Master Bedroom

I think that some of the new color combinations that you see in bedding now would be really pretty. My favorite is the chocolate brown and light blues that you can find. You could find a blue that would be soft on the walls and then as others suggested paint the wall behine the bed brown, this would draw the eye into the room. I say don't be afraid of color, sometimes color helps to make a small room feel bigger. I always say it's only paint, if you don't like it paint it again.

You could do it a pale yellow or a blue color thats not to dark. I suggestion going to homedepot and getting some paint samples that you like. Also You can hanging some mirrors on the walls. They makea room look bigger.

When it comes to redoing a room for me I always pick the fabric first. I think it's so much easier that way. Find a comforter or curtains that you want to work around. Then pick a color from that fabric and bring it to the paint store and have them match it. It's much easier then picking off those swatches. I even buy a faceclothe or a pillow case with a color that I want and bring it to them to match. It saves time returning too. If you paint the walls then try to find the comforter you may get it home and see that it doesn't really match the walls.

hi. you can try painting the small room a pale blue or sky blue color, its suppose to help create an illusion of a bigger room.

Hi K..
I was just reading an aricle about making small rooms look more spacious and I got these ideas. One, paint just one wall (the focal point) a deep color of your choice and keep the others all a soft creamy color. This draws the attention to one point and supposedly makes the room appear larger while also giving it color and dimension. Another suggestion was to use curtains/window treatments that go from ceiling to floor. Anything that reaches high draws the vision up and makes the ceiling appear higher. Finally, the article recommended a few large pieces of furniture/accessories rather than a bunch of small ones. I read this is in Real Simple Magazine but have also seen references to all of it on HGTV and in a bunch of newsletters I subscribe to. As you can probably tell I took it all to heart b/c I plan on redoing my own small master bedroom! I just found a beautiful new duvet set on an E-Bay store that was very affordable and is gorgeous so I am using it as my inspiration. It is chocolate brown and white so I am painting the wall across from my bed a deep chocolate and the 3 others a cream color. I already have long curtains and the duvet set comes with beautful decoratuve pillows. I can't wait. Good luck!!!
S.

It sounds weird, but I love our bedroom color.
It's called "Touch of Nectar."
It is a soft yellow in the sunshine and a creamy orangy-yellow when the lamps are lit.
It brightens up our teeny room.

TLC often has lots of shows about redecorating rooms. They can usually be found on their website too: www.tlc.com! I love a lot of these shows as they often have several decorating tips on a budget that spend little to no money. Hope that's helpful.

I think a icey blue and cream stripe but make the stripes very large - like 1 1.2 feet wide

Hi K.,

I am an interior designer, with a firm named
SHELTER and a blog www.shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com,
check it out when you have a moment.
I would start by tearing, ideas that appeal to you, out
of design magazines...A pattern will develop. It
may be with color, texture etc. Ask yourself how would
you like the room to feel, peaceful etc?? I usually
suggest soft colors, smokey blue, light turquoise etc. in bedrooms...They are restful and work with a number of colors. This way you can switch out the bedding/pillows for a quick change.

Good Luck!

My favorite look right now is that pretty, earthy blue color with brown. Our bedroom is tan and green, but if I had it to do over, I'd go for blue and brown. The colors are everywhere and you can find accents easily. I agree with another post that said you should pick a comforter and sheet set first then go from there - great idea. If the comforter has a mix of colors, try bringing out one of your favorite shades for the walls. Get some accent pillows in comparable shades. Mix and match and before you know it (with a little imagination), you can have a really attractive room. If the room is small, try a light color on the walls so it gives the illusion of being bigger. I hope this helps a little. Have fun with it!

K.,

It sounds like you already have bedding you want to use/keep on using for your bedroom. The easiest way to pick colors for a room is to pull them from fabrics or linens that you like the colors and patterns of and can use in the room. So if you have a floral print and it has yellows, oranges and reds in it. You can do the walls in yellow -light and airy (you can take the material/quilt to Home Depot or any store and they will match the paint to that exact color so their is no guess work - the color will be perfect). Then do throw pillows in oranges and reds. Get red sheets. Do the curtains in a fabric that compliments the colors but is a different pattern. That kind of thing.
If you want to look at pictures of rooms Home Depot or places like that have magazines/books in the front with all decorating ideas in them - look there.
Also HDTV has stuff on their website you can look up and get ideas from.

Good luck,
L.

Here's my tip ... choose your bedding (comforter, etc) FIRST, then find one of the colors in there to 'pull out' of it. The bedding is easier to track down, and depending on the design, will give you a large range of color ideas for the walls. If you're afraid of making the room look too small, stick with very pale versions of the color(s) you like, or paint only one wall in a bold color (the one above your bed is best) - the bold color will reflect off the white walls and make them appear as though they have been painted in color when they haven't. :)

Hi K.!!I love my b/r paint its like a perriwinkle/grayish color I cant remember the name but it is from Home Depot. I also like the light blue idea from the other post,if you have white trim it just looks so fresh and clean!!Well good luck and have fun!!

You can try a sunny yellow to open up the room, or put another color one one or 2 walls to start. A nice color with white woodwork (doors, window sills, etc.) really makes the contrast colors "pop" - don't be afraid to try. If you have a bedding design you like, take a sample to the paint store and let them help you. Tell them you don't want the room to look too small, but you'd be surprised that many colors don't close the room down at all. Sometimes big fabric stores (like the Fabric Place in Framingham) have bedding, pillows, curtains and all kinds of things in a set - you can choose what you like, then take a pillow case to the paint store!

If the room is really small and you want to add color how about painting just one wall or the ceiling? That will give the room a bit of color and will also give in the illusion of being a bit bigger.

Hi K.,

I am a decorator. Here is my advice. Do not rush. Find and inspiration fabric at Joannes or Calico corner. Something that reflects your taste. I am a fan of up beat fabrics. Not too loud just something that speaks to you when you look at it. Take a few samples home with you. Live with them for a week or so. See how the fabrics look in different light. When your ready I have a wonderful seamstress that lives in Medway that is truly an artist at what she does. The kicker is she does not charge a ridiculous amount. Wall paint color should be pulled from your duvet cover or accent fabric. I recommend home town paint in Franklin. Use the Aura brand made by Ben Moore. It actually covers in one coat. That is the beauty of this line of paints. The pigment is so rich and it is a huge time saver. Any other questions let me know. Good luck and have fun!

-J.

I really like a grayish blue.Slate? More on the blue side than gray but light.So many options for bedding with that color.Check out Home depot or lowes for color swatches.T.

paint the one wall red very nice for bedroom if done in small quantities.. add some ceiling to floor white curtains/sheers from IKEA and hang a mirror on the wall opposite the windows. it makes the room look a lot bigger.

I would go to HGTV.com click on rate my space, then bedrooms.There are hundreds of rooms to look at for inspiration. If you have a didgital camera, you could post a picture of your room, and people can reply with suggestions. Good Luck! Miki

Hi K. - What color is your bedding??