Need Neutral Color for East-Facing Bedroom
Greetings! We're painting our master bedroom, and I've tried about 8 sample colors already. Still striking out. The room faces east; the lighting really presents a challenge. I wanted a neutral color, as I change bedding throughout the year. I've tried taupes & tans, but they look dirty and wet in the lighting. Since we're repainting due to water damage, that's not the look we're going for!
Our carpeting is a gold color, and that presents a challenge as well as the lighting. Today we tried a neutral, cream color (Porter Irish Linen). It's ok, but a bit too yellow. Nothing special.
I'm looking for a warm color without yellow or green undertones that will work with tans, greens, & reds.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Wags
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bleigh
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11 years ago
outsideplaying_gw
11 years ago
likewhatyoudo
11 years agoI have SW 7533 Khaki Shade and a lighter shade on the same strip Urban Putty is also a nice neutral.
MarinaGal
11 years agopps7
11 years agoTry BM Grant Beige. Our bedroom is BM Kingsport gray which is a bit darker than Ashley Gray. I love it and it plays nice with gold tones.
You can also go with something with a bit more color- BM gray wisp.
wags848
11 years agomarcellakat
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Olychick
7 years agojuddgirl2
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoIt sounds like you're looking for a lighter color but I finally let DH convince me to go dark in the east facing guest room and south facing master and I'm so glad I did. The saturated colors are very restful and calming, which is good for bedrooms :)
This is BM Squirrel Tail - looks great with tans, greens and reds. It looks mostly dark gray but has a brown green undertone.
This is BM Chelsea Gray - a bit cooler but still warm with a green undertone. I actually didn't care for my quartersawn oak furniture as much as I do now since I've changed the wall color from antique white to the darker color.
juddgirl2
7 years agomarcellakat
7 years ago
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