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Okay, so I just got some bedding, ([Link](Mouse over link to see full location)), and I have $400 left for paint and decorating. I have two rooms that are in a suite, and they're kinda shaped like this:( + is a door, and x is a window, and x+ pattern is a window and radiator - and you can't put anything in front of the x+)
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The room on the left is about 12x18, the one on the right is about 12x18, just they're kinda turned.
Now, I have: (sizes are just to show you about how big things are)
-1 twin bed
-1 Bookshelf that is 1.5 feet up, 2.5 feet wide, and 1 foot deep
-1 Chest of Drawers that is 2 feet up, 3.2 feet wide, and 1.8 feet deep
-1 (Another) Chest of Drawers that is 4 feet up, 2 feet wide, and 1.8 feet deep
-1 craft holder that is 2.5 feet up, 1 foot wide and 1 foot deep
-Desk w/ chair that is (desk) 2 feet up, 3 feet wide, and 1.6 feet deep
-A set of 16 mesh squares that are held together by little things so that it can be arranged in any formation with those 16 squares (2x2, 2 1x2's, etc.)
Also, I have hardwood floor
So, overall, I have a couple of questions. You can answer any or all.
1. Any suggestions for furniture formations?
2. Paint suggestions? (Pattern, brand, etc.)
3. What should I get with my remaining $410? I will most likely have $300 or so after paint, what should I get?
4. The bedding has lots of colors. Which ones should I use, I'd like to pick two of them, for my walls?
5. The only furniture that I can paint is my bookshelf. Any ideas for painting that using the two colors of paint that I use for the walls?
6. Any overall suggestions?
I know it's a lot, and, again, answer any or all that you want to do.
Oh, and number your answers please. Thanks!
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1. Layout is key to a room. I'd like to think that I know a thing or two about bedrooms, because I've studied architecture for a year :] If you could email me a sketch of the rooms, that'd be really helpful. Make a picture in paint, or something, even, and I'll help you from there.
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2. Buy decent paint. Otherwise it'll chip and look nasty. Also, you'll need more coats to get a good color. Benjamin Moore is always good. Go to a store like Lowe's or Home Depot and buy paint there. Ask for help; associates will be glad to help you out. Tell then you want quality paint that will last. Semigloss (also known as eggshell) is usually ideal for walls, because a matte finish will become shiny if you ever have to clean something off the wall (from scrubbing)
As for colors, well, it depends on your personal taste. Me personally, I would want purple walls regardless of what my bedding looked like but I can't have them because I'm leaving next year for college =(. Bring paint samples home and see how they coordinate with your bedding and in different lighting than the store. An orangey-red would be cute if you want to have colors from the sheets, or you could tone things down on the walls and use grey (and put bright things that really pop on your walls)
3. Here are some suggestions. I also recommend not spending all $300 right away, and maybe thinking it over for awhile once you have the walls painted and such.
- Lamps: floor lamps, wall sconces, tabletop. Whatever you choose, don't underestimate the power of task lighting. It gives your room a wicked nice glow, and is much more flattering than a bright overhead light. Home Depot and Lowe's both have really cheap, nice lamps. Stores like Walmart and Target do too, especially Target (with all their designer collections). And back-to-college sales have fun stuff as well.
- Rugs. This may or may not be your thing, but a crazy-colored rug would be a nice accent. Make sure you get that grippy stuff that keeps it from sliding around, unless your idea of fun is slipping on the rug and sailing into a wall. I don't know what it's called but you'll find it in a store.
- Trash can. I had this wicked ugly plastic bin and it really detracted from my room. So I got a round, blue, mesh one instead for $2.50 at Target. You could also spray paint one you already have.
- Posters and pictures. If you have a favorite photo, have it enlarged at Kinko's and frame it. Make collages. Things like that. Bulletin boards are cute too.
- Mirrors, These are especially helpful in small rooms. A full-length mirror is useful in two ways- it helps you get ready AND it makes a room seem larger.
You may not want the furniture to be the same color. I'm picturing a blue bookcase against a blue wall blending in like an iguana... If you had two colors (like one on the top of the wall) that would be all right.
Hmm... Overall suggestions? This is an excellent opportunity to clean out your room! Go through everything. Throw out useless junk, donate useful things, and any clothes that you've outgrown, give to family or donate.
MAKE SURE you cover your floor with plastic before you paint. And tape it down so it doesn't slide. Use painter's tape to cover mouldings and baseboards. Prepping the walls is also important.
Good luck!
-LM
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