Should I paint 1 wall of my classic cream bedroom a different colour? Accessories are aubergine/purple?

Question

I have a small bedroom, 10 foot sq and have just painted it Homebase's Classic Cream. I'm now wondering if I should paint the main wall where my bedhead is a different colour, dusky pink maybe?? My accessories will be aubergine/purple.
I don't want my room to feel any smaller or lose it's light.
Any ideas??

Answer 1

Hello . Sure ! If the thought came to you then there must be something in the room that you see (which we cannot) could use a bit of eclectic stylings. By painting one wall differently , you add a depth to the room that ( depending on the color ) can give the appearance of a larger space. A few more tricks that I've used is a large beveled edge mirror with a hint of gold trim. Also , painting the ceiling a gloss or even semi-gloss can help with a small room. If there is any crown-type molding, you can add height to the room by painting the first tier the same as the ceiling and the last tier the color of the walls. I realize that these may sound a bit unorthodox but you'd be surprised at what creative liberties will do for any room. It's gonna be great.

Answer 2

If you have a spacious room, then it's practical to have a free standing wall in a bold colour. I suggest you use rich expensive wall paper instead of painting. The accessories must be a great match to the colour.

But if your room is the typical British room, then I suggest you use a rich bold painting which will hang to cover at least 50% of this one wall. It must also be a real outstanding and unique piece with good value. If you don't find anything, then make your own. Find a good fabric and staple around a frame like you know what I mean...

Answer 3

The use of color is also something very personal. It stimulates our senses, power our mood, and helps create a particular ambiance. How we respond to an individual color depends on our nature, extroverts tend to feel happy with bold colors, while introverts prefer more passive colors.

Through using specific combinations of color, combined with a careful consideration of simple color schemes is often the most effective.

Try not to use more than one or two principal colors in a room, as well as a contrasting or balancing tone. The best way to choose a background color for the room is to trial with a palette of different shades and tones, in combination with the color and textures of the furniture and materials. Remember the general color schemes of a home have to be in agreement. The walls define the space in a room, while the colors, to a large degree, define the mood.

Colored light, furnishing materials, and structural proportions, we can create a home that is welcoming, helpful, and comfortable. Walls are similar to background music: each color tone is like a musical note can create a pleasant-sounding harmony while others grate with each other.

The color with which we surround ourselves will without doubt have an effect on us, and so it is important to feel comfortable with our choice. A discussion with a professional color consultant can help to decide individual needs and select appropriate color.

Colors can be divided into three main groups: those that stimulate and uplift, those that relax and calm, and those that provide harmony or balance. So, having taken a number of things into thought when decorating a room, such as the size of the space, the amount of light, the function if the room, and the style and mood we wish to create, we finally, and most importantly, need to consider the needs of the people who use it.

Answer 4

Cream Bedroom Ideas

Answer 5

Painting a darker colour would make your room seem smaller, even if it is still a fairly light colour. I would keep it as it is and, possibly do a pink border around if you just want to give a bit of character to the wall.

Answer 6

Yes! It will give your room more depth.....But I strongly suggest you stay away from dusky pink! Pink is a very hard color to use...It ends up looking to little girlish, and pink is a stimulating color, which you don't want in a bedroom.

I suggest using a calm, cool, color like lilac or lavender. And go with a medium to darker tone....Contrary to popular belief, dark colors don't make a room appear smaller, but in fact it gives the room more depth and dimension.....Especially, if you use it on an accent wall, as you suggested.....Good luck!

Answer 7

Make that wall a feature wall, and use a small print wall paper with a light background. It gives the room a whole new dimension, just pick the pattern to match the accessories. I did that with my heritage house, and it looks so different from just bland painted walls.

Answer 8

with the colours you mentioned i would paint the bedhead wall a lime colour or baby blue. get trial size paint pots from homebase and test it on a piece of cardboard . or go to ikea for inspiration and look at there show pieces. im sure you will find something

Answer 9

A 'feature' wall in a darker colour may make the bedroom look smaller you could try a palee purple (lilac) and use a large mirror on that wall to give an impression of size.

Regards,

Tin

Answer 10

yes but paint the wall a light colour