Matching Colors for a boys bedroom with grey-turquoise kallax shelving
cathetmelou
7 years ago
Hello
We are remodeling our two boys bedroom and were inspired by the design from HGTV on the first picture. Unfortunately, the red kallax shelving unit was not available anymore. We decided to buy the high-gloss grey-turquoise instead. We are unsure what would be good matching colors for one accent wall and for the curtains... Light red? Yellow? Navy?
Any specific thoughts?
We are remodeling our two boys bedroom and were inspired by the design from HGTV on the first picture. Unfortunately, the red kallax shelving unit was not available anymore. We decided to buy the high-gloss grey-turquoise instead. We are unsure what would be good matching colors for one accent wall and for the curtains... Light red? Yellow? Navy?
Any specific thoughts?
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Barbara Almandarz
7 years ago
How old are your boys? If they are younger, I'd go with a bright color - red will work. If they are young teens, I'd go with greens for a calming bit m ore mature look. Look at a color wheel and select the right tone and intensity of your complimentary color. Good luck!
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