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Very small bedroom. Need paint color suggestions.

7 years ago
I have a cottage with one bedroom. The bedroom is very small but cozy. It has one big window overlooking a lake. I get afternoon sun, but otherwise the bedroom is dark. The walls are dark pine board. I want to paint the room but I’m horrible with picking out colors that work. I want the room bright, warm and bring out the beautiful view. Like I’ve said, the room is small, only a dresser, queen sized bed and small nightstand can fit. There is no overhead light, just my bedside lamp. I’m thinking of going down to a full sized bed to give me more room. There is an ugly, old carpet that I’m going to pull up and put down Pergo or vinyl in a grey barn board style. If there are any paint colors that you all like, let me know. I just go into the room and stare, not knowing what paint direction to go. Thank you !!

Comments (14)

  • 7 years ago

    What is your favorite color? What color do you find relaxing and calming? What colors do you prefer to wear? Pretty much any color will work with gray. What color are your bed, dresser, etc.?

  • 7 years ago
    Ma in Michigan.....I guess what I’m stumped on is...are there colors that work better in small, dark spaces? What would bring out the view more, when I paint around the window? My furniture is old Ethan Allen Early American oak. When I get the room painted I’ll change up my bedding to coordinate it all. I want to keep the lake house look. I’ve used Rustic Taupe and Revere Pewter in other parts of the house. I’m not adverse to color, I just want it to work in the space. Thank you for responding!
  • 7 years ago
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    Please post a pic of the room.

    What direction does the window face (north, south, east, west)?


    Edit: If you have a north facing room, then this article is helpful when selecting paint colors;

    https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/the-best-most-popular-benjamin-moore-paint-colours-north-facing-northern-exposure-rooms/

  • 7 years ago
    Crl.....Thank you! I’ve actually used one of the BM colors in a bathroom in another house I’ve lived. Great suggestions. Painting the window wall slightly darker, never thought to do that. That’s why you guys are the experts!
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    I second crl’s recommendation for some type of cream color. Are you leaning toward grays because you love the color or because it’s popular right now? I ask because it’s not a color that comes to mind when trying to warm or brighten up a dimly-lit space, especially when it’s cold & dreary outside in the middle of winter. I used BM Bare OC-98 in my bedroom that doesn’t get much sunlight and it’s a warm off-white that works well in there.

  • 7 years ago
    My room and the view, if this helps...
  • 7 years ago
    Room faces West. I get fantastic sunsets.
  • 7 years ago

    I'll say go with bigger stretches of color and wider prints ..... whatever the light hits has got to be ligther. Light reflecting colors - gold yellow/silver. Color of sheets on the brigther side too - peach+ pinks..High contrast will work too - but in bigger blocks rather than smaller bunches that might appear rather cluttery.

  • 7 years ago
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    Wow! Beautiful view. I would play up that view too:)

    https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/the-best-paint-colours-for-west-facing-rooms/


    Edit: Consider your lighting plan first, then paint. The room orientation is important but so is the lighting in the room. Once you have the lighting, then choose your paint color.

    https://www.houzz.com/magazine/decorating-101-how-to-plan-your-homes-lighting-stsetivw-vs~12803740

  • 7 years ago

    A light, tranquil color would be nice. Think of colors found in nature. If you don't want cream, how about something like Quiet Moments (blue/green/gray)? I think you would also need a primer on pine board.

  • 7 years ago
    Swrite.......not leaning toward grey, specifically. I used Rustic Taupe on builtins around my fireplace. They were originally a dark red. Really brightened up the area. But you’re right, I don’t want that color in the bedroom.
  • 7 years ago
    Lil S......Yes, I’ve already painted my bathroom and they need sanded and primed. Some people wallboard over the pine board but that tends to take away from the cottage feel. I want to keep the cottage look, just updated.
  • 7 years ago

    First of all, do you want to keep the wood tone on the walls OR go with a light color such as light blue or even white? Nothing brightens up a room and brings in the outdoors as these two colors do. If you go with white paint on the walls, I would suggest you paint the ceiling a neutral light blue to bring in the color of the lake and the sky. Then, you might add a bedspread in a royal blue and white window pane plaid with large white squares inside the royal blue grids and complete the look with sheets and pillow cases in the light blue of the ceiling and royal blue or navy blankets. Red or yellow in small accessories would make a refreshing accent for the room. A textured area rug in dark brown or dark gray might make a nice backdrop for the blue and white linens.