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I need help adding colour to my room.

12 years ago
Hello, I'm redecorating my room, and this is my first time doing such a thing. I'm a young male, so obviously I'm not the greatest at it. I'm not sure what colour I should add to it. As you can see it's very beige. I have a painting on the way "Misty Mood, by Leonid Afremov". It's mostly different shades of blue, with red and yellow. I'll place it on the chair side wall. I'm going to get some decorative pillows. What colours would work best? Also, what other accessories do you think I could add?

Thanks,

Mike

Comments (76)

  • 12 years ago
    I'd incorporate it. You'd definitely have a one of kind that way.
  • 12 years ago
    I think your painting inside a large frame above your bed would look terrific
  • 12 years ago
    This is where I'm at right now. I still need to get a bed skirt, light fixture(I'm thinking a glass blown orange pendant) I think a little orange added to the room would look good with the teal pillows, and the painting. New bed side tables( the ones I have are makeshift from other rooms), new curtains and find a paint colour. Also, some wall art would be nice. I'm thinking a contemporary mirror in a bunch of pieces on different angles, across from my bed. Thoughts??
  • 12 years ago
    great job! you've been working! now.. how do you feel about the room thus far? what feels right and what doesn't?

    As for using a cluster of mirrors, I think it would depend on the cluster. I love the sunburst style and think with the lights in the painting having somewhat the effect, you might do well to emulate that. I still like the idea of a buttery creamy yellowish white for your walls. Something that would match the lightest or second lightest tone in the painting where the lights are shining. Your room has only the one window, if I remember, and that would help with brightening and lightening it up.

    The two pictures you have on each wall in the corner by the chair would probably play better together if they could reach each other. You could hang the vertical one to the left, the horizontal with the top of it even with the top of the vertical and some type of narrower metal art under the horizontal one to fill up the space. The grouping will be more important looking and not look like each piece is too undersized for the wall it's on.

    The wall where the horizontal picture is now is your future mirror wall correct? I'll scoot off and see what I can find that I think would be interesting for you. Be back in a bit.
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  • 12 years ago
    Ok...fast quick search but I found one that I really like. I'm going to post it first then a few others that I ran across so you can look at them as well to get your thoughts.

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    Cyclone Mirror · More Info
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    Constance Antique Gold Mirror · More Info
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    Silver Metal Random Circle Wall Mirror Cheung S Round Mirrors Home Decor · More Info
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    Contemporary Three Ringed Wood Frame Mirror · More Info
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  • 12 years ago
    I love the movement of the first one and the mood. It seems so much like the Afremov to me with the sweeping strokes and the feel of windy night. The others were just a little on the different side (well ok, a lot different) that what people usually use and thought you might find them interesting.
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks a lot! Yes I've been looking at some star burst mirrors. The pictures locations are temporary for now. Until I figure out what I want to do with the wall. I like the idea you've given me. I'll do that. As for what I don't like: The paper light in the corner. I'll get rid of it and get a better one. The bed side tables. I'm gonna want two to match, and also get two table lights that match as well. I wanna do something above my t.v Also, I don't like the curtains. For what I like: The painting of course. I got a steal on my headboard. So very pleased with that. The throw really brings my bed together so I love that. It matches all the pillows, headboard and furniture in my room. You can't really see my bed sheets, but they're the same as my pillow cases of course and I love them. They're Ralph Luaren and goes it well with everything. My ottoman/coffee table/chest is great. I'ts really versatile and matches the headboard well.
  • 12 years ago
    Mark you're terrific! I look the darker tone but what about something less brown? Would that be too much?
  • 12 years ago
    *like* not look the darker tone...lol
  • 12 years ago
    Take a look at the colors SW suggestions based on the painting.
  • 12 years ago
    The Glisten Yellow was in the shades I was talking about earlier. Looks like Mark went between it and the Marigold. Good job!
  • 12 years ago
    That looks great. Very warm. Thanks Mark and rngp lol!
  • 12 years ago
    boshink... just want to voice my concern with getting too dark. As you can see to the left of your painting in Mark's example, you get back to an almost brown tone in the shadows. If you like that, great! If you want to keep the shadows a bit brighter, maybe go a couple of shades lighter than Mark's but darker than the Glisten Yellow. Just a thought.
  • 12 years ago
    I`ll check back in tomorrow. The room is coming along very nicely ! Good night everyone !
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks Mark!
  • 12 years ago
    Add lot of black, gold, brown frame pictures.
  • 12 years ago
    Hi Boshink. You are doing a great job, with great assistance -- I like what you like. Sorry not to have been back after my hit-and-run at the start of the thread; time gets gobbled up sometimes. I love the swirly mirror RNGP posted; I'd give that some serious thought if I were you. And Iike Mark's gold walls, if they don't make the room too dark. Nothing to add right now, so this is just a "well done" from me.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hi Boshink….looks like you've been hard at work and getting lots of help :-D
    I know that everyone is encouraging you to go with more vibrant colors for your walls, but I do feel that a bedroom should be quieter. It's your place of sanctuary at the end of a long day. You can bring in all the vibrancy through accessories, bedding, etc. I think Mark's suggestion of a buttery yellow paint color for the walls is great, and my personal favorite is 'Honeymoon' (AF-345). I've used it in my own home office and bedroom. Houzz describes it as...'A golden yellow with brownish undertones, honeymoon can give any room a snug, cozy feeling and, depending on the lighting, it can be used as a rich, deep neutral beige'.It's a really lovely color and I would recommend ordering an actual paint chip because computers don't translate color very well.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    You can play up this warm color on your walls by investing in new woven fiber shades for your window. Hunter Douglas has a really good selection. I'd investigate the 'Alustra Woven Textured Romans'. I specify these quite a bit in fabric: Primal, color: Agate.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Since you also wanted to bring more orange into the room, here are some fun and inexpensive table lamps you might think about. You can purchase these through my favorite website www.lightinguniverse.com. #Ashanti table lamp. At 27" height, these will make a big statement on either side of your bed.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Happy decorating!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hi! You have really put this room together beautifully! Here is an idea that I think would go beautifully with your artwork:

    http://deciture.com/shop/decor/12/gemma-silk-curtain-panel-orange/
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  • 12 years ago
    Great idea's. Thank you everyone!
  • 12 years ago
    Good morning boshink... Apparently, my brain worked a bit on your lighting problem while I was sleeping and left me thinking of pendant lighting instead of table lamps for the sides of your bed. Since the area that you have is quite limited, I quite agree with my brain's nighttime musings. I have attached a few ideas for you to check out. The second and third are from a collection of pendants that have a large number of options for the shades. I posted two of them but you should check out the site for others that you may like better.

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    Apothecary 11" Wide Smoked Gray Glass Pendant · More Info
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    Laurel Court Black Finish 7 1/2" Wide Mini Pendant · More Info
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    Interweave Giclee 7 1/2" Wide Black Mini Pendant · More Info
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    James Bond- go charcoal grey and get Hotel Bedding with black stitching. Sexy and makes the room look bigger.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Love that painting. Good choice!
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    These might work well with your other piece.....
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  • 12 years ago
    boshinko... I just ran across this pendant lamp and thought you had to see it ... I love that is has a subtle multicoloring to it.

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    Metal 'Gota' Pendant Lamp · More Info
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  • 12 years ago
    More lamps
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    Southton Copper Dome 13 1/4" Wide Pendant Light - #3F581 | LampsPlus.com · More Info
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    Southton Copper Cone 9 1/2" Wide Pendant Light · More Info
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    Zaida 23" High Moroccan Pewter Plug-In Swag Pendant · More Info
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  • 12 years ago
    I really like that metal 'Gota" Pendant. Though, do you think I'd be better off with a flush ceiling mount given that my room isn't that big?
  • 12 years ago
    Lori, I am usually a black and white "Bond" type of guy, but felt like stepping outside a bit and going with a little more colour.
  • 12 years ago
    I'm thinking that you hang one on each side of the bed so that you don't give up nightstand space for a lamp. I love the Gota too and think it pulls in the orange you want without being "in your face orange". Does all that make sense?
  • 12 years ago
    In many houses, I have only once had sconces above the bed instead of lamps on the nightstand, and I loved it. I think two lamps hanging from the ceiling above the nightstands is a gorgeous idea.
  • 12 years ago
    Yeah that makes sense, and I love it. The 'Gota' would look perfect I think.
  • 12 years ago
    Great! I think so too. So what's next?
  • 12 years ago
    What are your favourite online stores?? I look at gilt, myhabit, thefind and etsy. Any others that I should add??
  • 12 years ago
    I found the Gota lamp at dotandbo.com. I like bellacor, lamps plus and universe lighting as well. For art, I usually start at art.com. Fabrics, I use fabricsonline.com; warehousefabricsinc.com to start. My typical way of shopping online is to type in what I want and then look at the images to see if anything is there that I like. Then I move to that site and see what else they have. If I see something on Houzz I like, I will use the name of that item in a search to find it. I like to find things that aren't on the beaten path but then sometimes the well trod path is the one to take so I bounce around all over the place.
  • 12 years ago
    There are also places like hayneedle, wayfair, overstock.com. that often have some good items at good prices. Rugs I start with selectrugs.com. It's really just a mad search until you find just the right thing.
  • 12 years ago
    Good find rngp ! boshink has gotta get the "gota" pendent lights :)
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks Mark!
  • 12 years ago
    Love, love, love OneKingslane.com, DotandBo.com, and Gilt.com. I also use ABC Home and Carpet a lot for ideas, sort of pie in the sky stuff, but still...
    Onekingslane is good for are more traditional or rustic/chabby chic stuff. But they've got some great art prints!! They tend to be a bit pricey tho.
    DotandBo is a great, new resource I found. They've got some good price points that are pretty reasonable for a young gal like myself. I also like their stuff because its a bit younger than some of the other sites... Nice lamps, pillows, mid-century mod furniture, etc.
    Gilt has nice rugs, bedding, lighting sometimes, and kids furniture! Hope this helps!
  • 12 years ago
    Nice one Mark. I live in Canada so my room gets cold. How about this across from my bed. The wall is pretty bare, so it'd take up some space. Perfect spot next to my chair for reading.
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks for the sites. I use gilt a lot. Have you tried myhabit.com or thefind.com?? Really good as well. I'll pin the sites that have been recommended.
  • 12 years ago
    Yes I like that idea, but I would place it up higher so you can see it from bed though.
  • 12 years ago
    OOOO....love that boshink! Fabulous idea!
  • 12 years ago
    I am from Canada too so I know exactly how cold it can get, and today is really cold ! Enough snow and cold already ! :)
  • 12 years ago
    Yeah at least I'm in the most temperate part of Canada, Vancouver. So, I shouldn't be complaining. I hope you're not from the Peg! I also came across a pillow today. Is that to "Tealy"? The borders hit the painting pretty well.
  • 12 years ago
    Ooooo....that's soooo much better than the one before. I wasn't going to say anything till we got further along but loooove that one...
  • 12 years ago
    I love these suggestions! Am awaiting two Leonid Afremov paintings...one is a surprise...I am sure I will love it....here is a pic of the one on the way! I am so ready for color in my very beige living room!