kid`s rooms!

July 2012
kid’s
rooms!
spruce up their digs with
7 fun room themes
a hope to dream
local HomeStores make better sleep
a reality for thousands of needy kids
flip flop!
Zayley Nightstand
… let aspiring decorators (and undecided
types!) play quick change artist.
With nine changeable color panels behind
a lattice border, this new collection lets
aspiring decorators and undecided types
alike play quick change artist! With Zayley,
doing an about face is never a problem—in
fact, kids can even display ‘faces’ of friends
behind optional clear inserts!
Zayley Changeable Color Panels
Zayley Dresser
Zayley Full Panel Bed
A.
décor must-haves!
A. Colored wall decals in a variety of
sizes! (www.dezignwithaz.com—Polka Dots)
C.
D.
B.
B A round accent chair in a fun color…
and fuzzy fabric. (Molly-N-Me 179R123GR)
C. A beaded curtain or a bead patternedwallpaper. (Candace Olson Kids, p. 3 / CK7756)
D. Striped wallpaper, linens or curtains—
a perfect contrast to all the oval shapes!
Other ideas…
(Candace Olson Kids, p. 4 / CK7843)
E. A drum-shaped lamp with a playful
pattern against white. (Olori Table Lamp)
F. Multi-colored bed linens or curtains.
(Lattice Multi Twin Comforter Set)
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E.
F.
Choose paint colors to
match one (or more)
of the furniture’s color
panels, or simple white.
Add smiley-faces on
decals or fabric!
all powered up
… for kids who never did mistake
their superhero for a bird or a plane.
B.
A city setting makes the ideal backdrop for
any aspiring superhero. Night-inspired colors,
sleek shapes (that conjure up Gotham-style
buildings!) and metallic materials inspired
by superhero’s costumes will set a powerful
stage for good to triumph over evil!
Embrace Chest
A.
Embrace Loft
Bed w/Storage
C.
Other ideas…
D.
Choose paint
colors inspired by
a favorite super hero’s
outfit. Or use metallic
gray or a clear
sky-blue.
décor must-haves!
E.
A. Bookshelves for comic book collections.
B. Posters, or better yet, life-sized cut-outs of
favorite superheroes. (www.advancedgraphics.com. Left,
Captain America © Marvel, #1183. Right, Iron Man © Marvel,
#1185.)
C. A spider web decal on the wall behind the bed
or across from it. (www.easydecals.com — Spider Web)
D. A chrome-based lamp (Neddie Table Lamp), or
metal blinds and bins to simulate metal skin and
city skyscrapers.
F.
E. A high-tech wallpaper pattern or matrix-inspired
lamp shade. (Orin Table Lamp)
F. Framed comic books… colorful as art and pure
inspiration!
G.
G. Super-powered bed linens, using hero-inspired
patterns and colors. (Jake Red Twin Comforter Set)
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Stages Armoire
roughing it
… you’ll have one happy camper in a
room that’s right out of the woods!
Your scout will live the wild
life and sleep like a log
surrounded by distressed
pine finishes, rough planks
and tree branches. Add
campfire-style lighting,
cabin-style beds and storage
for their survival gear...
and watch them disappear!
A.
B.
Stages Twin
Poster Headboard
C.
décor must-haves!
A. Wildlife… stuffed, framed or better yet,
life-sized! (www.advancedgraphics.com.
Mustang Horse #937)
D.
E.
B. Hang wooden canoe paddles camping
signs, or a row of wood knobs for clothing.
C. Abunk bed for authentic cabin ambiance!
Stages Twin/Twin
Bunk Bed
F.
D. Checkered and plaid patterns for bed
linens… to recall lumberjack shirts! (Acedemy
Multi Twin Comforter Set)
E. Planked log wallpaper or tree decals.
(www.easydecals.com —Birch Tree Trunk set)
F. Framed photos in rustic wood picture
frames.
Other ideas…
Choose paint colors
inspired by denim,
lumberjack shirts or pine
trees. Pitch a pup tent as
a play area. Hang a fish
net from the ceiling
to corral toys.
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G. Antler accents! Perfect for a night stand
(Derek Table Lamp) or overhead fixture. For an
extra rustic effect, stencil trees, fish or wildlife
on the shade.
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H. Simulate camp life with a metal lantern…
or a metal lamp base. (Nidra Table Lamp)
H.
game on!
A.
… take them out to the ballpark
without leaving home!
A sports theme tends to be a first round pick
among kids; it’s also easy to tackle. Shoot for
plenty of warm, burnished materials—they
conjure up old ball parks, trophy cases and
well-worn baseball gloves.
Alea Chest
B.
Alea Twin Sleigh Bed
décor must-haves!
A. Sporty borders and stencils—this one’s
a favorite. (Chesapeake, Boys Rock, p. 4 /
Classic Sports Border)
B. Over-sized sport murals and wall graphics
to keep the plays up close. (www.easydecals.com—
Gameday Football Border Decal)
C. A medley of sports balls as a lamp base
(Nix Table Lamp) or wall hooks.
C.
Other ideas…
D.
Choose paint colors based
on favorite team logos or
uniforms. Fill an entire
wall with a sports mural.
Coral sports equipment
in a laundry cart
on wheels.
D. Posters of sports heroes… or life-sized
cut-outs! (www.advancedgraphics.com.
Rick Barry #19 ©Rick Barry)
E. A pin-striped comforter (Manning Strip Twin
Comforter Set)
F. Sports-themed art in grainy wood frames.
G. A media chest or game station to let them
play.. or watch the action live!
G.
F.
E.
Alea Media Chest
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make believe
… there’s a mad mix to this anything-goes,
imagination-run-wild scheme!
When their tastes run from groovy-garden to city- chic, you
know you’ve got a free spirit in the family! Encourage the fun
with black furniture; it reads individual style… unifying the most
serendipitous blends of zesty color and zany pattern.
Jaidyn Chest
D.
D.
E.
Jaidyn Day Bed
Jaidyn Poster
Bed w/Trundle
décor must-haves!
A. A colorful chair, ideally a little fuzzy and
very comfortable! (Molly-N-Me 179R123)
B. Colorful artwork surrounded by a
black frame with white matting.
A.
B.
C. A metallic alarm clock or metal
accents to complement the furniture’s knobs.
D. Zebra patterns on bed linens, area
rug… or just about anywhere. (Glamour
C.
Fuchsia Comforter Set)
E. A daybed… turning a bedroom into
a groovy hangout day or night! (Jaidyn)
H.
F. A metallic lamp (Payal Desk & Floor Lamp).
G. A life-sized cut-out of the Mad Hatter.
(Seriously, who wouldn’t want Johnny Depp
as muse?) (www.advancedgraphics.com—Mad
G.
Hatter #131. ©Disney)
H. Quirky pop art accents… especially
heart-shaped frames in fun patterns.
F.
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Other ideas…
Choose bright pink or
green paint colors. Use
a piece of faux grass as
area rug; the perfect
grassy knoll for creative
pursuits!
ooh la la!
A.
… when fairy princesses become passé,
it’s time for some high-style glam.
A room inspired by the sophistication of Paris or New
York is sure to light up the face of any aspiring actress
or fashion fan. Mix sultry curves, dressy touches and
plenty of silver for a c’est la vie look any leading
lady would love!
A.
Enchanted
Glade Dresser
B.
C.
Enchanted Glade Twin
Panel Bed & Nightstand
décor must-haves!
Other ideas…
Choose silver, light
pink or Tiffany
box-inspired colors.
Hang pictures from
satin ribbons.
A. Hang a chandelier. Or stencil one on
the wall! (www.modernwallgraphics.com—Chandelier)
D.
B. Pillows with a feather boa texture!
(Lilette Gray Pillow)
C. Framed Paris or New York street
scenes. Black frames are tres chic.
E.
D. 1960’s photos of Audrey Hepburn.
Or a life-size cut-out. (www.advancedgraphics.com.
Audrey Hepburn #1263. ©Audrey Hepburn)
E. A photo, stencil or scale model of the
Eiffel tower. Nothing says Paris quite like
this icon! (www.easydecals.com—Eiffel Tower)
F.
F. Silver, gray and white bedding (Bella
Midnight Comforter Set) and lamps (Pluma Table
Lamp).
G.Words as art… especially ones that inspire!
G.
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paradise found
… create their very own ‘tiki hut’ with
decorating ideas borrowed from exotic locales.
Alyn Chest
What’s not to love about singing mermaids, palm
trees, tie-dyed fabrics and under-sea treasures?
Transport your kids to their own blue lagoon with
exotic natural textures, colorful accents and white
painted furniture with windswept shapes.
C.
B.
A.
Alyn Desk
Alyn Full Sleigh
Bed w/Trundle
D.
décor must-haves!
Other ideas…
Choose paint colors
inspired by sand, exotic
flowers or palm fronds.
Hang a beaded curtain
or a collection of paper
lanterns.
A. A life-sized palm tree! Paint one yourself or
apply a stencil. (www.easydecals.com—Palm Tree)
B. Bed linens or curtains in a tie-dyed pattern.
(Laguna Grape or Lime)
G.
E.
C. A mermaid pattern… or a life-sized mermaid
cut-out. (www.advancedgraphics.com. Ariel #641 ©Disney)
D. Matchstick blinds or bamboo-like wall-paper.
F.
(Left, National Geographic Kids, p. 29 / Right,
Tropical Living, Green Faux Bamboo Panel, p. 224)
E. Collections of seaglass to bring the ocean
close! Or a seaglass-colored lamp. (Pangi Table
Lamp)
F. A rattan or jute-inspired area rug. (Hula)
G. Brightly painted wood fish or parrots, or a Tiki
totem pole cut-out. (www.advanced graphics.com. Tiki
Gods #551)
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getting kids to bed…
sometimes means getting beds to kids
Thanks to communities that care, thousands of children will sleep better tonight.
Sleep experts have long promoted a good night’s sleep
for children, insisting that proper rest can dramatically
improve a child’s grades, after-school activities and
relationships with friends and family.
But coaxing kids to go to bed earlier isn’t the whole
story. Some kids don’t have a bed to go to; others are
sleeping on woefully inadequate ones.
“We knew this was a problem,” says Kendra Maggert,
Interactive Marketing Manager for Ashley HomeStores.
“But to be honest, many of us were shocked at the level
of need that exists right in our own backyards.”
In 2010, A Hope to Dream was born of those findings,
with a mission to help less fortunate children get a better
night’s sleep. For every mattress sold in our stores,
Maggert explains, five dollars was donated to provide
a mattress set to local children in need. “After 6 months,
we’d given away almost 900 beds,” she adds, “with only
about 50 of our HomeStores participating.”
Today, over 170 Ashley Furniture HomeStore locations
support the program; a combined effort that generated
almost 2,000 mattress set donations by year end. As for
2012, Maggert is pretty confident. “We intend to double
that number!”
For more information on participating stores, or to
nominatea needy child, please visit www.ahopetodream.com.
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