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1) Choose a bed with a headboard. A decorative or elaborate headboard will make your bed the focal point.  If your bed doesn’t have a headboard, you may want to make a headboard. Create a simple upholstered headboard by using fabric that matches your duvet cover or comforter..you will need some plywood with cotton batting.

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2) Consider other bedroom furniture to make the bed the focal point of the bedroom. An end table placed on either side of the bed can also be serve as a focal point. Why not use some mirrored end tables? They reflect light and will draw you in instantly!!!  Eye-catching table lamps are another item to further help being the central focal point of the bedroom.

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3) Take advantage of the wall behind your bed. If your headboard is flush against a wall, consider hanging artwork on that wall directly above the bed.

4) Bed linens. Use graphic or a decorative comforter on your bed. Place some decorative throw pillows on the bed and keep the bed made when not in use.

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Here are a few simple steps to make a bed, and make your room appear less cluttered and chaotic.

1) Gather Supplies

Choose bed linens that are comfortable and beautiful for you. If you like the way a bed skirt makes your room look, then by all means grab your favorite. If you’re more minimalistic in your bed linen approach, that’s fine too. A bed that is made, however simply, is still a major improvement over a mass of pillows and blankets.

2) Remove Used Linens
Take off the used linens and put them in the laundry. Shake out any mattress pads, pillow protectors, and comforters that don’t need to be laundered.If you use a bed skirt and it needs to be laundered, remove and replace it.

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3 )Put the Bottom Sheet On
If your bottom sheet is fitted, simply slip the corner pockets onto the ends of the bed and adjust the fitted sheet around the perimeter underneath the mattress pad and mattress. If your bottom sheet is flat, arrange the sheet so that 1 foot of sheet hangs over the edge of the top of your bed. Beginning with the sides of the bed create hospital corners and fold under the mattress and mattress pad. Continue on each side, creasing and folding as you go.

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While the dorm is only temporary, and it may seem like a waste to spend money on home furnishings when there is fun to be had, the comfort that a room which feels like a home can provide should not be overlooked. Transforming your dorm room from a generic square box, to an inviting environment where you feel comfortable, isn’t about spending a lot of money, but being smart about what to buy.

An easy way to add a welcoming touch to your dorm is with lighting. Just buy a floor or table lamp with a funky shade, and the room will not only be given some instant flare, but the softer lighting provided by the lamp, as opposed to the harsh in-built lights, will make your room look more like your home and less like a hospital waiting room. And best of all, you can pick up some super cheap lighting options from just about everywhere in America. Some really cute, inexpensive options can be found at Ikea and Target.

Cool bedding and rugs are also easy makeover essentials. Bed, Bath & Beyond has a great range of comforter sets, with colors to appeal to both guys and girls. Pick your bed linen and pillows centered around a specific color palette, to help give your room a pulled together, grown up look. Pick a color palette that appeals to you, but remember you need to sleep and study in this room (not to mention, share it with someone else, who may not share your aesthetic), so don’t go too overboard with an explosion of color.

Sometimes you just want your own space, especially if you have just come from living at home, in your own room, which nobody entered but you. A room divider is a simple, but still stylish way to give you some privacy and make the room feel more like your room. Walmart have some really expensive looking pieces, at bargain basement prices.

Although college students aren’t at liberty to paint their dorm room walls, or leave any marks on the walls, you can still hang your favorite posters and your photos from home, thanks to 3m, and Scotch, who have both  developed a non-permanent range of adhesive stickers, which allow you to hang practically anything without leaving a permanent mark on the wall. Perfect!. Personal touches on the wall will help you to feel more at home, and will help with homesickness. Check out Bed, Bath & Beyond for some really cool wall art options.

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Arrange your night table. Display items such as an alarm clock, a vase, a book (or a small stack of books),candles and some small framed photographs. Don’t overdo it though or it will feel crowded.

Declutter the dresser. Keep your underwear in the top drawer, and place heavier clothing in the bottom ones.

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Install drawer dividers. Make the most of drawer space, by installing dividers, which make organizing small items like underwear, bras, and socks or stockings a breeze. Stores like Ikea and T.J. Maxx have inexpensive ones that won’t break the bank.

Utilize under-the-bed space. Store out-of-season clothes and bulky items like sweaters in plastic containers. You can also store heavy winter blankets in large plastic containers for extra protection. Be sure to clean all clothing and blankets before storing.

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1. Think about a night table for each side of the bed and keep them clutter free.

2. Keep the room clean. An air purifier makes this job easier.

3. Make the bed as soon as you get up. This alone can transform the bedroom. You might have to rethink your bedding so this is possible. We use a fitted sheet and a duvet with a cover. A few quick shakes and we’re done.

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4. Buy flowers weekly. We’ve sometimes gone with a plant or a bowl of fresh lemons, oranges or apples.

5. Keep storage under the bed to a minimum. We’d love to keep this space clear but if we have to use it, we keep it clean and neat.

6. Air out the pillows monthly and change the sheets weekly.

7. Think about moving the tv out of the bedroom. We were surprised at how much better we sleep. Instead we read, write or listen to music.

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What you need:

* A 1/4 Plywood Base
* Foam
* Padding/Wadding/Fiber Fill

* Fabric

You Will Need These Tools

* Jigsaw
* Pencil/Marker
* Scissors / Stanley Knife

* Staple Gun
* Tape Measure

1) Measure your bed that you are making the headboard for
Cut out the desired shape of your headboard out of the plywood. There are many shapes you can design, it really just depends on how you want your headboard to look.

2) Cut out the foam to go on your headboard and use an adhesive to glue it in place. I usually lay the foam on top of the headboard and use a carving knife to shear the excess material away till I achieve the shape I want. This bit can be quite time consuming but well worth doing well to get that solid look and feel at the end result.

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3) Cover the headboard with the padding or wadding and again glue in place. This is fairly simple, what you want to aim to do is give an EVEN covering of wadding so the headboard is proportionally stuffed.

Stretch the fabric over the headboard making sure it is tight and tac/glue/nail in to position on the back.

Depending on how much love you give it, will directly determine the end result. Spend time, have patience and measure twice cut once.

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Here are 4 easy ways to decorate your bedroom:

1) Switch to sheer curtains. If your bedroom windows are still sporting those heavy winter curtains, try switching them out for a light sheer curtains.

2) Bring in some fresh flowers. Fresh flowers brings new energy into the air.

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3) Candles. Invest in candles that arouses the senses: try a beachy scent or a light floral scent.

4) Repaint your headboard. If your headboard is a dark wood, lighten it up by painting if a light creamy color. The lighter color will compliment your summer bedding.

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Make it comfortable. Even if you like modern, minimal design, try to add those elements of comfort to the room. Whether it be with extra comforter tucked away or a nice rug underfoot, bedrooms were made for lounging.

Sheets – Choose high thread count Egyptian cotton sheets for the most luxurious feel. It’s worth spending a little bit of money here for the best quality. Egyptian cotton gets softer with washing and wear, but can fade a bit.

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Pillows – Choose whatever kind of pillows you are most comfortable with, but have lots of them in different shapes and sizes. Not only does this look cozy, it’s comfortable too. I like a variety of pillows – foam, synthetic and down to mix it up a bit. Maybe a bolster or two for added texture and comfort.

At luxury hotels, a set of plush or thick and cozy robes are often waiting in the closet for guests to enjoy during their visit, or purchase and take home. Invest in a great hotel or spa style robe or some really soft and cozy lounge wear to enjoy at home.

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1) Make your bed! As soon as you get out of bed, turn around and make it.  The room will instantly feel neater and cleaner.

2) Clean off the night tables. Streamline your night tables by limiting the number of items you place on them. If you have books or magazines on your night tables, place them in a decorative basket.

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3) De-clutter the top of your dresser. Get rid of everything that’s currently on your dresser and keep the surface clean. Add a decorative vase, candle or picture frame. Invest in a small basket or small dish for those little items like jewelry or loose change. Empty it on the weekend when you do a more thorough cleaning.

4) Hang up all of your clothes. Get a hamper for your dirty items. Add hooks on the back of  your bedroom door to hang up robes and other pieces of clothing.  Invest in a shoe rack and place your shoes in them as soon as you walk in the door!

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Declutter: A clean bedroom is the best turn-on. Keep your night tables clear, your sheets clean and your bed made.

Bedding: Whether your sheets are white or colored, high thread count or t-shirt material, make sure they’re clean and soft to the touch. We indulge and take our sheets to be cleaned and pressed once a week; we love slipping into freshly ironed sheets.

A rug: Bearskin maybe over the top but whether it’s your feet or your back (it’s nice to have options), a rug next to your bed is a must.

Music: Whether it’s an IPod doc or something more complex, let the music play. Even better if you create a special soundtrack.

Scents: Try scented candles or spraying your sheets with a linen spray. Flowers add a subtle fragrance, a welcome spot of color and touch of luxury.

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1. Opt for Storage Under the Bed

Get more mileage out of the horizontal space in your bedroom with sliding or rolling under bed storage bins. It’s a great extension of your closet, allowing you to rotate your seasonal items or even store bigger, bulkier items like backpacks, purses and blankets. Plus, the storage hidden if you have a bedskirt. Stick a label on the outside of each container so when you peek under the bed you’ll know exactly what you’re looking at. Short on linen closet space? Another idea is to keep extra sheets for your bed here.

2. Tame the Shoe Pile

One of the quickest fixes to a bedroom closet overrun with shoes is to invest in a shoe rack. “I recommend a rack over a hanging shoe [bag] any day,” says Julie Morgenstern, author of Organizing from the Inside Out. Bags tend to sag and take up valuable hanging space, which most people can’t afford to give up, says Morgenstern. Plus, an expanding tiered shoe rack below your clothes keeps them accessible and away from dirtying or staining materials. If you have a mountain of shoes, Morgenstern actually says: “Don’t throw anything out! Get all 20 pairs of identical black heels lined up nicely.” If you enjoy abundance, often in about a year you’ll give in to those 20 pairs and be ready to let some go, she says.

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Putting on a duvet cover is a fast, simple process, even though it may seem troublesome at first. All it takes is some pulling and shaking; no tricky folding or awkward stuffing is necessary. Fasten the buttons or snaps, and your new duvet cover will be ready for plenty of use.

1. Spread out the duvet. Spread the duvet out on the bed, keeping the top corners within easy reach and the bottom opening nearest you. Use a duvet that matches the size of your comforter for the best fit.

2. Open the duvet cover. Open all duvet cover closures to ensure that no buttons pop during the process.

3.Turn the duvet cover inside out. Turn the duvet cover completely inside out. Reaching up into the now inverted cover, grasp the corners from the inside. The cover should be bunched up around your arms.

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4.Grab the top two corners of the duvet through the duvet cover. Holding them securely, lift the duvet up as high as possible and shake it downward, over the comforter.

5. Set it down. Carefully set the half-filled duvet down on a flat surface, being careful not to disrupt the already filled section. Pull the rest of the duvet cover down to cover the bottom of the comforter and fit the remaining two corners into the cover.

6. Position the duvet on your bed, straightening out any bunched sections along the edges. Fasten the bottom closures and you’re done!!

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Let’s face it: passion can really be painful. Whether it’s because the two of you are both being rough or something happens by accident, love making can result in some serious injuries.  Although it’s painful and humiliating, these stories are definitely entertaining for a girl’s night out over a bottle of wine.

As soon as I brought up the topic of sexual slip-ups, rug burn was the first response from everyone.  But hey, you can’t help it if things get hot and heavy before you get the chance to find a reasonable surface! The one rug burn story that sounded extra intense was when my friend got it so bad that it drew a lot of blood.  Somehow  it got infected and resulted in a worse injury than she thought.  So be sure to treat your cuts with anti-bacterial gel asap!

As more glasses of wine were consumed, the more serious injury stories began to pour out…

One would think that the bed is the safest place to be.  Jess, on the other hand, begs to differ.  Not only has she fallen off the bed repeatedly resulting in bumps and bruises, but she actually suffered from a mild concussion after hitting her head on the headboard.  Key to safety in bed? Surround yourself with pillows.

What’s worse than falling off of a normal bed? Falling off of a bunk bed.  Even worse- being on top and slamming your head against the ceiling before falling off the bed. So as exciting as it can be to be up high, be careful of your surroundings and remember just how high you are.

There are countless stories of people pulling muscles while in bed.  You have to remember that sex is a type of exercise. Just like other exercises, it’s important to stretch beforehand.  So if you are feeling especially sore, be careful and take a few minutes to loosen up before going crazy.

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Nothing like a CD skipping while your getting your grove on. Teddy P singing, “Turn off the lights, and light a can- can- can- can- can- can,” is everything but sexy. Or if you graduated from CD’s, can’t stop your IPOD from mistakenly going to ‘Sunday Gospel Mix,’ instead of your “Get Em Girl Mix.’ Great, now you’re wondering what Jesus would do as your legs are up in the air.

Damage: Someone has to get up and be DJ Fix-It.

Recover: Don’t let it ruin the moment–instead introduce a challenge. “First person to the stereo, gets (insert kinky favor here).” Works like a charm!

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4. Situation: Noise

To quiet, to loud? This usually happens when you don’t let your love making happen organically. Maybe you or your partner are hesitant about having sex, or how they are performing during sex, or what is bound to happen after the act is committed. Acting like a porn star using sexual sounds to overcompensate uncertainty, is just as bad as the two of you acting like mutes in the bed.

Damage: More time is spent focusing on lack of noise or the abundance of it, versus enjoying the act.

Recover: Be quiet, or speak up.

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Our bedrooms are our sanctuaries. This is where we recharge our batteries, escape from the outside world and even indulge ourselves.

We spend one third of our lives sleeping in the bedroom. If your bedroom is filled with clutter and chaos, your body will identify with that energy, and you can forget about getting a good night sleep.

To create a perfect feng shui bedroom, here are some simple, practical tips you can use:

1. Do not position the foot of your bed in direct alignment with your bedroom door. Since the chi (energy) enters each room through a doorway you don’t want this energy targeting your body as you’re sleeping. You do want your bed positioned so that you can view the doorway. This keeps you in a power position. If you must keep your bed aligned with the door, place a large plant, bench or other object in front of the bed to create a shield between you and the door.

2. Remove desks, computers, and exercise equipment that are associated with activity. It’s best not have them in a bedroom as the feeling of rest will be forced right out of the room. If you have no other option, then try to place your equipment behind a screen or large plant to create a partition.

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3. Don’t sleep with a clock radio, telephone/cell phone, or computer near your head. Keep them 4 to 6 feet away from your body, particularly your head. This equipment emits electromagnetic fields (EMF) which will affect your health and well-being over time.

4. No white or beige walls in the bedroom! Paint the walls a soothing color that you love. Stark walls will create a feeling of depression.

5. Don’t keep clutter in your bedroom. Allow space for you to breathe. Clutter can affect your health and your mindset even if it’s hidden under your bed. In fact, lots of stuff under the bed might disrupt your sleep.

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Updating your bedroom is a simple project that can be done over the course of a weekend. Follow these simple steps and you’ll have a modern bedroom by Monday. One of the easiest ways to modernize a bedroom is to give it a thorough cleaning and de-clutter.

Here are some simple ways to modernize your bedroom:

1) Dust all surfaces and pack away any knick-knacks you have lying around. Hang up or fold all clothes and put them away.

2) If you have lots of books in your bedroom make sure you stack them neatly. If you absolutely can’t bear to pack away your knick knacks and books, spring for an inexpensive bookshelf.  Invest in a bookshelf that is no higher than your night stand and keep the top clear of all items.

3) Modernize your wall color. The weekend before you start your project, stop by your local home improvement store and pick up some paint samples to experiment with before you commit to a particular color. Be sure to pick a soothing paint color.

4) Update your bed linens. Simple is always best. Choose something that compliments your wall color, but don’t be too matchy matchy. Accessorize with patterned throw pillows that incorporate your existing colors.

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Sleep is so much better in the spring, it’s not too hot and not too cold.  Your bedroom can be more than just a room with a bed. A good bedroom can become your sanctuary, a place where you retreat from the hectic pace of life and relax.

Here are some tips on how to create a peaceful retreat in your bedroom:

1) Soft blues and greens are considered cool and calming colors and are often used by hotels and spas to get you to kick off your shoes and stay awhile.

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2) Another color trick to create a peaceful bedroom is to paint your walls, trim, and ceiling all the same color, or paint them in colors close in shade. This technique keeps the color simple and understated, so you can concentrate on you – not your walls.

3) Open your shades and blinds and let in some natural light. Keep your artificial lighting soft and unobtrusive.

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The bedroom is the coziest room in your home, where you can shut the door to the outside world and just be yourself. It’s the first place that we see in the morning, so your wall color should you choose should help to revitalize your energy.

Here are some tips to help you decide:

1) Decide upon the mood that you want to create for the bedroom. Different colors reflect different types of moods. Blues and greens create a sense of tranquility, oranges and reds are vibrant colors that will energize the bedroom.

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2)  If you live with a significant other,  work together to choose a color scheme that you are both comfortable with.

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3) Select a color in your existing decor. If you’re still undecided about a color, look around the room and choose an accent shade that matches your drapery or bedding.

4) Use an online paint website to help you decide. Most websites such as Behr gives you possible colors, and then the website will “paint” the chosen room for you, letting you judge how you like the color or colors together. This is a fabulous way to get a feel for the room. Try to pick a room that will most likely look like the bedroom you are painting.

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Here are some tips to help you quickly transform a drab bedroom into your ideal retreat:

Step 1:
Layer the window treatments. Curtains and drapes are an excellent and easy way to bring color into a bedroom. You can find window treatments at any discount department store, and they’re easy to make yourself. When you decorate the bedroom, increase the color impact of the window treatments by layering them. Start with something small and simple like blinds or a shade against the window. Then add sheer curtains and heavier drapes over the top. For each successive layer, install the rod a little wider and higher. Each layer can be a different hue of the same color, or they can be different coordinating colors.

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Step 2:
Coordinate the bedding. Bed linens are available in a wide range of colors to suit anyone’s decorating needs. Use everything from the sheets to the comforter to add color to your bedroom. In most bedrooms, the bed is the focal point, so dress it up with colorful linens to add a big splash of color to your room.

Step 3:
Incorporate accent pillows. They’re not just for the bed anymore. Depending on the color and style, accent pillows can be used on a bedroom chair, window seat, bench or even the dresser. Decorate with colored pillows of different shapes and sizes wherever your bedroom needs a little zest.

Step 4:
Paint a focal wall. Paint is a bit more permanent than decorating with fabric, but you can always paint over it. And it’s easier to commit to color on one focal wall than in the entire bedroom. Pick one wall and paint it a bold color. Then decorate around it, coordinating other color accents in the room.

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Does your bedroom look more like Grand Central Station than an oasis of calm? Here are a few simple changes that can help set the stage for a memorable night:

Get rid of the clutter. It’s hard to concentrate on nibbling his ear if you’re distracted by clothes that need folding (you know, the ones hanging off the exercise bike in the corner), or bills that need paying (see that pile of papers about to topple over on the desk?), or the stack of magazines in the corner.

Make your bed comfortable. Outfit your bed with an excellent mattress, box springs and sleeping pillows. Choose sheets that feel good against your skin.

Lighting is crucial in a bedroom, and it should always be soft. If your lights are on dimmer switches, well done — it’ll be easy to turn the lights down low.  Swap out the 60-watt bulbs in your bedside lamps with 40-watters, or even colored bulbs (red or pink) to wash the room with a soft, warm glow. Then bring in some candles and let their flickering light take you to new levels of romance.

Create the mood: If you have a Ipod docking station, clock radio, or get radio reception from your cable or satellite TV, turn on the tunes.  Accessorize the room with flowers, and sprinkle a few rose petals across the bed.

Because it wouldn’t be Valentines’ Day without something sweet, fill a glass bowl with elegantly wrapped chocolates and offers them to your man when the moment seems right.

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Determine whether to toss or keep?

Ask yourself the following questions:

* Have I worn this item in the last year? In the last 2 years?

* Has this item lost its shape (stretched or shrunk)or has the color faded?

* Am I waiting for this trend to come back before I wear it again?

* Am I waiting to lose weight before I can fit into this item again?

* I am keeping this item because it was an expensive impulse purchase?

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Once you’ve decided what you should part with, move on to the following:

Keep items that you wear on a regular basis, or that you intend to wear on the right occasion.

Toss items that have rips or stains that cannot be repaired. For those items that are still in decent shape but you know you’re not going to wear, do the following:

Donate: You will feel better about tossing items knowing that someone else can use them. Another incentive is that most donations offer a tax write-off.

Sell: This will help ease your mind if you’re concerned about tossing items that you have invested a lot of money in. You can get rid of items, but still profit by selling online, local newspaper or thrift stores.

Swap: You aren’t the only one who has clothing to get rid of, why not check with friends or co-workers and see if you can swap your unwanted items? It’s like receiving a whole new wardrobe!

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We spend so much time decorating our main rooms and completely ignore our bedrooms. Wake up to some holiday cheer this holiday season. Here are some tips that won’t cost you a fortune:

Ribbon - Use Christmas ribbon and begin strategically wrapping anything from candle holders to a stack of books.

Christmas Lights. Holiday lights are worth stringing up in a few spots. Consider around the windows, doors and even draped over the bed for just the right festive touch.

Scented Candles. Holiday scents or even beautiful aromatherapy candles really add a splash.

Garland and Wreaths. Drape archways in garland and wreaths on bedroom doors.

If you’re stuck on how to start decorating a bedroom, here are some simple tips to help the design process along.

1) Pile on the pillows, and don’t shy away from mixing patterns. Combine large prints with small ones, florals with geometrics.

2) Hanging a graphic quilt is an easy solution to the “big blank wall” issue. Complementary bed linens pull the decor together.

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3) A printed bedspread, with a distinctive botanical design, does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to décor.

4) Nightstands and adjustable lamps affixed to walls will save space in a small room.

5) A beautiful piece of furniture becomes the focal point when angled into the room. This approach may be more efficient in your space, too.

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Small bedrooms should be decorated so they appear as roomy as possible. To achieve this you should stay away from putting too many big furniture pieces in the room and avoid clutter. A clean room always look bigger.

Here are some tips on how to decorate a small bedroom:

1) Use a sofa that opens into a bed or futon in a bedroom that isn’t used often.

2) Use furniture sparingly because it can choke a room and its traffic pattern. A bed, bedside table and chest may be all the room can hold.

3) Use a bedside table that offers storage, such as a small chest with four drawers.

4) Minimize pattern, which seems to fill a room. Flowers, stripes, plaids and polka dots will seem to swim toward you from a rug, curtains, wallpaper, or bed cover.

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5) Skip the billowy window and bed treatments such as pouf valances, piles of pillows and fluffy dust ruffles. Tailored looks (blinds plus a simple valance, flat dust skirts) have less volume but still get the job done.

6) Choose a closet with a storage system of drawers, shelves and rods that optimize storage.

7) Stay away from putting pictures on the walls, which can close in the room.

8) Use a square lampshade so that the lamp can fit as snugly as possible against the wall.

9) Use high-wattage lightbulbs to give the room a sense of openness. A light-flooded room seems more spacious.

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Do you want to give your bedroom a makeover but just don’t have the money? Here are some easy and cheap tips to give your room a whole new look and feel without spending a lot of money.

1) Check out online auction sites, thrift stores and the local dollar store for blankets, decorative pillows, accessories etc. You can find some great deals and unique items to help change the look of your room.

2)  Wall Art. Scour thrift shops and yard sales for mirrors large and small. Paint them all white or black. Group together on the wall to add pizzazz to the wall.

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3) Look in your other rooms to see if you have any items or furniture you can move to your bedroom. Look in storage and see if any of those things you packed away can be brought out again and servce a new function in the bedroom.

4) Painting is an easy way to change the look of a room. It quickly changes the room and you can do it for under $25.

5)  Headboard. Group those same mirrors together above the bed to give the impression of a headboard. Or cut two pieces of heavy cardboard or foam core the height and width of a poster. Then frame each board with a poster sized black frame. Mount the two frames over the bed for an elegant headboard.

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Organizing your bedroom is a matter of selecting the right storage options to take advantage of every available space. Decorative chests or baskets may accessorize your bedroom while hideaway storage organizes occasional necessities. Your bedroom closet is the optimal place for accessible storage that can be decorative as well as functional. Here are some ideas for maximizing your bedroom’s full organizational potential:

Decorative Storage
Organize your bedroom with stylish storage pieces to match your room’s décor. Furnishings like an armoire, a dresser or a bench help organize your clothes, linens and personal necessities as they coordinate with your other bedroom furniture. You can place decorative baskets on bookshelves for easily accessible storage that accents the décor in your bedroom. Organize everything from toiletries to socks and magazines in small, medium and large baskets. Wicker hampers help organize laundry or hide toys.

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Accessible Storage
Racks and shelves in your bedroom closet provide accessible storage and help organize clothes, shoes and other essentials. Organizing your bedroom closet is easy if you have a specific place for everything. You can find specialty hangers that will hang six pairs of pants on one tier or a row of ties, belts and accessories on another. These space savers expand and help organize your bedroom closet quickly and easily. Consider a professional closet organizing system for accessible storage with many options. Slide out racks and shelves can increase your storage capacity while organizing your bedroom closet beautifully.

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If you love the look of headboards but don’t have the funds to buy a brand-new bed, here are a few ideas to create your own headboard to jazz up a dreary bedroom.

1) Try hanging a tapestry over your bed to bring softness and richness into the room. Choose a tapestry in colors that matches your bedroom decor.

2) If you have your own artwork, it can easily double as a headboard. Simply stretch a piece of fabric across a lightweight wooden frame and staple onto the back of the frame, making sure the fabric is straight and taut, and hang over the bed. (Again, this technique can be used in any size space — just make sure your wood frame is sized to fit.)

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3) You can also use a wooden or metal screen to create an illusion of a headboard. Just stand or lean the screen against the wall behind the head of your bed. You may need to secure the screen to the wall if it seems a bit wobbly.

4) If it’s truly the look of a traditional headboard you desire, pick up an old, simple wooden headboard at a garage sale or flea market, and, if in somewhat good condition, simply attach securely to the wall. If the headboard has seen better days, you can refinish or paint it.

5) Another way to give a headboard a thorough facelift is to cover it with a coordinating fabric. Just glue down a large piece of batting to the frame, and then secure the fabric to the frame using a staple gun.

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