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== Steps ==
 
== Steps ==
 
=== Choosing the Basics ===
 
=== Choosing the Basics ===
#Pick a pastel paint color for your walls. When it comes to creating a Parisian-style room, it’s all about contrasting lighter colors against black. Therefore, opt for a lighter wall color that will contrast with black furniture and accent pieces. A light color, such as pink or blue, is a great choice.<ref>http://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/parisian-dorm-room-decor</ref>
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#Pick a pastel paint color for your walls. When it comes to creating a Parisian-style room, it’s all about contrasting lighter colors against black. Therefore, opt for a lighter wall color that will contrast with black furniture and accent pieces. A light color, such as pink or blue, is a great choice.<ref name="rf1">http://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/parisian-dorm-room-decor</ref>
 
#*You can create the same contrast by doing black walls with colorful bedding and accent pieces, but proceed with caution. Black walls can make a room look dark, small, and dreary, so it needs to be done very well!  
 
#*You can create the same contrast by doing black walls with colorful bedding and accent pieces, but proceed with caution. Black walls can make a room look dark, small, and dreary, so it needs to be done very well!  
 
#Add wall decals. This is useful if you aren’t able to paint your walls, such as in a college dorm or a rented apartment. Do a Google search to easily find removable wall art. Amazon is a great resource. Choose something like the iconic Eiffel Tower, a scene from a French café, French script, or all of the above. There are hundreds of options, and luckily they aren’t very expensive!
 
#Add wall decals. This is useful if you aren’t able to paint your walls, such as in a college dorm or a rented apartment. Do a Google search to easily find removable wall art. Amazon is a great resource. Choose something like the iconic Eiffel Tower, a scene from a French café, French script, or all of the above. There are hundreds of options, and luckily they aren’t very expensive!
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#*Set your makeup and perfume bottles on your vanity. This way the vanity serves a purpose and provides a spot for you to get ready, but looks chic and Parisian at the same time!
 
#*Set your makeup and perfume bottles on your vanity. This way the vanity serves a purpose and provides a spot for you to get ready, but looks chic and Parisian at the same time!
 
=== Adding Parisian Accents ===
 
=== Adding Parisian Accents ===
#Place some flowers around your bedroom. Real flowers can make your bedroom smell delicious, but fake flowers look great and last forever. Roses are all over Paris in the springtime, and they will make your bedroom look stylish and elegant. Peonies, daffodils, irises, and tulips are also Parisian flowers, and would look great in a Paris-themed bedroom.<ref>http://ecosalon.com/11-spring-flowers-that-make-paris-beautiful/</ref>
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#Place some flowers around your bedroom. Real flowers can make your bedroom smell delicious, but fake flowers look great and last forever. Roses are all over Paris in the springtime, and they will make your bedroom look stylish and elegant. Peonies, daffodils, irises, and tulips are also Parisian flowers, and would look great in a Paris-themed bedroom.<ref name="rf2">http://ecosalon.com/11-spring-flowers-that-make-paris-beautiful/</ref>
 
#Hang curtains. Don’t underestimate how much the perfect curtains can transform a room. Choose something soft and romantic, like a sheer fabric or one with ruffles or lace. These add a touch of elegance to your Parisian room, while also blocking the light so you can get your beauty sleep.
 
#Hang curtains. Don’t underestimate how much the perfect curtains can transform a room. Choose something soft and romantic, like a sheer fabric or one with ruffles or lace. These add a touch of elegance to your Parisian room, while also blocking the light so you can get your beauty sleep.
#Place accent pillows on your bed. You can find Paris-themed accent pillows at various home décor stores, like Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Pottery Barn, WalMart, and Target. These are cheap accent pieces that can really bring together your Parisian theme. Opt for a mix of colored pillows and black and white pillows of different shapes and sizes. Romantic pillows like lips and hearts look great, especially mixed with pillows of French phases and images. Throw in a couple of black and white striped or polka-dotted pillows, and your bed will be looking ''very'' Parisian.<ref>http://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/parisian-dorm-room-decor</ref>
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#Place accent pillows on your bed. You can find Paris-themed accent pillows at various home décor stores, like Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Pottery Barn, WalMart, and Target. These are cheap accent pieces that can really bring together your Parisian theme. Opt for a mix of colored pillows and black and white pillows of different shapes and sizes. Romantic pillows like lips and hearts look great, especially mixed with pillows of French phases and images. Throw in a couple of black and white striped or polka-dotted pillows, and your bed will be looking ''very'' Parisian.<ref name="rf1" />
#Hang a chandelier, if you’re able. This is the cherry on top of a Parisian bedroom. Not only do chandeliers add soft light to your bedroom, but they are a classic and stylish fixture. You can find miniature chandeliers meant specifically for bedrooms on various home décor websites. Just make sure that the bottom of the chandelier is no lower than seven feet, so adults avoid bumping their heads!<ref>http://www.wayfair.com/ideas-and-advice/chandelier-size-and-placement-guide-S4912.html</ref>
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#Hang a chandelier, if you’re able. This is the cherry on top of a Parisian bedroom. Not only do chandeliers add soft light to your bedroom, but they are a classic and stylish fixture. You can find miniature chandeliers meant specifically for bedrooms on various home décor websites. Just make sure that the bottom of the chandelier is no lower than seven feet, so adults avoid bumping their heads!<ref name="rf3">http://www.wayfair.com/ideas-and-advice/chandelier-size-and-placement-guide-S4912.html</ref>
 
#Start collecting cute, Parisian trinkets. A fashion bust to hang your jewelry on will make your room look very high-fashion and classy. Hanging little twinkling lights along the perimeter of your ceiling will cast a soft, romantic glow over your whole room, a la the “City of Lights.” Hanging a small clock on your wall set to Paris time is a sweet accent that will make your bedroom feel like a little French nook. Get creative! Your room is your oasis, and it should be exactly as you like.
 
#Start collecting cute, Parisian trinkets. A fashion bust to hang your jewelry on will make your room look very high-fashion and classy. Hanging little twinkling lights along the perimeter of your ceiling will cast a soft, romantic glow over your whole room, a la the “City of Lights.” Hanging a small clock on your wall set to Paris time is a sweet accent that will make your bedroom feel like a little French nook. Get creative! Your room is your oasis, and it should be exactly as you like.
 
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