ul stripes to lighten it up what do u think?
2007-08-19 09:36:35 · 9 answers · asked by olivia b 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I wanted to paint my room midnight blue... my mom freaked... saying it would be too dark... (her roof her rules)
we went with light blue walls, the curtains, bedspread and area rug were midnight blue... I loved it! it looked great!
she was right I am glad we did it that way - but dont tell her :-)
2007-08-19 10:13:15 · answer #1 · answered by iam5foot2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to go dark, then I would suggest larger stripes, in a bright color. It will make your room look bigger. I would also add extra lighting to brighten it up. Try a hanging light of sorts, or tack christmas lights to your ceiling in a random pattern.
Hint...if you are going to do stripes, tape them off and paint the first layer the base color, then the color of your stripes, that way if it bleeds through the tape, it is already the color of your walls.
2007-08-19 16:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by Cheryl C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it will be quite dark because the 4 purple walls will reflect of each other and won't allow the light to bounce around. Why don't you try just one wall in purple and the rest in a neutral (white, cream or light taupe)? Or if you really like purple you could do it in a light purple/lavander and even have dark purple in your accessories (bedding, curtains, pictures, rugs).
2007-08-19 10:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think thats a great idea however it can be to dark if u dont do it right i suggest that u add glitter to the paint to soften it up also if you plan to do stripes i believe white would be the best choice
2007-08-19 10:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by Truly Amazing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it will be too dark. You are at the age where you really need softer colors to escape to. Just my opinion for what it is worth. What about a soft lavender or something similar. Dark color can be depressing.
2007-08-19 09:44:52 · answer #5 · answered by sewcrafty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dark colors can be depressing.
You will need stronger lights in the room.
2007-08-19 09:55:11 · answer #6 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very artistic arnt we?
I love that idea, pick a color like a lighter violet to go with it or silver stripes. dark purple is a very classic color.
2007-08-19 10:32:33 · answer #7 · answered by Megan M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it!
Paint is temporary and in the greater scheme of redecorating not that expensive.
Be bold!!
2007-08-19 09:45:39 · answer #8 · answered by toonew2two 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about green? not too bright though
2007-08-19 09:45:24 · answer #9 · answered by crunchums 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋