How To Bring The Garden Look Into The Young Girl's Bedroom
Your teenage daughter likely feels that she has outgrown for a lot of things - like showing feelings for you in public, hanging around with the family, or playing with childhood toys she once loved. There is one thing that both of you can agree that she has outgrown with – the design of her bedroom.
Many teenagers are left with the design and style of their bedrooms from when they were much younger, with plush animals and dolls displayed about the room. Now may be the right time to upgrade and transform a teenage girl's bedroom, just like she is changing? Daughters and mothers can bond during the decorating process.
There are several ways to update the style of a teenage girl’s room. One sure way to know which one is to ask for her opinion. However, one great suggestion that she may appreciate is bringing a garden theme into her bedroom. Fresh and young while still feminine is the best way to describe the garden theme.
Flowers are a good way to bring in a garden or country cottage theme in a bedroom. Nonetheless, it is crucial not to over do with flowers and florals in the bedroom because it may become too mature and overbearing for a young girl. You should also consider personal preference.
Certain types of flowers are more closely associated with a cottage or garden theme than others. Hibiscus will remind you more of a tropical feel rather than a cottage on. Common flower varieties you can use are roses, carnation, orchids, and hydrangeas to name a few. Varieties that are subtle in color but have a fuller look are great for this type of design.
The garden or cottage theme brings to mind subdued tones like pale pink, blue and mint. Light, pale colors are great for a garden theme bedroom. Since a garden style or cottage theme uses a lot of patterns, bright bold colors will only make the patterns look chaotic and busy. With a light, pale color background, these patterns appear more subtle and feminine.
If you do not have the patience for painting an entire room or using different painting techniques to bring out texture on your wall then you can always use wallpaper. You might also choose wallpaper for the garden theme. The most commonly seen are floral and striped patterned wallpaper.
When it comes to linen, whether for the bed, curtain or chair, opt for light fabrics. It is not feasible to use heavy fabrics, like wool. However, you may use these types of fabrics on minimal items like a throw.
The bed for this theme is a good way to bring in the garden or cottage theme in a big way. Opt for a wrought iron framed bed since a heavy framed bed or a bed with a large headboard will veer away from the theme. You may also put in a four-post bed.
You can tie all your design elements together by bringing in accessories. You can steer clear of a very feminine bedroom space by utilizing large wall decor with a garden theme or black metal wall sculptures. Both will bring you texture while staying within the theme. Leaves metal wall sculptures can be made more functional by putting on hooks that will serve as a coat rack.
There are many creative ways to re-decorate and update a teen girl’s bedroom. A garden or cottage theme bedroom will give her a sense of being more grown up without looking too dowdy.
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