Has your bedroom stayed the same for the last 20 years? Do you want to make it into a fun, cool bedroom, but without spending money on new furniture? We have some ideas for you to do just that - re-do your bedroom on a budget!

- Coat of paint. Nothing freshens up a room like a new coat of paint. Make it into a weekend project and involve your kids - you can do something together, and at the same time, create a whole new bedroom that you need.

We don't recommend painting the bedroom walls into bright colors. Beige, peach, light and pastel blues and greens work best. Make sure that your new wall color coordinates with your furniture, as you are not buying new furniture.

- Organize your bedroom. Sometimes all a room needs is organization, to look completely different. Many bedrooms are full of kids toys, old clothes and even dishes, that should be in the kitchen.

Put those items away, and organize the rest of the room to make it look very different.

- Rearrange furniture. Sometimes the best way to decorate without a budget is to use the same furniture, but rearrange it, and add something else into the mix.

Walk around your house - you will find a chair in the basement, or an ottoman in the family room, that will look great in the bedroom. Use those to create a whole new bedroom - with your old furniture.

- New wall art. Add a splash of color to the room with some new wall art (or borrow some art from another room). Another idea is to frame some of your kids' drawings, or draw something yourself.

- New bedding, pillows, bedspreads. It is amazing how much you can change a room by adding just one new item to it. Pick some new bedding or a bedspread that you really wanted, and splurge on them! You will have a great looking bedroom in no time.

Remember, updating a room does not mean buying everything new for it. Use some (or all) of our ideas to completely re-do your bedroom. You will be glad you did.
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The only way to keep up with the latest about bedroom color
ideas is to constantly stay on the lookout for new techniques
and styles. If you read and observe everything you find about
color ideas, it won't take long for you to become an
influential authority on the subject.

Kid room paint is widely available in lots of bright, bold
colors, is safe to use and easy to clean. Because kids' walls
tend to get a little dirtier than the rest of the house, the
type and quality of paint you buy today can save you big
headaches tomorrow. The best finishes for children's walls
are satin, semi-gloss or eggshell indoor latex paint. With
one of these types of paints, smudges or dirt will wipe right
off with a damp cloth and a little mild soap.

If you're not sure what color you want to paint the room, try
looking at a color wheel. You can find these on line or at
any artist's supply or paint store. It's a really great way
to get some understanding of the basic elements of colors so
that you can determine which combinations you like best. In
the meantime, this explanation of the different color
categories might give you some insight into making a
decision, especially if you're looking to mix colors, for
instance to create a mural or other artistic affect like
shading.

Red, yellow and blue are the three primary colors that are
the basic building blocks of color. Primary colors cannot be
duplicated or created by using any other tones - they stand
alone.

The secondary colors are green, orange and purple. Each of
these is created by combining two of the primary colors.
Green is made from blue and yellow, orange from yellow and
red, and purple from red and blue.

I trust that what you've read so far has been informative.
The following section should go a long way toward clearing up
any uncertainty that may remain.

When a primary color is mixed with a secondary color, it
creates a tertiary color. For example, if you mix orange
paint with yellow paint, it will create 'yellow-orange', and
so on.

Now that you've gotten a mini-lesson on the color wheel,
let's look at some of the new and innovative kid room paints
that have been developed.

Chalkboard paint comes in black and green finishes and creates an instant chalkboard! What a cool addition to your
child's room - imagine an entire wall for them to express themselves on! They can get creative making designs and drawings that would further decorate their room. Kid room paint in the chalkboard variety is especially perfect for those little ones that like to 'express themselves' all over the house because now they'll their very own designated area to display their artistic talent.

Magnetic paint is another great kid room paint option. It can be used to create a magnetic surface almost anywhere. Another cool feature of magnetic kid room paint is that after it's dry, you can apply any other color as a topcoat. With such an enormous variety of magnets on the market today, your kids will be able to create their very own magnetic masterpiece!They can spell out their names, their pet's names, make pictures out of different shaped magnets and of course, hang up any works of art they've done at school or home. It's an
awesome way to show off the little artist in your child.

Hopefully the sections above have contributed to your understanding of color techniques and ideas. ow share your new understanding about painting and color ideas with others. They'll thank you for it.

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Author: Ceci Allen
Ceci wrote many articles
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7 Feng Shui Fundamentals for Children's Bedrooms

 by: Kathryn Weber

Feng shui is a very popular and intriguing concept in home design today. In addition to the life benefits it provides, it also offers a roadmap, so to speak, of not just how to decorate.. but why. In short, it offers you, the homeowner, design with purpose. For a child's room this purposeful design is especially important.

Feng shui gives parents a guide for decorating your children's bedrooms, and perhaps more importantly, a reason for adding particular elements - something standard decorating practices don't always offer. What does that mean exactly? Well, when it comes to a child's bedroom, feng shui dictates everything from correct bed alignment, proper bedroom choice, essential decorating and design elements, i.e., do's and don'ts (no vicious animals, etc.) for a child's room, even how to influence the child to be studious and well-behaved - all things most parents would appreciate knowing.

The purpose of feng shui in a childs bedroom is the same as every parents objective in decorating their childrens rooms: to create a healthy, happy environment that fosters education, good health, happy relationships with parents and siblings, and respect for parents. Children and parents can enjoy success and healthy relationships if the environment supports them.

Naturally, children must feel safe, secure, and cared for to thrive. By putting interest and effort into your childs room, you are showing your child that you believe the childs space, and therefore, your child, is important. The tips presented here are some of the fundamentals of feng shui for children.

1.Place a happy picture of the parents in the childrens rooms.

This subtly exerts the authority and prominence of the parents as heads of the household. It is also one of the quickest and most effective ways to bring a problem child into line.

2.Align the childs bed to the widest part of the room.

Make sure your child can see the door from his or her bed easily, but is not in direct line of the door. Your child should also not share a wall with a toilet or see a toilet or bathroom from the bed as this can cause health problems.

Bunk beds are not advised. If possible, try to have a separate bedroom for each child. If this isnt possible, there are lots of decorative ways to create division and privacy within a room.

3.Create a space for study and accomplishments.

Having a dedicated space, including a desk and lamp where your child can study, demonstrates to your child the importance you place on education and your childs educational achievement. If this has been a source of problems, make the study position in the NE corner of the bedroom. Also make a place on a south wall, if possible, of your childs accomplishments. Doing so reinforces that you are proud of your childs efforts. Display drawings, crafts, awards, trophies, ribbons, or other special items, such as tests with good scores or letters from teachers. Place items here that have brought special recognition.

4.Make the childs room a healthy place. Water pictures, aquariums, or sounds of water that can be heard from the bedroom can create an unhealthy environment and may even lead to respiratory ailments. This is especially important if the child has any health problems, particularly asthma.

5.Clear the space so your child can rest and be creative.

Jammed closets and drawers, beds with boxes, shoes and other items underneath must be cleaned out. Creating space and visual openness helps your child to feel less pressured, and more likely to be imaginative and creative. More is definitely not more when it comes to kids. Give them a visual rest and clear out all the stuff they havent played with in a month or more.

6.Use light, color, and artwork in the room to make a happy environment.

A childs room should stimulate, not dampen, the childs spirit. Make sure there is adequate lighting for the desk, for a bedside table, and that windows can be closed off for privacy.

Rooms that are painted blue (unless its a bright or light-colored shade) or other dark colors can be depressing and create too much oppressive energy. Bright colors, such as yellows, light greens, purples and pinks are good choices, with yellow being the optimal choice.

Monitor the images your child sees being certain to eliminate images of ferocious or dangerous animals or violence. These are poor symbols for making a child feel safe in the bedroom. Select items for the room that inspire and intrigue a child to learn and that foster his or her sense of security.

7.Position children in the correct bedroom locations.

If possible, boys should be placed in the east or north bedrooms and girls should be placed in the south or southeast or west bedrooms.

About The Author Kathryn Weber is a certified master practitioner in feng shui and the publisher of The Red Lotus Letter, a FREE weekly feng shui ezine. Subscribe by logging on to www.redlotusletter.com. Her articles have been featured in Seventeen Magazine, Indy Star newspaper, and SelfGrowth.com, among others. kweber@redlotusconsulting.com

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