Monday, April 22, 2013

Master bedroom furniture is traditional dark brown (new), what color can I paint walls?

Q. Bedroom furniture consits of King size bed, two night stands and nine draw dresser. Considering to have 50" TV over dresser, sitting area and include small kitchenette.

A. Hi!

Brown is a neutral color, so basically, you can paint any color under the rainbow with it... it all depends on what you like. There are a few things to remember though, and I have a few suggestions... Hope this helps:

To have complete color harmony in any room, you need to have 3 colors: 1 dominant color (usually the walls), 1 medium color (usually the trim, molding, ceiling, furniture, etc.) and 1 accent color (usually decorative accents such as cushions, vases, throws, etc.). You can use the same color as your funiture as you do on an accent wall or all the walls... it depends on lots of things like your lighting, but we'll get to that later.

In decorating, black and white are not considered colors. White is the absence of all color. That's why you can match it with any color under the rainbow. Black is the mixture of all colors. That's why it too, can be mixed with any color under the rainbow. It's not necessary to have any white in a room, but it is very important that you have at least one black item: a vase, a picture frame, a throw rug, a cushion, a curtain rod, a lamp, etc.... you get the idea). The black will ground ALL of your colors together. So don't forget to add something black in your room.

What color of brown is your furniture: Black-brown (as in very dark espresso coffee), dark chocolate brown, etc. Since you didn't say, here are some color schemes that work with different types of brown furniture. The way to use them is for the 1st color = dominant 2nd color = medium and 3rd color = accent. Of course, you can use them in any other way you like, thought the ones listed here are best together in just this way. (after, you'll get some links to some nice color inspiration).

Chocolate brown & Terra-cotta & Taupe
Chocolate brown & Metallic Gold & Neutral bisque
Chocolate brown & Delicate teal & Teal blue
Chocolate brown & Teal blue & Gernaium red
Chocolate brown & Brick red & Sky blue

Espresso brown & Soft Orange & Coffee with cream
Espresso brown & Aquamarine & Silver
Espresso brown & Blushing Pink & Silver
Espresso brown & Hot pink and Icy Silver
Espresso brown & Candy apple red & Graphite gray
Espresso brown & Cinnamon & Pale sky blue

Light purple & Teal Blue & Geranium red
Cream & Earthy green & Cinnamon
Gold & Copper & Brownish Taupe
Coral brown & Cream & Rich brown
Brilliant yellow & Lavender & Light brown
Orange & Burnt Orange & Brown
Gray brown & Red & Cream
Orange & Dark brown & Metallic gold
Golden yellow & Sky blue & Velvety brown
Aquamarine & Butterscotch gold & dark brown
Cinnamon & Dark brown & Sky blue

This part would have been easier if you would have given us the style of furniture you have, but the pics should help for color inspiration... I hope you enjoy this, because I certainly enjoyed doing the research for this. I LOVE doing this !!!! :)
http://www.spacify.com/linksimages/bedroom-sets.jpg
http://www.buzzle.com/img/articleImages/44923-30.jpg
http://www.color.interiordezine.com/images/green-feature-wall-color.jpg
http://www.greatpricedfurniture.com/images/website/products/51236543/1.jpg
http://themagazine.info/56/Pictures/Bonsetti/BenzThree.jpg
http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2007/07/30/dod1810-aft1-bedroom-after_w609.jpg
http://www.techline-cu.com/images/showroom2s.jpg
http://www.home-decorating-room-by-room.com/images/bedroom.jpg
http://bedzine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/feng-shui.jpg
http://www.ladddesigninc.com/images/bed.jpg
http://www.pointclickhome.com/files/web/images/roomservice0907_01.jpg
http://www.designerfocus.com/mediac/400_0/media/master$20bedroom_concept$2002.jpg
http://www.thekirivillas.com/images/4bedroom.jpg

So... hope that was fun...

The best and most trusted way to find the color for any room, is to take an accessory or decorative item that will be going into that room: the duvet cover, the curtains, a painting, a rug, blinds, shutters, upholstered furniture, a lamp... you get the idea). Choose the item with passion. Make it something that you ABSOLUTELY LOVE, perhaps it was handed down by your great-grandmother or a cherished item you worked hard for. Or make it something that just SCREAMED out your name when you were shopping, so you knew you had to have it! Choose your color pattern from that item. And take it from there.

Keep in mind too, that color is an amazing thing! There's psychology behind color - it can make you have wonderful, relaxing dreams... or it can keep you from falling asleep, especially if you're already a wound-up 6 year old little boy! It can make you feel warm and comfortable, or hot and stifled. It can make you feel nice, fresh and cool - or it can make you feel like parts of you are going to freeze off. Color can be your friend or your enemy. And really, the earth can "shed some light" on us to help decide every color scheme. Here's how:
What direction does your room face - North, South, East or West? It makes a difference. If you've got the sun pounding down on your bedroom window, you'll want to stay away from warm colors, such as reds, yellows, oranges, etc. They'll make you feel too hot. Opt for cooler colors, such as blues, turquoise, cool creams... think mediterranean beach style here. In a room facing North, that doesn't get much light, you'll opt more for warmer colors and brighter colors: yellow, bright pinks, golden hues. Here's a most interesting link about how color affects us psychologicallly:

http://keelynet.com/biology/coloraff.htm

That's all I guess... Hope I helped you choose your color ;-)

You're always welcome to email and I'd enjoy knowing what color scheme you chose...!


Why is it so hard to find a bedroom set for a 21 year old woman?
Q. I am in my last year of college and live with my parents, I plan on moving out when I have a stable career, hopefully in the next two years. I am looking for a nice bedroom set. It is so hard to find a bedroom set with a desk! Desks only seem to be offered in children sets. Also, it is hard to find a nice, twin-sized bed. I like the traditional style sets, such as this:
http://www.furniturexo.com/Silver-Radiance-Panel-Bedroom-Set-Ashley-Furniture-B379-PanBSET-p-19475.html

I think that style is so cute. I like the light wood and everything. I decided that if I have to, I will buy a desk separately and try to match it as close as possible to my set. However, I still cannot find a nice set with a twin size bed! Does anyone know of places that have these? Online stores, or actual stores are ok.
Thanks in advance.
I have a small bedroom now so I can't go bigger than a twin :( It's ok..I will worry about a bigger bed when I get my own apartment

A. Just something to think about....if you're looking towards the future and getting your own place, perhaps you shouldn't worry too much about finding a desk that matches your bed. Get the bed that you really like. Think about something sleek and simple. When you have your own place, and room for a bigger bed, you can always use the single bed in a guest room. You probably will want your desk in another room, so think of a style that can work outside your bedroom. Any decorating scheme works better when you don't play matchy match with the furniture. Keep your eyes open at second hand stores or garage sales, maybe a small elegant table that you can use now for a desk, and down the road use it in your living room.


What color do you paint a closet door or the inside of a door in a bedroom?
Q. I just repainted a bedroom. Do I paint the door the same color of the walls? It is a door with raised panels.

A. It's more traditional to use - esp. on a paneled door, which implies your house is traditional - the trim color, in enamel so it wipes fingerprints off more easily than the matte wall color. It gives the room a visual break and ties in with the windows.

Although it's your home and you want it to reflect you, do always consider resale. Funky combos are harder sells, andyou don't want to have to repaint over a color when you're trying to make other life moves.

When in doubt about these things, check home magazines or ads - I find I sometimes need to do this when I'm setting the table to remember which side the fork is supposed to go on~!





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