Painting ideas for your room
40 Best Bedroom Colors 2022
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Red Lacquer
FRITZ VON DERSCHULENBURG
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
ALISON GOOTEE
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
Anna Spiro Design
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
Francesco Lagnese
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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Coral
Amy Neunsinger
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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Peach
Anna Malmberg
In this Scandinavian studio, peachy blush walls contrast with with the high-impact black and white wall art. But that softness is reflected again in the jute rug and oat-hued linen bedding. Blush pink also pairs nicely with steel blue tones and even bright red for an unexpected contrast.
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Cream
Matthew Millman
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
Danielle Colding Design
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
Paul Raeside
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
Amelia Stanwix
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
SIMON WATSON
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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Marigold
Joshua McHugh
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
STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON
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
James Merrell
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
Roland Bello
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
2LG Studio
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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Light Gray-Green
Shade Degges
"I wanted to create a bedroom full of personality," designer Jae Joo says of the main bedroom in this Boston Rowhouse.
Though classic and understated, the room brims with character thanks to a shrunken photo gallery, curved furniture, and colorful accents. The light gray walls look blue in some lighting and green in others; either way, they're a welcome departure from the go-to white canvas most bedrooms feature.
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Khaki Green
Heidi Caillier Design
In this cabin designed by Heidi Caillier, the guest bedroom is painted a soothing, nature-inspired shade of green. It's fitting for the environment, and speaks to all the other accent colors used throughout the space for a nice cohesive whole.
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Deep Earthy Green
Gieves Anderson
David Frazier took a moody and earthy approach in his New York City apartment bedroom.
While the color (Studio Green from Farrow & Ball) is worth praising, it's also the texture-rich finish that elevates the walls. "We wanted to showcase the movement in the plaster, so we had the walls painted in a satin finish it gives a certain depth that we wouldn’t have been able to achieve with a flat paint.”
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Matte Marine
Stephen Kent Johnson
A matte version of that moody marine hue is also a great option and creates a softer atmosphere. Studio Shamshiri enveloped the entire room in the color, including the ceiling.
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Deep Navy
STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON
Paint your walls a nice deep shade of navy and then punctuate the depth with crisp white accents and vibrant bedding for a balanced bedroom.
In this space designed by Mally Skok, the playful patterns contrast nicely with the deep blue walls, giving the room a touch of levity.
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Steel Blue
Read McKendree
In a room by Elizabeth Cooper, this steel blue gray paint color brings a posh sensibility to the more whimsical floral details for a nice balance. The color will flatter a variety of styles and designs as bedding and decor are swapped out over the years, too. she used Farrow & Ball's Hauge Blue.
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Cobalt Blue
PHOTO: Bjorn Wallander; DESIGN: Alisa Bloom
High gloss paints are a surefire way to make a bold statement. In this bedroom designed by decorator Alisa Bloom, the rich, liquidy sheen of the finish bounces light around a dark room.
She used Fine Paints of Europe’s Delft Blue 4003 in Hollandlac Brilliant to illuminate the entire bedroom.
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Crisp Light Blue
Eric Piasecki
Here's definitive proof that primary colors go together nicely. This bedroom designed by Robin Henry is a breath of fresh air, thanks to the invigorating blue paint—the varying shades of blue throughout the room make it look like it's glowing.
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Mint Green
Trevor Tondro
Paired with a slightly more pistachio-hued upholstered headboard and a retro-style crocheted coverlet, this bedroom designed by J. P. Horton belongs in the summer getaway home of our dreams. The traditional landscape painting and warm wood side chair ground the space and work beautifully with the mint green paint.
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Sky Blue
Trevor Tondro
Though this shade of blue definitely makes a statement, it doesn't overpower the space nor overwhelm the eye—that's because it's consistent. Since this bedroom is basically a cocoon of light blue, there's a strong sense of cohesion and personality. So if you have a favorite color, and don't see it changing any time soon, why not let it be theme of your bedroom?
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Baby Gray Blue
Mikael Axelsson for Fantastic Frank
A soothing soft blue is a key ingredient for a peaceful bedroom. It adds an ethereal, dreamy quality to every space but also offers a ton of versatility, making it particularly well-suited for the bedroom.
The linen bedding and makeshift side table accent chair contribute to that easy, undone elegance.
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Crisp White
Tamsin Johnson Interiors
This bedroom is a showstopper, but it's also simple and timeless. And though some may say white is the absence of all colors, we'd argue this one is making quite a statement. In fact, sometimes neutral hues give the space a more timeless and open feel while also allowing other design highlights to stand out more. This bedroom by Tamsin Johnson marries classic architecture with contemporary style and the walls are painted in a pure, cool shade of white that really energizes the entire space.
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Greige
Fantastic Frank
If you think crisp all-white interiors look too stark but still like the look and feel of light neutrals, opt for warm oat-y creams or layers of soft, smoky grays.
The results are edgy and industrial yet gentle and understated.
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Light Lilac
Annie Schlechter
This lavender oasis designed by Cathy Chapman is proof that you can decorate with color while still being understated. Though it's bursting with shades of lavender, this little nook also exudes a calm, serene energy. The key is to stick to a color story of muted pastels. In this case, the designer worked within a purple spectrum while keeping things interesting with contrasting textures, shapes, and finishes.
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Deep Beige
WERNER STRAUBE
To warm up a bright bedroom without painting all the surfaces something other than classic white, cover one wall in a printed covering and another in a warm, neutral color.
In this versatile bedroom designed by Corey Damen Jenkins, the far wall is painted in a light sandy beige hue, marrying the cooler blues, whites, and grays with the warmer wood and cream tones as well as the brass accents.
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Dusty Purple
Kingston Lafferty Design
Though purple and black don't seem like the most obvious pair for a grownup, calming bedroom, they actually work together brilliantly here. Kingston Lafferty Design accentuated the purple details in the shelf and bedding with a dusty, gray purple tone and then played up the cooler undertones with sharper black metal accents.
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Royal Purple
Bjorn Wallander
Window treatments will make a bedroom more comfortable for lazy morning sleep-ins, but if your room is super bright, a deep shade of royal purple on an accent wall like Krsnaa Mehta did here will help absorb light while still adding vibrant personality.
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Violet
Courtesy of Nicole Franzen
If you want to keep color from overpowering your space or you simply want to give your room a little more shape, color blocking is your solution. There are plenty of ways to play with this design trend, from more subtle and simple toning treatments to full on murals. This bedroom designed by GRT Architects is somewhere in between. If you like what you see, try painting your paneling and leaving the walls light. Then opt for a low-to-the-ground bed to show it off even more.
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Light Pink and Lavender
Ngoc Minh Ngo
A sweet lavender hallway frames the pink floral bedroom beyond for a sweet foundation while the black and white floors, dark mahogany table, and red bedding polish and ground the space by decorator David Kaihoi.
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Deep, Dark Purple
Thijs de Leeuw/Space Content/Living Inside
For a thoroughly special bedroom paint color, look no further than this bedroom designed by Atelier ND, where the walls are painted in Pontefract by Paint & Paper Library. The unique hue defies definition (but if we had to try, we'd say it's a purplish-reddish black)—which is one of the many reasons the design team chose it. The pendants were sourced from an old church and a Vispring bed is upholstered in pink Pierre Frey mohair.
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Gray
Mali Azima
The blue ombre curtains embolden the romantic ceiling paint and emphasize the purple undertones of the gray base color in this bedroom designed by Janie Molster.
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Light Gray
Stephen Karlisch
An ultra pale shade of gray flatters the green and indigo tones in this bedroom designed by Jean Liu.
Opt for a similar shade if you're looking for a subtle neutral that'll be a little less jarring on the eyes than a bright white.
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Grayscale
Tim Street-Porter
And for our final stop on this tour of bedroom colors, we're presenting you with a whole new world of options: Wallpaper. This bedroom isn't just a living space, it's a work of art. Our eyes are immediately drawn to the hypnotizing black painted stripes that trace the architectural DNA of the house itself, beautifully modernizing the bones of the Victorian home decorated by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. The moody, lush throw pillow and end blanket add just a splash of color, which is really all you need in a space like this.
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Soft Black
Farrow & Ball
While we often think of bright whites and crisp, light hues when trying to open up a smaller space, there's also a strong case for going darker.
In fact, inkier tones are known to amplify smaller spaces. Not to mention, it sets the right mood in the bedroom. The soft black paint color in this bedroom makes it feel special and intimate in ways you'd never be able to achieve with a lighter hue.
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(Image credit: Summerill & Bishop / Isabelle Lomas / David Butler)
Creative paint ideas can bring unique beauty to a home – and the more inventive they are, the better.
As Marianne Shillingford, creative Director at dulux says: 'The right paint colors can even make small spaces appear larger and reconnect us with nature. It has always had the power to transform on more levels than the way things look and we are only just beginning to realise its potential in our homes.
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We've curated our favorite paint ideas, showing how to introduce color in a variety of interior design settings to help you create a completely new scheme in your home.
Paint ideas – 24 looks for every room and surface
These paint tricks will inspire a whole new look for your home, perhaps just a room or even only a piece of furniture. Whatever, they have the power to create a dramatic transformation in hours.
1. Paint the floor for instant appeal underfoot
(Image credit: Isabelle Lomas)
Isabelle Lomas’ client wanted a fun, inviting space for her kids' room paint ideas that would still allow for older guests to use the room, as it was also to be rented out. ‘We kept the walls plain,’ says Isabelle, who used Willow V from Paint & Paper Library. ‘This allowed us to incorporate a chequerboard pattern on the floor – a fun element that is also hardwearing. Isabelle thought this was a fun and playful idea that would translate well no matter the furnishings.
2. Use paint to update old furniture
(Image credit: Johnathan Bond )
Painting vintage furniture is a beautiful way to introduce new life and virality into a once-loved antique. Using colored furniture makes it easier to change up an otherwise neutral space. This works particularly well for bedrooms where children may grow out of, or get tired of, particular colors and pieces.
Sydney-based interior designer Tamsin Johnson developed this consciously sophisticated scheme with a rich green bookcase taking center stage. ‘The green antique French carved oak bookcase with soft yellow highlights anchors the room while the soft mauve linen bedding provides a tranquil element.’
3. Make your space pop
(Image credit: Stephen Julliard)
Chinoiserie is re-emerging as an influence in fashion and interiors but it has long been a key aesthetic for de Gournay, eminent specialist in hand-painted wallcoverings.
This bold interpretation is courtesy of French designer Vincent Darré, who created this stunning dining room color scheme for the private apartment of de Gournay’s Paris showroom.
The primary colors of the scene dazzle against a black background and Vincent has emphasized this contrast by painting the window surround in a bold yellow and the skirting in a fresh green. The ceiling was painted black, which will give evening events an extra intensity, a stand-out look for ceiling paint ideas.
4. Paint stripes
(Image credit: Summerill & Bishop)
Never really out of fashion, the classic stripe is having a particular moment right now and it's less about the country ticking look and more about adding personality through playful paint ideas.
We adore the formal yet bold style of this scene, like something out of the Mad hatter’s tea party. The stripe upon stripe lends the room a real sense of fun – and from who else but the oh-so talented table setting creators at Summerill & Bishop .
5. Include details through paint
(Image credit: James McDonald)
If your space is lacking in architectural interest, you'll be amazed at what paint tricks you can incorporate to add intrigue to an otherwise simple scheme.
Using bathroom paint ideas in a room doesn’t have to mean optical overload. ‘This stripe detail adds interest to a room that has few architectural features,’ says interior designer Guinness, who painted neat parallel stripes along this bathroom’s ceiling, a great look for a modern, ceiling trim idea.
6. Use paint to create 'zones'
(Image credit: Jonathan Bond)
Gloss paint is back after years in the wilderness. In the main bedroom of this home in Notting Hill, designers Barlow & Barlow created a soothing scheme to turn their clients’ corridor into a dressing room. The paint color is Dulux green, 10GG 15/346.
As well as being light-reflective and available in a wide choice of colors, gloss is also one of the best paint finishes for high-traffic areas such as dressing rooms, hallways and landings, as it’s hardwearing and scuff-resistant.
(Image credit: Jon Day)
Colorful homes are an immersive experience that leads from room to room.
A carefully considered palette will feature shades that work with the objects in the room – such as these orange walls and the red kimono – and that also flow from one space into another.
8. Paint with a variety of colors from the same palette
(Image credit: Lick)
When planning multiple colors, test various permutations. Stronger shades are used on the lower walls, inside and outside the room. The pink inside is used to frame the windows and complement the red-brown lower wall, softened by the creamy white above.
9. Paint paneling a warm color for an inviting, warm entryway
(Image credit: Neptune)
A hardworking and always on-the-go home space, entryway surfaces demand the toughest of finishes and savvy shade choices to keep them looking great for longer. When searching for hallway paint ideas, choose washable or even scrubbable quality paint, using a satin finish for woodwork. If gloominess is an issue, go for a silk finish to reflect any light for your paneling paint ideas is a good trick.
Colorwise, a neutral to mid shade will make the space feel larger. Using the same paint on walls and on doors brings a unified feel which is easy on the eye and counters hectic and heavy use.
‘For the narrow corridor of this Welsh farmhouse, we kept the color palette neutral and light to create an inviting entrance with a feeling of a calm,’ says Meaghan Hunter, stylist at Neptune . For a similar color, try Honed Slate matt emulsion from Neptune.
It's also worth noting that the right first impression begins even before your entryway. When thinking about the first room of your home, it is similarly important to assess the best hues for your exterior and, perhaps most significantly, the front door colors to avoid.
10. Experiment with color on woodwork
(Image credit: Little Greene)
It's a classic choice and perfectly natural to reach for a white or off-white color when painting woodwork, especially in hallways, but by choosing a less obvious shade, you can create a far more sophisticated effect – plus you can use this color to connect to adjoining rooms that might use that shade as an accent shade.
Just as you would opt for a contrasting, harmonious or tonal shade when painting a separate panel on a wall, look to using that color on the woodwork instead.
If painting woodwork on a wallpapered wall, color match your paint to a shade from within the pattern, using that instead for maximum effect.
11. Build up ombre shades on your stairwell
(Image credit: Crown)
If you are looking for paint ideas that create a visual trick, particularly around making a space look larger, an ombre paint effect – with darker shades lower down and lighter shades above – is a good solution.
And, if you are looking for eye-catching and space-stretching stair paint ideas, use it on stair risers in a graduated to make your staircase feel taller and grander. Tester pots of tonal color will work a treat as you won't need much to cover each panel, either.
The beauty of this look lies in its simplicity so decorate the steps and the hallway in a pale, neutral shade to avoid the remaining decor fighting against the soft, staggered colors.
12. Add layers of tonal color to make a space appear larger
(Image credit: Little Greene)
Wrapping a space in warming layers of color not only creates a smart, cohesive feel, it can make a room feel bigger than it actually is. Patrick O’ Donnell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball agrees: 'Carrying the wall color onto all of your woodwork creates the illusion of more space.'
Choose a relatively pale hue for the wall and pair it with a darker shade (of the same color) on adjacent woodwork.
You can either continue the look though to the rest of the space with similarly tonal shades on furniture and accessories. Alternatively, keep the rest of the furnishings in neutral tones for a more subtle effect.
13. Try a stylish paint effect that's contemporary, too
(Image credit: Bauwerk Colour)
New directions with formulations and decorating techniques means dated paint effects have been replaced with sophisticated washes, textures and brushwork – perfect for living room paint ideas that add a touch of depth to a wall, a must-have in contemporary homes, which can lack architectural detailing.
Paints premixed with sand and chalk offer plaster, suede or concrete effect finishes. At the other end of the scale, you can introduce acrylic varnishes and even glitter to give a glossy glaze.
This look taps into the soulful decorating mood of the moment, picking up on Scandi hygge vibes and the artisan global influences.
‘This deep color has been used to bring interest and mood to the simple interior,' explains Bronwyn Riedel, co-founder and color creator, Bauwerk Colour . 'Painted over lime render, the soft, tonal finish is a counterpoint to the use of natural materials such as ply and the natural limestone floor.’
This is ‘Mountain’ from the Raw Refined range, limewash natural paint suitable for interior and exterior walls, Bauwerk.
14. Paint a ceiling in a bold shade
(Image credit: Paint & Paper Library)
While most people tend to paint walls in a feature color, consider flipping the look by choosing a bold color for your ceiling instead.
Compared to an all-white ceiling, a colorful one will add drama and personality to a room, while making it feel cozier, too.
Keep walls predominantly white – if you prefer, you can choose a subtle, coordinating shade below the dado rail - and pick a strong shade for your ceiling.
This look is especially effective when the same color is echoed on the walls in an adjacent room.
15. Paint a contrasting panel to draw focus
(Image credit: Dulux)
Just as you would add a rug to create a separate zone in a large room, a painted wall panel can do the job just as effectively. This can particularly work for dining room color schemes, drawing attention to the table, and creating an intimate atmosphere.
Here, a small dining area in an open plan room is pulled into sharp focus by the clever painted panel on the wall behind the table and chairs. Stretched up onto the ceiling, it creates a wrap around effect on the space, giving an overall cocooning effect to a spacious room with lofty ceilings.
16. Zone a room with color blocking
(Image credit: Fenwick & Tilbrook)
Color blocking is a clever way to divide a space, distinguish an activity, or change the pace in a portion of a room. Paint can be applied to create a backdrop to a desk space, define a reading area, or a creative corner. It's also one of those useful kitchen color ideas if you want to achieve a new look quickly – but ensure you use a wipeable paint.
Here, a faux backsplash feature introduces countertop activities in a tall kitchen and adds a splash of cheerful color. Adding bands of bolder hues adds a designer look to large and plain surfaces.
‘Dark units really ground the space and the horizontal block of green connects the kitchen with the garden beyond,' says Anna Hill, Brand Director, Fenwick & Tilbrook . 'Being a fairly small space, we kept the rest of the walls an off-white to keep it fresh and bright.' This type of paint idea is a good match for painted kitchen cabinet ideas, too.
17. Go for wraparound color
(Image credit: Little Greene)
Looking for bedroom color ideas that are inviting? Warming paint ideas are always welcome in a bedroom. By taking the same shade across all surfaces, including paneling, skirtings, and even doors and window frames, you can make a space look bigger in just a few brush strokes.
It’s also a great technique for bringing together fragmented rooms, and can be used as an entire color scheme for a whole floor or house. Any shade can be used, but this cozy nutty color brings a snug element that suits a bedroom or cosy snug.
18. Get creative with painted furniture
(Image credit: Annie Sloan)
Using painted furniture ideas is an easy way to create a unique look that's easy to achieve. Pretty-up a cabinet and coat a wall in candy stripes – paint is a chance to add a touch of whimsy to your decor scheme. What keeps the look sophisticated, not saccharine, is the edited color palette, grounded with a deep forest green.
Wall painted in Piranesi Pink and Pointe Silk. Floor, headboard, chest of drawers and lamp painted in a selection of Chalk Paint: all Annie Sloan .
19. Use paint to give children's rooms a smart finish
(Image credit: Emma Lewis)
Strong kids' paint room ideas are a must since these spaces tend to be over-stuffed with toys, gadgets, books and... more toys. So, majoring on one main color, with a neutral accent shade can help it feel less chaotic and much smarter. As in other rooms, putting the same color – in different tones – across walls, woodwork and even furniture can create a sleek finish.
20. Paint a floor for an instant new look
(Image credit: Annie Sloan)
It's likely that you will be using bathroom paint ideas to add character to a washroom, but you can create an all-over cohesive look with a painted floor, picking out a color that complements that of the walls, accessories – and even the bath tub.
'Painting wooden floorboards is an option in a bathroom,' says Lucy Searle, Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief.
'After all, this is a room that's unlikely to see heavy footfall. Your main worry needs to be ensuring good preparation of the surface, choosing the right paint – ideally one that's suitable for bathrooms – and making sure too that there is a protective layer of varnish so that the wood doesn't warp.'
21. Add bold color to unexpected places
(Image credit: Crown)
Color can be used to emphasize and highlight architectural features, from painting cornicing, pillars or arches in contrasting shades.
It's the unusual that makes this particularly effective so so don't shy away from using bolder hues, provided you keep a neutral background to provide the colors with a simple backdrop from which to shine.
22. Use paint ideas to highlight architectural details
(Image credit: Fenwkick & Tilbrook)
Paint is the perfect medium to bring personality, add a unique appeal and even introduce an element of humor to a home. It can be a simple idea such as color change on panelling, adding pattern, or murals for an exclusive décor element.
For ease, use decorating tape to keep paint smart with clean edges.
23. Use paint ideas to create faux effects
(Image credit: Farrow & Ball)
When you're short on space, or just want to add a touch of quirky charm to a bedroom, why not paint a headboard on the wall?
Use masking tape to create the shape and ensure sharp, straight lines, then simply use a medium-sized brush to paint your design.
This example is from Farrow & Ball , painted in Incarnadine No.248, School House White No.291 and Breakfast Room Green Modern Emulsion.
24. Paint woodwork to match walls
(Image credit: David Butler)
When painting a small room, think about using color all-over for instant appeal. Snug room ideas are all about curating a warm, cozy space to indulge in at home, and what better way that through bold paint ideas?
‘I like painting small rooms in a dark color to make them feel cozy,’ says interior designer Amelia McNeil, who designed this scheme.
‘I even painted the window and architrave in the same blue so that the Phillip Jeffries wallpaper could be the main focus.
How do I choose the right paint color ideas?
It is best to go for paint colors that make you happy and have longevity. If in doubt, it is often advised that you consult the color wheel.
The Color Wheel is an essential aid when choosing color schemes. Created by mathematician Sir Isaac Newton in 1666 to explain the relationships between colors, it gives you an instant visual for exactly which colors coordinate and contrast to create muted, tonal or dramatic combinations.
In her book, Recipes for Decorating , Farrow & Ball’s color consultant Joa Studholme notes that we are embracing stronger shades when decorating our homes. These include a range of hues found on the warm half of the color wheel, such as reds and pinks to oranges and yellows. Much research has been done into how colours affect our mood.
‘Current trends show a real shift towards brighter colors with a clean-cut finish,’ says Sue Kim, senior color designer at Valspar.
‘When choosing a paint color, don’t forget to look beyond the walls – consider the ceiling, skirting, window frames and mouldings and how they can be brought into the scheme.’
Can I paint every room the same color?
There is no reason why you can't paint every room the same color. In fact, doing so can create a cohesive look for your whole house. There is an understated beauty in minimalism, something that we are seeing more and more of in the world of design. That said, you may want to add in accent color ideas through furniture and artwork.
Andrea has been immersed in the world of homes, interiors and lifestyle since her first job in journalism, on Ideal Home. She went from women's magazine Options to Frank. From there it was on to the launch of Red magazine, where she stayed for 10 years and became Assistant Editor. She then shifted into freelancing, and spent 14 years writing for everyone from The Telegraph to The Sunday Times, Livingetc, Stylist and Woman & Home.
She was then offered the job as Editor on Country Homes & Interiors, and now combines that role with writing for sister title homesandgardens.com.
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- Kate BurnettContributing Editor
10 golden rules - INMYROOM
Paint is the most versatile finish material. With its help, you can radically change the look and atmosphere of any premises. Gone are the days when paint was associated with plain corridors. schools and hospitals: tinting systems offer thousands of colors to choose from the one that will help make your dreams of an ideal interior come true, combine different textures and degrees of gloss.
And the painting process itself rooms is a very creative occupation: it’s nice to imagine yourself as an artist, pick up a brush and add new colors to your home on your own.
Gold rules for painting rooms
So you arm yourself with a roller and paint to transform the interior.
What else is needed to get the result pleased and aroused pride from the fact that all this was done with your own hands? In coloring walls have their own subtleties. Today we will share some of them.
Rule #1: Pick your paint color last
Many begin repairs with a choice colors for the walls - and they are wrong. If you want your interior to look harmoniously, start with the selection of shades for the floor and furniture, and leave the paint on after. Why is that? The point is that the quantity shades of furniture, parquet and accessories are always limited, and paint can be tinted in thousands of different colors.
For example, in the Symphony system, according to which Tikkurila paints are tinted, There are over 25,000 color options to choose from. Agree, much it is more difficult to find out that in order to “support” the selected shade of the wall, you need exactly dark turquoise lamp, and go off your feet in search of such a color.
Rule #2: Live with your chosen color before you buy
This rule is especially true for bright hues.
However, psychologists have repeatedly proven that long-term neighborhood with bright colors is tiring and a bright orange wall after a couple of months can cause only one desire: to close it with the highest possible cabinet.
What if you dream of bright orange the wall is still haunted? Colorize in store and pick up home, many salons or building hypermarkets provide such possibility. See how the selected color behaves under the lighting of your rooms and make your decision. And don't forget that high grade paint gloss will enhance the perception of color, and matte will make it calmer.
Rule #3: Plan Your Job Carefully
Painting requires a certain preparation. It is necessary to calculate the amount of paint using expense calculator.
Next, determine how much you will need time. Most often, to achieve the desired shade intensity must be painted in two layers, respectively, it will take time to give let the first layer dry. For water-thinned acrylate paints, the time drying is usually 2-3 hours.
For alkyd paints and enamels, this period is higher – up to 24 hours.
Rule #4: Don't skimp on tools
If you've chosen a good paint, then the accompanying materials should match its quality. A bad tool can spoil the result, no matter how expensive the paint you choose.
When working with alkyd and oil paints, choose brushes from natural hair as well as artificial hair. Latex (acrylate) paints should only be applied with artificial fiber brushes. Any brush should be 1.5 times longer in length than in width.
As for rollers, then, as in the case of brushes, for applying latex paint, they must be made from synthetic material. Oil and alkyd paints apply both with a natural fiber roller and with a synthetic one.
Rule #5: Protect yourself and surfaces
Many modern paints are harmless and environmentally friendly, but do not forget about special protective clothing. Cover your head with a scarf, bandana or use a simple Soviet invention - a hat from a newspaper.
Shoes should also be chosen which is not a pity to get dirty in the paint. At the same time, it should protect your legs from spray. Put on latex gloves on your hands.
Cover floors and furniture with protective film - it is sold in any building market. If the paint did get there, where it shouldn't be, try to remove it as soon as possible. Acrylic paints are washed off with water, but if the enamel has already dried on the surface, then you need white spirit.
Rule #6: Prepare the wall surface
Walls must be prepared: they should not have obvious scratches and bumps. To make the surface smooth use a leveling putty. It is recommended to apply on top primer: it will improve adhesion and prevent the paint from soaking into the surface, which means significant product savings for you.
Rule #7: Create the Right Conditions
Consider the conditions under which you are about to color. Make sure the room is not too hot, humid, or cold as the paint may dry or harden in such conditions.
After painting, to ensure reliable drying of the paint, room temperature it is recommended to increase and decrease the relative humidity. Excellent the remedy for this is a conventional room heater.
Rule #8: Start painting from the corners and from above
Correct painting order help avoid unpleasant surprises and double work. First paint the top and the lower parts of the walls and corners, using a brush or a narrow roller. Thereafter proceed to painting the remaining surfaces, while painting the top first part of the wall, and then the bottom to avoid drips.
Rule #9: Don't try to do everything quickly
You need to paint the room in good mood and leisurely. Haste does not lead to good - quickly applied layers on top of each other will look unaesthetic (remember that for drying water-based paint requires a minimum of 2 hours). It also does not need to be applied too thick a layer of paint at a time. As the Scandinavian fairy said character, calmness, only calmness - this is the key to successful painting.
Rule #10: Clean your tools
After finishing the staining process, do not forget to clean the tools - they may still be useful to you. Waterborne the paint can be washed off with water or use special detergents, like Pensselipesu from Tikkurila.
If the paint is completely unused, carefully close the jar. To achieve this effect, for a short time the jar can be turned upside down - the lid close hermetically. Do not forget: during long-term storage in incomplete or If the container is not tightly closed, the paint becomes unusable.
Professionals always have their own secrets of success. Today, Klavdiya Lovchinovskaya, a leading training specialist at the Tikkurila Training Center, will share with us some of the nuances of wall painting.
1. If you are not 100% sure that the surface of the wall is perfectly flat, then choose a matte paint. A high gloss finish will only accentuate possible imperfections.
2. Immediately after painting, it is recommended to start raising the room temperature and lowering the relative humidity.
An excellent tool for this is a regular room heater.
3. If you are right-handed, it is more convenient to start painting from the upper right corner, left-handers, respectively, start from the upper left side of the wall.
4. If you are painting during the cooler months, you can slow down the drying of the paint by turning off the heating a few hours before starting work and opening the windows. This way the previously painted areas will not dry out too quickly and blend evenly with the freshly painted areas.
5. The ideal temperature for painting is plus 15 degrees.
6. In order not to touch the ceiling when painting the walls, pre-paint one upper strip horizontally with a roller.
15 simple and original wall painting ideas
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Wall painting is a great idea when you want to freshen up the interior, but not everyone wants to live among plain walls. We offer original solutions to decorate walls that are akin to designer interiors.
In order for wall painting to be done at the highest level, it is not at all necessary to turn to professionals and pay a lot of money for their work. Here are a few ideas that you can follow to radically change the design of the room.
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- Original ideas for wall painting
- 1. Different colors of the geometric pattern
- 2. Incredible wall texture with a simple sponge
- 3. Imitation brickwork with a rectangular sponge
- 4.901 room
- 5. Light airy composition
- 6. Mountain peaks in the Ombre technique
- 7. Ombre technique
- 8. Color transition on one wall using a geometric ornament will allow you to originally and beautifully zone the space
- 9. Decorative honeycombs of different shades will make the interior modern and original.
- 10. A complex geometric motif is best placed on one wall only. This pattern is easy to make with masking tape and a roller.
- 11. Two in one: ombre technique and geometry.
This method of painting imitates a wall panel and will become a bright accent in the interior. - 12. Just let the paint drip off
- 13. Circles of different diameters will create a sense of depth in the drawing
- 14. Dive into the wonderful underwater world
- 15. Imitation denim on the wall fits perfectly into modern interiors
Original wall painting ideas
1. Different colors of geometric pattern
Using different shades of masking tape You can play with the geometry of the room.
2. Incredible wall texture with a simple sponge
With this trick, even an inexperienced painter can achieve excellent results.
3. Imitation of brick masonry using a rectangular sponge
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4. Almost a real tree in your room
can be drawn.
using stencils
5. Light, airy composition
Feathers on the wall make the interior of the room lighter and no additional wall decorations are required. Such feathers are also applied to the wall using stencils.
6. Mountain peaks in Ombre technique
Ombre smooth transition from a saturated shade to a lighter one. This technique can be successfully used in painting walls. For the sake of this view, it is worth working hard, but with great desire and patience, you can get an excellent result.
Another example of ombre mountain slopes. A sheet of newspaper is used as a stencil.
7. Ombre technique
If you want to achieve an ombre effect without additional patterns. Each shade of paint is applied separately, then the transition between colors is shaded.
8. The color transition on one wall with the help of a geometric ornament will allow you to zone the space in an original and beautiful way.
9. Decorative honeycombs of different shades will make the interior modern and original.
10. A complex geometric motif is best placed on one wall only. This pattern is easy to make with masking tape and a roller.
11. Two in one: ombre technique and geometry. This method of painting imitates a wall panel and will become a bright accent in the interior.
12. Just let the paint drip off
No brushes, stencils or rollers needed. For smooth flowing lines, use a syringe, adjusting the width of the strips only by the size of the syringe opening.
13. Circles of different diameters will create a feeling of depth in the drawing
14. Dive into the wonderful underwater world
For those who draw well and are not afraid to take on a complex project. This idea is perfect for bathrooms.
