frugalmamatx Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Asking my fellow boardies for ideas. DD 10 is asking for a room makeover to get rid of her very pink little girl room. So far she's decided on pale silver walls, with purple and lime green curtains. Any ideas for neat things to do? Budget is a concern - she's paying for this makeover herself mostly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Have you looked on Pinterest for ideas? I found a ton when I redid my daughters' room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) You can hang a sheet from the ceiling in such a way as to create a sort of boho-canopy effect. She could get fabric pretty cheap, but even cheaper would be used sheets from the thrift store. eta: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c6/10/87/c61087e8698be620965fd28e1adfafac--diy-canopy-bed-canopies.jpg https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=imgres&cd=&ved=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv647%2Fwernotalone%2FIMG_1927.jpg&psig=AFQjCNHgH6BpxFF1P1tYirTHa7r5zEOQdw&ust=1501016620124532 Edited July 24, 2017 by eternalsummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 DD loved/still loves the little white light strings. Also photos of her friends binder-clipped to a string, kind of like we used to hang Christmas cards. Pinterest - search tween girl bedrooms to see what I mean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 You can hang a sheet from the ceiling in such a way as to create a sort of boho-canopy effect. She could get fabric pretty cheap, but even cheaper would be used sheets from the thrift store. Those Ikea mosquito nets are pretty cheap, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie96 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) --If she has book shelves, she could paint the back of the shelves one (or rotate both) of the accent colors. --Cute "dorm" size rug in front of bed. --Drape strand of colored or white Christmas lights along wall or over bed or in corner, etc. --Cover desk chair with some super-textured fabric (purchased with 40% coupon at Hobby Lobby or JoAnns or Walmart). --Giant peg board. Thin sheet paneling from Home Depot. Glue cork squares on it (Amazon was cheapest last year). Cover in accent color fabric (pull around to back to staple). Frame optional since this can get a little more complicated. Great place for friend pics etc. I have also found large peg board already framed that I just spray painted the board part one color and frame another color. --Change out knobs on dresser. Since knobs can get expensive, use plain wooden ones and paint solid color or with little designs on them. Can even glue gems on them. --Pin favorite posters all over ceiling (or start with a couple and add to collection over time). Edited July 24, 2017 by aggie96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 DD loved/still loves the little white light strings. Also photos of her friends binder-clipped to a string, kind of like we used to hang Christmas cards. Pinterest - search tween girl bedrooms to see what I mean. Yes, this! My 12yo and 10yo dds LOVE these! I've heard them called Fairy Lights and we have found strings of them at TJMaxx and Marshalls for under $10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie96 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 We just added giant "poof" balls to DD10's room. VERY cheap and EASY (made 15 balls various sizes <$10). Watch a YouTube video on how to make tulle balls and tissue paper balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 this is going to carry her into her early teens - and they change so much. I've made curtains from sheets. has she looked at pictures online? you can do a lot with paint. the walls don't have to be solid. she can do stripes, or giant checks (on an angle), or even a scroll of some type in a contrasting color. a table/shelf that is low enough for make-up/jewelry with a mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie96 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Picture Ledge from IKEA are inexpensive ($10) and great for displaying art and favorite books, etc in room. Also great for lining up your nail polish, keepsakes, art supplies. These are nice if you have more wall space than floor space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Yes, this! My 12yo and 10yo dds LOVE these! I've heard them called Fairy Lights and we have found strings of them at TJMaxx and Marshalls for under $10. british english = fairy lights. american english = mini-lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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