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Your bedroom is a room reserved for relaxing and unwinding and I can't think of a better way to enjoy it then to accessorize it with a timeless and modern retro design theme.
Regardless of your interior design skills you can have a retro decorating theme in your bedroom by altering simple aspects of the room such as wallpapering and Putting together your bedding and pillows to give your room some the past. Some items to keep in mind when redecorating include floor coverings, lighting fixtures, accessories and wall paper and your bed and bureaus.
What's on your floor can add to the decorating scheme, but if you can not purchase new flooring in your bedroom then you can cover your existing floors by using small rugs with a retro design. If you are lucky enough to be able to afford new floors, try vintage pattern linoleum or wood floors.
It's not necessary to have coordinating bed, bureaus, and side table but the bedroom should have plenty of retro style pieces. To really enhance the retro style, bring in pieces with a retro look but in new condition.
The most important change to ponder when decorating your bedroom with a retro decorating theme is your wall coverings. For this theme the colors are important - you should consider adding vintage color combinations and colors specific to the era. For 1930's you want green and cream, 1940's - red and white and the 50's and 60's orange, blue and red as a paint color. Try using a vintage pattern wallpaper on the walls, or apply paint. You don't have to get too fancy or spend a lot of money and if you are afraid of a bit of color, just paint the walls a neutral color and let the accents in the room do the decorating.
Lighting is necessary in any room in your house and the bedroom is no exception. To compliment your retro decorating decorating style, you might want to keep in mind the style of fixtures together with the type. Given that you will be going for a retro design style, take a look at vintage lights with reproduction lighting but Remember to shy away from anything that is in poor repair. Most bedrooms can work with a chandelier in addition to lamps.
Decorative accessories are essential to pulling your retro decorating look together. Even if you can't change anything else in the room - you can get a new look by changing the decorative items! Concentrate on shopping for bedding, pillows and vases and picture frames, in that compliment your retro decorating style. It's amazing the impact a few changes can make! Be certain to include loads of antique store finds in addition to vintage pieces and you could even try certain reproductions of vintage nick nacks and wall art to really spruce up your bedroom. Incorporating additional touches such as yard sale pieces from other eras can make your room appear like it was done by an expert.
Window treatments can affect your retro decorating decorating style. There are lots of treatments that can enhance this decor, especially if you match other fabrics or colors in the room, however you want to avoid anything too modern. To have a wonderful look in your bedroom consider having a genuine curtain or drape from the era that can still be purchased at yard sales and auctions for reasonable money or new window treatment made in the retro style.
One area that you need to consider when decorating is the wall space. Any wall can look good with beautiful paintings and wall art. Try applying hanging vintage paintings or posters - either from the era or reproductions. to your bedroom walls to really show off the vintage appeal of your retro design style.
Designing a great retro look in your bedroom can be as basic as just buying new decorative accessories or as involved as replacing everything. Either way, working on the details and making sure you match your accessories and furniture will help you coordinate a smart new retro decorating look that you will be proud to claim you accomplished on your own!
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