- Add color to your design with a handmade rug.tapis image by arabesque from Fotolia.com
An Arabian-themed bedroom can be a wonderful way for you to escape from your busy lifestyle so that you can relax and rejuvenate. It should include a wide variety of colors and textures, but not get so busy so that it becomes distracting. The main emphasis is to include sheer, gauzy fabrics in any shade, decorative pillows and mosaic tiles, according to Los Angeles-based designer and home staging specialist Rosemary Wardell. - Before shopping for fabrics for your bedroom, you must have a firm design plan so that you know exactly what you need, as fabric can become quite expensive when you are buying yards and yards of it. You can also use pre-made tabbed sheers to cover walls, to make a canopy for over your bed or to adorn your ceiling so that your bedroom literally resembles an Arabian tent, according to girlsthemebedrooms.com. Avoid fabrics with modern geometric designs or large, bold or Victorian-styled flowers. Instead, look for jewel-toned fabrics with ornate decorative trims that you can use on your comforter, lampshades and pillows. As for translucent fabrics that you use to surround your bed or as an additional layer of curtains, they can be any color that coordinates with your room's color palette.
- Rich jewel tones that include red, plum, royal blue and magenta make for excellent choices when it comes to wall color. However, if you are concerned with painting all four walls of your room in such a vibrant color, just paint one accent wall or paint a portion of a wall---for example, above or below a chair rail. Another way to introduce color to your Arabian bedroom is by making a custom headboard or nightstand table using decorative and authentic Arabian-influenced tiles. Regardless of which option you select, ensure that your furniture base is sturdy enough to support the weight of your tiles and grout.
You can also introduce color in your room by covering old furniture with a fresh coat of paint. When selecting paint for furniture, stick to solid colors that will contrast nicely with your wall color. For ideas, look at your fabrics and select a visible, but non-dominant color so that you tie your color scheme together with a bohemian appeal. - Two critical design elements for a true Arabian bedroom are throw pillows and colorful, Middle-Eastern inspired rugs. When shopping for pillows, look for bohemian-inspired throw pillows that vary in both size and shape. Be sure to buy or make enough of them so you can use them on the bed, seating areas and even the floor. One tip from fineliving.com is to adorn your bed with rich-colored pillows, as they will add to the seduction of your room.
If your budget can support it, buy smaller, handmade rugs that are made of natural fibers. This luxury will serve as a magic carpet for a lounging area with large pillows and provide comfort for weary feet beside your bed. Complete your transformation by replacing your lighting---both lamps and an overhead fixture or ceiling fan---with Moroccan-inspired fixtures with colorful decorative elements
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