Interior decorating decision making

I am decorating my bedroom, I have lots of ideas, and financial means. My problem is that I just can%26#39;t make the decision on what to put in the room. Is there a method for making interior decorating decisions?
Dear rbagel, There are many ways to decorate, and everyone you talk to is bound to have their opinion on the %26quot;right way%26quot; to do it. The most important thing for you to decide is what you want in your room and what attributes are most important to you. Then use this information to determine the style you want. There are a number of things to consider first that can help you build a framework for making the bigger decisions, look at the list below while keeping this question in mind: %26quot;What is the overall feeling I want to achieve in my room?%26quot; LIGHTING Do you want to create a more spacious or cozy feeling? Eliminating shadows creates a more spacious feel, while keeping separated lighting divides the room up into components to create a cozier feel. COLOR Are you looking for splashes of color or do you want the room to be muted with minor color accents? Better Homes %26amp; Garden has a information on using color: http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jhtml?catref=cat640101 TEXTURE %26amp; PATTERNS Are you interested in having natural fibers or textured materials and walls? Or do you prefer things smooth with a muted or non-existent texture. Patterns: Do you want Floral? Geometrical? Stripes? Solids? Better Homes %26amp; Garden page on texture and patterns: http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jhtml?catref=cat640103 STYLE TYPES: There are a few major style types %26#150; which one fits you? - Traditional (formal, dressy, rich fabrics, cherry wood) - Country (antiques, pine, collectibles, cozy warm feeling) - Contemporary (clean lines, dramatic) - Romantic (soft, elegant, ruffles, lace) - Oriental (antiques, dramatic colors, high style, feng shui) - Southwestern (earth tones, textures, artifacts) - Transitional or Eclectic (mixes of any style) About.com has a very interesting page on Style Trends that you may want to check out: http://interiordec.about.com/library/trends/bl_styletrends.htm Once you%26#39;ve answered these questions, I would recommend looking at interior design magazines and catalogs. Clip out pictures that appeal to you, and when you have enough, put them all together and see which kinds of things you want to replicate in your room (and considering your room%26#39;s attributes which ones you can implement). PageWise has a comprehensive list of %26quot;how to%26#39;s%26quot; on interior decorating, from %26quot; Floppy Roller Painting%26quot; to %26quot;Feng Shui%26quot; to %26quot;Decorating in a Country Style%26quot;: http://www.essortment.com/in/Home.Decorating.Interior/ About.com has an Interior Decorating Page that is very helpful: http://interiordec.about.com/ Better Homes %26amp; Garden Decorating Center: http://www.bhg.com/bhg/decoratingcenter/ The Linenspot has a Bedroom Decorating Tips Page: http://www.linenspot.com/bedroom_decorating/home_decorating_tips.html This site recommends considering 5 things (for complete text visit the site): - Find Your Style. - Live with what you love. - Wait for what you want and aim to buy quality. - Get organized. - Re-appreciate, Reuse, Recycle. Information on Popular bedroom decorating styles: Shabby Chic / Country Style: From About.com %26quot;cottage style%26quot;, very comprehensive information on achieving this style type. Links include %26quot;how to distress furniture%26quot; and more: http://interiordec.about.com/cs/cottagestyle/index.htm Feng Shui: Feng Shui Decorating by Nancy Uon: http://www.viewzone.com/fengshui.html Search terms used: Bedroom decorating tips ://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient%26amp;querytime=4PvAP%26amp;q=bedroom+decorating+tips Best of luck with your decorating adventures! Please request clarification if you need additional information. Firefly