Dark north facing bedroom - decor help please.
We have a rather dark and dingy master bedroom that is north facing. We have just moved in and it currently it has gold thin curtains (shrunk in the wash), a rather bare dark red carpet and pale pink walls - yuck! It is the worst room in the house. Plus huge pine wardrobes (from the previous owner too). I'd love to say that there is a huge bright window and tall ceilings but alas no. A bay window (with a radiator under the window).
I am not a fan of pink or red, but want to know how I can do the Scandi look with blues without it looking like an ice box.
Thanks in advance.
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Anna Evans
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Bedroom decoration help please!
Comments (20)At the risk of contradicting previous advice, warm colours suit a dark and north facing room much better. If you are set on blue, then I would go with a rich dark blue - Stiffkey has been mentioned and it is an awesome shade. You could then do the paintwork to co-ordinate with the wardrobes to tie them in, and use patterned or textured soft furnishings as a bridge between the two colours. Embracing the fact that the room is dark rather than fighting it gives you the chance to make it a cosy nest, with plenty of texture to break up big blocks of colour and make it even more warm. A blackout blind and soft full patterned drapes will get around the radiator under the window issue and add more interest. I see you have metallic lamps - more metallics and and clever use of mirrors will help reflect any light you do have in the day, and your low level lamps will help make it warm and intimate at night with reading light as a bonus. My five pennys worth......See MoreColour scheme for north facing bedroom?
Comments (7)Hi, Grey may just add to the gloominess and look a tad cold for a bedroom. However If you are pushing towards a grey I'd look at some greige colours or warm greys such as skimming stone, Egyptian cotton, just walnut, etc and use warm bulbs to give a more warmer feeling to the room. The greife colours, albeit with a grey colour, appears slightly warmer with the combined beige tones and warmer greys, well it does what it says, shows up to be more inviting and welcoming. I would recommend using testers, preferably on different walls at various points during the day (or repeated coats on paper which can be moved around) when it's quite gloomy because thats the common weather and see what looks good. Alternatively, I'd look at a green colour as this appears to be warmer or consider painting a neutral and accessorise with warm rich colours such as reds or purples or oranges to add warmth to a cold room. Good Luck!...See MoreDecorating a dark bedroom in dark colour?
Comments (26)I would build things up in increments as every time you add something it changes the overall look. Get the walls sorted and have in mind the flooring, then when all that is working think about the blinds. Looking at the images above they are quite small rooms and as they have lots of texture going on the colour is dark and desaturated. I wouldn't go too bright if you want texture, keep the palette limited....See MoreNorth facing bedroom colour help
Comments (5)Dulux and other colour charts have an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) number for each colour which is a percentage. Brilliant white would be about 98% you can download the charts to get an idea but remember that the colour you see on your monitor may not be the same as the real clour of the paint unless it is calibrated in the orrect colour space. The LRVs however, will help to give you some direction. Also consider mirrors to lighten the room as it going to have wardrobes in it....See More
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PRODulux Amazing Space
7 years agoHi Anna,
I can see
why you need some advice for your room, however I’m confident you will be able
to transform it into an amazing space. I’ve included a few ideas to help you
create a light filled Scandi style space, without it feeling like an ice box.COLOUR
PALETTEFirst of
all, the walls. Avoid the temptation to paint a north facing room bright white
as it will just feel clinical and cold. Instead, go for a palette of soft blues
and greys, and bring in some extra warmth with natural wood tones and
highlights of gentle yellow. Dulux Atlantic Surf 6 and Atlantic Surf 5 have
warm undertones so they will do the job of making the space feel light without
feeling icy.
LIGHTING
I’d
recommend getting as much light as possible into the room during the day,
whilst keeping it dark at night for a restful night’s sleep. Consider a pale
coloured blackout blind, with long white cotton voile curtains, which will soften
the edges of the window. Think about the lighting in your room too - it’s
important you avoid harshness.Take your time choosing light bulbs, going for
ones that kick out a lot of light, and choose semi-transparent lampshades that
diffuse the light as it passes through.
FLOORINGDepending
on the state of the floor underneath the red carpet, you could sand and wax the
floorboards, or paint them with a wash of white? Either way, the addition of a
deep pile sheepskin rug will feel gorgeous and cosy under your toes when you
get out of bed in the morning.
WARDROBESGive your
wardrobes an instant update with some new door knobs like these quirky ones
from Graham & Green. The wood finish maintains a warm natural feel in the
room, typical of Scandi style. That said, if you really can’t live with them,
give them a lick of paint in a chalky mid blue a couple of shades darker than
your walls.
DÉCOROnce you’ve
painted your walls, resist overloading them with pictures or wall hangings.
Scandinavian interiors are all about minimalism, so remember less is more when
it comes to the décor. Instead, bring
interest in with geometric print textiles and a deep pile textured rug. All combined, your bedroom will be a light
and airy sanctuary, with an understated elegance typical of Scandi style, that
I’m sure you’ll love.
West Elm
diamond cushion
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John Lewis Elevation duvet set
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Icelandic sheepskin rug
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I hope this helps and please let me know how you get
on!
Nina
Dulux Design Expert
www.designer.duluxamazingspace.co.ukAnna Evans
7 years ago
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PROBloc Blinds
7 years ago
Hi Anna,
I know it's a pain inheriting an outdated room but how exciting to make it your own! I think a scandi look would
really energise and brighten this space too. Take a look at two rooms we have
styled in this way. Our blinds fit perfectly in bay window areas allowing
extra floor space and not blocking any heat from radiators. The blinds in the
shoots are dim-out but if you have a north facing bedroom chances are it's cold
so I suggest our Bloc Out blinds which not only provide total blackout for the bedroom but have
been independently tested by The
British Board of Agrément and
are proven to reduce heat loss through the window by 43%.Check out our full range here at Bloc Blinds
Good Luck
Sile
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