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Next week I am starting college. I still live at home, but my bedroom is my space, sort of like a much needed apartment. The room is quite small, but I can make it work, however, the walls are a dark red and the ceiling a dark blue. I like the ceiling, as it reminds me of a night sky, and the walls are great, but I want to liven it up a little more. I intend to add picture frames and bookshelves and stuff to the walls, but I was wondering what colors would possibly brighten up the room without making it look like a terrible rainbow has exploded.
Thanks for any help.
Andrea from Michigan
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RE: Brightening Up a Dark Room
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Post By kay neugebauer (Guest Post)
(09/05/2005)
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When I was younger and living at home I got to paint my very small bedroom EMERALD GREEN! It really turned out great,,,,we painted the ceiling white and the door and all the trim was white also. It brightened the room just enough so I still felt like I had my own little cubby hole to live in!! Go to the paint store and compare colors you like up against the red paint strip color you have to work with! I think white and a little black with those stick on stars for the ceiling! Good luck!! Kay
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Post By Ginette (Guest Post)
(09/05/2005)
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Think of Shabby chic. Repaint furniture white as it reflect the light. Also put mirrors close to the window to catch more light from outside. For your bead spread, well again use white or creme. To add oriental flair add a japanese paper rice folding screen The idea is to reflect light and still fit with the existing colors
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Post By Joan in CT (Guest Post)
(09/02/2005)
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Dark walls in a small room make it seem smaller.
I know. Try using neutral colors like beige. Don't use anything bright. You've got enough brightness in there. Use muted colors like yellow. Repainting the walls a neutral color would be my best suggestion. Feels like more space, and decorate using the dark red color for accessories if you wish.
RE: Brightening Up a Dark Room
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Post By Joan in CT (Guest Post)
(09/02/2005)
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Dark walls in a small room make it seem smaller.
I know. Try using neutral colors like beige. Don't use anything bright. You've got enough brightness in there. Use muted colors like yellow. Repainting the walls a neutral color would be my best suggestion. Feels like more space, and decorate using the dark red color for accessories if you wish.
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