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How do i find contentment with my bedroom?

by Bella
(Australia)

I've pulled it apart so many times, and I can never get it right.

The end result is always too childlike, or too mature, or too bright, or too modern, or too old fashioned, or too neutral...

...or too girly & pink, or too boyish, or too bland, or too popart, or too warm or too cold or too floral (yuck) or too beachy.

I just can't seem to find the right look I want. I am not artistic, but I'm really creative, and I just can't settle.

I think I'm better off with clutter, because having my room so simplistic, decluttered, spacious & organized, makes me feel sick.

I never had this problem before. Before my room looked like it was tipped upside down..but then I had to grow up.

As soon as i turned 21, i was like, right i need to declutter & simplify my room (getting rid of 3/4 of my stuff in the process which I now regret).

That then made me think of themes & color schemes, and now it feels like its some kind of obsession.

I'm 24, and i just don't know how to have it. You see, even though I am 24, I crave for a room that is young, more like a 17 year olds, because I feel, act, look & dress like one. (actually people mistake me for 16).

I miss my own room with its plastered posters everywhere, how everything had a place, but everything was everywhere.

Nothing was organized, and I didn't have to worry about what I bought, making sure it would go with the decor in my room.

I used to buy things because i loved the item, not because of its color.

I don't know if you can really help me out, but if you can, please do so :) I just need to find a style I like.




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Eclectic Excellence!
by: Charlotte

Hi Bella

Reading your question, you're actually telling me what kind of room you like...

...you like it how you use to have it - all busy and cluttered and filled with the things you love!

..and there's nothing wrong with that!

Interior Design, for me at least, should be about getting the room you are happy with - the look you are comfortable with, and the look that expresses your own personality and tastes.

Don't let anyone else tell you how it 'should' be (although its fine to get ideas and inspiration for your own special blend of look from other people's ideas!)

If you want to go for a young and trendy room - you do it - and there's no rules about 'growing up' in life either - so be exactly who you want to be and let your room reflect that!

There's a lot to be said for just filling your room with all the things you love - then whenever and whichever way you look you're sure to see something that will bring a smile to your face...

...and you won't care a jot if it isn't 'grown up' or doesn't fit a certain color scheme or style - it makes you happy and that's all that should count!

You might find my page about eclectic interior design interesting...

...it talks about using a collection of things you love from all different styles and themes to create an interior design style.

If you want this to be more 'interior designed' you can bring the look into a cohesive 'whole' by choosing the items you bring into the room with a color theme/scheme in mind...

...or looking at similar shapes and styles - but of course, and especially in this eclectic look - there is absolutely no compulsion to do this at all...

...this really is a look where what you say goes! And you can make it exactly how you want it...

...so why not start your room designs afresh by taking the aspects you really love...

...that's really love - not just 'quite like', or 'don't mind'...

...from all the design styles you've tried...

...and then go out and choose new posters (frame them in simple clip frames if you do want something more 'grown up' feeling) - add as many as you like...

...and recreate that cosy comforting collection of all your prized possessions...

...and don't forget to update as you go as your tastes develop and change....

...but always keep in mind choosing items you love!

Hope that helps Bella - and wishing you much luck in your makeover.

I hope you can get the look you are happy with now - and let it develop and grow naturally with you over time...

Best wishes

Charlotte

Nov 03, 2010
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Bella's Bedroom
by: Val

What about a Hollywood glam decor?

You could indulge yourself in pink/purple colors, plush bedding, gold and/or silver accents, fur-trimmed lamps and your beloved posters decorating the wall.

Use part of a wall to hang a large, ornate but empty frame, add cuphooks and display your earrings/necklaces and jewelry.

You could even expand this idea to include your most stylish handbags.

What is best about this is you can change your posters and the things you want to display so they all have equal time.

You would be surrounding yourself with the things you love, but in a bit more grown-up, organized manner.

Nov 03, 2010
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Personalise with your personality!
by: Charlotte

Thanks Val - great idea - using your personal possessions, clothes, accessories and jewellery can be a great way to really personalise a room...

...use these things like art - put them on the wall, on hooks, even frame them!

A great way to let your own personality to shine through - and the best thing is you can be as absolutely cluttered or organised as you wish!

Thanks for the suggestion Val - a very useful idea!

Charlotte x




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