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45 Best Bedroom Paint Colors 2023
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Deep Red
In this warm yet polished bedroom designed by Heidi Caillier, bewitching red walls set a romantic mood. The accent pillow features a more neon shade of red that brightens up the space while still keeping it calm, cozy, and just a touch mysterious.
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Red Lacquer
High-energy yet calming, bold yet timeless, this jaw-dropping bedroom designed by Brian J. McCarthy is serious goals. For a similar effect, stick to a tight two-color story with the walls in a show-stopping super high gloss paint and your ceiling in a flat white paint. "This finish feels fresh for a guest room, and the surprising pop of color is both warm and chic," he says.
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Bright Red Accents
Or, reverse the look and opt for bright white walls and bold red bedding, artwork, and floors. The high-impact combo in this bedroom by Anthony Baratta is all the convincing we need.
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Bubble Gum Pink
Too outrageous? No such thing. Bright bubblegum pink is a fearless choice. In this bedroom by Anna Spiro, it asserts a youthful spirit to balance out the traditional pieces, like the dresser and tight floral patterns.
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Blush Pink
If this whimsical bedroom doesn't make you blush, we don't know what will. "Exuberantly feminine, yet resolutely chic" was designer Jonathan Berger's motto for decorating this Brooklyn townhouse. Berger found the suzani on eBay, while and the curvy Venetian-inspired headboard is covered in Nouvelle Orleans, a cut velvet from Clarence House that resembles ironwork but, of course, is much softer to the touch.
The antique Napoleon III rope ottoman covered in an Aubusson tapestry adds a French country chic feel to seal the deal.
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Petal Pink
Here's another beautiful bedroom making a strong case for blush. Designed by Chip and Joanna Gaines, one of the primary goals of this home renovation was to honor its historical significance. One of the ways they did so was by preserving the existing fireplaces. In this bedroom, the original fireplace remains, but the room gets a fresh update with pretty petal pink paint. A classic oil painting and antique decor nod to the past while the flower sconce embraces the present.
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Peach
"The bedroom gets great light throughout the day, so we wanted to go for a peachy color on the walls that would give it a nice glow with the sunlight," Ring explains.
The bedroom "feels layered in a comfortable way but not too busy—[you] feel very serene when you’re in the room," Ring says. She also wove some of the client's existing pieces into the design. The pillow, for example, was custom-made out of one of her old vintage quilts and the plexiglass butterfly artwork brings a tough of whimsy.
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Salmon
The missing piece for this room was the rug, designer Avery Cox says. It helps tie together the paint colors, a light blue for the walls, and a sort of star-fish orange tone for the moldings and door. Deeper and more saturated shades of blue and yellow as well as ruddier shades of pink help contrast, too.
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Coral
Nothing quite radiates like joy like coral (as far as paint colors are concerned, at least).
In this bedroom by Nicky Kehoe, it picks up the bright tones featured in the gallery wall while the trimming, which is a darker gray color, reflects the cooler neutrals in the bedding and accents. Under direct light, it appears brighter, while it mimics the more muted shade of terra cotta in dimmer or less direct light.
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Cream
Who says beige and cream are boring? Dependable, versatile, warm, and subtle, these neutrals are some of the best paint colors for a bedroom. A super light taupe shade will contrast just enough with crisp bright interiors while also injecting some warmth into the space. It also brings to mind long walks on a sandy beach. Add pops of cheerful colors with decor and throw pillows or keep it classic, as designer Richard Beard did here.
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Caramel
Take a cue from this bedroom designed by Danielle Colding and match your upholstered headboard to the walls.
Here, the studded boarder adds a touch of intrigue but blends right into the beige color behind it for a timeless look.
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Terracotta
A Canadian townhouse's guest bedroom exudes warmth with terracotta walls. A large, statement piece of art helps break up the dark color. Though brown isn't exactly the most obvious paint color when decorating a bedroom, this warm nook makes a strong case for it. The fact that it's unexpected makes it perfect for anyone who likes to experiment with color but doesn't love bright neons and playful pastels.
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Chocolate Brown
With slightly less of the red clay undertone than the brown paint in the previous room, this color is more calming than it is energizing.
Designer Fiona Lynch felt it was perfect for a bedroom. She used Rich Biscuit by Dulux and then mixed in some offbeat accents for an eclectic elegance.
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Ochre and Teal
Designer Peter Dunham created a custom curtain wall and installed bedside sconces to give this small bedroom a regal feel. The mustard accent wall mirrors the upholstered headboard and warms up the room.
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Cornsilk
A pale yellow door sets the tone for the warm and neutral bedroom designed by Heidi Caillier. The other door is painted a light sage green tone, while the moldings are given a coat of chocolate brown. Because the colors are kept contained to smaller surface areas, they work together instead of clashing.
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Marigold
This bedroom proves just how beautiful marigold can look with navy blue and olive green.
This sunny shade also works nicely when you incorporate accent pieces with metallic finishes for a glamorous aesthetic. Think bronze pendant lights and stools with interesting frames. These finishes accentuate yellow's shining personality.
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Lemon Yellow
It's always a good idea to consult the color wheel at every step of the decorating process. Knowing which colors complement one another will make everything easier, from ideating to shopping, and, of course, living within the final result. A good example of a job well done? This gray and yellow bedroom designed by Juan Carretero. There's no doubt that yellow represents cheer, so if you want to spread warmth and energy, this is the color for you. You'll love how the bright striped ceiling brings in a more playful element to the more traditional guest room.
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Butter Yellow
Designed by Kathryn M.
Ireland, these white-painted wicker twin beds are topped with mosquito net canopies for an ethereal touch. The rose-printed canopy toppers offer a slight contrast in pattern but keep the color story consistent, and the yellow walls anchor the entire space.
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Green and Gold
Instead of paint, consider lush green upholstery and illustrious wallpaper. Miles Redd makes a strong case for the design combo in this breathtaking and colorful bedroom. De Gournay's hand-painted silk Sans Souci wallcovering lays the foundation for a bright green paradise to come alive.
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Sage Green
Instead of painting your walls, add a statement ceiling in the bedroom, as the design duo at 2LG Studio did here.
It draws the eye up and keeps things interesting. This shade of sage green is also a lovely color that's at once grounding, calming, and fun.
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Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House. When she's not busy writing about interiors, you can find her scouring vintage stores, reading, researching ghost stories, or stumbling about because she probably lost her glasses again. Along with interior design, she writes about everything from travel to entertainment, beauty, social issues, relationships, fashion, food, and on very special occasions, witches, ghosts, and other Halloween haunts. Her work has also been published in MyDomaine, Who What Wear, Man Repeller, Matches Fashion, Byrdie, and more.
50 Best Living Room Color Ideas
Read McKendree
When it comes to living room design, a flattering color palette is one of the first aspects you need to nail down.
It will likely drive the whole design scheme and set the mood for years to come. Plus, your living room is probably the most-used room in the house, so choosing colors that make you look forward to spending time in it is a must! Whether you want something bold and bright, neutral, or dark and moody, we've laid out tons of designer-approved living room paint color ideas to help you get inspired. All you have to do is put on your overalls and grab a roller—or, you know, hire someone else to do the dirty work. The hardest part will be deciding between all of these living room colors. But once you do, you can start shopping for the decor.
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Seth Smoot
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Gray-Purple
In a Cape Cod-style home for a couple of empty nesters, designer Lauren Nelson painted the living room walls in Farrow & Ball's Dove Tale—a warm gray with purple undertones. It keeps the atmosphere neutral yet inviting.
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Pearl
A soft white paint with a slight gray tone to it can easily make your living room a spot you want to spend all day in. Take it from designer Sharon Rembaum, who dressed this living room with textured pieces in a neutral color palette to boost its overall coziness.
TREVOR PARKER
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Cerulean Blue
Designer Garrow Kedigan made use of Lakeside Cabin by Benjamin Moore on the walls of this cozy corner. The faded cerulean blue acts as a soft backdrop to the rich orange and gold decor and dark gray sofa.
Sean Litchfield
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Cloudy Green
Reminiscent of the outdoors and luxurious spas, sage green can instantly make your living room feel welcoming. In this speakeasy-inspired room by Brooklinteriors, Art Deco, Eastern World, and bohemian elements are blended together on a background of Clare's Dirty Martini paint for an opulent but casual atmosphere.
Alyssa Rosenheck
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Sunny Yellow
Sunny yellow walls can instantly brighten up your living room— no matter if you have big windows or small openings for natural light.
In this room designed by Taylor Anne Interiors, Farrow & Ball's Citron adds energy to the tropical-yet-modern space.
Haris Kenjar
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Ebony
Set a moody yet cozy scene by painting your walls and ceiling in a soft shade of ebony. For designer Sean Anderson's client, comfort and function in the living room were crucial for entertaining. He painted the room in Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams and layered items that told the homeowner's story to enhance the welcoming atmosphere.
Mali Azima
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Red Clay
Designed by Melanie Turner, this living room's walls are painted in Windswept Canyon by Sherwin-Williams. The assortment of furniture styles is united by a common colorway that pairs nicely with the paint.
LAUREY GLENN
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Frost Blue
Frost blue walls—in Benjamin Moore's Philipsburg Blue, to be exact—offer the right amount of softness in this formal dining room designed by Jenny Wolf. Gold framed art and a textured rug add warmth near the fireplace.
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Teal
"It’s a vibrant happy blue while not being too overwhelming, says designer Rudy Saunders of the color on the walls of his Upper East Side studio apartment. It's Fine Paints of Europe Jefferson Blue from the Dorothy Draper paint collection.
Bjorn Wallander
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Sangria
Designer Krsnaa Mehta aimed for a salon feel in the heart of his India home. The sangria-and-blue palette of the living room achieves that inviting look that's best suited for entertaining.
Lisa Romerein
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Cream
This sunny living room designed by Thomas Callaway exudes warmth, despite the grand size and ceiling height. Callaway broke the room into zones to enhance intimacy and then used soft buttery glaze on the walls to give the room a golden glow, and layered rich yet mellow fabrics.
Jared Kuzia Photography
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Dark Blue-Green
Designer Cecilia Casagrande chose rich jewel tones for this Boston Colonial living room.
It's classic yet fresh. The paint color—Farrow & Ball Hague Blue—in particular, straddles that duality of modern and traditional styles, perfect for a historic home. Casagrande also mixed contemporary elements with more traditional ones to further play with that juxtaposition between old and new.
Thijs de Leeuw/Space Content/Living Inside
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Dusty Rose
Atelier ND and homeowner Carice Van Houten used a variety of plant species to liven up the room and create visual intrigue with different heights and shapes. It really freshens up the bold pastels and rich earthy tones for a unique composition. Pro tip: Don't forget to paint the ceiling for a more immersive impression.
Anna Spiro Design
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Buttercream
Instead of painting the walls blue, designer Anna Spiro covered the hardwood floors in a cheerful blue color. She also made the windows extra sunny by painting the frames buttercream yellow.
Brie Williams
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Pitch Black
Dark black walls and lots of warm gold and caramel tones make this living room designed by Ariene Bethea super cozy but also formal and regal—the ideal balance if your living room doubles as the family room.
She used Tricorn Black by Sherwin-Williams.
Kendall McCaugherty
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Peach
The open floor plan in this Chicago family apartment designed by Bruce Fox called for cohesion between the dining and living room areas. That soft peachy paint and deep pink sofa are reflected in the printed armchair at the head of the dining table, and also mimic the rosy glow of the pendant light. The color scheme was inspired by a photograph taken of the family in London during spring when the city was veiled in cherry blossoms.
Read McKendree
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Clay
Dark gray walls can be a bit brooding, like storm clouds, but in the case of this sunny Manhattan apartment by Elizabeth Cooper, they look playful and contemporary. Cheerful pinks, a dash of cobalt blue, traditional granny-chic patterns, and whimsical artwork lighten the mood.
Nicole Franzen
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Off-White
While bright colors can help liven up a room, it's not the only route.
Take this neutral-toned living room by Kristin Fine: Soft and texture-rich upholstery mix with off-white paint, rustic wood pieces, and plenty of antique accents to make a surprisingly modern impression with lots of character.
Robert McKinley
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Olive
Robert McKinley wanted to keep the color scheme in this country retreat earthy and neutral but also wanted to inject it with a little warmth. He opted for a quietly sophisticated shade of olive green for the walls while the chose a cream color for the wood-paneled ceiling.
Chris Mottalini
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Steel Gray
This New York City living room designed by Nanette Brown is a lesson in dark paint decorating that strikes the balance between formal and casual, sophisticated and easy-going, elevated and cozy. The exact color pictured is Amethyst Shadow from Benjamin Moore.
Paul Raeside
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Light Lime Green
Take your cues from the bold pattern mixing and modern artwork on display in this living room designed by Les Ensembliers.
A light green color on the ceiling is an unexpected surprise that ties the whole room together. Here, it pairs beautifully with the yellow curtains, geometric green ottoman, and plenty of gray tones throughout.
Paul Raeside
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Lemon Yellow
Does the thought of painting your living room yellow scare you to your very core? How about now that you've seen this timeless and cheerful living room designed by Michael Maher? One glance at this space, and we're about ready to repaint our own: It radiates warmth and offsets the cool blue tones.
Heidi Caillier
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Light Fawn
This muted fawn color in a living room designed by Heidi Caillier is hard to pin down, and that's exactly why we like it. Not quite brown, not quite beige, it's a nice offbeat eath-tone option that functions as a neutral.
Simon Watson
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Glossy Black-Green
Deep, dark, and glossy, the lacquered black-blue-green color makes this living room by Kristin Hein and Philip Cozzi seductive and mysterious.
Paired with bohemian furniture and accents, the more moody qualities become more approachable and cozy.
Maura McEvoy
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Kelly Green Splash
"I love the juxtaposition between the traditional space and the modern staircase," says Eliza Crater of Sister Parish Design. The rich kelly green accent wall and decorative floral curtains help bring some fullness and warmth to otherwise all-white surfaces in her home.
Bjorn Wallander
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Charcoal
The traditional, neutral furniture in this room designed by Balsamo Antiques and Interior Design make a minimal visual impact so the moody colors, artwork, light fixtures, and other decorative accents can stand out. A deep, almost purple-gray tone turns out to be a wonderfully complex and evocative backdrop, so don't be afraid to try something different.
Douglas Friedman
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Navy
Ann Pyne worked with decorative painter Arthur Fowler to create a contrasting geometric pattern on the walls.
"I think of the puzzle-like shapes as a metaphor—it's a game of fitting all these disparate 'treasures' into a graphically coherent whole," she says. Matte navy blue and a gritty mustard tone work together to set a pensive and seductive backdrop—perfect for a smaller living room.
Heather Hilliard
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Crisp White
A crisp, matte white is totally timeless. Sherwin-Williams Pure White is there for you when you're not interested in going for a trending paint color.
Francesco Lagnese
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Mint Green
Channel a lush tropical oasis, as Thomas Jayne and William Cullum did, with this fresh color. In a living room where the paint stretches all the way up to the rafters, the hue changes depending on the way the light hits it, shifting between sharp mint and soft sea foam green.
Paul Raeside
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Khaki
Designer Garrow Kedigian defines a neutral as "anything that isn't jarring," which is a super helpful way to reframe things if cream, white, or gray simply isn't cutting it in your living room and you can't figure out why.
Certain spaces just call for something outside the box, whether it's because of an architectural style, light exposures, or existing furniture. Here, the walls are painted Benjamin Moore's Rattan.
Bright color in the interior: 7 examples for inspiration
The most fashionable combinations and techniques.
Publication date: 02.08.2021
Material prepared: Julia Sakharova
A fashionable bright color today is not open and clean, but rather complex and muted, especially when it occupies a large plane. But accessories can be pure "voiced" shades, such as scarlet. But there are exceptions, and very spectacular ones.
The video lists effective techniques for adding color to the interior
1.
Everything is the same color This kitchen in an old Tuscan villa is an example of how well walls and furniture can look equally bright. The authors of the project chose the color of sunflower petals for the kitchen, and the choice turned out to be justified: firstly, because in the sunny atmosphere of Tuscany this color is revealed in a special way, and secondly, because there is a lot of sky and beautiful landscapes in the windows. Blues and greens set off the yellow of the walls and kitchen, and it doesn't feel like too much.
Estate in Tuscany, kitchen interior. The kitchen (Officine Gullo) and the painting of the walls are the same color. Photo: press service.
An old estate in Tuscany. Photo: press service.
2. Emotional
In fact, blue and green are classic companions of yellow. The interior of this dining room is fashionable shades of this year. The baseboard is boldly painted green and the floor is blue.
The shade of yellow is muted, but everything together looks bright. This is now one of the current techniques - to combine muted colors, resulting in emotional, energetic compositions.
3. "Pull out" the colors
A good way to get a color-balanced space is to "pull" different shades out of the picture. See what an interesting effect this method gives when the picture is used as a finished decorating moodboard. (You can also use carpet, fabric, wallpaper.)
Moscow suburban house, one of the bedrooms. Project author: Oleg Rebrov. Photo: Eugene Kulibaba.
4. Color block
If you like bright spaces full of air, you can paint only part of the wall with a rich shade, and to enhance the effect, place an accessory in a contrasting color against this background (here, for example, it is a yellow floor lamp).
5. Accent "spot"
Artistically strong solution - emerald chandelier on a neutral background.
Or a dark green stove and a scarlet pot against a white wall.
6. Many accessories of the same color
This technique makes the room lively and interesting. In this case, all these items are the color of red wine. The gaze stops first at a lamp, on a pillow, then at a vase, then at a table - and the room seems larger. The coloristic solution is holistic, the interior does not “fall apart”, as it could be if all these accessories were of different, incompatible colors.
White can also play the role of a color accent.
7. Vibrant print textiles
A classic way to instantly transform a room with color is to update textiles. It is enough to change the curtains and throw a couple of pillows of suitable fabric on the sofa - and now the room has a new atmosphere - fresher, more energetic. And now the choice is huge - for all tastes.
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How to paint the walls in a tiny bathroom: 10 ideas - Inspiration
Ten ideas and techniques that will tell you how to paint the walls in a small room.
Stripping the wallpaper and covering the walls with paint - it would seem that it could be easier. But on the way to the perfect finish, there are many obstacles, from cracks in the walls to choosing the perfect paint color. Not so long ago, I myself had to decide how to paint a tiny toilet room, so today we will start talking about repairs from the end: in the article you will see 10 painting options that you can take note of, and in the following materials we will figure out how to align the walls with our own hands And what kind of paint is better to use.
Two colors
The easiest and most popular way to paint walls is to leave them white at the top and color the bottom (or vice versa). White color will prevent the room from becoming too dark, and the color will add emotion and hide small spots that inevitably appear on the wall closer to the floor. Unfortunately, two-tone paint is too reminiscent of a typical rough repair, so avoid blues and greens, or at least choose or create a complex shade instead of just adding one standard color to a white base.
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Rough border
Variation on the theme of two-tone walls. It looks more interesting due to the uneven border between the colors and, on the one hand, requires less accuracy, on the other, a certain artistic taste. One important point: it is better that the walls are perfectly smooth, then the feeling of a repair abandoned halfway through will not remain.
Photo: Dennis Brandsma / Styling Fietje Bruijn
Pure Concrete
A bold and budget-friendly way to ditch paint altogether and leave the walls concrete with a clear matte finish.
As with any casual finish, it will require the perfection of all other details - plumbing, pipes, accessories, floor tiles. In the photo below, the tone of the room is set by the contrast of gold and concrete.
Photo: skonahem.com
Dark backdrop
Only the back wall can be painted dark. This variant of two-tone painting does not cause unpleasant associations, but retains all its advantages, except that the cleanliness of white walls will have to be carefully monitored. If you decide to mount a bright one wall, make sure you have masking tape firmly pressed around the perimeter, and that the rest of the walls, if they are already painted white, are hung with something: it will be very difficult not to stain them.
Photo: pinterest.com
Old plaster
The effect of old plaster on the walls is suitable for both loft and Provence. The technique of its creation is similar to glazing: you need to choose several colors, dilute the paint to translucency, and apply it with spots in several layers.
It is best to use crumpled newspaper for stuffing: it gives the desired texture.
Photo: e-interjeras.lt
Large picture
The rule that a bright and large print has no place in a small room is not universal, it can and should be broken. Wallpaper is used in the example in the photo, but if you wish and artistic talent, you can paint the walls yourself. It will turn out at least not boring: no one expects bright walls in a small room, especially if it is a toilet. In addition, experimenting in the most hidden corner of the house is convenient if you decide to design an apartment in the same style, but are afraid to get tired of the monotony.
Photo: duitang.com
Ornament
Ornamented walls look a bit colorful, but not boring. In the example, wallpaper is again used, but you can achieve a similar effect using homemade or purchased stencils. In the photo, the walls do not press due to the fact that the ornament is interrupted by the picture, and there is a window in the wall.
In Russian homes, there are no windows in the restroom, so you can just leave one wall plain or hang a bigger poster.
Photo: lonny.com
Perspective
The easiest way to make a small room seem bigger is with a wall mural with a suitable image, but there are other ways to create perspective. The illustration below is my favorite example of a wall painting that would be appropriate not only in a country house. Yes, this is wallpaper again, but such a drawing, unlike a realistic landscape, can be reproduced by yourself, armed with brushes or markers. When painting walls, remember the laws of perspective: the farther the subject, the smaller and paler it is.
Photo: pinterest.com
Slate wall
Black (or colored) slate paint can cover the back, side or any other wall of the room, as well as part of the wall. Matte black almost always looks stylish, plus you can draw on the walls and leave notes.
