Bedroom Color: Pulling Inspiration from Bedding

The introduction of many shows on HGTV and similar programming stations has prompted a new movement in “Do it Yourself” home repair and design.  Working with this trend, Target stores are now making it possible for customers to match bedding and paint colors instantly online and in the store.  A story in The Detroit News made mention of this new movement, which spurred the idea for a post regarding mixing and matching color in a bedroom.

While Target is focusing on their kids’ bedroom collections, the use of color intimidates many homeowners regardless of the room being tackled.  However, it doesn’t have to be scary to mix and match color, texture, and prints.  Doing so correctly can lead to a very unified and welcoming space.

In the master bedroom, just like any other room of the house, color schemes should be selected by first finding a muse.  If you recently purchased a bedding set in a pattern that you love, then you already have your source of inspiration.  Stores like Lowes and Home Depot are often willing to match paints to fabrics you have purchased elsewhere.  Bring in a sheet, comforter, rug, or pillow and they will go to work pulling a color from it to be used for the walls or accent areas.  While having an accent wall in the main color of the quilt can be beautiful, painting all walls in the tone will take emphasis away from the piece you love so much.  Instead, choose another color existing in the pattern and use that for the wall color.

When finding other patterns that work well with the one that you have already selected, keep in mind that contrast works best.  If you have already selected a floral, then consider a strong stripe, plaid, or checked pattern that incorporates the same colors.  It is best to incorporate three patterns (or another odd number) that work well together.  This trilogy will bring the room together better than if you were to select just two.