Guest bedroom help please - Paint, Decor, Nightstands

3 years ago

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What SW or BM color would you paint the walls? Also need nightstands, lamps and art suggestions.

Room is 11' 8 x 14' 6. One West facing window. Trim and moldings will be white. 8' Ceiling.

I currently have navy curtains which I was going to use but am open to changing. Can also change beige sheets and blanket to white if that would look better.

Pottery Barn Mackenna Blue Duvet

Linen Headboard

Ceiling Light

Standing in doorway

Other room is a walk in closet

Wall across from window

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Jilly

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

What are the paint colors in the rest of the home? What will the flooring be?

My first thought for your room (without knowing more) was BM Pashima. It’s a warm and neutral greige.

I’ve always painted my guest rooms in lightly warm colors, and gotten lots of compliments for how cozy they feel.

I think navy curtains sound great, and I’d keep the beige sheets.

You can see how Pashima looks deeper depending on light (do a search for lots more examples) —

Being a greige tone, it looks good with warm or cool colors. In this light, it takes on a more gray feel:

It is fairly monochromatic, I don’t know if you like that (I do), but good for adding in accent colors.

I’m not sure what a lighter version on the Pashima color strip might be, but it might be worth looking into if you feel this is too dark.

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frankginakay
3 years ago
It's going to be beautiful! Where did you find your headboard?
autumncolor
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3 years ago
I bought it several years ago at Big Lots.
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autumncolor
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Anyone have any suggestions?
Kerryn D
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anj_p
3 years ago
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autumncolor
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3 years ago
Thank you everyone!

@Kerryn, Sea Salt and SW Opaline were two colors I was thinking about but wasn't sure if that would make the room more feminine and could still use the navy drapes. I do have same Samplize colors, but will probably check out some more.

@Jinx, thank you for the ideas and for the idea board with my items. I do like monochromatic. The floor in that bedroom will be a neutral light colored wall to wall carpet. As far as other colors in the house, those haven't been picked yet - waiting until the stone for our fireplace, hardwood floors and countertops are chosen but I like warm neutral colors. I was working on this room since I already have the bedding, drapes and ceiling fixture. I will check out the color you suggested.

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