What color can I add to give this room a splash of color?

Barbie Rolle

10 years ago

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Sharon Charboneau, RESA Pro, Interior Stylist

10 years ago

Your bedroom is lovely. I can visualize huge impact using Darzy's pumpkin or tangerine colour recommendations. Would add warmth for fall & winter months & pop of fresh colour with white linens for spring & summer. Can change lamp shades to cream or print with tangerine in it.

Cushions/pillows on bed are not adding enough interest now, but they will with new colour combos.

Can I suggest that you remove the mirror above the headboard. The headboard is art on its own: nothing more is required on wall above it.

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sinofaucet
10 years ago
This room is so chinoiserie, elegant, classic, european, but it's a little dark, I recommend add some shiny color, such as blue. How do you think?
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Barbie Rolle
Original Author
10 years ago
So appreciative of the recommendations posted. Really love the splash of red and tangerine. Have a blue throw already so will add more colors and will post soon. Thank you!
dsimber
10 years ago
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I would remove all the blue if adding red--which I think is a great color choice for such a rich room. The reds don't have to match--they can range from rust to deep red, for example. A few pillows, a throw, perhaps a few pieces of china, glass or pottery.
dsimber
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Love the mirror, but I think it takes something away from the bed.
mmers
10 years ago
I also agree the mirror detracts from the headboard - gorgeous mirror btw - where did you get it? I'd like something like that myself!
Geneviève
10 years ago
That room is fit for Royalty so lets add some Jewels

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mcbriec
10 years ago
I very much agree with Darzy's tangerine suggestion. The furniture looks very dark and traditional to me, whereas the rug looks quite modern. I think an orange/tangerine oriental carpet would brighten things up and go better with the rest of the furniture. A throw in similar colors would look nice over the arm of the sofa to soften/lighten up that a bit.
pcmom1
10 years ago
Yes, take the mirror down. As for color, I think doing something to your ceiling would add a lot of drama. Maybe the dark blue of the pillows or a rich metallic in the color of your lamp shades. Or maybe even paper the ceiling in something subtle with some sheen.
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It's a Beautiful World!
10 years ago
Barbie, I can't see if you have any art in your room but you can usually bring colors to a room by adding artwork. If you have space for art on one of your walls you can add an art piece with colors you enjoy. You can then add the same or similar colors in other accessories, such as pillows, etc.

I don't know what your taste in art is and what space for art you have, so I am just giving you some ideas. And you can see more on our page... Raisa

Colored Jungle Orange Splash, by Ben and Raisa Gertsberg, fine art print · More Info

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Barbie Rolle
Original Author
10 years ago
Hello Mmers- mirror from Z Gallery
I can"t wait to add sea glass colors, tangerines and I'm thinking burnt orange, what do you think?
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Day Interiors
10 years ago
I really like the blue as its different ( browns, reds and tangerines are great together- but used alot). Blue in the throw rugs or even valance would be good. And maybe white or light blue lamp shades. Like the suggestion of jewels ( I'm thinking crystal lamps ) that lighten it up.
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Sharon Charboneau, RESA Pro, Interior Stylist
10 years ago
have fun barbierolle!!
ohiofarmgirl
10 years ago
Lovely room ...paint the walls a turquoise...greenish ...grayish blue and more colorful pillows...paisleys perhaps
leelee
10 years ago
I would move the mirrored hubcap from over the bed. Change the cushion at the foot of the bed to an aqua silk. Change the rug to one with the same aqua. Change the lamp shades by the bed to a lighter aqua.
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irene
10 years ago
what a beautiful room!
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User
10 years ago
...take care of the carpet, it is not from the same story. You have very reach and baroques furniture,so I suggest you a warmer color and behind of the bed an accent wall! Like now looks more a la Hobby Lobby store, ups. Have fun and good luck with your project!
Barbie Rolle
Original Author
10 years ago
Hello, I added some more colors. Really appreciate the suggestions.
Barbie Rolle
Original Author
10 years ago
Number2
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LB Interiors
10 years ago
I would eliminate brown and gold pillows replace with orange, teals or brighter blues. You already have enough brown and gold repeats in the room.
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LB Interiors
10 years ago
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The mirror is very large. The bed is vary large. They are both on the focal wall and they fight for the attention in your beautiful room. Is there another wall you can put it on.
pcmom1
10 years ago
think you should paint ceiling, even if just the wall color.
donnaleedecors
10 years ago
The room needs a punch of glam, I would remove the valances and do a rich pleated silk panel drapery in a dark spice colour. Add citrus and orange pillows to the bedding and bench. I love the mirror behind the bed, however repostion it behind the lamp on the night stand at the right of the bed ( the curves are competing with each other ) good luck . cheers.
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LB Interiors
10 years ago
If the drapes are not new .... I think I'd keep the valances but change out the drapes to a solid blue of the color you prefer.
Barbie Rolle
Original Author
10 years ago
Rococo llc please help me with your criticism as I had no idea what is a Hobby Lobby Store, making this remark as a professional regarding my amateur design, do you suggest I remove the carpet? Or do I need to start over? Sorry I'm unclear on the next steps. I was able to take away from all postings previously.
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User
10 years ago
go with donnaleedecors suggestions, I will remove the rug, and make an accent wall a little bit darker then the rest of the room, it may be colorwash or a Venetian Plaster I don't know what budget you have. good luck!
irene
10 years ago
the mirror over the bed does distract from the beautiful bed but what a cozy room!
Barbie Rolle
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks added colour and art work. Your feedback please...just couldn't part with the mirror over the bed!
fortunateone
10 years ago
Yellow, royal purple and cream colored pillows and accessories.
tamarismc
10 years ago
Have you thought of an accent color wall behind the bed? They seem to be doing that a lot now days. You could even go "crazy" and try a red! I like the purple but I can't decide how it would look as an accent wall, i.e., not enough splash.
giniaginia
10 years ago
Nice mirror. Can you move it? No to that picture. Its too crowded. Too many pillows.Are you keeping the valences? What about Changing the lamps and using colored shades for brightness.
giniaginia
10 years ago
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Barbie Rolle
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you!
giniaginia
10 years ago
yellow
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LB Interiors
10 years ago
In your last photos posted, I think there is too much going on, The eye is having a hard time focusing and is confusing. Too many colors on too many objects. The orange and blue art is not working there. Too many pillows on the bed and on the bench. Less is more.

The purple pillows are not bright enough with all the browns. I wouldn't add purple.

So many of us us have suggested that the mirror is too large for the bed wall. It really, really is! It isn't doing your beautiful room justice. I'm sorry, It just isn't working :) . Can you put it over the dresser?

I like the idea of changing the lamp shades 'giniaginia' said. They will lighten up the heaviness of the room.
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LB Interiors
10 years ago
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7768
10 years ago
The red doesn't look good, nor the royal blue flower painting, wrong period era. I liked it much better the way you had it first.
sh ca
10 years ago
Things have gone way off track here, I'm afraid. The feathery pillows are far too juvenile for this room. The mirror above the bed was already way too much and now there is artwork, as well. The mirror and art both really need to go, as do the candlesticks. There is just way too much to look at. I think you should focus on lightening up the bed with white or off-white linens. Then your original blue and gold pillows will make more of a statement and you won't have to add more "stuff". Less is going to be more in this room that already has heavy draperies and furniture.
nancy22032
10 years ago
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I like to have two major colors in a room that are complementary to each other. Your browns dominate - that is what you are trying to remedy. Some toss pillows or other small items in a bright color won't do much. I would
love to see the aqua suggested by leelee used in a bedspread or a large throw on the foot of the bed, in the lamp shades, etc. etc. to try to balance the brown tones. Aqua cushions on the bench would be beautiful. A few LARGE items in the soft aqua would transform the room. Or you could use one favorite color - red, blue,green but in soft shades to keep the quiet effect you have. BTW that bench is beautiful. You certainly have good taste in furniture.
Barbie Rolle
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks to Houzz and the professional experts and members who are willing to provide their best ideas!! This is really a great application that I have recommended to my friends and family! I listened to the suggestions... Still looking for the right rug... But love the blue..thank you!
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LB Interiors
8 years ago
Beautiful color choice. Because it is a very strong color, I think you need more accessories spread out in the rest of the room. All the color is only concentrated on the bed

I would also switch out the print pillows with the stripe. Stripe pillows on the bed. Bench would be more interesting with the print pillow contrast.

I think I would also add a white pillow on the bench. Bring some contrast color to the bench to have the bed and bench reference each other. Love that color!
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LB Interiors
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
In addition, I would add a third pillow to the bed.... maybe in a beige/brown print in the center of the blue pillows on the bed. Colors will bring a continuity and softer flow to the room. This would bring the surrounding colors farther into the bed, in the center of the bed with a smooth flow of all your colors in the room.
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LB Interiors
8 years ago
Something like this pillow in center on bed.

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ashtonchic
8 years ago
Can you put the mirror in the entry where everyone can enjoy it? It doesn't go with your beautiful furniture. I would also put simple white linen roman shades on the windows - add a ribbon that matches the teal of the pillows on each side.
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LB Interiors
8 years ago
I also think the mirror is misplaced. It's too large above the bed.
ashtonchic
8 years ago
Barbie - here are a few rugs for you to look at. All from Overstock. Good luck!

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Barbie Rolle
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you LB Interiors and Ashtonchic!! Great suggestions... I changed the pillows around and added another pillow in brown. Changing the panels to a blue and love the second sample for the rug....on my way! Awesome
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LB Interiors
8 years ago
You're Welcome. It will be beautiful!
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Timothy Rivers Interiors
8 years ago
I have a blog post that may help you out.

http://timothyriversinteriors.com/2015/04/28/the-secret-to-creating-a-killer-master-bedroom/

Happy Designing!