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8 years ago

I want to use the colour grey in my sons bedroom - but I'm not sure whether to paint a feature wall or all walls. It has a high vaulted ceiling - and I don't know where I am going to arrange furniture yet either,

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mrskain1

8 years ago

So It looks like you have some light coming in from the two windows. I would guess the bed placement depends on where it would fit and as well if your boy sits on the bed to play games. If you placed the bed across from the windows, the wall at the end could house a desk and maybe a wardrobe and shelving. I saw this decal for a feature wall and I think an 11 years old would like something like this - depending on his interests.

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mrskain1
8 years ago
How old is your son? I don't know why, but it makes a difference. :-)
minnie101
8 years ago
Painting the end ŵall grey should make the room feel wider as it will bring the ŵall in. It looks as if a bed should just fit widthways across the room? Would have the bed at the end with wardrobe next to the door. I do agree with mrskain re age of your son!
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Hello,

I see your are at an early stage of your project. For now I would suggest you to create a moodboard and put down all your ideas to avoid mistakes and unnecessary money spending.

You have mentioned that you are not sure where will the furniture go. Firstly make a decision and paint the walls after. It may be a different outcome otherwise.

Please visit our blog for ideas on how to create a moodboard and why is it useful for you.

http://blog.stjamesdesign.com/new-project-make-a-moodboard/

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slkneale
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks all - my son is 10 nearly 11 and has grown out of toys etc - just uses his games console - attached is view from opposite end of room
minnie101
8 years ago
Does he have any other favourite colours you could mix with grey for accessories etc? Do you have existing furniture to fit in the room and description of it? I assume the xbox is a must! What are the dimensions of the room and which way does it face in terms of light?
mrskain1
8 years ago
And some more ideas...I think another brighter colour besides grey would be nice too.
slkneale
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you all so much - I love the idea of introducing another colour (so does my thomas) what are your thoughts of painting the opposite ends in a dark grey and the other two walls ( the length way walls ) in a white or off white ? Please bear with me I'm afraid in not too creative
minnie101
8 years ago
I think that will look good given the shape of the room. Just bear in mind furniture placement as SJD said feature walls In a bedroom would more typically be the bed ŵall. Advantage of choosing grey and white is that any colour will go. Teal is great with splashes of mustard or orange. If you don't have furniture yet maybe take advantage of the height and get a bunk with a futon or desk underneath. As mrskain showed in one of her pics you could also have something hanging from the ceiling. What are your sons interests?
mrskain1
8 years ago
Don't be afraid to try something. Have Thomas pick a colour and give it a shot. The least expensive change to a room is a quart of paint and an hour. :-) Have fun with it.
Juliet Docherty
8 years ago
Have you thought of building a platform bed to free up floor space? My kids have an electric drum kit which is a great way of avoiding the 'screen' issue. The height of the ceiling gives you this option. BTW I would only paint the end wall - it would correct the proportions.
Ruth Payot
8 years ago
select furniture that would fit the room very comfortably and also place glass as divider
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alyper
8 years ago
How about making it a room.of two halves - bed at far end against wall opposite windows, with a bookcase or similar to create a partition and the first half a study area? Each half could have its own colour scheme, say rich dark grey for bed area, light luminous grey for study. Black and white striped blinds? Big bold poster, and rich colour on bookcase and bed cover.
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I'll try to give you some of the small room ideas that fits to your son's room
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bombel1972
8 years ago
same as alyper said.. kinda.
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