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Master Bedroom Colour Scheme Advice

2 years ago

Hello,

I am hoping someone can give me some advice/inspiration regarding bedroom colour schemes as i am basically colour-blind and have no colour combination (Not literally!).

I have just purchased a property where the previous owner was in the process of refurbishing it, but didnt finish it before sale for whatever reason. Anyway, the person doing the work had opened up between the master bedroom and the adjacent small bedroom to create a walk in dressing room. The dressing room has then been kitted out with full floor to ceiling wardrobes. There is also a single shelf/drawer unit which has been installed into a recess in the main bedroom. The wardrobes have been done in a colour called pasadena pine, made by Egger. Although not my first preference, i dont think it looks too bad in the flesh and given the wardrobes are basically brand new and made bespoke, i intend to integrate them into the new bedroom.

I would like some advice regarding what colours people with think are best both for the walls and also for a new bed? My plan is for ceilings and paintwork in white (to get rid of that god awful orange stain), doors to be replaced with lightly varnished oak cottage doors.

I am thinking either very light grey (bordering on cream), or some other paler colour. Given the colour of the furniture, i think dark colours are a no-no. Carpet wise, again i was thinking maybe very light grey/onto the cream spectrum, but i am not very good with an eye for colour!

If you go on the egger website, it recommends the below colours for use alongside pasadena pine;

Does anyone have any experience of adding dark furniture into a bedroom. I want the room to look elegant. Photos attached/below.

Thank you for any advice in advance!!

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Comments (5)

Sonia
2 years ago
I think you are right to go for a pale shade on the walls. Little Green do a warm white (almost cream) called Slaked Lime which looks good. Here’s a couple of pictures
Daisy England
2 years ago
Not being offensive but I think Pasadena Pine is drab therefore I personally would not be looking at creams or greys but more of a contrast to brighten it up, even if it was on only one wall.
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The Living House
2 years ago
Hi J B, as suggested by Sonia, Slaked Lime Mid by Little Greene is a beautiful soft white paint colour which works with grey or beige tones. You may find our blog helpful, it is our favourite white paint colours. Here is the link if you would like to take a read - https://www.thelivinghouse.co.uk/blog-interior-design-tips/choosing-the-best-white-paint-colours-for-your-home
J B
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks for the feedback everyone! The little greene slaked lime paint certainly looks like a nice colour and along the lines of what i was thinking for the main bulk of the walls. I am new to this so still unaware of all these bespoke companies and what they can offer!! The point you make Daisy about possibly making a feature is interesting, what sort of contrast colour do you think would work well with such furniture? I have done a bit of research and seen this furniture used with blue colours in some applications, although not bedrooms. The only element of the furniture in the main bedroom is the recessed shelving unit as shown in the top photo - the rest are in the separate dressing room. Thank you once again.
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last year
Hello J B,

A sample board could help you to decide which colours and textures you want to use in the space. For me is a must in every single project that I design.

Try to be as detailed as possible, with all the elements of textures and colours. You will need to play around with them until you get the right balance.

I attached my Pinterest where you can find different examples that could inspire you.

I hope this helps you out.

LVD-Pinterest

Regards,

Lucy victoria designs.

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