How to Make an Egyptian-Themed Bedroom
If you are searching for a distinctive way to decorate your bedroom, consider creating an Egyptian-themed room. The look is luxurious, elegant and comfortable, one that welcomes rest and relaxation. Regardless if you are working within a shoestring budget or a sky-is-the-limit allowance, this look is perfect for do-it-yourself decorators who like to personalize their bedrooms with their own style and flair. Here are some ideas for creating your own Egyptian-themed bedroom. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Tapestry throw rugs or woven straw mats
- Gold satin sheets and brocade bedding
- Vibrant-hued accent pillows
- Sheer gold fabric for a bed canopy
- Canopy kit (if needed)
- Cream or gold sheer curtain panels
- Gold-braided cording and tassels
- Crimson or teal chenille throw blanket
- Lamps
- Reproduction Egyptian statuettes and figurines
- Metallic-gold framed portraits of ancient pharaohs and queens
Instructions
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How to Create an Egyptian-Themed Bedroom
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Think of your bedroom walls as pictures of an Egyptian landscape. If you are a talented painter, sketch and paint a mural of ancient Egyptian pyramids and deep blue skies on your walls. If painting is not your forte, hire an artistic friend or expert to craft the mural. This will really set the stage for your one-of-a-kind Egyptian-themed bedroom.
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If you have hardwood floors, make sure they are polished and shiny to the point of sparkling. Place a few luxurious throw rugs on the floor to add warmth and elegance to the room. Choose tapestry-style, plush rugs that feature the rich reds, deep greens, soft golds and vibrant blues that ancient Egyptians commonly used and appreciated.
If you choose to carpet your bedroom, select a style that mimics sand. Light gold Berber or plush carpeting are suitable choices. Once the carpeting is down, scatter inexpensive woven, straw mats on the floor to give your room a real Egyptian flair. Woven mats are available at most discount retailers. -
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Focus on creating the most opulent, luxurious bed possible as your room's true centerpiece. Place gold satin sheets on your bed, and choose a comforter that is lavish and rich, such as a gold brocade bedspread or duvet cover for an existing coverlet. Accent your gold bedding with plush pillows in deep crimsons, vibrant purples, rich teals or deep greens. Lastly, to create the ultimate Egyptian-themed bed, drape a sheer, golden canopy over your bed. Canopy kits are available at most home improvement stores.
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Choose window treatments that are sheer and flowing, as if they are allowing a cool Egyptian breeze into your bedroom. Select sheer cream or gold fabric panels that are simple and soft. Use gold-braided cording and tassels as curtain tie-backs, if desired. Sheer curtain panels are available at most home decorating stores.
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Choose dressers, bureaus and shelves that are wood or painted in gold. If possible, place a chaise lounge in your bedroom for extra rest and relaxation. Drape the chaise in a luxurious crimson or teal chenille throw blanket, and accent the piece with similarly colored bolster pillows for added comfort.
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Place metallic gold-framed portraits of ancient pharaohs and Egyptian queens on your bedroom walls. Accent your side tables and other surfaces with vibrant-hued lamps and reproduction Egyptian statuettes from antique or secondhand stores.
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