Decorating my room?

Question

I need a look for my room. I'm 14. I have a very small room, it's 10ft x 15ft. The height is 9.5ft. The color of the wall is green. Now, I'm planning to add an accent color of black and white. And a little splash of orange. The crown molding is the same color as the walls. I have a white ceiling and a white cabinet that goes from the floor to the ceiling.

Items in my room that needs color
1. Bed sheet
2. Pillow sheet
3. Comforter / blanket
4. 2-seater sofa
5. Rug
6. Lamp shade
7. Curtain
8. Photos, candles, any accessories.

My question:
1. Where exactly will I put the orange?
2. How about the black and white?
3. What color will I put on the 8 things listed above?

Color of the walls:
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3953/greensu5.jpg

Arrangement of my room:
http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/6171/roomtt7.jpg
*The sofa and rug aren't there yet.

Please help me?

Answer 1

I'd use the black and/or white on the sofa. That way if you want to change your decor down the road you'll still be able to incorporate the sofa. Remember that white will get dirty. Here's one you might want to consider because it won't take up as much space.

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15585&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=85728&langId=-1&categoryId=15944&chosenPartNumber=S59839836

A "triangle" of color makes a room comfortable -- keeps your eye moveing. If you choose a black sofa, consider adding some black to the bedding (pillows, comforter, blanket, whatever) and then in a third location (maybe curtains or frames on the wall, etc.). Do the same with the orange. Maybe throw pillows or throw on the sofa, pillow cases on the bed, candles or other accessories on the other end of the room. Throwing in a bit of the green here and there could be nice too, but if the colors are all comfortable together, the wall color doesn't actually have to be repeated in the room.
Consider a slightly muted orange since your green is muted. You can go darker or lighter with the orange if you like, but it will "feel" better if you don't go brighter.
Also consider a dark brown rather than the black. It is a more "natural" color palet while still allowing nearly the same contrast. The brown will anchor the room nicely.
If you do opt for dark curtains, you may want them to be lined to protect them from fading.

It doesn't really matter exactly where you use each color. Just look for things that you enjoy. If you get too caught up in exactly which color should go where you may get frustrated in the hunt. Just make sure to move the color throughout the room.

Not sure about your style, but this could look cool with you color scheme.

http://www.designerlinensoutlet.com/store/product1.asp?SID=1&Product_ID=104632&ProdName=XOXOHome-Jane-Comforter,-Bed-Skirt,-and-Shams-Set

Answer 2

Use the orange very sparingly or it will look like a pumpkin.
Bed sheet - white as it is easy to replace often
Pillow set - 2 green & 1 - white stck them across bed
Comforter black & white
Bed skirt - black
Rug - black
Lamp shade - white & black ( check Lowes or Target - I got mine at Marshalls - it matches the comforter)
Curtain - White - lets in light
Candles - Orange
Photos - touches of orange maybe photos on tables you can stain the frames orange

Sofa - Black - but I would cut out paper sizes of sofa to
check the room size. I think you may find this is too
much furniture for the room size. My bedroom is larger than this & a sofa would crowd the room except at foot of bed.
My room is a 19-1/2' X 16'. Get cheap shipping paper & draw & cut out the exact measurments & lay on your floor. Check your walk pattern remembering it will be box like not flat.

Answer 3

bed sheet- black (white)
pillow sheet- orange
comforter/blanket- white ( black)
2 seater sofa-black wicker?
rug-orange
lamp shade-white with black and orange paint splats (easily done your self)
curtain white
accessories-stick with anything black or white with a little bit of orange try orange candles on a black pedistal or a white picture frame with a black and white photo inside also gets some plants if that is possible to add to the green!

Answer 4

Try to find a bedding/curtain set with black, white, and green.[ and maybe orange ]. Sheets could match or be in one of the colors.
Then get a sofa in the green, black,or white.
Find a rug in the sofa color and either black/white/green or orange.
Buy pillows in orange and one of the colors, in different prints
[ flowers, paisley, stripes, etc. ] for the sofa, and the bed.
Add orange in lampshades with green, white or black lamps, orange candles in green, white or black candlehoders, and desk/dresser accessories.

Answer 5

Put the orange on these objects:
1. rug
2. lamp
3. frames, candles, decorative objects and accessories

Put green on these objects:
1. curtains
2. cushions on the couch and bed

Put b/w on these items:
1. Sheets
2. Blankets

Enjoy your room! I like the green!