Bringing a Dark Bedroom into the Light
Jessica Ackerman
March 19, 2010
Color styles have changed in recent years, and darker, dramatic colors are now found in increasing amounts in the bedroom. Although deep colors can have a snug effect, too much darkness can have an ill effect on the room, causing it to seem smaller than it genuinely is. When choosing color, remember that a color chip in florescent store lighting will appear totally different in your home. Buying several sample jars of paint in order to test out the colors on your walls prior to making up one's mind on a color is a clever move.
You also have the alternative of painting over a color that ends up being darker than what you had foresaw, but remember that you may want to use many coats of heavy primer to disguise the dark color beneath. And perhaps youŽd sooner not paint. The good news is that there are different methods to brighten up a dark bedroom.
You can lend contrasting colors to keep darker colors from looking to be too overwhelming. White is an apparent color option for breaking up the monotony in a darkly colored room.
Adding color is another easy alternative to think about. Take a look at a color wheel: Colors that are directly across from each other on the wheel are complementary; for instance, green and red; or orange and blue; or violet and yellow. Color will add more visual interest to a room that has too much of one dark color and you can add a neutral to the mix for transition; for instance, green, red and tan. Inside a room, light has an important and strategic role to play. Permit natural light to occupy the space with window treatments that donŽt block the windows; side panels or valances over blinds or flat shades let you have both privacy and control of light.
Make certain that your bedroom has 3 kinds of light which are essential for every room task lighting, general lighting and accent lighting. General lighting may be overhead lighting, floor or table lamps. Wall sconces for candles or bedside reading lamps can be taken as task lighting. In rooms that are dark, extra lighting will plainly be necessary.
Consider using free standing mirrors and vanity mirrors as well as lighting fixtures with reflective surfaces or crystals in order to amplify any natural or artificial lighting in a darker room. Add softness and natural beauty with wall vases filled with greenery and graceful blooms.
Light colored bedding and artwork can also help to create a contrast with dark walls. Artwork tends to stand out from a wall that is dark-toned.
Make the space feel bigger and more spacious by cutting visual color or busy wall decor. Remember that the eye will stop and stare when it comes to things that are flamboyant. For this reason, keep your accessories in the room to a minimum and store everything that is not essential out of the way.
You also have the alternative of painting over a color that ends up being darker than what you had foresaw, but remember that you may want to use many coats of heavy primer to disguise the dark color beneath. And perhaps youŽd sooner not paint. The good news is that there are different methods to brighten up a dark bedroom.
You can lend contrasting colors to keep darker colors from looking to be too overwhelming. White is an apparent color option for breaking up the monotony in a darkly colored room.
Adding color is another easy alternative to think about. Take a look at a color wheel: Colors that are directly across from each other on the wheel are complementary; for instance, green and red; or orange and blue; or violet and yellow. Color will add more visual interest to a room that has too much of one dark color and you can add a neutral to the mix for transition; for instance, green, red and tan. Inside a room, light has an important and strategic role to play. Permit natural light to occupy the space with window treatments that donŽt block the windows; side panels or valances over blinds or flat shades let you have both privacy and control of light.
Make certain that your bedroom has 3 kinds of light which are essential for every room task lighting, general lighting and accent lighting. General lighting may be overhead lighting, floor or table lamps. Wall sconces for candles or bedside reading lamps can be taken as task lighting. In rooms that are dark, extra lighting will plainly be necessary.
Consider using free standing mirrors and vanity mirrors as well as lighting fixtures with reflective surfaces or crystals in order to amplify any natural or artificial lighting in a darker room. Add softness and natural beauty with wall vases filled with greenery and graceful blooms.
Light colored bedding and artwork can also help to create a contrast with dark walls. Artwork tends to stand out from a wall that is dark-toned.
Make the space feel bigger and more spacious by cutting visual color or busy wall decor. Remember that the eye will stop and stare when it comes to things that are flamboyant. For this reason, keep your accessories in the room to a minimum and store everything that is not essential out of the way.
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