How to Get a Room Like Alex Russo
Start with a cool color paint or wallpaper.,Also try a textured paint or wallpaper , Put your bed in the middle of one of the walls, but not the one with a window., Find accent pillows., Look for a funky headboard., Buy a few sheer curtains for your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start with a cool color paint or wallpaper.
Try a deep yet bright pink, or a blue.
Stick with a jewel-toned palette for the room, with accents. -
Step 2: Also try a textured paint or wallpaper
, Get a printed comforter or blanket.
The pattern should be bold.
Don't worry if the colors do not match perfectly, that is the point. , Contrasting designs / art deco / graphic designs are best. , Alex's is green and upholstered, and goes quite a bit above the wall, at least two feet. , It should be layered i.e. have curtains hanging over each other. ,, You should find these, or similar words of your choice and affix them to your walls.
Put them relatively high up, just a bit over eye-level (this helps make the ceilings look higher too) or even over the closet or door.
Also look for other word-personalized things, like painted on a canvas. ,, It should be white, and sparkly. , Keep it simple and put a picture frame on it. , I have found some in Pier 1 or IKEA, and they are relatively cheap.
Put them by the bed. , Try stuffed animals, perfume bottles, flowers in vases, picture frames, etc. ,, Try a white shag in the center of the room. , These can be found in posters, wallpaper swatches (these may be cheaper, and look pretty cool) and should be placed throughout the room, on the walls. -
Step 3: Put your bed in the middle of one of the walls
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Step 4: but not the one with a window.
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Step 5: Find accent pillows.
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Step 6: Look for a funky headboard.
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Step 7: Buy a few sheer curtains for your windows.
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Step 8: If you use a track for this
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Step 9: it is easier to maneuver that way
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Step 10: but is less 'free-spirit'
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Step 11: you can choose.
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Step 12: Many stores have placards with words on them
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Step 13: like 'Peace'
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Step 14: 'Love' and 'Laugh'.
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Step 15: You can make these as well
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Step 16: it saves money and makes it even more special.
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Step 17: Find a chandelier with jewels or pieces hanging off of it.
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Step 18: A basic desk may seem counter-productive in this room
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Step 19: but a small white desk looks great here.
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Step 20: Look for wall accents
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Step 21: like wrought-iron flowers or butterflies.
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Step 22: Buy a white or 'birch effect' shelf and fill it with junk and keepsakes.
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Step 23: A few shelves placed throughout the room is also pretty practical...
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Step 24: An area rug
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Step 25: even if it is somewhat small is great.
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Step 26: Geometric patterns will look great on the walls.
Detailed Guide
Try a deep yet bright pink, or a blue.
Stick with a jewel-toned palette for the room, with accents.
, Get a printed comforter or blanket.
The pattern should be bold.
Don't worry if the colors do not match perfectly, that is the point. , Contrasting designs / art deco / graphic designs are best. , Alex's is green and upholstered, and goes quite a bit above the wall, at least two feet. , It should be layered i.e. have curtains hanging over each other. ,, You should find these, or similar words of your choice and affix them to your walls.
Put them relatively high up, just a bit over eye-level (this helps make the ceilings look higher too) or even over the closet or door.
Also look for other word-personalized things, like painted on a canvas. ,, It should be white, and sparkly. , Keep it simple and put a picture frame on it. , I have found some in Pier 1 or IKEA, and they are relatively cheap.
Put them by the bed. , Try stuffed animals, perfume bottles, flowers in vases, picture frames, etc. ,, Try a white shag in the center of the room. , These can be found in posters, wallpaper swatches (these may be cheaper, and look pretty cool) and should be placed throughout the room, on the walls.
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