Desparate need of help decorating my daughters bedroom !
I’m redoing my Girls toddler room to a big girls room. She loves Mermaids and mermaid colors.
I found a palette of colors that I want to use, see pict below.
So mainly Lavender, Turqouise, Teal and mint.
The walls are half lavender half stripes white/ lavender (see picture)
All furniture is white.
I’m just not sure how to do it so it’s not so busy. Do you have bedding, drapes and rug all in lavender and just add small accents of the rest or mix and do for example bedding and rug one color and drapes another?
Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Karin
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Comments (4)I vote for Aqua blue for the walls. The room has a lot of potential. Consider trying a new furniture arrangement. Right now the dresser is blocking the door preventing full use of the closet. The dresser is also blocking the lovely new curtains so that they don't add as much impact to the room as they could. While you have the paint brushes out maybe paint the dresser either white like in your inspiration photo or maybe another bright color taken from the curtains. The finish on the dresser has some damage to it so by painting it, you won't be "ruining" it. I hope we can see the finished 'tada' photos....See MoreNeed Help Please...color for daughters north facing bedroom
Comments (7)I think you're on the right track with a pale yellow, but I have a feeling that the bright accent colors will look better with a cleaner wall color, like maybe Jersey Cream or Full Moon. Ivoire is toned/grayed down and it may look muddy with lime, turquoise, etc. I also worry about potentially muddy colors looking even more so in north facing rooms. I like to keep colors clear and clean in north light. My DD wanted a deep blue room and we went with a BM Historic color, also somewhat toned down, not a clear blue. Instead of the off white and toned down gold I thought we'd be using, she opted for lime green. I think a cleaner blue would have been better for that accent. Luckily, she doesn't give a hoot about those kinds of subtleties and I only go into her room under duress. :-) If you have a Ben Moore dealer near you, take a look at Ambiance. It is a pale yellow with just a touch of pink in it. I used it in my north-facing laundry room and it is very subtle and pleasant. I think it would work well as a backdrop for your daughter's brights...will let them take the stage....See MoreMy daughters' bedroom needs help
Comments (23)Wow, you know I'm not so sure about your question regarding the chair rail. Of course typical height from what I understand is 32-36 inches depending on chair height and such, but for this situation, that's a good question. The concern I would have about putting it too much higher would be a matter of proportion and how pleasing to the eye that would be. If 36 inches is still too low, you may want to consider doing a separate thread and asking what heights other people ended up with when doing something similar. In regards to color for the rail, that is totally up to you, but I wouldn't worry about matching it to the furniture. I would want to match the rail with the trim and doors because it looks more cohesive. Glad you like the polk-a-dot idea, just keep them sparce, it won't take a lot to give it that fun look....See MoreNeed help decorating my bedroom!
Comments (27)Bed is arriving today and all I have are sheets :( So many decisions. I think I will go with the charcoal gray square headboard, even thought it is pretty expensive. I am drawn to the tufting so I'd like to keep that. I will go with a lighter shade of gray for the bedding and add different shades of blush and gray pillows. I still am unsure of drapes. I am meeting with painter about the dresser colors. Clair Pope - I'm embarrassed to admit but I actually got the canvas painting at Hobby Lobby :) I love reading everyone's comments. This is just what I needed. Keep them coming if anyone has ideas on bedspread and drapes. Thank you everyone!!...See Morehollybar
4 years agoAgree that you need to find the bedding next. I would probably keep the bedding colourway a bit restricted but layered (like the Company Store Swiss Dot below) to have visual room for Mermaid art and decor. (Etsy is a good source for some) I'll admit I never cared if the little ones' rooms were a bit busy. I was hoping that when they decided to rebel,they would all want sleek,minimalist spaces. (didn't work)
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agorather than use all those paint colors, bring in bedding, pillows, pictures, mermaid murals, etc, with those colors. when ever you do any stripes, and want to repaint, you have to sand down the higher spots where the tape was. it's a lot of work. but, if you're up for it, then pick one shade and do an Ombre effect. like this
usually the card has lighter shades you can use, or, split the paint in half (bring your own container) and have the paint guy lighten the color on one of them. Oh, and use a bright white please. in face, just use the white right out of the can, no tinting. it's the perfect white.
bring in the colors w/ bedding, and maybe do a stencil treatment on the walls
buy cheap, secondhand dresser and do your crazy colors on it. when its time to let it go, donate it.
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4 years agoHow old is your daughter? I think you have to start with something you love and build from there. Are you going with subtle? I think this print would look good with the company store bedding:
Or if you want something with more whimsy, this artist has 3 cute prints, a mermaid with blonde hair, brunette hair, and red hair:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/593763509/mermaid-print-mermaid-art-brown-hair?ref=shop_home_active_8
Also, unless you plan to rearrange the room so that the bed isn't tucked in the corner, I don't think I would do a large area rug. What about a nice sheepskin rug in front of the bed? My son has two twin size beds in his room and he likes the sheepskin rug in between. Ikea has some that are machine washable if that's a concern.
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