Want to create the perfect master bedroom decorating theme? Then read further...
When you have decided to renovate your bedroom, the first major decision is what theme you will choose.
Using a theme makes the job of redecorating much easier, because you have a focus for the furniture and accessories.
This means you can refine your search and save time. Research Look at decorating magazines and websites so you can get an idea of what appeals to you.
Here are some popular master bedroom decorating themes that you will be able to implement into your bedroom to create a unique and inspiring space.
Tuscan. Just the name conjures up images of quaint stone villas set in groves of olive trees with romantic sunlit rooms. Start with earthy colors for the walls or Italian wallpaper. A nice effect is to wallpaper only one wall and paint the others.
The Tuscan look is achieved by using dark timber furniture, throw rugs and cushions in bright reds, yellows and greens. Tile the floor in a terracotta or beautiful Italian tiles.
Accessories will be terracotta pots and jars, wrought iron mirrors and candelabra on the walls. Bed linen will be crisp, white and textured. The look is casual and romantic, reminiscent of long lazy summer afternoons sipping red wine in the olive groves.
French Country. This is a fresh, crisp theme with white-washed timber furniture, shabby chic colors and furnishings with a luxurious tapestry on the wall.
Colors are soft and pastel, giving an antique, faded look. Gold accents will appear as handles on drawers, picture frames and gilt mirrors on the wall.
Lighting needs to be soft in this theme, and Tiffany shades on the bedside lamps are perfect. Curtains will be draped with valances and tiebacks the feature - use soft colored brocades and damask.
Western or Rustic. This is an easy theme to achieve and you will find that many of your current pieces can be adapted. Look for heavy dark timber furniture and comfortable stuffed upholstered chairs.
Use earth tones to paint the walls and even consider one of the textured paint effects to give the feel of the old west. Take up the carpet and have a timber floor on which you can place cowhide rugs.
Keep accessories to a minimum as this theme is fairly sparse but you can incorporate picture frames and photos. Of course, longhorns over the door will be the finishing touch.
Egyptian. Use cool, neutral tones for the walls and feature gold fittings and frames. Curtains will be soft flowing sheers. Find some ornaments and artwork of Egyptian writings and images.
Gothic. This has become a popular master bedroom theme, particularly with older teenagers. Gothic is all about black, silver, heavy metal objects and gargoyles. It is naturally a dark, heavy theme but if you used white or grey on the walls, you could achieve a brighter version of this theme.
Oriental. This is another popular master bedroom theme because it provides a calm, serene space. Furniture is kept to a minimum and keeps a low profile.
Colors are neutral and cool, fabrics are rich but curtains and bedding are fitted. Find oriental vases to feature in this theme and then select colors from the design as highlights. Bamboo and rice paper lights will fit the theme.
These are just a few of the master bedroom decorating themes you might investigate when you start to renovate your bedroom.
