How to Decorate a Bedroom in Animal Print
Decorating a room in animal print is easy. Adding a few accessories can make any room look exotic and exciting. Pillows, throws and rugs are just a few ways to spice up a room with animal prints. Another option is to add or re-cover furniture with animal prints for a very strong statement. Antique stores can provide one-of-a-kind items. These options are budget friendly and can be done by anyone. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Animal print throw pillows in varying sizes for bed or chairs.
- Faux animal skin rug
- Animal print polar fleece throw
- Animal print bed spread (for bedroom).
- Animal print desk accessories and waste paper basket
- Striped curtains or draperies to match animal print
- Animal print picture frames
- Animal pictures or posters
- Animal print slipcovers
- Animal knick-knacks to compliment the choice of print
Instructions
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Choose one animal print for the project. Zebra with a black and white room theme makes an upscale statement. Leopard or cheetah adds warm tones to a room. Tiger prints can make a strong statement with orange and black tones. Choose an animal print that matches the other colors in the room.
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Set a budget. Purchase the necessary accessories. Stores like Bed Bath and Beyond carry inexpensive animal print items. Walmart and Target are good shopping choices. Antique stores or flea markets are other places to look for bargains and hard to find items.
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When decorating a bedroom, add the animal print bedspread. Coordinate with matching solid color sheets. Add slipcovers to a sofa or chair.
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Place the faux animal rug in an area that has little foot traffic, but a lot of visibility. Arrange pillows in an attractive manner on the chairs, sofa or bed. Add the polar fleece throw by draping it over the back of a sofa or chair.
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Hang striped curtains. These compliment the animal print. Put the wastepaper basket under a desk or in an out-of-the-way area. Add desk accessories where needed. Distribute the animal knick-knacks around the room on desks, dressers, shelves or tables.
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Change out personal pictures into animal print picture frames. Hang animal pictures on walls in solid color frames.
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Tips & Warnings
Rugs, bedspreads and slipcovers will make the boldest statement. Purchase these items first.
Too many animal print accessories can overwhelm a room, especially in a small space.
Resources
- Photo Credit Wikimedia Commons
