subject: Creating A Garden Theme In Your Daughter's Bedroom [print this page] If you have a teenage daughter, most of the time they feel like they have outgrown everything from showing affection towards you in public, to hanging out with you and the rest of the family, and playing with her childhood toys. There is one thing that both of you can agree that she has outgrown with the design of her bedroom.
Most of the time, teen girls are stuck with the style and design of their bedrooms from when they were little girls with stuffed toys strewn on the bed and dolls displayed on the cabinets. Now may be the right time to update and transform a teenage girl's bedroom, just like she is changing? Making changes in your teenage daughters bedroom is also a great way for mothers and daughters to bond.
There are several ways to update the style of the teenage girl's room. One sure way to know which one is to ask for her opinion. A garden or cottage theme is wonderful for the teenage girl bedroom. Young and fresh 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. However, it is important not to overdue the amount of flowers or floral pattern in the bedroom otherwise it will result to an overbearing or more mature design. You must additionally consider personal taste.
There are certain variety of flowers that are pertains more to a garden or cottage 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. Go for those that are subtle in color but that have a full look with this type of design.
The garden or cottage theme brings to mind subtle tones like pale blue, mint, and pink. The garden inspired bedroom does well with light, pale colors. Because a garden or cottage theme uses a lot of patterns, bright, bold colors will have the effect of making the patterns look busy and chaotic. With a pale, light color background, these patterns appear more subtle and feminine.
Wallpaper is an excellent selection if you don't have the patience for painting the entire room or using other painting techniques. You might also select wallpaper for the garden theme. Floral and striped patterned wallpapers are the most common.
When it comes to linen, whether for the bed, curtain or chair, opt for light fabrics. Heavy fabrics like wool are not advisable. 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. Choose a wrought iron framed bed because a heavy framed bed or one with a bigger headboard will veer away from your theme. You may also put in a four-post bed.
You can tie all your style elements together by bringing in accessories. You can steer clear of a very feminine bedroom space by using large wall decor with a cottage theme or black metal wall sculptures. Both will bring you texture while staying within the theme. Leaves metall wall hangings can be made more functional by putting on hooks that will serve as a coat rack.
There are many ways that you can change and update the teen girl's personal space. This cottage or garden motif will give her a sense of being grown up without looking too dowdy.
