I have a small bedroom, 10 foot sq and have just painted it Homebase’s Classic Cream. I’m now wondering if I should paint the main wall where my bedhead is a different colour, dusky pink maybe?? My accessories will be aubergine/purple.
I don’t want my room to feel any smaller or lose it’s light.
Any ideas??
Hello . Sure ! If the thought came to you then there must be something in the room that you see (which we cannot) could use a bit of eclectic stylings. By painting one wall differently , you add a depth to the room that ( depending on the color ) can give the appearance of a larger space. A few more tricks that I’ve used is a large beveled edge mirror with a hint of gold trim. Also , painting the ceiling a gloss or even semi-gloss can help with a small room. If there is any crown-type molding, you can add height to the room by painting the first tier the same as the ceiling and the last tier the color of the walls. I realize that these may sound a bit unorthodox but you’d be surprised at what creative liberties will do for any room. It’s gonna be great.
November 13th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
l think it would look nice to paint your main wall in a different colour.
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November 13th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Purple would tent to make a room look smaller, and you get fed up with it easily. A pale green and coffee looks better.
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November 13th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
http://www.behr.com/behrx/index.jsp
Go there.
find a room that looks sort of like yours.
it will let you SEE what your room would look like with an aubergine color in that area.
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November 13th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
we did it and we also painted the fire place…looks great
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November 13th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
yes but paint the wall a light colour
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November 13th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
but pink is girlish.. try lavender
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November 13th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
yes go for it
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November 13th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
paint the ceiling purple it will feel lower and in doing so feel longer and wider, I hope
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sharky
November 13th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Taupe would be nice — not too dark and still a neutral and the accessory colors will still pop.
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November 13th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Painting a darker colour would make your room seem smaller, even if it is still a fairly light colour. I would keep it as it is and, possibly do a pink border around if you just want to give a bit of character to the wall.
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November 14th, 2009 at 12:42 am
A ‘feature’ wall in a darker colour may make the bedroom look smaller you could try a palee purple (lilac) and use a large mirror on that wall to give an impression of size.
Regards,
Tin
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My opinion.
November 14th, 2009 at 1:09 am
with the colours you mentioned i would paint the bedhead wall a lime colour or baby blue. get trial size paint pots from homebase and test it on a piece of cardboard . or go to ikea for inspiration and look at there show pieces. im sure you will find something
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November 14th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Sounds cool, try avocado or maybe a dusty pink, if that sound too extreme, try accessorising with cushions, lamps etc., that way you can change then around to suit your mood!
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November 14th, 2009 at 2:39 am
I think NO, coz u call your bedroom "classic" n ur idea is not classic indeed it is mordern style.
and do not put heavy show-peice or too big items.
But u can have seeling of ur room of diff. colour.Use some mirrors and lamps but again not too much light ok think on this and mail me.
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November 14th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Hello . Sure ! If the thought came to you then there must be something in the room that you see (which we cannot) could use a bit of eclectic stylings. By painting one wall differently , you add a depth to the room that ( depending on the color ) can give the appearance of a larger space. A few more tricks that I’ve used is a large beveled edge mirror with a hint of gold trim. Also , painting the ceiling a gloss or even semi-gloss can help with a small room. If there is any crown-type molding, you can add height to the room by painting the first tier the same as the ceiling and the last tier the color of the walls. I realize that these may sound a bit unorthodox but you’d be surprised at what creative liberties will do for any room. It’s gonna be great.
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November 14th, 2009 at 3:08 am
The use of color is also something very personal. It stimulates our senses, power our mood, and helps create a particular ambiance. How we respond to an individual color depends on our nature, extroverts tend to feel happy with bold colors, while introverts prefer more passive colors.
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Try not to use more than one or two principal colors in a room, as well as a contrasting or balancing tone. The best way to choose a background color for the room is to trial with a palette of different shades and tones, in combination with the color and textures of the furniture and materials. Remember the general color schemes of a home have to be in agreement. The walls define the space in a room, while the colors, to a large degree, define the mood.
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The color with which we surround ourselves will without doubt have an effect on us, and so it is important to feel comfortable with our choice. A discussion with a professional color consultant can help to decide individual needs and select appropriate color.
Colors can be divided into three main groups: those that stimulate and uplift, those that relax and calm, and those that provide harmony or balance. So, having taken a number of things into thought when decorating a room, such as the size of the space, the amount of light, the function if the room, and the style and mood we wish to create, we finally, and most importantly, need to consider the needs of the people who use it.
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November 14th, 2009 at 3:51 am
Go into ..www.dulux.com or http://www.dulux.co.uk, not sure of the correct address, i did this to decide on the colours to decorate my livingroom and hallway
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November 14th, 2009 at 3:58 am
one wall or if your room has a chimney breast, paint that, looks good when done
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November 14th, 2009 at 4:13 am
My bedroom is the same color. My girlfriend suggested that I take one wall and accent it with a wainscoat of a denim color. I then installed chair rail and painted it white. Beautiful.
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November 14th, 2009 at 4:44 am
If you have a spacious room, then it’s practical to have a free standing wall in a bold colour. I suggest you use rich expensive wall paper instead of painting. The accessories must be a great match to the colour.
But if your room is the typical British room, then I suggest you use a rich bold painting which will hang to cover at least 50% of this one wall. It must also be a real outstanding and unique piece with good value. If you don’t find anything, then make your own. Find a good fabric and staple around a frame like you know what I mean…
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November 14th, 2009 at 5:30 am
Make that wall a feature wall, and use a small print wall paper with a light background. It gives the room a whole new dimension, just pick the pattern to match the accessories. I did that with my heritage house, and it looks so different from just bland painted walls.
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November 14th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Yes! It will give your room more depth…..But I strongly suggest you stay away from dusky pink! Pink is a very hard color to use…It ends up looking to little girlish, and pink is a stimulating color, which you don’t want in a bedroom.
I suggest using a calm, cool, color like lilac or lavender. And go with a medium to darker tone….Contrary to popular belief, dark colors don’t make a room appear smaller, but in fact it gives the room more depth and dimension…..Especially, if you use it on an accent wall, as you suggested…..Good luck!
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10 years freelance designing
November 14th, 2009 at 6:29 am
Frankly my dear I don’t give a d**
I actually cant stand making decisions about my own decorations let alone yours for heavens sake!
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