Where can I find a mirrored bedroom set for less than $1,000?

idkwhattop

A bed similar to this:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/ny/10-15-mirror-bed.jpg
and the matching dresser and nightstands possibly to go with it :)
or any ideas on how to DIY?

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I have seen pieces at the BOMBAY FURNITURE STORE, but not a set only pieces such as end tables, vanities, I like your idea and was looking for this similar look. I don't know if you can get a whole set for $1000.

You can do it yourself if you are very talented....It is very difficult and time consuming....and more expensive than if you purchased. Your original furniture must have clean and straight lines. Your selection of mirrors can easily be purchased and sized at any glaciers business. again very expensive.
I am crafty but I believe this is a big and costly job......wish you luck....

bedroom ideas for a teen?

jazmine

im 14 and redoing my room and need some ideas. any??

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When decorating a bedroom your bed should be the focal point of the room and use your bedding to choose the colors for your room. If you're getting a new bedspread/comforter buy it first, then choose a specific color in your bedding and paint the walls a light shade of that color.
To make your room look neat, brighter and appear larger arrange your room in separate areas with lighting for each area, light cool colored walls coordinating colors in bedding, artwork and accents. Let in as much natural light as possible.
Center your bed with the headboard against a large wall or between two windows with a nightstand and lamp or hanging lantern, place your entertainment unit or dresser on the opposite wall across from the footboard, (unless it blocks a window) if you have two dressers place them on adjoining walls close together, put your desk under a window or in a far corner, a mirrored vanity table and chair on the other side of the room, if your friends come over to hang out and your room is big enough, set up a gaming area with gaming unit, tv, and a small table (or entertainment unit or armoire) with a couple of bean bags or low chairs.
Make sure furniture doesn't block opening doors or pathways.
http://asianideas.com/lanterns2.html <scroll down
When decorating, group framed photos or nature pics, a large colorful painting or poster on a spacious wall, hang a mirror so it reflects the outdoors or lean a full length mirror against a wall, display collectibles/figurines on shelves, hang candle wall sconces and place candles in different sizes/colors, a leafy potted plant or hanging plant in front of a window.
http://www.target.com/gp/search/187-0732701-7983810?field-keywords=set+candle+wall+sconces&url=index%3Dtarget&ref=sr_bx_1_1&x=0&y=0
http://www.target.com/gp/search/187-0732701-7983810?field-keywords=mirror+over+door&url=index%3Dtarget&ref=sr_bx_1_1&x=0&y=0
On your desk use a jar or glass for pens/pencils and markers, stack game disks/cd's, throw away scrap paper and store papers you want to keep in a plastic bin, be sure you have a wastebasket and hamper, go through your closet and dresser, any clothes that are faded, torn, don't fit or wear throw away or donate, fold, hang and arrange neatly, put clothes for winter and what you only wear occasionally to the back and use shelves and/or add a small storage unit to keep everything organized and clutter free.

You can make a pin board to hang above your desk.
Cut a large square or rectangle out of box cardboard, about the size of a cork board.
To make the hanger, punch two holes 1/2 inch apart 1 inch from the top in the center, thread the ends of a twisty tie (the paper covered wire used to close bread) thru the holes, twist at the back, make a loop and twist the ends.
Cut a piece of fabric 2 inches larger than the cardboard
(you could use an old shirt or sweater or a shirt with a cool design/fav band)
Lay cardboard on top of fabric and wrap to the back like a present and pin.
http://www.singermachines.co.uk/access_images/pins.jpg

A picture collage
Cut out any shape out of thin cardboard. (a cereal box works great)
Then make the hanger as above.
Use a glue stick or a small drop of glue for each pic, you can arrange the pics side by side or overlapping.
Or group framed pics.
Best to arrange on the floor with largest pic in the middle before hanging.
Or a multi-pic frame
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.exitinteriors.co.uk/office-13/superframe-contemporary-perspex-mounted-376-377_medium.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.exitinteriors.co.uk/office-13/superframe-contemporary-perspex-mounted-374.htm&usg=__Y9cJmS3ZZLbO05Fefnu9plOIbMY=&h=301&w=301&sz=9&hl=en&start=12&tbnid=tcf1dTlC3PikCM:&tbnh=116&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmulti%2Bpic%2Bframe%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG <about $3 at walmart

Abstract art
Get a poster board ($3 at walmart) and paint simple abstract art using colors from your bedspread or more extravagant if you love to paint.
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&sa=1&q=abstract+art&btnG=Search+Images&aq=f&oq=
http://www.art.com/gallery/id--b1822/abstract-posters.htm?ui=26AFE97A3F514B43AD3E101FB32BED61

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Would rubbing alcohol remove face cream smears from painted furniture?

bedroom set with vanity image

Joyce A

My bedroom set is painted white, and it's the Pleasant Isle from Broyhill. I've enjoyed the furniture, but the painted finish seems to mar easily.

A few weeks ago I was having a bath renov done, and I moved things from the vanity top to the chest of drawers. I had several opened sample packages of various face creams and lotions. They are the little tear-open envelopes that have only an application or two in each one. Somehow, some cream or lotion smears got on the top of the chest of drawers and left smudges. It did not take the finish off, but I can't remove the cloudy smudges. I tried various cleaning products. I was going to use a Magic Eraser, but my cleaning lady said it would ruin the finish. I thought about Goo Gone, but she said not to use that, either.

Does anyone know of anything I can use to remove the spots without harming the finish on the furniture? I thought about rubbing alcohol, but I'm not sure. The spots are on a very conspicuous place, right on top, and I don't want to make it look worse.

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Maybe a few drops of Dawn dish soap in warm or tepid water may remove the smudges. I wouldn't use rubbing alcohol.

how to make a japanese themed room without a platform bed and white walls and the room not being cluttered?

Q. i am gonna get a bedroom set soon but i cant wait eeeep. i am half japanese need i wanna show off my japanese side how to make a japanese themed room without these: a platform bed, a short vanity table(is that's how to spell it i forgot!lol) shoji screen,plants,matt,Table,and pillows to sit on.

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asian themed wall decals
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how to make a japanese themed room without a platform bed and white walls and the room not being cluttered?

how to make a japanese themed room without a platform bed and white walls and the room not being cluttered?

bedroom set with vanity image

Q. i am gonna get a bedroom set soon but i cant wait eeeep. i am half japanese need i wanna show off my japanese side how to make a japanese themed room without these: a platform bed, a short vanity table(is that's how to spell it i forgot!lol) shoji screen,plants,matt,Table,and pillows to sit on.

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asian themed wall decals
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Where can I find a matching nightstand?

Ann

okay, so I have this nightstand and that matches my entire bedroom set, but i only have 1 and i would like one for each side of my bed. Anyway, this bedroom set was my moms from when she was a little kid. So, it was from the 60s/70s. Where do I find a matching one? It is cream colored, has flowers engraved in it, has a cream and brown brass/metal knob for the drawer on top and the bottom is an open shelf. The bedroom set all looks like this, their is a vanity/dresser, queen bed, desk and hatch, dresser and hatch and one nightstand. Please help me out, if you find anything let me know
Thanks

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Look for the maker or brand somewhere on whatever you have then look online.. things that old may not be found but good luck anyway

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How do I find out how much a bedroom set and dining room set (both 50+ years old) are worth to sell?

Q. Both sets are made of wood, dark cherry finish. Bedroom set has 7 pcs. (headboard, footboard, vanity, bench, dresser, mirror, and chest). Dining room set has table w/leaf, 6 chairs, china cabinet, and chest. Antiques? Where to sell?

A. Go to the library and ask the information desk about finding a book to help you price the pieces. I did and found out I had a table worth $11,000. I was shocked.(no I didn't sell it). You can also look under the furniture and try and find the manufacturer and then do a computer search. Once you find a price you can go to Craigslist or put it in an antique store on consignment. Or just put an ad in your local paper or Penny Saver.

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How do I flatten the top of my grandmother's vanity table?

Q. I just inherited a bedroom set from my grandmother. The top of the vanity table is warped and the top in the back is separated from the base by about an inch. The front is not separated at all. How do I bend it back without cracking the wood?

I'm assuming that I will need at least 4 clamps and 2 pieces of scrap wood, and just gradually tighten the clamps, but how gradually and is there anything I should do to condition the wood first?

A. Yes, you are right, you need moisture in the wood, you can steam it with an iron and a wet piece of material(quite thick) once the wood has absorbed the steam it will be quite pliable, I don't know how much you can press down the wood, go by feel, when you meet resistance, stop. Hope this helps

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Whats the cheapest way to move all the stuff in my house from Kansas to Cali?

Q. I have alot. King size bedroom set, along with the dresser and vanity, dining room table, theatre seating, sleeper sofa, twin size bed, washer, dryer, desk, kitchen supplies and all my belongings. I have to bring my car also. I will be driving by myself.

A. The Cheapest way to move from Kanas to Cali, with the amount of stuff you listed above, a 16 foot rental truck and a car carrier.
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U-HAUL
PENSKE
RENT-A-WREAK
Check quotes.

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How do I price items for a yard sale?

Q. I have what I consider to be a lot of "high ticket" items. Bedroom furniture (entire set), end tables, bedroom dresser, vanity, bedding sets (which originally cost $150), expensive sweaters, etc.

What is considered "fair" pricing?

A. If you really want to get rid of all of your stuff, price it to sell...that means at such a bargain that a yard sale shopper will buy it just because its a great deal...don't forget that this is used stuff...you should depreciate it in your mind first....a used bedroom set could have cost 1000 dollars new, but used...sell it for 200 dollars and someone will buy it, if its in great condition....Your bedding sets that cost 150, should go for 25-30 dollars...its all used and yard sale mentality....You could also start at a higher price and go lower if someone is interested, but feels its too expensive....If you want to get rid of the stuff.....price it low!!! People do not shop yard sales to pay Walmart prices for used stuff, even if its high end....they can go to the bigger discount stores and get it new.

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How to make my large bedroom seem smaller, cozier?

Q. My bedroom is huge. I have usual furniture in it-- dressers, a twin bed, couple pics on the wall, etc, but it still looks too big! What can I do to make it look cozier without doing something major, like painting the whole room? Please note my apartment is rented, so i can't make any major, permanent changes.
I do have curtains and blinds in my room-- the usual stuff.

A. Painting isn't all that major, when you move, just prime and paint over it again, to the original color. It is the most impact for the money. I would go with your fav rich color, something like a dark neutral, like a charcoal gray or a caramel color, or a jewel tone with a glaze to make it shiny and transparent colors.

Window treatments, go BIG. Sheers across the windows, scaled to size and maybe a little longer than usual, but expand the look of the windows with the second layer. Use sexy touchable fabrics like chenille, velour, etc in a rich color, go higher than the window, across the whole window wall, or set up panels to tieback in between windows.

For furnishings, some ideas:

Bigger furniture pieces, esp if you can get a bigger bed. If you can't change the size, at least make it give a bigger impact. You can put the bed on a platform, or make a grand headboard to give it a bigger scale.

You can make good use of the space by setting up zones for other tasks in the room. It doesn't have to cost a lot. Some ideas: Allow generous room between zones so that the

A sitting area with a chair and/or couch, ottoman, reading light, a bookshelf.

A vanity area, maybe just a card table (dressed up with a table cloth) and a stray, simply designed dining chair (dressed up with a pillow case and a tassel like a slipcover). Use inexpensive baskets to store your makeup, perfumes, and hair products. Lighting is important here, if you can put it by a window, also include a lit makeup mirror.

A dressing area with an ottoman to sit and put your shoes on, maybe an old dressmakers dummy to model your fav coat or dress when you aren't using it. Include a full length mirror, for big impact, get a big one in a frame and lean it on the floor.

An exercise area. Outfit it with a minifridge to put bottled water in, maybe a coat rack to hang your towel and rolled up yoga mat.

An entertainment area, with TV, stereo, dance area, karaoke machine, stereo system, whatever. Add appropriate seating if you need it. A bench, some cute folding chairs.

An office, writing, art, craft, or other creative space.

Pick a few of these according to your interests and assign them places in the room perhaps a corner for each, with sensible neighbors of each group, for instance, maybe your dressing area is set up in front of or near the closet door, and next to that, you have a vanity area. Create boundaries and flow with furniture placement and rugs.

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