What wall color choice would be soothing and calming, for a master bedroom?
2006-08-03 07:24:41 · 13 answers · asked by Caroline 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I'm leaning towards a medium blue and beige/lt. brown combination, but just wanted to see what other ideas I might find interesting. :)
Thank you!
2006-08-03 07:33:11 · update #1
As an Artist, and contractor for most of my life, I have to advise that no answers here will be "right" or "wrong" strictly. We all have personal opinions and define "choice" differently. What works for me, may not for you,,,or others.
Without offering actual colors, I suggest getting a color wheel, a color sample chip booklet, going to a big box home store which offers many small sample pamphlets with pics of how the color is used in various settings. THEN choose in what YOU already feel most comfortable in. Assume that this is a room that should invite you, ask you to stay awhile, and in the end calm you if that's your wish.
That said, however, and not knowing your age, likes, or time spent in a place you might want as a sanctuary, YOU can go Mild to WILD, static or animated, and still be comfy there.
One of the things a color wheel will do for you is offer your basic choice and should have windows showing opposites, complimentaries, varying shades or your basic,,,etc.
An obvious choice to avoid, no matter your preference, might be NO lavendar, with Green? But again it truly is YOUR SPACE.
You have to live with, or in it, and what it offers is more than just COLOR.
After applying thousands of gallons of paint, I have come to know that the customer is always right,,,even when they aren't, and I accomodate them. I may be called back certainly to redo something,,,, and there in lies the blessing.
PAINT///COLOR,,,can always be changed.
Rev. Steven
2006-08-03 08:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Few things to keep in mind when choosing a color:
1. Bed spread color- A lot of people find it easier to pick out your bed spread and curtains first, then find a color for the walls to compliment them.
2. # of windows- You don't want a color with a very low light reflective value if the room does not get much natural light.
A couple of color families that look nice in the bedroom are mauve's, olive greens and rich beige's.
2006-08-03 07:42:54 · answer #2 · answered by Teetyme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want soothing- greens are usually the colour of choice. The shade is up to you but the lighter the more soothing. If you love blue add it in fabrics and accesories. Use the light browns for furniture,rugs etc.
2006-08-03 15:59:46 · answer #3 · answered by songbird092962 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Light blue
2006-08-03 07:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blues are good, as long as they aren't too dark. Beige would probably be better for bedding and other accents.
2006-08-03 08:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A very soft green. Or a nice beige.
2006-08-03 07:29:33 · answer #6 · answered by sweetamberwaves 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Number one it depends on your own favorites as far as what you like, after all what may be considered a calming color may be something you despise. Here are a couple links you may want to check out though.
http://desktoppub.about.com/cs/color/a/symbolism_2.htm
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/colors1.html
2006-08-03 07:34:40 · answer #7 · answered by janiskatt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Light blue or light green.
2006-08-03 07:27:40 · answer #8 · answered by ensign183 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taupe with white trim goes with virtually anything.
Any earth tones, really, but these kind of depend on how you're "dressing" your bed.
2006-08-03 07:30:58 · answer #9 · answered by Finnegan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think an aqua or teal blue and brown would be nice
2006-08-03 07:28:22 · answer #10 · answered by nunya 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋