When it comes to decorating a master bedroom, choosing a paint color is probably one of the most important decisions to make. The right paint color can totally transform the look and feel of the room. It can be soft and relaxing or bright and inviting, depending on personal tastes.
Use Fabric and Bedding as Color Inspiration
The color of the room should complement the items that you already have in the room, including curtains, bed linens and pillows as a few examples. Take fabric swatches or pillows to the store when picking out paint chips. This will provide a rough starting point for choosing a color.
Bring Home Paint Samples
Bring home as many paint chips as possible. Bringing the paint chips home to the bedroom setting will make it easier to narrow down the choices. Some paint stores, such as Home Hardware, offer larger color swatches available in sheets rather than small chips. Purchasing home design software is also a good idea. By uploading a photo of your bedroom you can see what the room would look like in different colors.
Once you've decided on one or two choices, it's highly recommended to purchase a sample paint can of that color. This way you can avoid painting the entire room and not liking it at the end.
Remember that paint colors look different in different types of lighting so be sure to view the color in natural and artificial lighting conditions. Also, keep in mind that paint colors tend to look a bit darker once on the wall than the color on the sample chip.
Paint colors can also affect the appearance of the size of the room. Darker colors will make larger rooms feel cozier, while lighter colors will make smaller rooms feel bigger and more airy.
Paint Color and Emotions
We all know that colors spark emotions. So before choosing a color decide on the mood or atmosphere that you want to create in the room. For a relaxing and calming mood, stick to the cool colors such as blues and greens. The warm colors of reds and oranges will make the room feel more vibrant and inviting. Deep colors such as royal purples and blues are viewed as more luxurious, while brighter colors are more cheerful and playful.
Color Trends for Bedrooms
According to HGTV.com there are some current color trends that interior designers have been using in bedrooms. Consider these popular colors for redecorating a bedroom:
New Neutrals
Using fresh, bright neutrals with a hint of color will create a bedroom that is calming - Perfect for rest and relaxation. A simple a color palette is just what people need when coming home from a long, stressful day. And varying tones of brown and beige are nurturing to the soul. Pairing the browns with green has become popular as a way of bringing a bit of the outdoors in.
Soft Green
Environmental color palettes are going to become very big this year, and shades of green fall right into this category. Various shades of calming green are perfect for a bedroom. Try accenting the greens with hints of blue. The mix of greens and blues symbolizes the mix of earth and water.
In the Pink
It's time to go pink! A pink bedroom is all the rage. This isn't the soft, sweet pink of a little girl's room. Use hues of hot, vibrant pink to give the room a sophisticated and warm feeling.This will create the sizzling bedroom that all young divas desire.
Lavender Glamor
Soft lavender has always been a favorite in the bedroom because it's very soothing and relaxing. But for a modern twist, try pairing the lavender with warm earth tones and hints of shimmering gold. The gold can be brought in through a few glamorous accessories. This will create a very lavish and elegant bedroom.
Princess Room
For decorating a little girl's bedroom, mauve and green will be super popular in bedroom decor. It's the new pink! These colors are sweet and traditional but can still be made modern and sophisticated if used in an adult bedroom as well.
Hopefully these color trends will provide the right inspiration for choosing the right paint color for a bedroom!
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