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Colour dilemma - in danger of going too brown?

6 years ago

Help! Have found a lovely statement chocolate and copper wallpaper, as well as material for blinds for my new bedroom. Bedside cabinets are dark brown gloss , and the wallpaper will go on the wall behind the bed. The room is lovely and light, having three windows but is quite narrow, 9.5' x 17'. I'm struggling with the coordinating paint for the other three walls. What do you think of the samples attached, am I in danger of creating a room that is going to become too brown to have the wow factor I was hoping to achieve with the paper?

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Emily

6 years ago

It’s tricky since in my opinion it does depend on the specific room when you go dark. I’ve gone dark in plenty of rooms over the years and I admit some looked awful and had to be redone. But others looked great and I’m not 100% sure why.
But one thing I have learned is that how the bed is dressed makes a big difference. Good quality white bedding balances out too much darkness sometimes, after all beds are large surface areas. And if the floor is light that makes a lot of difference. Also, on those large bedside tables if you had traditional light coloured lampshades that could be a good contrast especially when lit. And finally, a well chosen art print above the bed

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minnie101
6 years ago
I quite like the paint on the right. Are you having an accent colour? A dusky pink/blush would work for cushions etc. I’d add some greenery on the bedside table and perhaps copper table lamps. If you have the room I might also add a plant on the floor somewhere. You could consider lightening up the carpet with a rug
kerijgardner
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks Minnie101, I like the thought of accessorising with dusky pink. The carpet in the bedside cabinet pic is from a different room, so that will be a new one. Was hoping to go for dark wood but OH wants carpet.
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Sven
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I think the wallpaper too dark with the darkish carpet and dark brown cabinets. You will lose the impact and wow factor as it will blend the others too much.
Juliet Docherty
6 years ago
I agree with the above comment. If you want a dark cosy room i would go light on the floor and dark on the walls. I would avoid dark on both. The colour is one issue but the tone is the most important.
Juliet Docherty
6 years ago
Can you post some photos of the room?
kerijgardner thanked Juliet Docherty
kerijgardner
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks all for your comments yesterday. This is the room in natural light. Quite difficult to take as it is as I've said a fairly narrow room with lots of rubbish in it! As you walk in the door the wall to the left will be the feature wall, with the bed against it. On the far left wall is the window, and the wall opposite of the feature wall has two windows, so loads of natural light. The right leads to a dressing area and an en-suite beyond. None of which is finished yet.
Emily
6 years ago
Seeing you pics I think by far the most visually important element in your room is how you treat your windows. Personally I think you should splash on shutters and if budget doesn’t stretch then do Venetian. Because although it’s great having lovely light coming in the windows themselves are more ordinary than the wow design you’re hoping to achieve. If you add rad covers with the venetians or shutters then each window area becomes more like an architectural element in the room. And those three elements with toning or contrasting painted wall between would look great. IMO anyway! And your feature rich brown wall and bed will look great me thinks.
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Sonia
6 years ago
Here’s a few pics than may inspire. I like all your choices but not sure about the carpet, but once the room is decorated and dressed it may help.
kerijgardner
Original Author
6 years ago
Lovely pictures and ideas Forzaitalia, I particularly like the first three and the addition of the red in the first pic is a good idea. It closely fits the colours of the furniture and wallpaper that I have chosen, I think it looks really luxurious, and helps me to envision the end result of my room. Will definitely look for red or dusky pink accents. Thank you!

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