Bedroom Girly

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Your bedroom is your own personal universe, so it should suit you and your personality. If you're feminine and proud to be a girly girl, then your bedroom should reflect that. Here's how to turn your bedroom into a girly sanctuary.

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Paint the walls pink. Pink comes in a variety of shades — from hot pink to bubblegum pink — so choose a shade that reflects your personality. If you can't decide between bright pink or muted pink, you can always mix and match.
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Get a few pieces of girly furniture. Certain pieces of furniture are must-haves for any girly girl's bedroom. For a classic girly look, white furniture works best; it's versatile and it complements all shades of pink. Furniture in a natural wood finish will also do. Examples of classic girly furniture include:
- A vanity table with mirror and chair.
- A cute dresser. Your dresser can have ornate detailing or simple, clean lines — whichever you prefer.
- A chaise lounge, if you have the space.
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Decorate with girly accessories. Select white or pink accessories that coordinate with a classic girly theme. Classic girly accessories include:
- Frilly or ruffled bedding. A pink bedspread is an important design element for a classic girly look. A matching ruffled or frilly bed skirt and pillow shams will further accentuate a classic girly theme.
- Throw pillows. Nothing says girly like a lot of throw pillows. Silky, cushy throw pillows in assorted shades of pink are particularly girly.
- Rugs. Choose one large rug in a shade that goes well with your bedding. If you prefer, choose two matching rugs — one can be placed at the end of your bed, while the other can be placed under the chair of your vanity or near your bedroom door.
- Wall hangings. Hang photos of you and your family or friends in feminine frames. Other types of wall hangings that would look great in a classic girly bedroom include sculptural pieces or posters with flower motifs.
- Lamps. Table lamps with ruffled shades in pink hues add girly detail.
- Curtains. Soft, pretty curtains in sheer material adds a classic girly touch.
- Stuffed animals. Arrange them on your bed or place them on your vanity.
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Paint your bedroom walls in light shades of green, blue or purple. Soft, pastel shades are feminine and sophisticated.
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Select furniture in subtle colors. Add to your bedroom's girly sophistication by choosing a light-colored dresser or vanity with feminine lines.
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Choose wall decorations with a girly, yet modern feel. Flower, leaves or tree wall decals are both feminine and elegant.
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Pick contemporary bedding. Choose bedding featuring a fashionable pattern in a color that matches your other furnishings. Add color coordinated throw pillows for extra plushness.
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Choose soft, modern lighting. Stylish table lamps or hanging pendant lamps with low-wattage light bulbs will give your bedroom a feminine glow.
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Dress up your windows. Hang curtains in a muted color that's compatible with your bedding. For a sleek look, choose bamboo shades.

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Brighten your bedroom walls. Choose paint in bold colors like turquoise, teal, orange or red. Patterned wallpaper also adds an eclectic feel.
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Add a bohemian touch with recycled furniture. Recycled or vintage-looking furniture adds uniqueness. Some examples include:
- A brass daybed.
- A vintage steamer trunk for storage.
- An old-fashioned school desk.
- Floor lamps with patterned shades.
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Accessorize with mismatched colors and textures. Don't be afraid to mix patterns and colors — this applies to bedding, rugs and curtains. A patterned quilt and throw pillows in bright hues or graphic prints will add a bit of bohemian quirkiness.

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I want my room to be subtly girly. How do I do that when I like everything white and modern?

White can be girly if you use lace. White ruffles and flounces are girly too. Add modern-shaped white or mother-of-pearl vases containing pale pink flowers. Hang pictures of ballerinas or kittens or whichever girly theme appeals to you.
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What if I have a ceiling fan?

A ceiling fan is fine. If possible, get a white one to keep with the white and pink color scheme.
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What do I do if I have a tiny bedroom?

Add mirrors; it will help your room look bigger. Don't add too much decoration.
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What if I'm not allowed to paint?

If you are not allowed to paint, ask your parents if you can put up some wallpaper or posters in your bedroom.
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Can I do the DiY-style, so I don't need to buy these expensive things?

Yes, and there are many resources for this online and at your local library. This will save you a good deal of money, and add a unique touch to your room.
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I have bunk beds and I'm not really sure how to decorate AROUND the bed. What should I do?

You can string fairy lights around the bunk bed to make it more cozy. And you can get girly sheets, pillows and blankets for the bed itself, and maybe a pastel-colored beanbag chair nearby if you've got room for it.
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What if I have a turquoise wall and three white walls, what decorations should I do that are girly?

Gabby Adams

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You can add accents to your room. This includes throw pillows/blankets, little trinkets that complement the wall color. You could also hang pictures or paintings. Having white walls gives you a good amount of freedom with the accents.
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How can I decorate my bookshelf in a girly way?

Gabby Adams

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You could add some trinkets on it that are girly, or paint it a different color. You can put some girly books on it and add cute pictures in frames on it.
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I don't want to be girly, and my room is too girly! how do I reverse it?

Jayida_01_peer

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Try painting the walls white if they not already white, or paint them a mature color for example: gray, navy or any other color that you like. If you can, get permission to change your furniture if it's girly, you can get furniture on a budget at a good yard sale. If you have any girly accessories in your room remove them and replace it with something else, for example replace girly throw pillows with teenage throw pillows which are not girly and more mature.
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I have a big brown bookshelf that upsets my pink and white color scheme but I'm not allowed to paint it. What do I do?

Places like JoAnn Fabrics often have sales on fabrics and pre-formed bows (small to large and oversized). You could buy fabric and drape it down the sides of the bookshelf, and across the top. You would need to measure the width on one side [x3 - two for sides and one across the top] and the length [sides x2 and top]. You could accent with some small bows. Use thumbtacks, or you could simply fold the fabric and place a few heavier items at the top, and for the sides tuck the excess fabric neatly behind the bookshelf against the wall. Check for an electrical outlet before using this method! Note that fabric is folded in half when sold; tell the clerk if you intend to use it folded.