Making sloped walls look bigger?

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Bob Copley

I am making my small attic into two open bedrooms. How and what colors should I use to make it lok larger?

Answer
Using a semi gloss white paint on the walls and a gloss paint on the ceiling will help the area appear larger, and reflect the natural and/or electric light entering the attic space. Even a very light dove grey would catch the available light. Use accessories, area rugs, and bedding to add color against these neutral backgrounds.

If you want to try a soft color, consider painting the walls a pale celadon green or a very pale powder blue, with white ceiling, molding, and framing. Link 3 shows another option, the color slightly darker, which has the walls painted a rose taupe with white ceiling and trim. For a different color blend, the Bathing.Info link shows shades reminiscent of the seashore. Another option is the use of wallpaper on the headboard wall with white ceiling and off-white walls to expand an open space; see the Shelterness.com link.

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How to decorate my bedroom?

Sheel

I'm a college kid commuting to school aka still living at home with my parents.

I've recently decided to completely redecorate my room.

Basically after you walk in, the ceiling slants in like a triangle.

The only window in the room is on the opposite side of the door.

The bed is perpendicular to the window.

So far, all I have is strung lights framing the window.

I know I want to do a map of the world on one side of the ceiling with the quote "not all those who wander are lost".

What else should I do to decorate?

Answer
I love the world map and quote idea!

I was going to suggest hanging string lights and drape a sheer sequin curtain in your accent color over the lights on the sloped ceiling cascading down behind your bed http://www.walmart.com/ip/Beacon-Looms-Groovy-Sequin-Interlined-Curtain-Panel/16662997
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But since you already framed the window you could hang the sheer sequin curtain on the window.

Swirling flowers decal would look great on the slope above your headboard.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Vine-Butterfly-Kids-Room-Mural-Wall-Art-Sticker-Decal-Home-Decor-/151150179607 -free shipping
You can get one^ in your fave color, maybe add a couple butterflies ?

Wish I could see a pic of your room/colors : )

Fabric panel/bulletin board on the back of your desk ? and lean against the sloped ceiling.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TamiahDesigns/search?search_query=fabric+covered+wall+art+15x8&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search
Easy and inexpensive to make one by wrapping fabric to the back of of a cork panel and staple in place.
http://s950.photobucket.com/user/sheilabell33/media/58356a58-a31d-40cb-b376-4ff19a7b2caa_zpsdf7181da.jpg.html?state=copy -cut fabric 2" larger (michaels)^
You can buy 1/2 yard (18x45") of super cute fabric for $3 at walmart in tons of different patterns/designs in the colors in your room.

Designer frames
Cut two 1 1/2" wide strips of the fabric and wrap two picture frames.
http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/fabric-crafts5.htm -overlap like the picture
Cut out or print and frame 5x7 close-ups of beautiful flowers and hang together on window wall.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54604713@N06/6782256022/ ->next -photostream

Cut remaining fabric 13x30" and lay across your dresser as a cute runner to tie everything together.
or
Make a cute accent pillow for your bed. Easy to sew with a needle and thread if you can't use a sewing machine.
Cut fabric 13x30"
Fold the fabric in half, in-side-out so the color/print is inside.
Sew 1/2" in, along the edge on the two long sides, leaving the short end open.
Turn pillow cover right-side-out so the color/print is on the outside.
Fill with batting or even with a sweater/shirt you don't wear anymore.
Then sew up the opening.

For a girly touch drape a lighted feather lei over your door mirror. ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54604713@N06/8829678514/ get a feather boa $3 accent/fave color
at craft stores (hobby lobby) and wrap with a small string of mini lights -dollar store

White or pink ? fretwork hanging paper lantern for cozy lighting at night. +mirror/curtain lights
http://www.ebay.com/itm/multi-choice-colors-size-paper-lanterns-sky-lanterns-wedding-size-8-10-12-16-/150666619902?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item68c90db78a 12" $4.86 with led light bulb -free shipping

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