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by Jacqueline Bodnar Submitted March 5, 2007 Client: Sweet Dream Bed
Creating the Perfect Princess Bedroom Every little girl dreams of a special bedroom that is uniquely her own. One of the most requested little girls bedroom decorating themes is the classic princess bedroom design, complete with princess bed, princess decor and all the trappings of royalty. Many company's are busy trying to accommodate the high demand for every type of princess decor imaginable. Due to the growth in this market in recent years, parents have available to them numerous choices in regard to color, design, accessories, furniture and linens to create and enhance When using a large item like this in a child’s room the bed will usually become the main focus and the central theme that the rest of the space is built on. Custom theme beds such as this are works of art and can be made to specification. If you have a small or oddly shaped space or more than one child, a custom bed is the perfect option for your family; the beds made by Sweet Dream can be created in a bunk bed style to accommodate two princesses in one room or can be made to fit any size or shape of room.
If a custom bed set is going to be something your family does decide on, then choose the design, colors and style carefully giving thought to how the rest of the room will look once the bed is in place. If you are starting with a bare room or re-decorating from scratch, While a bed of the custom caliber is the focal point, don’t forget to finish the room so that it measures up to the beauty of the bed. Your princess décor should include some velvet and silk throw pillows and equally lush fabrics for the bedspread that will make your little girl feel pampered. Carry these same luxurious fabrics over to the window treatments. The crowning touch could be valances made in the shape of crowns in silver or gold fabric, then ornamented with faux gemstones. A nice touch, and something parents are choosing more frequently, is the addition of a “princess like” chandelier or show stopping central light fixture. There are many styles to choose from whether you decide to go with new or vintage. From delicate crystal to bold metalwork with elaborate flowers and vines, there is a style to suit every taste and current décor. There are even chandeliers that are made to resemble a crown or tiara. Additionally, you can have custom children’s furniture hand-crafted to coordinate with your custom bed. An exquisite hand-painted dressing table or armoire will complete the fairytale look of the room, fulfilling your little girl’s dreams while providing necessary storage and clever decorating options. Whether you decide to use a magnificent, custom bed set as the centerpiece to your child’s room or decide to go with a commercial set, be sure to do your research before you begin. Interior design magazines, the Internet and the library all offer information that will give you inspiration and ideas to help create the perfect princess theme bedroom for your daughter (or daughters!). Most importantly, let your child help, let them be involved in the decision making process so that they really feel that their room is their own and that they had a hand in creating it. Happy decorating! |
a picture perfect princess bedroom theme. One company who is offering something new and different in the market is Sweet Dream Bed. This company makes custom children’s furniture and unique, one-of-a-kind theme beds. JoAnn Means, the owner of Sweet Dream, observes, “The most popular and unique theme bed we currently make is our princess castle bed. This set is a beautifully detailed creation that we customize for each little girl. Special features like built-in drawers, bench seats and shelves in the “towers” on either side of the bed provide plenty of storage for clothing as well as ways to display personal treasures. We can even build hidden storage drawers into
the stairs. Because of these options in personalizing our sets to the child, thereby making them unique, the demand for them has tripled in recent months.”
you need to give some thought to wall paint, floor coverings, curtains, accessories and add-on furniture pieces. You may decide to go all out and have a custom mural painted on one or several walls that will enhance the princess theme and the bed set. Other options for the walls include borders, stencils, decals and framed art.