So, we're looking at the three test spots on the walls, right?

What color/brand is it?

I'll tell you what IS good about that color choice. There isn't a lot of contrast with the woodtones of your furniture. The furniture kind of fills up that space and Richmond Gold reigns in the contrast. It will make the furniture feel like it fits better in the volume of the room. It's a markedly improved choice over the current wall color in that respect. I would consider taking Richmond Gold up on to the ceiling too - maybe even a lighter *version* of Richmond Gold for the ceiling.

But, function and illusion of color aren't the only things that matter. You have to be attracted to the reduced visual chaos Richmond Gold will bring and you also need to find something warm and cozy that you can relate to in the color.

I agree that it will integrate the furniture into the room better. It also works well with the pillows on the bed and the print above the bed.

I Love it! Very warm and looks great with the pillows and furniture!

You don't think it's too orange? I don't want my room looking garish.

"Too orange" is relative. Too orange compared to what exactly. If all you see is 'orange' when you look at the small swatches of Richmond Gold, you're probably going to see a lot more of it when it's done. The perception of too orange also hinges on quality of light. The direction those windows face could be key to whether it's going to feel and look garish or not.

If you have the paint, maybe roll out one full wall or at least paint up a sample board with two, full, proper coats of paint so you can really *see* the color.

If I were you I would test-paint that entire wall between the bedposts from ceiling to the top of the headboard. It will look entirely different than it does in your small sample spots when it is not surrounded with your current lighter color.

Unfortunately, its going to look too orange compared to the existing which is not too orange IYKWIM.

I had a room that went in the other direction, from a mustardy based khaki, to a much taupy-er khaki... and the client called my midway through crying..."its PINK". It wasn't, but it sure looked like it in the between stages.

The darker color on the end of the swatch is Greenfield Pumpkin. I wonder if it would look better a little darker (maybe 20%). I don't want the room to feel like a cave though because it doesn't get that much light compared to other rooms in the house.

I actually think it's not enough contrast to the bed. You'd need some very dark bedding to stop the room from being overwhelmingly one color given the walls and the bed are the same color.

What do I think of the color? It's lovely, really lovely, just too much. You know that line...too much of a good thing....etc.

I think it's going to be gorgeous--rich and comfy cozy, especially when you paint the ceiling. Go for it. It's just paint!

I wonder if it would look better a little darker (maybe 20%). I don't want the room to feel like a cave though...

Welp, you need to figure out just what you want the color to do for you.

As I mentioned before, Richmond Gold is going to reduce overall contrasts in the room. The bed is very big for that space -- it's out of proportion and that would bother me to no end and implementing a paint color to correct that problem would be at the top of my list.

But - it's not MY room and it's not my furniture.

If you're not bothered by the furniture:room ratio, then using Richmond Gold in that capacity is not paramount. Or perhaps the picture is exaggerating proportions a bit.

If there is bedding you want to coordinate, or natural light issues you want to manage, or a specific feeling you are trying to evoke, then that's what you need to identify. Once identified it's easy to figure out what wall color is the best choice  for you  to accomplish what it is you want the wall color to do.

Small swatches are not going to give the the best picture. Paint the wall behind the bed. You've already started, so finish that wall and live with it and see how it feels. I think it will make for a very warm, cozy space. The colors in the pillow look great with it.

Patty, funcolors, and kmcg85 all said what I want to say...Forget the splotch-shaped splotches thrown in the middle of the wall, and paint out that whole wall. You've already 'ruined' the wall, so go for it. You don't have to cut in or anything, just use your roller and roll out almost to ceiling and over to adjoining walls. Then, re-hang your picture and look at the effect. If you have new bedding, throw that on the bed too, so you can better visualize what your room would look like in the Richmond Gold.

I personally would not go any darker that RG. I think it's plenty dark enough for a bedroom and should give a rich, warm look........but is that look for you? I put a gorgeous periwinkle blue on my bedroom walls several years ago and received so many complements. But the soft blue was always too cool-feeling for me. I was glad to see it gone, and I have Laura Ashley Gold #3 on my walls now. It's warm but not too dark. Works with so many colors I like to use.
Several have made the comment about the paint color tying in the furniture better. Well, it will certainly do that. On the other hand, if you want the furniture to stand out more, then you need a little more contrast and maybe not as dark a color.

So, you bought gallons. Well, only you know whether you can afford to take the hit for more paint if you ultimately decide against the RG. For next time, may I kindly suggest, buying ONE quart of your chosen color in the sheen you want to use. Use that One quart to do what all have suggested. Pour into a paint tray, throw down a drop cloth, and roll it all out onto at least one wall, put your furniture up against it. Then, if you love it you have a start. If you don't feel love, you are out maybe $10-$20, about the cost of an evening at the movie by yourself.

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Thank you ladies for the comments! I actually think I may get it darkened 10% closer to Greenfield Pumpkin b/c it is a little more brown.

I really like it. It is hard to tell with a patch against the original wall color. I think you will find that you like it after you do the entire back wall. You could use that as an accent wall and do the other three in a lighter shade. Lighting can really make the colors change too. So at night it will be cozy and in day really bright and glowy. I do think you will need to add more color to bedding, even if it is a red throw at foot of bed. I love the colors in pillows and bed itself. Go for it. I would not suggest changing the color until after you try the back wall in this shade first. You might end up loving it.

I really like it!!! A lot! I think you should gor for it! I think with teh white trim it will be fab!

OK so I'm planning ahead to coordinate the bathroom with this terracotta color.
Anyone ever use an indoor/outdoor rug in their bathroom instead of a traditional bath mat?
I'm just toying with this idea:
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http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Courtyard-Garden-Terracotta-Indoor-Outdoor-Rug-53-Round/2299403/product.html

I really like it. It goes well with the pillows that you have on your bed. Go for it. (Anyways, it's a sunk cost, you've already bought it -- so go ahead and use it. If nothing else, then you'll have a nice freshly sealed wall to paint a new color on)

I love it. I think it will look great with your bed. I would leave the color as is before darkening it. I think once the whole room is painted it will look so cozy and it goes great with your art and pillows.

I love it...give it a try!
My last bedroom was LA Gold #4 - which looks similar and we loved it.

RE: the outdoor rug. I haven't tried it, but I've heard that they are perfect for the bathroom. Brings a little texture and pattern and can withstand the moisture.

We have Richmond Gold in our downstairs family room, bath and spare bedroom and we love it. It is a really warm colour and we get lots of compliments on it.