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studio10001 Hi, shariatf2, would you measure your room for us, and tell us what other activities will take place here?

shariatf2 Pretty much sleeping reading I want a room that every girl will envy because I never have been "that girl" if you know what I mean. I live in a neighborhood so pretty much that and hanging with friends. As for the room size I don't know and won't know for a while because their fixing the roof and installing kitchen stuff so we can't go in.

K B Yes, please let us know what kind of furniture you plan to put in there. Are you able to get new furniture, rug or accessories? Do you hang out with friends in your room? work on the computer? do homework? art projects? Don't rule out the room that you like so quickly. You could totally do a modified version of that even in a small room.

shariatf2 home i have an office for. and furniture well i don't know i sorta want some ides but i was thinking thing like the picture i have.

eztia From the photos you provided, it looks as if you like the blue walls. It looks as if the room has enough floor space for a twin bed. A full-size bed might be too large.
It seems as if you have one wall in the bedroom that is unbroken by windows or doors (plain). What about the twin bed on top of a study area design?
You could also put a twin bed along the plain wall, and a study area in front of the window with the baseboard heater (toasty toes in the winter).
You might be able to fit a bookcase along the closet wall next to the entry door to the room.
I see an electrical outlet on the closet wall. Another option if there is enough room is a chest of drawers, with a lamp on top, and a mirror on the wall above.
What are your thoughts?

shariatf2 oh and i can get or have whatever i want i also can change anything i want. in the picture the closet doors is something i was thinking of.

shariatf2 thats a great idea eztia could you give me some pictures maybe that has a part of that design I'm not that good at visualizing my room and things in general.

anne dee

As this photo suggests you could have a sofa bed and utilize this room for multi function.
something to consider?

shariatf2 No not a sofa bed i don't think it just doesn't pull me in

shariatf2 What color should my room be I was thinking lime green

K B This should be so much fun for you. In a word IKEA. They are relatively inexpensive, stylish and offer a load of choices. I still haven't figured out how to post from other websites to HOUZZ, but it you go to IKEA, I would click on their textiles and rugs. I think finding a rug you like would be a great starting point bc it's easier to find stylish bedding, but most people end up going bland when it comes to flooring. Then go to their furniture, for example the expedit workstation comes in 2 sizes and gives you a workspace and display and storage all in one unit. But you can make it more interesting by putting up a fabric or paint color different from the rest of your walls that will peek through the shelving unit. That's just one idea. Because you have some time until you decorate, take the time to check out IKEA, I think it will be a great starting point for you.

studio10001 Lime is great fun; why not!

K B Love lime green! It's very in and fresh and upbeat. Great choice.

studio10001 KB - try the bookmarkelt under YOUR HOUZZ?

libradesigneye S - since you like modern things, go to west elm bedding and see if there is something there that you like. http://www.westelm.com/shop/bedding/bedding-sets/ and
In a small space, the bedding is the main place to bring in color - that will help us tell you about wall colors and coordinating roman shades or drapery.

K B With lime walls, you could bring in fushia or citrus colors (orange and yellow) or do a bold black and white graphic area rug or check out the Lusy Blum rug at IKEA.

shariatf2 Well I've been looking around and I want my sheets to be the color of my room. Do you think lime green looks kidish or makes the room look small or big

honeapathsc Do you think you can extend the closet like the pic you like. Adding extra storage and book shelves so you do not need a dresser. If your floor space is limited the go up. Raise your bed over more pull out storage. You can raise it two pullout drawers high and fit four drawers under the bed. With the built in along the wall and the raised bed you should have more then enough storage. That should open floor space for whatever you like.

shariatf2 I like the idea of the colors K B

shariatf2 Cool I like that idea.

shariatf2 I can extend the closet I think

K B Here are just a few examples, any of which you could adapt to your room:

shariatf2 i like the last one the best thanks

K B Hi Studio1001. Thanks I've tried it numerous times. Not sure why I can't get it to work. Probably my fault.

studio10001 Lime will make your room look bright and happy, not kidlike, not tiny.

shariatf2 Good will it make it look bigger? What shade lime green?

studio10001 KB (Me, neither, but thought it was me!!!!)

studio10001 The shade in the pic is good, and adding white trim will make things look bigger! Take the pic to the paint store and ask the clerk to please match it for you.

shariatf2 thanks

K B Lime green does not look kiddish. It can be for anyone. Your furnishings will dictate how kiddish or mature it is. And remember all that lime will be broken up by the windows, doors, trim, furniture, etc.. so I wouldn't worry about it's impact on size, but remember the color will be intensified when it's put on all 4 walls, so always go at least one shade lighter than you think you want. Oh, and always take the time to buy a couple of paint samples and try them out on your walls. This should keep you from ending up with a color that you don't like.

shariatf2 Thanks a lot

anne dee Casa Paralea://www.houzz.com/photos/620932/Kids-Bedroom-remodel--Interior-Design-w--Transitional-Modern-style-traditional-bedrooKids Bedroom Modern style
some color combos for inspiration.

shariatf2 I like the color but I like more modern fancy stuff

shariatf2 I am having a fan in my room and need some ideas like what color how big where it should be

K B Studio 1001--Nope it's not just you. Take comfort that there is at least one other functional human being who is allowed to drive a car and raise children, but can not figure out the bookmarklet.

studio10001 Even easier, shariatf2, is pick out your bedding first- then you can match your green to it!

shariatf2 Ok

studio10001 Ceiling fan?

shariatf2 Yes

shariatf2 My room has no source of light because an old man lived there and he just used a lamp so I decided maybe a ceiling fan do you think it will look good in my room

K B If you want modern for a fan I would go with a stainless steel look that requires a remote. You definitely don't want a pull chain hanging from your ceiling if you like clean lines. You really could do any finish if the blades are modern looking (see Home Depot Hampton Bay Marta 52 in brushed nickel)

shariatf2 awesome that sounds really cool i want my room to be modern and up to date.

studio10001 Yup. Look for a 36" or 42". White, or silver metallic, or the kind with colored plastic (yellow,green,clear,white)blades - not-multicolor and a schoolhouse light kit.

emmzzzz A good option is always to get a mezzanine bed.... This way you will have enough room to put a desk underneath... To make the space look bigger I would suggest you use a lighter color on the walls

studio10001 Oh - the schoolhouse kit is because in a small room, the overhead light can really get in your eyes, otherwise. No fun.

shariatf2 Really a lighter color I sorta want my room to pop not be light

craftyone11 Maybe look into doing a corner bed? You can make a tuffted headboard and then you make a return for the side that touchs the wall, I think that would be a good option so you could put the bed against a wall to conserve space. Also for the walls have you thought about doing a wall quote with a vinyl decal? I just ordered some for my house that i'm renting and I love them! they add design and customization with out bulk, and they are ok if your renting. I ordered mine from www.bgdecals.com they didn't charge tax or shipping! check them out!

shariatf2 Oh and I have sleepovers a lot so I want room for a trundle or a folding bed to go in my room

studio10001 shariatf2 is a tween, everyone! much luck and congrats on the new room. Hope very much that you will post the final look when you are done I'm off!

shariatf2 I'll post the final product when I'm done

Lizabeth Dangerous idea to do a mezzanie bed and a ceiling fan. Pick one or the other. Yes to shopping at Ikea, great stuff and great prices and the displays are wonderful

Barnhart Gallery Hello there shariatf2! I can sense a little disappointment in your square footage, so I think we'd all like to help you be happy in your space. That said, please don't resent your mom for taking the master BR -- I'll bet she's earned it, don't you think? I can't think of anyone whose child gets the master bedroom. And bonus, it sounds as though you don't have to share a room as many have and do.

So here's what I found in just twenty minutes on the Target website, and there's so much more, but I have to run. Maybe I'll send you some more ideas later. Glad you know what you like! (The yellow window gel is from:
http://www.windowfilmandmore.com/yellow-window-film.aspx)

shariatf2 What's a mezz... Bed or whatever

Lizabeth I think they meant a loft bed with a desk under it.

shariatf2 oh yea cool!

shariatf2 what color curtains should i get should i get curtains or shades sparkles or plain?

K B Hi Barnhart Gallery-- congrats to you and everyone else who has figured out how to post from other websites to houzz. That darn bookmarklet. I'm lime green with envy!

K B Shariatf2--you should totally go lime green if that is what you like. You can see how well it worked in the pics above and check out even more pics on houzz. Lime green will look great. BTW the best way for a room to pop is to keep the clutter to a minimum. The hippest room in the world will not look good if it's buried under a bunch of stuff.

shariatf2 I was thinking to go fusia citrus and lime green in my room with a bold black and white rug do you think that would look good and do you think different color curtains would look good as well?

K B Curtains--depends on what you do with the rest of your room. You could match or coordinate it with your bedding or if you feel it's getting too busy go with a solid color. It may be too difficult to match up limes but you could pull out one of your accent colors and do that in a solid color curtain. I like a simple wrought iron or brushed nickel rod. Since you have time, you could check out a fabric store or go with some simple pre-made curtains (IKEA, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's etc.). Remember they can always match paint to fabric, so if you find bedding/curtains/rug you like you can take it to a paint store and have them match it (think someone mentioned this previously).

shariatf2 Thanks

K B Okay. Don't take these pictures too literally. They are just to give you an idea of how your suggested colors would work together. For example try to envision how the first room would look with lime walls, same with the black and white room plus add some fushia accessories. You get the idea. Hope these give you some inspiration.

shariatf2 Thanks I like the combos

shariatf2 Is there any pictures of a small room with a mazzine bed?

libradesigneye shariati go to the potterybarn teen website for loft bed ideas. I think your room is too small for that - an 8' ceiling doesn't really accomodate that well. However, look at this daybed http://www.pbteen.com/products/jamie-daybed-frame/?pkey=cview-all-beds
Then your bedroom will "look" like a lounge, but live like a bedroom. The frame has a washable slipcover, and looks like a nice couch.
Or, check out this daybed with a trundle and some neat storage and display area to reach from bed.
http://www.pbteen.com/products/display-it-daybed-and-trundle/?cm_src=AutoRel

If you are going to do lime walls, I think you want a color like this - http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6715-lime-granita/ bright and poppy, but not too dark.

You can do a cute rug and some pouf chairs for hanging out - turquoise and lime look great together. Indoor outdoor rugs are perfect when you are a teen so you don't ruin anything - just wipe stuff up with a sponge. See this fun option http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Ivory-Green-Outdoor-Area-Rug-67-x-96/6233356/product.html with lime and turquoise.

Hope these give you some inspiration - have your mom check out the links.

Carolina Photo To Go LLC You got a lot of responses while I was trying to gather a link for you to click on. I think a day bed would be perfect for your room. There are usually so many to choose from. You can look online at overstock.com or go to a local furniture store. Some furnitures stores will have catalogues you can look at if you ask in case you do not see a day bed on the floor. Do you have a Haverty's? They are a nice place to look. I ordered my son's day bed from a catalogue when he wanted one a long time ago. In fact we are getting a lot of company and it is going to really help me out. It has a pop up trundle under it. Both pieces have twin mattresses on them so they are far more comfortable than a futon or a pull out on a couch. You can also use large cushions around the sides and back to make it comfortable like a couch. JCPenney.com usually has daybed covers (specially made) although I usually just get a full size quilt for mine so it goes down and the trundle does not show. My son is grown now and he actually recreated the trundle bed I have for his son ( he builds furniture; self taught) click on the link and you will see some daybed rooms. There were a lot more if you just put the word daybed into the search engine.

http://www.houzz.com/photos/bedroom/daybed-/p/24

Lime green is a great color for a room and you can put so many great colors with it such as white, light blue, pink, purple. My daughter had a lime green room until we were going to move.

Lowes also has great looking fans. I love the look of crystal chandeliers in bedrooms too.

I am sure you will have fun. An area rug would look nice. Target.com has a lot of area rugs, also JCPenney.com.

You also might want to look on Etsy.com for item. I am sure you would like a bulletin board to help with organization and there are some nicely framed one on Etsy. There are also shops with decorator pillows. And, you can stop by my photography shop and browse too. It is nancyhehmann. Just input what you need in their search engine.

shariatf2 Thanks so much

shariatf2 i have been looking a my suggestions and i did not see anything about my door i was thinking painting it or reinstalling a different glass colored door. what do you think.

Barnhart Gallery I think you might want to go white with all of your trim. A glass door with the yellow film might be nice until you want some privacy.

shariatf2 this is a mezz... bed i found online. what do you think of it in a small space?

shariatf2 just reminding you of the look i need to have my room look spacy and open.

Barnhart Gallery Awesome space saver, and the built in drawers are great. I think I'd want you to have a handrail though. :)

shariatf2 I think there is one

shariatf2 Wait no there is not will you help me find a mezz bed image that I can show my mom or is there a website where I can design a room maybe with the furniture I want

shariatf2 Do you like the closet in this pic. I think that's going to be what my closet door with be. What do you think? Maybe the regular door too?

shariatf2 What about door with a shade pull down for when I want privacy would that work

Barnhart Gallery Smart girl -- yes I think it would.

studio10001 When we talk about trim, it includes all your doors and windows.

shariatf2 Thanks the only subject I'm not smart in is math. What else I want my room to pop out my friend Katya is my aim to impress she hates the small house and room I live in now and I gave her a bet of 50 dollars I could make it work amazingly so I need ideas because if one fails in want more to have backup

studio10001 (I think you are going to win fifty dollars!)

shariatf2 Thanks I hope so any ideas

shariatf2 What accessories should I have in my rooom( pictures, chairs,lamps,speakers ,ect)

shariatf2 I was thinking a speaker for my iPad

shariatf2 Oh and I want a place for my two bisons to lay down

Barnhart Gallery Here's a lighting possibility:
http://www.lampsplus.com/products/button-collection-6-inch-wide-yellow-white-ceiling-light-fixture__56078.html

Barnhart Gallery No wonder you think the room is too small -- you didn't mention you have two buffalo!?

shariatf2 This is an old but better picture of my room of when it was for sale

shariatf2 Oh it's a dog breed I spelled wrong I thin

shariatf2 Think I don't know how to spell their breed

shariatf2 Should I have something Like chairs in my room to balance it out

shariatf2 How should I decorate in little things not furniture I think?

studio10001 bichon?

shariatf2 No it's spelled bichon I think

studio10001 lol

studio10001 If you have the loft bed, would you rather chairs underneath, or the desk as pictured?

shariatf2 Desk with a chair

studio10001 The perhaps a pr. by the window would be nice balance, yes

shariatf2 Pr.? And where should my bed be?

studio10001 Giant pillows on a nice rug also good - room to cuddle your dogs?

shariatf2 That would be great where should my bed go

studio10001 On the full wall opp. windows? Hmmmm, maybe not a full wall? Where is door to room?

shariatf2 In my latest picture where the picture was taken is where the door is and next to it on the right is the closet

studio10001 Yes, so on the full wall, it looks like your bed would go there

shariatf2 Well than I would be walking into it when I went in the room I was thinking the full wall with the window straight ahead

shariatf2 What do think about helping me with color scenes like color mixtures.( green and blue) looks good with what ect

studio10001 If your loft bed goes there, you would have room for seating, or the cushion area at the other window. That leaves thewall left of the door for a bookcase, or storage chest. Does that sound right?

studio10001 Both color comb.s that you've mentioned are good: blue with green, and citrus/fuchsia/green.

shariatf2 Well I was thinking because of the window the door and the closet a floor lamp might look good there or something smallish

shariatf2 Maybe a window seat?

studio10001 Corner between the windows?

studio10001 Yes to window seat!!

shariatf2 For lamps .........?????????????

studio10001 Your lamp(s) should relate to where they will be used: one for the desk , certainly. A wall fixture,up above, if you read in bed.

Barnhart Gallery I added your bichons -- one's hungry and the other one has to go out.

shariatf2 Lol cool how do you do that what about d the door colors for glass or just plain ( the glass would have a pull down shade)

Barnhart Gallery (The bison just didn't fit.)

shariatf2 There's a space in between the door and closet ...... What about a floor lamp or something

shariatf2 Lol again times two

shariatf2 Got to go talk to marrow?

Barnhart Gallery I was thinking about those closet doors -- they'd have to be backlit for you to get your money's worth for the doors in your original picture -- maybe just paint them yellow and do the yellow film on the window.

shariatf2 Maybe bye talk tomarrow

studio10001 Bye, shariat2.

Barnhart Gallery Yup -- happy dreams.

studio10001 Excellant, Barnhart.

bloomingbeetle Something like this?

bloomingbeetle This one makes a great space saver!

bloomingbeetle My daughter is 16 and has a small bedroom and did something similar to this style and she loves it. Good luck and happy decorating! :)

zindor Your bedroom looks about the size of my own, so I bet you can make it work! As far as your bed goes, I think a daybed with a trundle could be a great solution for you. I had one for many, many years. It was so comfortable and functional, but it looked great, too! I hope you ill find one that you love as much as I loved that one.

eztia @bloomingbeetle. I like your ideas.

Debra Gunstanson Is this your room or a child's ?

studio10001 shariatf2 is a budding decorator tween who has now gone to bed.

bloomingbeetle @eztia Thank you.

eztia Much, much earlier in this discussion, KB posted four photos from Houzz. You chose the fourth photo. You have quite sophisticated taste. The wall color is lime green with some gray added.

In the fourth photo KB posted, there is a white platform for the bed. In your room, put a trundle bed in this space. The storage in the photo is excellent for a small space. When one has a small room, build UP. All the way to the ceiling!

Re: lamps. I like a combination torchiere floor lamp with a reading light attached halfway up the pole by a gooseneck. Look at Home Depot and Target.

Re: window treatments. If you just want light and privacy, Home Depot sells window film in various designs. If you need the window covering to darken the room, perhaps a top-down bottom-up cellular window shade would work.

Robin W No offense, but I would probably double check with your mom as to what your budget (how much $ you can spend) is and what her expectations are. She may have said you can do whatever you want but there might be limitations as to what that might include. (I'm a mom to a tween and we just bought our first house in which she was allowed to pick how she wanted the room - within reason).

K B Bloomingbeetle-- where did you get your daughter's furnishings (especially the bed)?

bloomingbeetle These were just some photos I found for some ideas. None of these photos are from my home. We built most of my daughters shelving units, desk and bed similar to these photos I posted. It was cheaper with a better quality.

aimran try this website: http://olioboard.com/

Debra Gunstanson So this is your special place to relax and read? I my self would put a high back chair floor lamp and a small table flea market great place and books and read out everyone needs her own place even a corner

shariatf2 Thanks guys. I asked mom about price and she said like not millions or big thousands 10'000 at most. I am going with the loft with desk underneath and a ceiling fan

shariatf2 Oha nod lime green fusia and citrus with bold blacks and whites with a little gray as my colors. Floor lamps are great but still need ideas

shariatf2 Don't know what the first two things in my last post said or meant so ignore them

shariatf2 What color should my floor lamps be

shariatf2 My mom agreed to the things we discussed last night to.

studio10001 Black or white( to pick up your furnishings), or you can match to your hardware. More ideas after school is out.

shariatf2 Your in school?

K B As previously mentioned, it may not be wise to mix a ceiling fan and a loft bed. Unless, you don't have central A/C, it's probably more important you save space by using a loft bed than be able to circulate air with a fan. (If you really want a fan, see below for some cool free-standing ones). I would focus on your big ticket items before you worry about accessories like lamps. But generally, once you have your color scheme and have your big items in place (bed, bedding, desk, rug), pick out from those colors or finishes for you accessories so they compliment your room and don't compete with it. Here are some lamps that could work: (remember it's easy to find inexpensive accessories that will work, put your money and effort into buying quality furniture that will last at least until you go off to college). Homegoods is great for lamps. Also, you can go to a craft store like JoAnns and get a self-adhesive lampshade, so if you have a fabric you want to use on a shade it's very easy to do so.

shariatf2 Ok that's great advice I think I'll skip the fan maybe

shariatf2 What color bed frame?

shariatf2 Oh yah cool

Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc. Bold hits of colour - keep everything neutral, then bam colour!

shariatf2 Ok that was my original plan but not neutral i a tween and like bright

studio10001 Posters may waish to read the thread for answers to their questions.

shariatf2 What???????

studio10001 lol shariatf2, I'm letting folks know that you have made some decisions already, so they can help you better (should read wish not waish).

shariatf2 Oh

eztia Hi shariattf2. Here are some bladeless fans. I could not attach photos when I asked your thoughts a few minutes ago, so I deleted that question so I could put photos with my post. They seem safer to me than a fan with blades, especially of you want to use it near the ceiling, or with your dogs in the room.
Look on your Internet browser for "bladeless fans" for more options.
What are your thoughts?

shariatf2 There really cool I'm going to get one great idea

K B Eztia--I want that green fan for myself!!

shariatf2 Yah

shariatf2 What color bed frame I was th,inking dark brown or black

studio10001 I like the white one you chose earlier. Remember, white will keep your room looking more spacious. Black will work better in smaller doses.

shariatf2 What about brown

shariatf2 I'm going in the car without wifi for about 45 minutes ill get back on later bye for now

Jeremiah Crum Stay earth tones if you can. I leaned more to modern and black when younger but feel like browns bring me more peace and help to ensure a relaxing refuge. Some feng shui research is time well spent.

(Grand idea) I'm a loud fan sleeper so a corner or wall mount industrial fan is ideal for me. You could spray the cage to color or have it powder coated locally. This brings an amazing amount of ambient noise into your room and keeps errant sounds from waking you up. The color matching will soften it up. Wall/Corner mount leaves full ceiling height in the middle of the room. There are plastic alternatives for much cheaper. Bladeless fans...I don't get it. Well, I definitely don't get the Dyson at about $300.

Not the cheapest but a great alternative to a trundle is a bean bag bed. http://www.beanbags.net/bean-bag-beds.html
I used to own a Corda Roy's and it was amazing. Stick with the single. They're big but are the best seats ever. This will open you up to daybed or single platform possibilities with integrated drawers. Clearly space is at a premium There are good ones out there like the Biko daybed. Platform is a firm sleep so ensure you are prepared for it.

White paint: By far my favorite white paint has been one with pink undertones. The brightness it brings to a room is unmatched. Behr Frosty Morning in satin was a great pick in my last house.
http://www.beanbags.net/bean-bag-beds.html
Semi gloss if you're putting it on the trim.

I just had to get rid of my son's dorm bed with desk underneath due to ceiling height issues. The fan is a show stopper but proximity to the ceiling is another concern. Ceiling burns on your forehead are not cute. Take my word for it.

Don't be scared to bail of in some DIY. Basic tools and techniques are way more simple than you think and you'll really appreciate the experience. There are tons of sites that will ensure your success

Your thread is a beast. Hoping I helped in some way.

shariatf2 Thanks

shariatf2 I'm not getting any bed but a loft

Barnhart Gallery Hello Miss S! Based on your "Oha nod" comment, where you said, "...lime green fusia and citrus with bold blacks and whites with a little gray as my colors," I've updated my idea board for you. I couldn't resist throwing in the blue mitt chair just to see what you think. The Carson bookcases could go tall in the corner, or shorter/longer ones under one or both of the windows, leaving the whole corner as your reading nook. For your mom's sake, I've only shopped online at Target, because you're obviously so smart I'll bet you'll be going to college and she'll need to save for that too!

shariatf2 Thank you thank you I love it.

studio10001 And Target is going to love you!! ( I especially like the lipstick on Ms. Bichon!)

shariatf2 Thank you my friend the one with the bet is here

studio10001 Barnhart Gallery is very good AND has perfect timing! I'm off; happy shopping!

shariatf2 Thanks bye

shariatf2 Barnhart gallery? Any loft beds at target

Barnhart Gallery Sort of -- not sure if you might look elsewhere too for that.
http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=loft+bed&category=0%7CAll%7Cmatchallpartial%7Call+categories&lnk=snav_sbox_loft+bed

shariatf2 Oh my gosh I found the loft bed of my dreams!!!!!!!!! Thank you

shariatf2 Sorry but yet again a question.......
Chairs

shariatf2 don't know if I already brought this up but where should everything go? I was thinking the bed could go on the flat wall with window that you look at when you walk in...( picture) with the vent
Or the other window wall.( picture)

Barnhart Gallery Shariatf, is it the Imagine that you are excited about? Because I'm not sure, but that looks a little low to me for a desk under. It'd have to be a bean bag chair or maybe a crib mattress turned into a reading futon with lots of pillows under there... Or did you find something else?

Actually, you did say that you had somewhere else for homework, so maybe that would be a cool reading nook, and keep your room from being overpowered by a super tall bunk. Hmm...

Barnhart Gallery Yes, flat wall. Mitt chair is a no? That's okay, that's a love it or hate it chair, lol.

shariatf2 I really want a loft bed and the small space is my private no one looks space I like the desk under the bed.

shariatf2 Mitt chair???

shariatf2 I need ideas!!!!!!!

Barnhart Gallery Mitt was the weird blue chair I threw into my last picture. Here's your room with the Imagine bed (imagine a cozy reading nook under), or some more chair options...you know to cursor over it to see the whole thing, right?

shariatf2 Oh yea no mitt chair only sleek rolling chairs

Barnhart Gallery Okay, sleek rolling chair:

shariatf2 I like it here's some ideas I found some to. Here's some my ideas some or most are going in my room I think.

shariatf2 Theses to

shariatf2 There's more but it would take to long

john thompson designer http://www.urbanbarn.com/Room-Planner check this out it might be helpful to planning your new bedroom sincerely, John Thompson designer

Barnhart Gallery Y'know, the more I think about the Imagine bed -- even though it only looks to have beanbag space for reading under, is STORAGE! There's loads of room in the drawers for your stuff. And if you're doing your homework in another room, you won't need desk space here so much.

But, I think the last bunk you show is pretty cool, if you have the ceiling room for it -- don't forget to measure, measure, measure. Ask mom for some painter's tape, and use it on the walls and floors to get an idea of how much space each peice will take up.

judyg Lighten up your walls/woodwork and try this for your single bed.

shariatf2 I'm having a loft!!!!!!!!!!:(

shariatf2 What do you think about speaker in my room my mom said no tv or computer:((((((

Debra Gunstanson Can u angel your bed in the corner using the yellow green pillows find a thrift or junk store paint it white curtains ( cheep sheet s make great curtains drape them or hang them your choice.) have fun don't stress

shariatf2 I'm buying everything new thank you though.

shariatf2 Anyone there

K B Just me. Cheers to your mom re no tv or computer--she's a smart lady. Love the orange desk chair. Not liking the black metal looking loft. Like the clean lines of the white loft you've posted. I think if you are going with your lime walls and punches of fuschia, turquoise and orange (all of which I think are great), I would go with white for the loft bed frame. The black is going to look to heavy next to those colors. A total mismatch IMHO. You've got a bunch of great ideas, you need to decide what's your priority--cool loft, then storage, bedding, area rug, etc.. Pick what 3 things are your must haves and work from there otherwise you might get a bit overwhelmed. Then build on that--then this is key EDIT. Too much stuff will take away from your best pieces. Like over-accessorizing your favorite outfit.

K B A few more ideas:

shariatf2 Nice. How about grey for a bed far,e?

shariatf2 Sorry about last post it's frame using an iPad so hard to y
Type whatvabout his alarm clock

shariatf2 Sorry again about typo

K B Grey or brushed nickel/silver would be better than black. But it sounds like you are going to have white in your room regardless plus a bunch of other colors, so I think the room will look cleaner if you stick with a white bed.

shariatf2 Ok and the alarm clock?

shariatf2 How late are you going to be on here

K B ?me?

shariatf2 Ya

K B LOL. I have no idea. Sorry I don't get asked that question regularly.

shariatf2 I took yet a different kk dare by the same friend to stay up all night with her

shariatf2 And the alarm clock.

K B It's fine. I would tend to stay away from black even as accents. I really think it will look heavy against all of your other bright/fresh colors. Unless you have black in your bedding or area rug and want to bring more of it out through accessories. I just think the white looks fresher and cleaner, which goes more with what you seem to want.

shariatf2 Ya thanks. Well rugs I guess now what colors

K B Sorry? Do you want black in your rug or are you asking for color suggestions for your rug?

studio10001 Everything so far looks like solid colors, so why not go crazy with you rug? (everything BUT white this time,'cause white gets dirty looking pretty fast).

studio10001 Night.ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Barnhart Gallery Good night, you two!

kathleen MK Painting the whole room lime green could be over powering. what about just doing an accent wall like the solid wall where the loft bed will be and the rest white to make the green curtains, rug and bedding pop.
I have a color block graphic idea for those sliding closet doors. Tape across the center of each door. paint the top half of one white and the bottom lime green. then reverse the colors or the other. If you use that magnetic paint and/or Dry Erase paint ( or film) you could have a gigantic message board with fuchsia and turquoise magnets on the door that slides in front.

Are you going to paint the woodwork White or leave it stained?

Be sure to test out climbing up into those loft beds. My daughters found they liked the ones in their dorm rooms that they could keep lower just over a short dresser and bookcase.

shariatf2 Cool but I'm sticking with a light shade of light green

shariatf2 What do you mean stained

shariatf2 Anyone there

K B By stained she means the color of the wood is showing, so the wood is "stained" not painted. BTW I would go with a bold graphic for the rug. Too bad you can't use black and white (even if you remove your shoes, not so sure your dogs will be quite as considerate.)

shariatf2 Yah no shoes in the house what other colors

K B Here are some rug ideas. Also you should try IKEA and flor.com, where you can make your own rug. (

shariatf2 Cool the second is my favorite

K B Just remember you need to prioritize what you want. Figure out what's most important to you. The cool closet door? The loft bed? etc. Get those taken care of and see how your budget is doing before you get the items that aren't as important to you.

shariatf2 Ok than prob the loft+desk than closet than everything else

Barnhart Gallery My 13 year old son thinks this is hilarious fun, especially liked the bisons, and he insists that I add his thoughts:

"For your color scheme complimentary colors pop so i suggest painting it black then gettting a white floor then get no furniture so that you can walk in and see the beauty of the complimentarity you could also get one window on the ceiling and put a white drape over your house so when you look up it will be white and lastly fill the room with peanuts and lastly this is a really long sentence because i have not used any punctuatuion yet so you must be thinking about this sentence like its going on forever at this point and if you have reached this far you are weird because you shoiuld have figured out a long time ago that this wasnt going to help you congratulations you finished reading it!"

My apologies; normally I would never share such nonsense and I promise he won't post again, but somehow I thought that S&K would get a giggle out of our Saturday morning silliness.

K B Okay. So once you can get the dimensions of your room (including it's height). Find the loft bed you want and make sure it will not only fit, but it won't overwhelm your room. I find it's very helpful both to draw a layout of your room to scale (just need a regular sheet of paper, a ruler, and a pencil) and then get the measurements of the furniture you want cut out those to scale (post-its work well) to see how much room everything is taking up. You can also tape it out in your room, once you have access to the room. Sounds like you are in good shape you just need to get your room's measurements.

Barnhart Gallery And before you know it, you'll be a math whiz too, because that's real life algebra.

eztia Good morning!
I agree with the suggestion to get a white bed.

I suggest a white alarm clock. Does the one you like come in white?

I also like the idea that Kathleen MK posted about painting your closet doors in color blocks. Same idea as the original photo of glass closet doors you posted, only painted.

The rug you like (second photo) looks easier to vacuum than some of the others.

Before you buy a chair, sit in it and make sure it is comfortable!

Am I correct that you want the walls to be green? This is a long discussion and I may have missed your color choice for the walls.

shariatf2 Ok

shariatf2 Yes green

K B Barnhart Gallery--We'll (and Houzz) know we've hit it big time when SNL makes a skit mocking us. But for now I'll take your 13 year-old's parody as a compliment. That a 13-year old boy took the time to make fun of me/us is very flattering. HA! take that! (Of course, DH has no idea what I'm doing typing so furiously on the computer all of the time, he just assumes (rightly) that it has something to do with my obsession of all things having to do with houses.)

Barnhart Gallery K B -- He's a huge SNL fan -- he's been allowed to watch (with my hand on the remote just in case it gets innappropriate) for a few years now. Anyone see Justin Bieber and "Glice?" Still laughing. And he wasn't making fun OF us, just with us, so yes, a compliment. Wish he was as interested in his own room as our friends here.

...oh and the math whiz algebra thing was all me -- sharia had said she was good at everything but math, and as my son's Math Olympiad Team coach, I'm always looking for real life applications for math. :)

eztia When planning furniture placement for a room, you can also use graph paper.
When I was in eighth grade, my friends and I got training from an Interior Designer, ASID. She taught us to measure the room and then draw it on graph paper. 1/4 inch on the graph paper = 1 foot in the room. Also, do the same thing with the walls, adding windows and doors. You will end up with five diagrams.

I am sorry I can't get my iPad to post a diagram. In the center will be the top view of your bedroom (the floor plan). Let us say the door is at the "bottom" of the floor plan. Underneath this, put the diagram of the wall with the door and closet. At the very top, is the wall with the window that has the baseboard heater. On the left is the plain wall. On the right is the wall,with a window and part of the closet.
Can you make sense of this? I hope so.

If this method is too difficult, using painter's tape on the floor and walls of the actual room to outline where the furniture will go is a great idea, as previously suggested.

studio10001 Sorry I'm late - we fill the house w peanuts on Sat. mornings ! Shariatf2 ,does it look like everything has been covered now?

shariatf2 Thanks

K B Barnhart--yes, laughing with us, not at us--I have my own children who will gladly make fun of me (although my girls love adding to their ideabooks and my boys have their own too bc even my 8-yr old thinks the lego rooms are cool).

shariatf2 Yes but one more question when I get the stuff will you be here so I can show you guys before and after

studio10001 Yes!! Can't wait to see it!

K B Eztiia-good explanation--that's what I did when designing my home. DH made fun of me for going through an entire pad of graph paper. But seems like a minor investment compare to the house.

eztia Lime green walls it is. They will look darker than the paint chip when all four walls are painted. I suggest you choose your color, and have it mixed with 3 parts lime green to one part white, OR choose the next lightest shade on the paint chip.

You mentioned fuchsia and citrus as accent colors. I like tangerine (orange with a little bit of yellow added) as a good citrus color with lime green. Fuchsia is always a fun color to add as an accent.

Bedding: Get the lime green sheets you mentioned. :)

It is often easier to buy the comforter/bedspread and THEN choose the wall color. Much easier to match paint to something you already have than to go shopping and maybe not find a good match.

The rug you liked in the post above would be fun to have in your room. I wonder if it costs a lot of money?

K B shariatf2--Very excited to see your room!

eztia Shariatf2, I will DEFINITELY be here when you post your "after" photos. After 241 comments, I think most of the people who have been posting are eager to see!

shariatf2 Thanks I will

studio10001 One more thing- people are likely to buzz through here and continue to give thoughts, in the meantime. Not everyone will have read the thread, and you don't have to respond or explain things to them if you don't want to. This has been fun, and I really look forward to seeing your new room.

shariatf2 Ok thanks for the advice

Barnhart Gallery Really looking forward to the end result! In the meantime, tape and graph away. Oh, and this was my runner up for a rug at Target:
http://www.target.com/p/modern-sprinkle-area-rug/-/A-14469545#prodSlot=medium_1_26&term=black+rug

I just chose the grey woodish one instead because it's very cool and I think you'll like it more when you're 20.

K B Eztia-- I looked up the rug Shariatf2 liked. And yes it was very expensive (over $1K). That's why I urged her to set priorities and budget accordingly. Especially bc she can find great rugs for considerably less.

eztia @KB. I did wonder if the rug was costly. I am happy there is a less expensive option.

Debra Gunstanson Put shelving on both sides of windows ikea has great shelves your a teen I guess you need a lamp and a rug bed into a daybed lots of diff color of pillows curtains to match a color of pillow if I find what I'm looking for ill send a pic

jjdesignkloos great thread!

shariatf2 Hey guys sorry I'm back but I was looking at google pictures and I forgot what you said and if you said anything about this bed....
I'm going to need your help again today because in starting to look at actual possibilities.

shariatf2 Hello?????

K B Hi--I don't mind the bed. I still think white would look better with the color scheme that you proposed.

shariatf2 Ok any ideas pictures

eztia The bed is fine. If it comes in white, get white.

shariatf2 It does not come in white but this does....

shariatf2 Maybe it too big

eztia Have you measured the beds? Is the white one you just photo posted too big, or will it fit? Which bed do you like the best?

shariatf2 The grey one

eztia Get the grey one. You have worked hard to make choices, and I think you will be very happy with the grey bed. It will make the room a little darker and make the room seem a bit smaller, but if you can get your other furniture and accessories in white, the bed might just "disappear" because of its neutral color.

Will you be buying the bed today?

shariatf2 No but I am going to next week maybe so hopefully I can ask some more questions about my room b ecause tonight's my mom is a proving the. Actual stuff not just the design

eztia I imagine you are very excited this afternoon waiting for your Mom to approve your choices. I am proud of all the work you have done, and of all the responses you have made to all of our suggestions. :)

shariatf2 Is it "cool" to have multi color lamps

eztia Do you have a photo?
I have seen multi-color lamps for sale. I liked them. I do not know about the quality of light they have for reading or writing, however. I suppose I would have to find one on display at a store and try it out.

shariatf2 Here's a picture

eztia I want one! Where can I buy one? I think it is "cool."

eztia I have other obligations right now. Be back later.

shariatf2 One sec ill find the link

Barnhart Gallery Hi shariatf -- I passed on that lamp for you and chose the Palliet instead, only because I've seen this one around for the last ten years here and there, so it didn't strike my fancy as much as if you've not seen it before -- and again, I thought the Palliet was pretty enough for the older girl you'll be in a few years. However, if it's new to you and your friends and you love it, go for it! I certainly fits and is fun, fun, fun.

Barnhart Gallery Might go with the black rug too:
http://www.target.com/p/modern-sprinkle-area-rug/-/A-14469545#prodSlot=medium_1_26&term=black+rug

shariatf2 Don't want to pay that much for a rug the minors I'm planning to have my mom spend 99-

shariatf2 What about a faux fur black and white rug?

shariatf2 Need to log off because I'm going off wifi bye.

K B Not sure how well faux fur will wear with your two dogs, but I do think the look would work with your room. I guess it depends on the particular faux fur rug (how long the fur is; what's is made of; is it machine washable). The last 3 rugs are humane or faux and all are very affordable. The Zebra rug is woven wool, so it won't be plush but should wear very well.

eztia Whatever rug you choose, remember it will get lots of dog fur on it. A rug with patterns on it will show less fur, lint, etcetera than a plain rug. Be sure the one you get is easy to vacuum.

suetrebleclef My 'soon-to-be' bedroom is even smaller, but it will have the same wall colour. I am teaming it up with cream lace pottery lamps (Moroccan theme), cream and gold curtains, and bronze and terra cotta accessories. Any help?

Sarabjot Singh lime green is a very fresh colour..

eztia Hi shariatf2, how did your meeting with your mom to make final selections go? I am eager to see what you will be getting. :)

Barnhart Gallery suetrebleclef -- Please start a brand new "Apple Green Moroccan Theme" thread with some photos of your space and watch the ideas roll in -- in fact I'm already thinking of a light fixture for you...

shariatf2 Hey guys mom said no to loft bed help!!!!!!!!!!!

Barnhart Gallery Sorry sharia, mom must have a good reason.

Do you have a runner up choice? Something with lots of storage hopefully -- your teenage self will thank you.

shariatf2 Day bed know any good places to get them?

K B Don't worry. Did she give you any other guidelines when choosing a bed? Do any of the following appeal to you--1) platform bed (low to the ground often has no boxspring just a mattress) 2) daybed can come with a trundle for either storage or a 2nd bed 3) sleigh bed (more traditional can also come with storage)?

K B West Elm has a beautiful "window daybed" in white for $450. Very clean lines but with pretty details. Sorry I still haven't figured how to move images from another site to HOUZZ.

K B It all really depends on your budget for the bed. Target has a "Casey Daybed with Trundle" for $650. Overstock.com has lots of daybeds. Wayfair.com has them, but they tend to be pricier.

Susan H There's this one from Ikea @$299 http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30080316/

Debra Gunstanson You can buy day beds ikea look on line. You can make your own bed just using the bottom and draping curtains around it cheep

eztia Hi shariatk2,
I went to Houzz PHOTOS, scrolled down to KIDS, and entered "daybed" into the search box. There are 314 photos. I selected several I thought you might like. I can attach four at a time. I am sorry they do not enlarge on this post. I will give a bit of info so you can find them in PHOTOS if you like.

The first photo shows a bed with some extra storage. It is by PBteen.
The second and third photos are by HUISSTYLING.
The fourth photo shows storage drawers underneath the bed, and storage at one end going up the wall. It is by Driggs Designs.

eztia The first photo is by Marie Burgos Design.
The second photo is by weiderusa.com.

I hope you and your mom can agree on a daybed for you right away. I know you are eager to go shopping!!

zindor Shariatf2, I've been thinking about some of the things you've said about wanting to impress your friend to win a $50 bet and about your struggle to select things that your friends will think are cool. Please understand that I say this with every intention to be helpful: the original cool people are cool because they set the style by doing things that they like and that are useful to them. Then, other people take notice and mimic the original idea (those people are copycats who want to be cool, but will never be as cool as the person who had the original idea). So, if you really want to be cool, please yourself with this room, not your friends. (Of course, you'll have to please your mother a bit, since she is paying for it.) If your friends see the room as uniquely yours and see that it suits your personal style, then they are more likely to be impressed and you will be the style-setter. Don't apologize to anyone for your choices if YOU like them and the room meets your personal living requirements. So, prioritize your needs and likes. Look at lots of photos on Houzz and on the websites of stores you like. The ideas shared here are just ideas. If people recommend ideas that you don't like, you don't have to use those ideas. Don't be in too big of a hurry to finish the room completely. Sometimes a room needs to be lived in a bit along the way, rather than rushed to completion. That way, you can try things out and see what works. Truly, is your friend someone you actually can impress or is it possible she might put the room down no matter what you do, perhaps even just to win the bet? How will it make you feel if she does insult your new room? Will you then hate it and question the choices you made? That's why it's best to make yourself happy with your own design, because if she hates it, you can tell her that you honor her right to express an opinion, but it is your room and you love it, regardless of what she says. My opinion is that cool people stand behind their design choices. You seem like a smart person, so I think you can figure out what is right for you. I only wish you the very best!

eztia zindor, you are a wise advisor.

zindor Thanks, eztia! I advise students at a university as just one part of my job. Renovating my house is just something I started in the last seven years, but I spend lots of time planning before taking each leap. Shariatf2, I think you are so lucky to get to design your own room and your mom has granted you an amazingly generous budget to do it. The most I ever got to do at your age was pick my own sheets and comforter! I hope you have great fun with this challenge.

Susan Mills Design Great advice and suggestions, another thing you may like for your room is a pin board. You can pin everything you love on it, except the bison;) if you have lime green walls, depending on the other choices, it would look good in black or white.

shariatf2 Hi guys ah got my bed my chairs and my lamps look...

Need help with curtains thought against glass door now I am having a mirror door what do you think?

shariatf2 Oh and changed rooms I am now having a slightly bigger one...

Barnhart Gallery You got bar stools? You certainly will have a unique space!

shariatf2 Yea need closet ideas and problems for mirror doors and curtain help

eztia I like your lime green walls. :)
Very nice bed. Be sure to put a zippered full mattress cover on it to keep out dust mites. Then put on a mattress pad. Then your sheets.
The stools you chose look versatile for all kinds of work station heights.

Can you post a photo of your new closet space? Another view of the windows would be helpful, also

K B Love your bed! Where did you find it? You really are making some good progress.

K B Do you have a table or workstation in mind for the stools? They look like they adjust, if so what is the height range?

K B This IKEA dresser is only $99 and you can paint it any color you like. I think the scale would work well in your room.

zindor That's a really cool daybed!

shariatf2 Hey guys Sharon our friend who paints is painting my room today!! I won't be on here for a while after this though. Closet next to window to the left super small though

shariatf2 hi guys me AGAIN. need help with side table!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

K B shariatf2--I'm a bit concerned what are you going to do with those barstools?

starbella I like the colour you picked for your room. Very nice!

shariatf2 Oh those i don't know but I have a hard to explain plan

shariatf2 Guys my room is half paired and looking great

shariatf2 Look its sorta better in real life

eztia Keep us posted! :)

shariatf2 Bed is coming today yeah

shariatf2 Before and after coming soon

K B How is the bedroom going?

shariatf2 Great only need doors

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http://www.ippinka.com/blog/revolve-sofa/
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