I need ideas for my bedroom.

8 years ago

Hi,

I am currently in the planning stages of my own renovation project. I am completely redesigning my bedroom- stripping the walls, carpet, everything! I am so excited to be tackling this project but alas have come across my first obstacle-paint colour.

I have been scrolling through the photo stream to try and get some inspiration for colour scheme. I gravitate towards the neutral creams, beiges and powder blues however I am worried that a colour so light could make a cold room feel colder and too clinical. On the other end of the spectrum, although the more vibrant paints look super cool- I just can't see it working in my light, clean & airy vision. I don't want my room to be too dark.

Has anyone got any suggestions or helpful tips? Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

S x

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minnie101
8 years ago
Hi Sonia. Do you have existing furniture to work around or are you buying new? If you go for the neutrals I think you just need to add lots of different textures to add the warmth. If in budget I'd go for a wood floor as that will add warmth immediately but if not add at least one piece of furniture, antique or antique looking might look good. Some gold accents will also add warmth such as mirror, light fitting, picture frame etc. table lamps also give the cosy feel and would add faux stems or flowers and if you have the room a chair. If you want to use the blue perhaps consider using with pale stone'ish coloured walls but adding a blue chair, cushions and perhaps in a curtain pattern but again with some gold, wood etc. You could also add a feature wallpaper such as grasscloth or faux wood panelling etc
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
Hello Sonia,

Well you can certainly create a fantastic scheme with creams off whites and powder blues. I also like stifkey from Farrow and Ball.. To this you could have painted floorboards which is really easy to do. Not farrow and ball! Consider wallhangings like feathery juju hats and interesting arrangements.. Could be over the bed or on another wall..

Introduce the colours to the bed linens and layer throws and bedspreads.. With cushions. To this some delicate furniture with some brassy accessories.. Maybe a lamp or a decorative piece.. You could have light floor and ceiling with colour in between, you could have floor and walls same colour and lighter ceiling.. Are there any architectural features you want to include.. Woodwork etc.. :))
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