mint green walls advice
newton81
8 years ago
Some professional advice please! I'm about to paint my daughter's bedroom (age 3). I've decided to go for a mint green feature wall with white furniture, and some soft pink decor. Any tips on using mint green so that it doesn't look too cold? The bed will go in the middle of that wall on the picture.
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PROCynthia Taylor-Luce
8 years ago
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Comments (8)If you were my client I would agree with Samantha that you really need to keep it to the naturals to keep it as light and airy as possible. The units are fairly dark and the black tiles will also be sucking in light so a green would make it feel quite a bit smaller and darker than it does now. I would paint it all in a nice clean and fresh off white (floors, walls and skirting) and than add your accent green in through accessories which will also make it easy to change if you get board of it or find is too cold in winter months. You could also paper the feature wall, as suggested, in keeping with the scheme. Hang a large mirror to help reflect light and then get some nice warm blinds or window dressing to add texture, warmth and a homely feel. You could also change the small light fitting in the dining room to a large pendent style light to hang over the dining table which will add impact and make the room feel more balanced. You could consider a 3D render/image of the space which do not cost too much but will give you a great look at the room after painting so you can see what is possible and what effect the colour will have on the space. I hope that helps :)...See MoreCopper & Mint Green do-able with Black work tops, chrome & Stainless??
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8 years agoI'm not sure of the paint name, sorry. I think it was from B&Q. just a Dulux one, I think. It's still a work in progress as the mirror needs to be moved and a few more pics/mirrors added, but I love it. It's lovely to wake up in such a sunny room!
mrsmcee74
8 years agoMaybe consider a green with more yellow in to add warmth. A pale apple green would look really pretty for a little girls room. Dulux soft Apple or Laura Ashley pale Apple would both be lovely.
newton81
8 years agoSherbert Barnes
8 years agoLove your image, Mrsmcee 74! My advice would be to go nearer to apple greens rather then mint i.e. you will be then airing on the yellow side rather than creeping towards blue on the colour wheel, thus the overall effect will be warmer.... Adding pinks will work very well as well - red is opposite green on the colour wheel so as long as your greens and your reds have the same tonal value it will sit in harmony. I.e. pale green won't sit with a vibrant letter box red but will sit with a very delicate pink. Not sure of the look you are after and whether you want it to be an 'enchanted' themed room or for it just to evolve with your daughter. You may want to have a look at Susie Watson Designs at susiewatsondesigns.co.uk for inspiration - not suggesting you purchase from, as v expensive for a three year olds bedroom! But there are some v nice images on there. I am putting together a small guest room at the moment using her for inspiration - photo below! Good luck and please come back with an 'after'photo!
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8 years agothis turquoise and pink rug paired with caramel walls seems to work well for our friends in London
newton81
8 years agothanks to everyone for their advice. This is what we have so far. just some finishing touches left such as replacing curtains, adding some shelves, and nice bedding. Most importantly my threenager approves! The green we chose is Willow Green 3 by Dulux.
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