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Choosing a White for Master Bedroom

6 years ago

Hi all, I am getting ready for a refresh of our master bedroom, which is sorely needed - we are empty nesters as of a few weeks ago and I finally have mental space to think about this. I have not given a moment's thought to our bedroom in over a decade.


My main goal for the room is to calm down the effect and add some touches that make it transitional rather than traditional.


The furniture and yellow and blue toile window treatments will stay.


I plan to replace the rug with a larger, simpler rug. (I'm open to suggestions on that.) The mirror will go and be replaced with a simple round mirror with a slim brass frame. We are also getting new nightstands and lamps (both matching).


I'm looking for a fresh white or off-white for an overall brightening and calming effect. I'm thinking about Benjamin Moore Gardenia White, or Simply White, but suspect that whatever I choose should be harmonious with the fabric of the curtains. My hesitation about Gardenia is that I think it has lavender undertones. I want to avoid anything that will create a yellowish effect.


Suggestions please? Photos attached and many thanks in advance.




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    6 years ago

    I would also take a look at Benjamin Moore Mascarpone AF-20. It's a soft cream which will compliment your current fabrics and give the room a cheerful lift. It's not too yellow so it won't be hard on the eyes. For a rug I completely agree - a less busy print will calm the room - especially since you have a lot of pattern in the curtains already. A soft blue rug will help keep the space feeling light.

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