Timeless colors, such as teal and gold are perfect if you want to decorate a bedroom to last. And it doesn’t matter if these paint colors are trendy or not. That’s what my client thought when I pulled a couple of paint chips for her future master bedroom design.
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since the furniture was already in the room picking the colors was the next step to pull it all together.
Here is a tip:
But before you run to a paint store think about your own furniture and accents colors first. In truth, you have to invest a little time in some planning. Because you don’t want to wake up the next day to discover that your comforter does not match, your curtains are wrong for the room and you need a new rug to be careful when selecting paint colors.
Finally, take these steps to make sure that your colors work in the room:
Here are the steps:
- Find out the location of the windows. Are they to the North or to the South? If your bedroom has northern exposure, you want to balance cool and warm colors. Cool colors are blues and greens; warm colors are yellows and browns. Many color experts say that if your windows are to the north, you should use warmer colors for the walls. I don’t agree with this. I like to go with natural light, so with North exposure (cool natural light), I use cool wall paint colors. and then bring in warmth with accessories and draperies just like I did with the project above.
- Decide what stays in the room and work with the existing colors. The last thing you want to do is to be stuck with paint color and not to be able to find coverlet or window treatments that work with it. You can decorate a bedroom with existing furniture and still give it a new life with accents and wall art. Because window treatments and bedding are more expensive than other accessories think of them first.
- Pick the main color that you love and create a color scheme. It is always better to create five colors in your color palette. This includes floor, bedding, accessories, millwork, and draperies. Choose one color out of five that stands out (accent color) and use it in small portions to make the room more exciting.
- Apply the paint in all four corners of the room. Look at it at a different time of day and night with natural and artificial lighting. When you decide on a color apply it during the day. You don’t want to have what I call “color hangover” and find out that your paint color looked totally different the night before.
And remember, there are many ways to decorate a bedroom but if you want it to be uniquely yours, listen to your intuition and don’t forget to plan.
I’ve always been one of those people who are too intimidated to design their bedroom. I may not be an expert still but I found your tips to be a good stepping stone. Helpful as always!
thank you for your comment, Jean and just do what you like. For me it is always hard to do my own as well. LOL
” So, you don’t know how to design your bedroom. You are not alone. Somehow, you got the family room covered. But when it comes to bedroom design, you just close the door. Nobody sees it.” — Guilty as charged!
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With our busy lifestyle, having a retreat to retire to at the end of the day rather than just a bed to sleep in is almost a matter of necessity. After reading your blog, I have all the idea how to manage a beautiful and comfortable room to relax. I can now imagine a perfect room to work on, thank you for the tips.
We are planning to paint my mom’s bedroom with one accent wall against her bed and the rest in a fairly neutral color. When I stumbled upon your post, I can see how beautiful it is to use Teal and Gold colors for her bedroom. It is supposed to be a surprise, I’m very sure she’s going to love it.
I also showed your idea to my oldest brother. Now, he keeps on cranking me to start moving with our project. He seems very interested in your suggestions. I will get back to you with my mom’s reaction. This is getting exciting!!!! Love your posts Marina and I will keep coming back for more.
I got it now, Teal is perfect!!!!
Right now, we are on dilemma on choosing a color for a new lift for your interiors especially our bedroom. You have laid out all the insights in a very amazing way. I really loved the idea. Actually, I am things of painting our room with a touch of gray but still undecided on its actual color. Teal is perfect!
It’s been weeks that I am getting a little confused on my color preference, I have an idea but I felt it needs something more. When I stumble upon your share, I really fell in love with it. Now, it’s time for me to move forward with teal!!!! thanks
This blog really caught my attention! I am not the type who would care so much how my bedroom would look like. I actually have the same belief—my bedroom is a closed door so no need to worry about what it looks like. But then, I remembered my fiancée staying for the night once and she was very upset how untidy I am. I’ve tried looking for the best bedroom tips that I could get but it just never worked out for me. I’m looking for a design for my bedroom that matches who I am and what I want, and I am glad to have found it in your blog! Everything you said made perfect sense and now I’m inspired to recreate the look of my bedroom!
Thank you for your comment. Somehow, many people like this bedroom which makes me happy. It was a cool project. reach out if you need help with your own decorating. Also, my website is klimadesigngroup.net
Since when I was just a child, decorating my room was one of best activities. And since I don’t have any formal education in interior design, I just do whatever comes into my mind. Thus, I keep on arranging and rearranging my things and yet I’m not comfortable with what it looks like. Now, that I am married I should consider my husband as well. After reading your blog, I’ve realized that it’s not the arrangement but the paint color we need to modify. Maybe it’s time for us to change. Thank you for giving me steps to follow here, for sure my husband will finally be satisfied with what our room looks like after following your tips here.
Hi Marilyn,I ralely like #1 as well you have a ralely nice color sense. I guess I’m curious to see how this color scheme goes with various images, however since it looks wonderful with your beautiful sidebar thumbnail images, that doesn’t seem like too much of an issue.
I like these ideas. I have wanted to add some color to our bedroom for a while, but my husband is afraid of colors, everything is white. Any thing you could recommend to add some color, but not to dramatic?
The room is lovely, you pulled it together beautifully.The furniture is very similar to mine right down to the fireplace.I am moving to a condo and MUST repaint my soon to be bedroom.(flourescent pink)is not for me!!I have a southern exposure and light from patio doors.i thought the paint you used was a hue of gray but you say its teal.i like it..a lot.what do you suggest(floors are hardwood just a little darker)
Hi Pauline, thank you for your reply. What else do you have in the room? what color is your bedding? Can you send a picture to marina@klimadesigngroup.net. How about the draperies, art work, any other upholstery in the room?
Wow, this really made me rethink my bedroom.
Right now it’s just kinda ‘thrown together’
May have to rethink design and check out some gold accents…love the look in the pic.
any time you want to know anything about color, just for fun, ask me. thank you for the comment
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