master bedroom needs color and reading nook help

3 years ago

Want to spruce up bedroom by changing wall color. Also need to rearrange reading area as it’s not working. What colors would you suggest for walls and how would you arrange reading/Sitting area.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
3 years ago
I wouls suggest you get some nice new bedding with some color in it. I love paisleys for sure and then choose a color from the bedding for the walls and the chair needs a pillow that is a color and the table needs a table lamp and the floor lamp can go somwhere else I think you also need new lights for the sconces those are too small and really in the wrong position so something on a swing arm
Maureen
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Blue would be nice with the wood tone and rust chair. Bring home lots of paint chips though with different undertones.

https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/blue-gray-paint-colors/

Be sure to layer the bedding and aim for a simple classic look but with lovely cushions

The wall sconces are not large enough or in the right location. I’d repair wall before painting and add lamps on the nightstands to create more interest as well as better balance and proportion.

Regarding sitting area, it’s too lined up. Place chair on an angle (opposite to below) and create a sort of corner vignette. The painting is not working and use a smaller/lighter piece to the right of the chair, so it relates the the seating - per below. Also suggest rearranging the shelving to better compliment room and reading area - could be really attractive
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Hi Michelle- Lovely room! Perhaps it's my monitor, but it doesn't seem as if the pillows on your chair really work with the color of your chair and the wall color. I think you can do better. Ditto with the pillows on your bed that should work with the wall color and your duvet . Your chair could use a nice throw with which you can cover your legs when you are reading. In addition, while the pictures over your bed are nice, they are too small. Just a few small tweaks, and your room will be perfect! Enjoy your hideaway!
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shirlpp
3 years ago
Can you take more pics of the reading nook. It's hard to say how to lay it out with just the one picture.
njmomma
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
@Maureen the minute my daughter is in her home, I am touching base with you :-) Your inspirations really talk to me.
calidesign
3 years ago
What colors do you like? Color is very personal, and no one can choose that for you. It looks like you have neutral dark furniture and a tan carpet, so you can use almost anything on the walls - light blue, green, aqua, pink, peach, etc. For the reading area, angle the chair so the ottoman can be placed in front of it to be useful.
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Maureen
3 years ago
@njmomma I find Pinterest is a really great resource, you/your daughter can start a search by a specific room, can even narrow down to a style or color, etc and one thing leads to another. A friend of mine bought a 120 year old house and redid it entirely. It’s absolutely beautiful and she did not use a pro, only Pintetest for inspiration and ideas. When I saw her home, that’s when I realized its potential 😃. More than happy to help if needed.

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