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Colour advice for nursery

last year

We plan to freshen up the paint in the room that is to become the nursery for our little one.
I don't want to go too vibrant, but at the moment the walls are brilliant white, with a mid to deep grey carpet. We don't wish to change the carpet, as it's a practical colour and good quality.
I wondered about an apple white. A yellow might work but I don't like the lemon yellow or overly sickly looking yellows you sometimes get.
Our furniture will be wooden so very neutral and we can dress the room with other accents on soft furnishings.
Anyone got any nice, soft colour, ideas? Is apple white too cold looking?

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Daisy England

last year

Apple white IMO having had it in the past is hard to define from white. l do like a pale yellow and it will work well with a grey carpet.

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Caldicot Kitchen & Bathroom Centre
last year
If you were thinking apple white, I'd go a little more apple than white! Creamy yellows work - think more creamy lemon mousse than harsh lemons, or go for calm sandy tones and lift them with brighter accessories.

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Positive Positive
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Hi. May be these ideas will be helpful

https://youtube.com/shorts/KbxRe8lhdes?feature=share
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Hi HU-597115502, a soft sage green would be a lovely colour option.

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