Bedroom Talk

I need some suggestions for my wall color in my master bedroom?

We are tearing down the old plaster walls in our master bedroom and are putting up new drywall. I don't have a clue as to what color to make the walls. We have one large window covered with drapes that are a deep red and our bedding has different shades of red, orange and gold in it. We like these colors but don't necessarily want them on the wall. We would like a coordinating color for the walls. I want it to be calming but romantic as well. Does anyone have any suggestions. The rest of our house has reds, greens, and neutral colors, if that helps. I forgot to add that the room is 10'10" by 13'5" and has 9 ft ceilings. It is not a huge masterbedroom. We live in a bungalow style home.

Public Comments

1. something like pale green pale blue, deep purple, or a rich red
2. brown :) it will look really Moroccan
3. black
4. lime green :)
5. brown
6. You should work with the big window! When you open your curtains, what colors do you see? Is it mostly sky? Then go with a lighter shade of blue. Is it greenery? Then go with a lighter shade of green...and so on! HAve fun
7. the color is kinda what you prefer but one tip. darker colors make the room look smaller. so if you chose a lighter, neutral color, it will make the room look bigger.
8. This would be perfect with those colors. Check it out. http://media.photobucket.com/image/khaki%20paint%20color/musicmanhoutx/DSCF0001.jpg
9. I would go with something like a creamy white...not too bright but light then you can make any changes you like and it should work.
10. different colors in stripes or probably green or black or red
11. I think you should stick to natural colors. I think a light tan color would look lovely. :)
12. GRAY! So I think if you have the reds, and oranges and golds, you should put a gray on the walls. Kind of stoney, sophisticated, silvery, simple gray. It would look really nice :)
13. Pick a color that is in your bedding that is not used as much as others, like maybe the gold, but tone it down a bit if its too bold for you. Its also a romantic color, and do accessories in other color that match a are in the bedding too, but don't have too many colors or it will look tacky.
14. You can use a pale lemon yellow that would coordinate well with your current color theme.
15. a real deep coffee color check out the color visualizer at sherwin-williams.com maybe hot cocoa or burnished brandy something dark and rich.
16. As a decorator, cum medical gal, cum astrologer, cum gal Friday, I can honestly tell you that--according to Trading Places--your best bet would be to introduce greenery for balance and choose a basic neutral for the walls. Too much of one color would be overdoing it. Why not go to your favorite paint store (I like Sherwin Williams), get a selection of beiges and varying shades of taupe, which would be an awesome combination. Discuss your choice with your nearest and dearest (except a man--unless he really is a decorator). Mothers and other women relatives with whom you have a good relationship would be a great starting point. However, you are the one who must live with your choice. If you choose a shade that is too light, the red can appear a mite gaudy, so the shade really matters. Is your bedroom in the north end where little light penetrates or do you have a sunny room? The sunnier the room, the darker you can go, as a general rule. Aim for medium tones. I believe you will be happiest with your choice, and here's a great kick-off start:
17. Ancient Roman colors are beautiful
18. Why not put up a mural?