Painting my room?

Question

I have a small room. I've decided to repaint my room. What colour should I use. (1)to make it look more spacious, (2)to make my room to have a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

Answer 1

There are many calming, soothing colors that will visably enlarge your space. Something else you may consider that in a small room, less is more. Not only will eliminating the clutter create more space, it will also ease your inner "clutter."

Shades of pinks and mauves are thought to give way to feelings of happiness and calm. Since the space is so small, go with the palest shade you can find. It's amazing what this color will do in a room. It's almost white, yet in different lights of the day, the room appears to cast a soft glow.

Not sure what your decorating style is, but furniture pieces finished in a creamy (not quite white) finish will also make the pieces less dominant. Paint the room trim in the same color. If you're artistic, you might think of a very simple vine and leaf stencil here and there to add a customized touch. Lightly sand over the design after completely dried to give it a worn look. You can find lengths of sheer drapery fabric at Hancocks or Clothworld in the clearance section very cheap and create simple no-sew window swags in the same color as the wall which will also help in making the room look larger.

For the bedding, again, I'd go with something very simple but luxurious. If you can't find what you're looking for ready made, go back to the fabric section. You could make a faux cashmere simple be throw (once called a spread) that drapes to the floor in a soft camel color. While keeping the linens in solids or very muted designs will keep everything from looking so busy, it will also allow you to be able to use bolsters and pillows in washed out tapestry colors. Add a breakfast tray and toss in a soft green chenille throw and you'll want to stay in bed for hours!

Instead of many small decorative items, I'd suggest a few well placed important pieces. Crystal accessories would work great on the dresser (which hopefully has a large mirror) as they reflect back the light into the room, lamps, candlesticks, vanity items. Also remember that the soft white or pink tinted bulbs in your lamps will give the room a relaxing glow.

Hope this gives you some ideas. Even if the colors and exact styles don't work for your tastes, the concepts can be adapted using other colors. The most important thing is that this room is your escape from the hectic pace of work and/or school. Make use of colors, textures and items you love and it will become the haven you're seeking. Good luck!

Answer 2

I think you should paint your room a pale shade of turquoise. This color will call to mind the beautiful, summer sky: a vast space that calms you and makes you happy - remember those days as a child laying in the soft grass gazing up at the sky and getting lost in daydreams??! This color does double-duty providing a relaxing atmosphere while making the room seem larger. A nice accent would be to purchase a light beige slipcover for your sofa and fabric chairs, add some rustic wood or wicker table accents and maybe a seagrass rug. Add a lush palm-type houseplant and billowy floor-to-ceiling white curtains and you'll feel like you are on a spa vacation! I went on the Glidden Paint web site and found some color samples to refer you to... Walls: Sea Fare 17BG 60/218, Sofa: Indian Painting 00YY 50/091, Rug: Sea Drops 90YY 67/117, Accent Cushion on Sofa: Rhapsody 50BG 16/306. The great thing about the Glidden site is you can place all these colors into a virtual living room setting to see them first. Try them out online and then let me know if you go this route, I'd love to see a photo of the finished space. Good luck!

Answer 3

A light beige is calming... or, desert sand. (also, take your talents and draw some vines going up in the corner of the walls, and maybe across the edge of the ceiling, to fancy it up a bit).

Pink is calming, but, if your in a room for more than 15 minutes, then it becomes disconcerting and makes you nervous and aggitated.

Dont go with dark colors, as it closes in a room.

What ever you pick, paint the ceiling two shades darker, to accent the walls. (No, it doesnt detract from the ceiling and the celing doesnt really refect a lot of light down, unless you have those torch lamps that shine on it).

Put a giant rubber plant in the corner, as it gives the room a "better feel".

Flowers make the room feel fresh, and a lot of "nick nacks" on the wall makes it look "cozy".
Old types, and hand made stuff always makes it look "down home". Maybe some "home interrior" designs.

I wish you well..

Jesse

Answer 4

This is what I've heard:

1. blue is so calming that if you paint your walls with it it might help you sleep better

2. A pale yellow with lots of mirrors can make your room look much bigger

I've read this in a interior design book so try it out and see how it looks!

Answer 5

paint your room white with a dark feature wall. a forrest green or burgundy.
hanging mirrors on the walls will help make the room look spacious

Answer 6

always use light colors in small spaces. light greens and blues are especially calming. Once you choose the color for the walls have the paint store lighten it two shades for the ceiling. this will make the room seem taller/bigger.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

A white or a calm skyblue

Answer 9

Robin egg or sky blue in an eggshell finish in latex.

Answer 10

White makes a room seem bigger and relects more light