Silver Bedroom

Sliding glass doors are a common feature of home modern decorating schemes.  Most commonly, such doors are found at entrance and exit points that lead into exterior backyards.  Sliding doors have a number of advantages over other styles.  They admit natural light into a home’s interior, and enable parents to observe children or pets as they play outside.  A drawback is the frequent cleaning these doors require to maintain optimal appearance.  Also, glass sliding doors require periodic lubrication of the tracks upon which they slide, to prevent them from sticking as the doors are slid open or shut.

As sliding glass doors permit large quantities of natural light to enter a home, many people opt for blinds or drapes as partial coverings. Adequate amounts of natural light have been shown to have positive affects on mood and productivity, so it is beneficial.

Observation of children is also essential to conscientious parents.  The busy schedules many adults maintain do not always permit them to supervise children’s activities from outside of the home.  A glass sliding door solves this dilemma, due to their transparency.  Parents may pay bills, perform household chores, or work from interior desks on computers – while simultaneously supervising youngsters.

The relatively frequent cleanings that glass doors require can be circumvented very easily.  Many glass cleaners are on the market that accomplish the work quickly and efficiently.  Organic cleaners are easily made from common ingredients available in stores.  An excellent organic cleaning solution which also reduces indoor home pollution is as follows:

Combine 1 tsp. dishwashing liquid, 12 ounces of water, and 1 tbsp. of vinegar in a plastic bottle that includes a sprayer mechanism.  Presto!  You now have an environmentally-friendly cleaner for your glass surfaces that is powerful, and more cost-effective than store-bought brands.

Glass doors can be prevented from sticking as they slide very easily.  Clean the track thoroughly on a monthly basis.  Used toothbrushes are ideal for this task, as they easily reach all nooks and corners.  A few drops of lubricating oil or grease from your local hardware retailer is easily applied to the track, after it is cleaned.  Slide the door back and forth a few times to insure even distribution of the oil along the entire surface of the track.

Silver is a soothing shade, making it an ideal color with which to decorate your bedroom. There are three main ways to create a silver bedroom: paint your walls a metallic silver, choose silver furniture or select silver bed linens.

Metallic Silver Bedroom Walls

There are many metallic wall paints on the market that you can use to paint your bedroom. They are just as easy to use as your average all paint, and provide a luminous sparkle that makes you bedroom feel glamorous. Another option is to install metallic silver wallpaper. You may opt for solid silver walls, or choose an intricate pattern like lace or damask.

Silver Bedroom Furniture

Silver furniture isn’t easy to find in general. While you may be able to find furniture that is painted silver or made of gray metal, it’s easiest to create your own silver furniture. Purchase a can of metallic silver paint, and you can transform any second-hand furniture or thrift store find. If shiny furniture in your bedroom seems a little overwhelming, opt for flat gray paint instead.

Silver Bed Linens

Bed linens usually aren’t available in metallic shades, but you can purchase gray sheets and comforters in a variety of shades that will work well within your silver bedroom decor scheme. Try mixing and matching several different shades of gray for an interesting effect. If you do want to weave in a little metallic silver, it’s possible to find throw pillows with metallic threads woven in.

Whether you want to create a monochromatic silver design in your bedroom or you simply want to add a few touches of the color here and there, between the wall finish, bed linens and furniture there are plenty of opportunities. You may incorporate silver in one or all of these areas; the result is often beautiful and astonishing.