Reader’s color dilemma:
I want to do my daughters room with a beach tropical theme. i would like ideas for the paint color for the walls. Thanks Kathy
Kate suggests:
When thinking of tropical colors luscious and relaxing colors come to mind. I am always drawn to the blues and greens of the sea surrounding islands or the shores of exotic destinations. But colors of tropical blossoms or the lush green of foilage can also be used to create the look.
Palm tree, beach or nautical prints could be incorporated but I recommend keeping these obvious elements to a minimum and using furniture, fabric, textures and accessories that are instead simply suggestive of the theme will keep the room from looking cliché. (more…)
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Today’s color dilemma…
We have a rather large bedroom which includes a fireplace with standard, red/pinkish brick surrounded by a medium cherry/maple color mantle. There is also a bay window, also surrounded by cherry/maple trim. We have medium cherry stained furniture, dresser and panel bed, from Restoration Hardware more of an arts and crafts style.
The walls are currently a mauve color, probably to pick up the color in the brick. There is also a master bath (very small) off the bedroom, also in the mauve/pink paint. We plan to completely re-do the bathroom, but have not tackled that project yet.. Please suggest a paint color scheme for both the bath and bedroom, as I am stuck! Thanks,
Monique
Barbara suggests…
I understand your dilemma, and the desire to arrive at a decision for a color scheme for your bedroom and master bathroom.
Your description indicates a dominance of red-based colors, from the fireplace to the mantel, to the furniture. My thought is that rather than “pick up the color in the brick,” I’d recommend that you use colors that complement the brick and not try to replicate its color. (more…)
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A beautiful bedroom decorated in House Beautiful style–no surprise.
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Today’s color dilemma…
“I am looking into painting my 13 year old sons bedroom he is into music and guitars. Any ideas on color would be great. Thanks” –JIM
Kate suggests…
Music and guitars can a rockin’ bedroom theme for a 13 year old so here are some thoughts on how to give him a room he’ll love and one that you’ll be happy with as well.
Often when teenage boys think about a music theme they tend to want (more…)
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