Please help with paint color for bedroom.

9 years ago

I want to paint master bedroom and bath a slightly pinkish color (not girly). The adjoining hallway is painted Benjamin Moore "Mulin". The bed and bath are currently Benjamin Moore "Everlasting" which is a shade darker on the color strip than Muslin. The room is very neutral and the frames on twelve of the pictures (yes, twelve-they are flowers of the month) are matted with pinkish beige matts. Everything else is beigy gold. I need paint color suggestions! Am on road and will post pictures when I get home later this pm. Thank you so much for your help.

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Donna Cheek
Original Author

9 years ago

Karen, I attached two pictures with the two lamps. Same pictures, just taken from each side of bed. Will,post other when floor lamp arrives.

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PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
Hello Donna Cheek,

Sounds lovely - can't wait to see pics!

Karen Haggard, CID
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
I took some pictures of my bedroom. Paint currently is Ben Moore "Everlasting ". Hope you tell something from my pics-day is very dark and stormy. The lamp shades are beige with slightest hint of pink. I took close-up,of a few of the pictures on wall so you could hopefully see the pinkish tint in the matting.
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Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
Also took some pictures of adjoining bath tiles. The bed and bath will,be painted same colors. Thank you for your help.
PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
Hello Donna Cheek,

Very elegant!

Here's what I came up with. They vary in depth of color too. All Benjamin Moore colors.

OC-75 Pristine is a very pale neutral with a pinkish undertone.

2100-70 Victorian Lace is a pale warm pink tone.

Both of these are lighter in intensity than what you have.

2100-60 Bermuda Sands is darker than Victorian Lace but within the same color family.

AF-610 Batik is a bit greyer than the Bermuda Sands.

Both of these are about the same intensity to what you have.

Let me know what you think. Definitely look at some larger swatches of these. I can order you 8x8 or 6x9 samples of these at no charge if you'd like, just message me. I've included the images but don't judge by these.

OC-75 Pristine

2100-70 Victorian Lace

2100-60 Bermuda Sands

AF-610 Batik

Karen Haggard, CID
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
Karen, thank you so much for the suggestions. I am looking at them and will make a decision. Will post so I can get feedback. Is a pinkish undertone what I want? Also, don't know if this makes any difference, but the shutters will be installed next week to replace the blinds. They are white. The small lamp is a placeholder until I can find what I need there. Suggestions for that? Thank you so much.
PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
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Donna Cheek,

The best thing to do is tape up the large samples before you paint. I can order as many as you'd like, they are free and it is pro bono.

You'll either be drawn to a pink undertone - you will see hints of pink in different lighting - or you will be drawn to a toned pink.

The shutters won't matter as far as the color goes. I would love to see a floor lamp in the sitting area rather than a table top style. It can be positioned behind the chaise in the corner or just to the left of the side table next to the chaise with a little table scootching.

Here are a two examples.

This one plays with the fabric design
Uttermost Sottana Antiqued Gold Floor Lamp · More Info

This one plays with the mirror details and the shade plays with the artwork

Lite Source C6333 Savoir Faire 1 Light Floor Lamps in Antique Gold With Glass · More Info

Karen
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
Karen, you are so wonderful to help me. I would love the samples. I am leaning towards Batik, Victorian Lace, and a color I found on Ben Moore website, Warm Blush (what do you think of that one?). You will not believe....I actually had a floor lamp by the lounger and moved it. It was probably the wrong style or I would have been happier with it. I absolutely love the first one you posted. Can I please get information on that one? I so much appreciate your kindness and willingness to offer advice to me. Thank you so much.
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
Believe is a close-up of the "throw" and pillows on my bed. I hope the color shows correctly.
PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
Donna Cheek,

Thank you and you are so welcome.

Warm Blush is lovely and a bit peachy toned.

The first floor lamp is from Uttermost. You can click on the 'More Info' green words and it will take you to the Houzz page. It is priced the same all over the internet.

Message me with your address and I will order the swatches for you today!

Karen
anitaladyrose
9 years ago
Donna, your rooms are beautiful! My tastes are similar, and I look forward to seeing what you decide.
PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
Hi Donna Cheek,

Just checking in to see if you've received the paint swatches yet?

Karen
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
Yes. I received them last Saturday. I sent you an email to thank you for your kindness in helping me and to let you know how quickly they arrived. I replied back on the message you sent me.
We have had family from out of town until tomorrow so I haven't done anything yet. I am going to post pictures of the samples I like against the cabinets in our master bath as soon as I get all back in order from our company. I like the Bermuda Sand, but I want opinions.
Thank you again so very much.
PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
Donna Cheek,

That's right - sorry! Been so busy getting ready for grandbaby #10 (early May) that I swear I'm losing my mind! LOL!

Karen
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
These are the three colors on which I need opinions. First two pictures are "Warm Blush". Second two are "Pristine". All colors are Benjamin Moore. My concern is choosing the one that looks best with bathroom cabinets and floor.
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
Here is third color, "Victorian Lace." I also included a pillow from bedroom that adjoins bath.
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
Pictures didn't post in correct order. The second and third pictures are "Warm Blush". The first and fourth pictures are "Pristine."
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
Still not correct. The second and fourth are "Warm Blush". The first and third are "Pristine". Disregard the post right before this one. So sorry for confusion. I chose the pictures in the order I wrote first, but they didn't post in that order.
PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
Donna Cheek,

Oh my gosh I'm so confused.

The first and second pic of your first post are the 5x9 samples of Warm Blush.

The 3rd and 4th are the 8x8 samples of the Pristine.

I do like the Warm Blush since its pinky-goldy-peachy and works the best with the tile and the cabinets. And it relates to your bedding. It is a warm but not strong color and I think it lends a warm tone to your neutral tile.

Karen
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
Painters are coming tomorrow or Thursday. Will post pictures when finished and room put back together. Thank you so much, Karen.
PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
Donna Cheek,

Can't wait to see what it looks like!

Karen
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
I finally got bedroom and bath painted and put back together. I didn't want to post until husband put back draperies. We love the subtle blush color. It does look more pink in the photos.
Karen Haggard, thank you so much for all of your help. It totally led me in the right direction.
I have one more question. Which ones of the two bedside lamps works. I know the lamp on the right is more transitional, but I thought it might work with all the traditional. Does it compete with the mirror over bed.
Karen, floor lamp is coming.
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
Forgot to include a bathroom photo. I wanted to show the color with the shower and floor to see what everyone thought. I like the cream color of floor and cabinets with it because I think they keep it from looking too "girly".
I thought I had one that showed cabinets, but I did not.
Thank y'all very much for any suggestions.
PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
Hi Donna Cheek,

It turned out beautifully!! The color is just perfect and its not too girly.

I love the shorter more transitional lamp! The details work very well with the mirror and the new floor lamp. And I really like that its shorter than your current pair. They have a nice repetition of element. Good job!

So glad I was able to assist you. I would be very grateful if you would take a moment to review me.

Karen Haggard, CID
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
Karen, I will be very happy to review you. You went above and beyond to help me.
PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
Donna Cheek,

Thank you so much. Please post another sitting area pic when the new floor lamp comes, and one of bedroom area with the new nightstand lamps. I'd love to put up the before and after pics of your spaces.

Karen
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
I certainly will do that. I will post pictures with the bedside lamps tonight. Will do floor lamp as soon as it comes. Thank you again.
PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
Donna Cheek,

WOW! So much better. The room is gorgeous!

Karen
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you so much. I wrote a review.
glschisler
9 years ago
Your bedroom turned out gorgeous! Ours is a SW sugar blush, and we love it. We have had the color in various homes and rooms for 22 years!
PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
Donna Cheek,

Thank you I'll look for it.

Karen
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
glschisler, I love your color, too.
PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
Hi Donna Cheek,

Houzz is being a bit finicky and you're review never showed up. Here's the link to write it. Thank you again so much, it helps very much. If you ever need assistance again please don't hesitate to contact me.

Karen

https://www.houzz.com/writeReview2/cmd=r/n=greyheroninteriors
Donna Cheek
Original Author
9 years ago
Hi Karen. I clicked on the link in your post above, and it took me directly to the review I had written the other day. I read through everything on the page, checked the box that I was not affiliated with your company, and clicked "submit" again. Please tell me if there is something I am possibly overlooking that prevents the review from submitting. You helped me so much that I really want the review to post.
PRO
Grey Heron Interiors
9 years ago
Donna Cheek,

Thank you. I'll contact Houzz support and have them look into it since its an issue on their end.

Karen