Bedrooms

Painting Bedrooms a Dark Color

By |2018-12-19T20:32:52-05:00December 17th, 2011|Accent Colors, Bedrooms, Case Studies, Dark Colors|

For some people using dark colors is a very scary thought. Most people choose the “safe” way and paint the house Linen White. But I’m not only talking about choosing a color, I’m talking about choosing a dark color. When and why should you do it? A dark painted room can be dramatic and exciting. However, the room should be thoughtfully planned out. You don’t want it to look like a dungeon. If the walls are dark, the woodwork and moldings should be light. That will make the wall color pop. [...]

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Difficult Rooms With Dormers and Eaves

By |2018-12-19T20:34:03-05:00December 11th, 2011|Bedrooms, Case Studies, Dark Colors, Living and Family Rooms|

If you live in an older house, the upstairs bedrooms can have dormers, eaves, or unusual architectural elements that make painting more difficult. How to handle those unusual rooms? Dark Blue Accent Wall in Guest Room In the guest room above we highlighted the area of the dormer by painting it a deep blue. It emphasizes the area for the sleep sofa and makes it stand out. The rest of the room is painted a warm gold color. The red of the sofa brings out the reds in the rug [...]

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Where Should I use Accent colors?

By |2018-12-20T17:32:01-05:00November 19th, 2011|Accent Colors, Bedrooms, Case Studies, Dark Colors|

What are accent colors? Accent colors are usually bright or deep colors that you paint on one wall of a room that compliments your decor and furnishings. The color draws attention to that wall and makes it stand out. Choose a wall you want to emphasize. Red Accent Wall to Match Carpeting In the dramatic room above designed by Anita Kinstlinger hentamk@aol.com, the accented red wall brings warmth and definition to the space. The repitition of circles in the table, light fixture and mirror also makes this room's design unique [...]

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