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Paint colors for wall in teenage girl room?

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

We are basing the design of our 15 year old daughter's room around the rug in the picture. I'd love recommendations on what paint colors to use above and below the chair rail? We have a white wooden captain's bed and matching white bureau and desk coming as well. Thanks all!

(Oh no, my pictures didn't attach :( Rug is bright blue/white/light blue/light grey paisley). SEE MY COMMENT BELOW FOR PICTURES...

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cat_ky

3 years ago

Beautiful rug. Pick a color from it. Maybe let your daughter pick out the color, she would really love. What I dont like in the room, is the wainscotting trim board. It makes the room, look like it is cut in half. I would remove that and paint the walls all one color.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
3 years ago
Try it in a comment and wait until it is not grayed before submitting. We need to see the rug for sure.Also what bedding
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Marylee H
3 years ago
If you wait until the photo or the submit button ungreys out - they should work.
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What an interesting layout! While I prefer J&J's to have separate private spaces, I'm sure it works for your girls, and I really like the shared study space! Very cool! Your girls are lucky :) Also white truffle has a bit of a dusty/lavender undertone to it, not peachy/coral. If you wanted to lean more orange in your pink you may want a different color...my point in showing you the white truffle was to compare how it looks on the chip (kind of awful IMO - I would never have chosen it if the designer hadn't recommended it) to what it actually looks like on the wall (really pretty, light dusty rose). But, of course, I think the color is beautiful so absolutely go for it if you like it!
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alissong
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3 years ago
alissong
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3 years ago
There we go, thanks! Bedding is to be determined too! I have a white down comforter but am looking for duvet covers.
Marylee H
3 years ago
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Lynne Thomas
3 years ago
If your teenager is anything like mine, it would probably be best to let her pick the paint color. My daughter’s opinions tend to be very different from my own, but it is her room and I want her to feel comfortable in her space.
arcy_gw
3 years ago
You have a chair rail in a bedroom. That will be an irritation when setting furniture. I agree I would remove it. It's an easy DIY. I love the dark blue and the more turquoise color!! Not sure if they are too bold for a wall. If you find a bed cover with those colors then I would look to the lighter colors for walls.
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