Keep it light!

If you feel Hale’s Navy is to dark you might consider B.M. Newburyport Blue. We used it in our master bedroom but I also used white wainscoting and one wall is all white wood with fireplace and bookshelves. That helped compensate for the dark blue.

Thanks for the input, is the consensus that any kind of an accent wall would be too much for the house?

I would say no to an accent wall in a dormered room. I think accent walls need to be large expanses. And in a bedroom I think the bed should be on the accent wall.

No accent wall. I find it best to paint all the walls and ceiling in these spaces the same color. Then you don’t have ant weird transitions.

I think your board and batten idea is great! I would do that but tall, stopping about 18-24" from the ceiling. Paint that white, the ceiling white, and then you can do your dark accent above the board and batten. This way the room stays bright, appears taller, and you have your dark accent. Similar to this photo.

@jck910 the bed is going on that window wall, I know not ideal to many people, but we don’t mind the look and it works best for the space, not sure if that sways things at all for you. Thanks!

Paint the trim, walls and ceiling the same light color, to make it cohesive. The dark color on the wall, with the low and angled ceilings, could make the room feel closed in and cave-like. Use the navy or other blue in your bedding, floor and wall coverings, and accessories.

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@Lindsay Lausch Interior Design that is an idea I had not previously thought of, I am going to look into it more. Thanks!

No problem! If you need any additional advise, please email me. lindsay@lindsaylausch.com

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I would do the shiplap you wanted in the lighter greige, but I would do that on all the walls and ceiling too. Since you said you get a lot of light in there.

We did something similar in our bedroom - one wall is BM Van Deusen blue and the rest are white (BM Cotton Balls). Doesn’t make the room feel dark at all.

We have a guest bedroom that has a former, we also have a Cape Cod style home. Behind the bed is a storage area for Christmas decor. One room with multiple uses. The dormer dictated the room.

This is the master with the Newburyport Blue that I mentioned in the post earlier.

Just a couple thoughts. I'm assuming the entry door is opposite the dormers and that you will seldom use the small door access into the storage space between them. I personally like the bed placed on the angled walls and leaving the tallest area for walking if you have room. It's hard to tell. A headboard and Night tables to fit below the angle. You will be laying down before the angle in most cases. I'll post examples later.

I don't think small, tight rooms need to be visually cluttered with accent walls or added trim. I would focus on keeping it crisp and light, adding color with the bedding and window treatments.

@decoenthusiaste Thanks so much for your input, I am leaning on agreeing with you at this point as I really don't want the room to appear any smaller than it is.

@Cheryl Smith You are correct, the entry door is opposite the knee-wall door, but that run of wall before the dormer is not long enough for the bed, night stands and to still have access to the closet. After a lot of thought, the bed fits best and makes the most sense against the far wall with the window.

@njmomma Thanks so much for the pictures, I had never thought about a blue door previously, but I kind of really like it!

You also want the room to be soothing for sleep, and too many things to look at give a busy feeling that is not needed. Perhaps you could tuck a navy chaise in a corner.