess Bedding The bedding can be as simple or as elaborate as you want, this is your princess bedroom theme and you are making the rules. Keep it practicle, satin and lace might fit the theme, but for smaller little girls it may not be a good choice. Use your imagination, even simple solid bedding can be transformed with a few tassels or fancy edging. Unless you really like to sew, use heat tape to save yourself some time and trouble. Hanging an inexpensive tulle canopy can add an instant royal touch that can be improved upon further with a few more of the jewels that you used on the furniture. Hint1: Use a bejeweled window scarf to surround the doorway for a royal entrance.. Hint 2: A plain bed skirt can be given the royal touch with a few more jewels scattered over it.
Step 4: Accessories Get creative with the accessories for this theme! Why not take a pair of high heels that have seen better days and give them a spray of silver glitter paint? Add a small piece of florist foam and insert gift bows and ribbons attached to floral picks and you have a very unique accent piece (preferably placed out of reach). A fuzzy rug and accent pillow and you're done!
These steps will help you create a princess bedroom theme for your daughter that none of her friens will have. Let her help with the project and you will not only create a beautiful bedroom, but beautiful memories with your little princess that will last forever.
Want more information on creating a princess bedroom theme? Check out Dana Burnett's home decor blog for more great decorating tips!
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