Colour scheme help! What to pair with dark green?
jeniminx
2 years ago
Hi everyone I’m in the process of decorating our guest bedroom that couples up as a study. I have one panelled wall that I’m painting dark green - puddle jumper by Valspar. I have gold, black and natural wicker accessories. I am stumped as to what to paint the other walls, I don’t really want to go with standard white. Advice would be appreciated please! It’s a North East facing room. Thank you! (I’ve attached a couple of photos I’ve used as inspiration)
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Comments (17)I'd make a feature of the alcove but instead of painting it a brighter colour I would us the darker instead. I would extend the headboard with to cushion panels in the same fabric to create the effect minnie101 suggested as this will give a grand but still cosy feel to the bed area. It will also make the ceilings feel higher as this is the tallest part of the room. Cushion pannels will double as a compfy head rest. I think the shelving in the alcove would work but I would paint these the dark colour as well so the items stand out as the feature and not the shelves themselves - this will add more storage and remove the need for bedside tables making the room more spacious. I would go for books, gold or copper ornaments and abstract painting on the top shelf. I would paint the bed wall in one of the lighter colours you've chosen (one of the blue/grey/teal colours immediately above headboard) and the opposite wall in the darker colour (the 2nd one down by the wardrobe) including the doors, door lining and skirting. This will make that wall feel further away when your in bed and will make the wardrobe (which I love be the way) blend in so it does not stick out into the space so much, again making it feel bigger. Move the artwork above the light to the right of the bed so it stands out on a light wall and accents the opposite wall. Move the plant to where the laundry basket is currently. Change the blinds to a full length curtain in a light (cream/white) colour as this will give the illusion of height to the gabled roof. DO NOT paint these walls in a dark colour it will instantly make the room feel small and celings low! It will also draw attention to the radiator which could be easily covered by the full length curtains. Painting radiators (and walls with radiators is time consuming and would improve the room overall - even a great paint job with paint designed for radiator will look rough in a few years and need re-doing). The second alcove nearest the window to the left of the bed would be a great place for built-in storage or vanity unit with a stool. I would accent the room with golds/copper, lighter bed sheets (but not white) and a dark sheepskin rug (you can get great ones for cheap online). Also use mirrors to bounce light arround, it will also give you a splash of light colour on the dark wall and vice versa. I think you have made a great start on this and I love the bed and wardrobe. If you need advice for picking decorative items for the room or another space please get in touch - I'd love to help....See MoreWhat colours with Dark Green furniture?
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2 years agoHello Jeni,
Maybe check out Ammonite from F&B I love how that looks in North facing room. Here is one. It's not with Green.
Obviously, we always recommend you test the colours in your own space as I am sure you are probably aware, not only the light you get into the space but the colours it is paired with can change the appearance of the colour you intend to use.
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All the best,Gina
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