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I have recently moved house & need to redecorate an attic conversion. It
is a games room and I wondered where is best to get decorating ideas etc? From: Jayne, West Midlands, US
A. We have a section on Attic / Loft conversions coming
up in a month or so but that will probably be a little to late for you. Look
in our book section and possibly in storage to get an idea what to do with
the room. What do you want to make the attic/ games room into? Let me know
and I'll see if I can be more specific. Hope that this helps? Try this page Lofts
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A. It sounds great! The main thing to think about is that it will be lived in. You want it to be soft, flowing and romantic but still practical. Layered drapery, sheers and more sheers at the windows, held back with decorative holdbacks. Is your furniture guilded? You could pick a metal finish ie gold or silver - silver works better with lavender, and use that with your accessories, silver curtain rods and hold backs, silver picture frames, lots of little decorative ones, silver hearts or wavy lines, stripes or flowers on the sheers (depends on the look ie feminine, soft, modern, natural. Warm fluffy rugs in muted tones on the floor providing lots of texture and a comfort underfoot. A bedspread usually looks better as it drapes and flows over the bed, select a fabric that ties in with the drapery, either in colour, texture or design. Throw rugs in mohair add warmth to the room and more texture, as well as being great to snuggle up to and lightweight when it is cold at night. Pillows, lots of pillows, and cushions all shapes sizes and colours (within your lavender range of course). Side lamps for atmosphere and reading and mood setting, perhaps in the silver or to match the bed or new furniture, with decorative shades, perhaps with a beaded bottom fringe to add a bit of novelty to the space. Do not allow the TV to live here, or hide it, bedrooms are supposed to be calm spaces for unwinding and sleeping. And last but not least - candles, dot a few around, make sure that they are large and solid and not easily knocked over, keep them away from the sheers and bedding, we don't want any fires in this bedroom! Fresh flowers always make a difference too! Treat yourself. I hope this helps. We would love to see photos of the finished product! Feel free to include them at http://www.interior-dezine-pix.com More questions and answers on decoration All advice given is advice only and to be used as a tool. Essentially you will be responsible for your decisions and interiordezine.com takes no liability for the projects that you undertake. Refer to our Website Terms of Use |
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