BLACK and WHITE FASHION BEDDING

Leah called needing help with the purses and shoes theme black and white fashion bedding set that I had recommended to her. I blogged about this set awhile ago and it just knocked her out but it was expensive. Then, when I saw the ensemble go on sale I told her and she got her mom to order it right away!

She was so excited about getting the comfort set that I couldn’t imagine what the problem might be. The bedroom color scheme of hot pink, black and white was pretty straight forward and we had ascertained that there was no need to repaint the bedroom, so what was wrong?

I feared the worst in that I was afraid that the color combination might be TOO simple. This teenage girl loves bold and some might even say wild, colors and the only bright colors in this set came in through the fashion theme graphics of the accent pillows.

After a quick trip to her house to see if I could help her mom avoid shipping the fashion theme bedding set back I was relieved to learn that the young lady’s meltdown was not that big of a deal. She didn’t like the retro look of the pink Cadillac throw pillow that came with the black and white fashion bedding set but her mom loved it.

I have to admit that the inclusion of the vintage car changed the whole complexion of the girl’s bedroom theme from sophisticated to...well, something else. I don't have a think against an Elvis theme bedroom or a rockabilly bedroom but this style would have not been in keeping with this girl's personality and that's where this pink Cadillac design was taking us.

The teen girls bedding set and bedroom decorating ideaswere based on designer purses, high heel shoes and fashion models except for that pink vintage car. Never having noticed it before, it was now bugging me that it threw the black and white fashion bedding set into the realm of rockabilly. This was one time I sided with the teenager of the house.

Tell me, would you vote to keep the pillow or lose it? Or does it really not make much difference in the overall bedroom design?

BLACK and WHITE TEEN BEDROOM IDEAS

GO HERE for MORE!



There’s so much that black and white bedrooms can offer far beyond a painted white room with black curtains or vice versa. They are an excellent opportunity to forego the worries of coordinating accent colors and play with graphic designs that add a mix of patterns and scale that in many cases trump the effects of even the most wild of color displays. But as with so many decorating styles, there are a few tricks to using such a seemingly simple design successfully.

TEXTURE

Some decorators (not me!) shy away from black and white bedrooms citing that the design is too stark and modern for most tastes. Even black and white damask bedding sets with a very active fabric pattern tend to make some otherwise bold individuals unsure of themselves. I agree that this color combination can be cold so the key is not to let it intimidate you but to warm it up.

To do so without losing the dramatic effect of the monochromatic color scheme can be difficult without tripping up and allowing an unexpected accent color to throw the entire scheme of things and challenge your black and white bedding set for decorative dominance. Here are some suggestions on how to layer your black and white room with delicate, sensual textures without leaving the neutral color palette:

A black tree branch with white silk blossoms artfully arranged in a ceramic vase.

A black or white faux bearskin rug

Accent pillows made of fabrics that offer a broad array of textures

Lamps of varied heights and shapes with interesting shades

Here’s an idea of how to make your own black and white teen bedroom decorations. Dig through your attic, granny’s trunk or the garage and pick out some stuff that you can prime and spray paint either black or white. Take the decor up a notch by mixing it up with enamel, shiny black lacquer or flat black finishes and step back to admire your work.

Return to Girls Black and White Teen Bedroom Decorating Ideas and Bedding Sets to see more tips on making black and white bed sets work for you!

BLACK AND WHITE POLKA DOT BEDDING and DECOR

GO HERE FOR MORE



You don’t need me to tell you that black and white polka dot bedding is eye catching and cool. But polka dots alone can be rather limited in their decorative abilities in teenage girls’ bedrooms.

For a polka dot print to truly live up to its potential, a DIY decorator must be savvy enough and have a sufficient level of experience in the combination of patterns to pair polka dots with other fabrics.

Before you toss in the towel and give up on your plans to decorate your bedroom in dots; allow me share a few decorating ideas that will give you professionally decorated results without the pain of a steep learning curve.

The first tip would be that a set of black and white polka dot bedding does not constitute a bedroom theme. Break things up with black and white striped walls, black wallies on a painted white wall or something in a toile print. So long as you stay in keeping with the monochromatic black and white design there’s little you can do that will result in a decorating disaster.

Once you have the basics of the black and white bedroom design in place, it’s time to add a few pops of color. The great news is that black and white comforter sets give you lots of leeway as far as what color you might want. BUT, you should select one and at the very most two accent colors. That’s the worst of it. The best thing is that those colors can be as wild and funky and over the top as you want to make them.

Fuchsia and hot pink is a favorite with tweens and teenage girls for their bedrooms. But don’t rule out lime green, teal or turquoise or even orange. Black and white polka dot bedding when properly accessorized is suitable for girls from high school sophomores to sorority girls. The broad range of appeal is crucial for getting as much mileage from your decorating dollar so if you are a frugal person, an inexpensive black and white polka dot bed in a bag might prove to be one of the best decorating decisions that you could ever make.

Return to Tween and Teenage Girl Black and White Polka Dot Bedding and Bedroom Decorating Ideas for more tips on decorating a bedroom with polka dots.

BLACK and WHITE BEDDING SETS

GO HERE FOR MORE!



Black and white bedding of some kind is always in style. The trend may be black and white dots, plaid stripes, toile fabrics or whatever there's no denying that you can't go wrong with white and black no matter how hard you try. There are even stylish decorating opportunities for teens using this combo.


Pick up a set of ultra-contemporary bedding with a black and white futuristic design and see where it takes you. Besides comforters with dark backgrounds are much better than pale pastels like pink for hiding those pesky little marks from ballpoint pens and the occasional encounter with mascara and makeup that are very common in teenage girls bedrooms.

The only problem with black and white bedding is that doesn't provide any real inspiration or decorating ideas for your teenage girl's bedroom so you will have to wing it on choosing the best colors to brighten things up a bit.

You might take a lighter approach when it comes to accent colors for tween and preteen bedrooms and use decorations in powder pink, lavender or blue. Once they enter the teenage years, get ready to field requests for hot pink, orange or neon blue. The older the girl, the more bold and funky they want their bedrooms to be.


Here are some ways you can jazz up your black and white bedding:

• Big Red Satin Pillows (think lips)
• Retro 60s Hippie Style Flowers
• Tie Dye Pillows and decorative accessories

There are not enough cheap bedding and comforters for teens so we have to take what's available and make it cute, funky and teen worthy!


Return to Tween and Teenage Girls Bedding, Comforters and Bedroom Decorating Ideas to find the latest in black and white bed in a bag sets with coordinating window treatments and bedroom decorations.