| There are many bedroom paint colors to choose from, | | | | lavender and deep yellows. |
| so where does one begin? | | | | Lavender comes from the plant and known for its |
| Many times homeowners (and apartment dwellers) | | | | soothing properties. |
| feel they should do all the other rooms in their home | | | | Decorating with these cool colors of blues, greens and |
| first before doing the bedroom because "no one sees | | | | lavenders especially in lighter values can make a small |
| the bedroom anyway." | | | | bedroom appear more spacious and airy because the |
| And either way you are more comfortable with is fine, | | | | colors appear to recede visually. |
| but you really owe it to your self to make the | | | | And while these cool colors can be perfect for the |
| bedroom your own private sanctuary where you can | | | | bedroom because they lend themselves to restful |
| recharge and relax, high on your decorating priority list. | | | | sleep and relaxation, there is nothing wrong with the |
| After all it is the first room you see when you start | | | | warmth and zest of a warm color palette can offer. |
| your day in the morning and the last thing you see | | | | When you use them properly, warm yellows (just think |
| upon retiring at night. | | | | forsythia) can be quite peaceful, and soft shades of |
| Exploring the opportunities for bedroom paint colors | | | | peaches and pinks will create a soothing ambiance for |
| are almost endless, but aim to create an atmosphere | | | | your bedroom. |
| that is harmonious and comforting. | | | | And lest we not forget, the neutral bedroom paint |
| Inspiration can come from colors, textures and objects | | | | colors of warm gray and warm beige are also very |
| that invoke a feeling of calm and enhances a relaxed | | | | soothing and quietly elegant and understated making |
| mood. | | | | them excellent choice for the bedroom. |
| And what a better time than now to explore the color | | | | Also they offer enormous flexibility for decorating |
| design trend of 2010 that calls for an aquatic and | | | | since they go with everything, making it possible to |
| serene palette, especially if you are beginning new or | | | | make changes to your room on a whim for an instant |
| adding to an existing scheme to provide a refreshing | | | | update without having to repaint the whole room. |
| lift to the bedroom. | | | | Since bedrooms are very personal allowing you to |
| The best way to describe the key colors for this | | | | become even more expressive, once you select your |
| design color trend is aquatic, serene, zesty and exotic. | | | | decorating color palette, experiment with faux finishes |
| And while bedrooms can look great in deep vibrant | | | | choosing one that reflects your taste and compliments |
| colors, if you long for more of a peaceful and restful | | | | your furniture will give your walls an illusion of depth |
| atmosphere, what better direction to turn but to the | | | | and dimension. |
| relaxing colors, turquoise, aqua and the deep blues of | | | | And while you are painting, don't forget the ceiling. |
| the ocean? | | | | Create a soft dimension to your ceiling using a color a |
| Turquoise is a combination of blues and greens and | | | | shade lighter than the walls to make rooms with low |
| often thought of when envisioning tropical waters and | | | | ceilings to appear more spacious, and a dark shade if |
| is also an exotic gemstone known historically for its | | | | you want to draw a high ceiling down making the |
| protective properties, while an aqua palette is | | | | room more intimate. |
| composed of light and deeper blues. | | | | It may not be any easier to leave the bed and get up |
| Other serene colors from the 2010 line up and most | | | | in the morning but it will surely be pleasing to look at. |
| suitable for bedroom paint colors might include | | | | |