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    What should I think about when I start decorating a room?
    Suzanne Lasky, ASID
    Interior Design Consultant
    Suzanne Lasky is an Interior Designer and the Founder of S Interior Design, a design consulting company based in Scottsdale, Arizona specializing in new home builds, home remodels, and all related design options for residential and small business clients. Suzanne has over 19 years of interior design and consulting experience. She is an Allied Member of the ASID (American Society of Interior Designers). She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University and an AAS in Interior Design from Scottsdale Community College.
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    Expert Answer
    Start thinking about color. Make sure you choose a color scheme that you like and enjoy rather than just following popular trends.
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    I am a kid. I don't have much money to buy decorations. What can I do?
    Katherine Tlapa
    Interior Designer
    Katherine Tlapa is an interior designer, currently working as a Design Specialist for Modsy, a design service based in San Francisco. She also runs her own DIY Home Design blog, My Eclectic Grace. She received her BFA in Interior Architecture from Ohio University in 2016.
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    You can decorate your walls with pages from a magazine or make your own art to hang on your walls. You can also ask your friends and family members if they have any items they don't want that you could use for your bedroom.
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    My colour scheme is white with rainbow colours, and I have a really old, uncomfortable iron bedframe. What type of bed should I buy to save the most space?
    Katherine Tlapa
    Interior Designer
    Katherine Tlapa is an interior designer, currently working as a Design Specialist for Modsy, a design service based in San Francisco. She also runs her own DIY Home Design blog, My Eclectic Grace. She received her BFA in Interior Architecture from Ohio University in 2016.
    Interior Designer
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    A great bed for maximizing your space is a loft bed, which has usable space underneath it. You can use this space as a work area or to relax.
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    I'm a kid, and we recently moved my furniture. I'm bored with it! What can I do as a kid?
    Community Answer
    Try shopping with your parents for accent pieces, like throw pillows or a neat knick knack to set on a shelf. If it's in your ability, try some new bedding or curtains. This can really give you a new perspective on old furniture if you can change the color palette around it.
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    Can I buy a chalkboard or whiteboard that fits my style?
    Community Answer
    Buy a can of chalkboard paint to design your own chalkboard or just paint on a section of your wall.
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    Does red and blue look good together for a room?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Also, a purple accent color would look nice, since red and blue make purple.
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    My room is tiny. What can I do?
    Community Answer
    Make the most of the space you have. Use spaces like under your bed for excess storage and look into multi-purpose items like a futon bed and stacking storage.
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    I want to have a black room, but I don't want it to look smaller than it already is, what do I do?
    Community Answer
    Keep the ceiling white and have one white wall, but paint the rest black. For things like cushions, furniture, etc., have some black and some of another color. Use just one color, but different shades of it.
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    I have many toys I want to keep. What can I do?
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    Limit how many you keep, and keep only ones that are rare or have sentimental value. Try putting your toys on display in your room. Look into purchasing shelves to display them on.
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    Will the color orange work well with lilac?
    Community Answer
    Orange and lilac look great together.
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    My theme is black and white with gold accents. I have white furniture and getting white walls but my door and bed are dark brown! What should I do?
    Community Answer
    Paint them black or simply decorate them with gold and black and white enough to pull your attention away from the brown.
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    Where can I find cheap accents for my room?
    Community Answer
    Ikea is a good option if you want something new. You could also try charity or thrift shops, and online shops such as eBay and Amazon can be useful, too.
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    What can I do if the color of my walls is pastel green, which makes my room dull because I have dark furniture?
    Community Answer
    If you want, you can paint your furniture a brighter color, such as white or beige. If that doesn't work for you, then try decorating your furniture, like adding bright gold stickers or accent decor pieces on the surface of the pieces. You could also paint your walls, or incorporate more art on your walls, like posters, collages, etc.
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    How do I go for a theme in my room when I can't paint my ceiling fan and it's pink?
    Community Answer
    Try going for neutral walls and furniture with pops of pink. You could have pink throw pillows or pink wallpaper on one of your walls.
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    How do I pick the right way to redecorate my room?
    Community Answer
    There isn't a "right" way to redecorate a room as long as it's done in your own preference. Take a look at your room and imagine how it would look with a different style. Do some research about different room styles and choose what feels right for you.
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    If my walls are striped with purple, white and grey, should my furniture and decor be the same colour too?
    Community Answer
    No! You can have them any colour that goes with the room. I recommend the furniture be white, whilst the decor can be any colour.
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    My room is very big, bland, and empty. It looks like I just moved in! How do I make it a place I feel comfortable being in?
    Loverofsnakes
    Community Answer
    Try freshening up the walls with art and maybe even wallpaper. Consider getting a comfortable couch or beanbag chair if you like comfy spaces. Add accessories to your bed, like pillows to create a snug look. Try putting cute stationary on your desk or on a shelf for a more personalised look. Or, you could put all of the suggestions together!
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