I have a few days off in between jobs so I decided to repaint my bedroom. My first try to paint a hip, modern theme last year did not turn out exactly what I had in mind. This time around I am thinking of keeping the two-tone, but with darker moss green and earth tone. Also keeping the colors flat (least shine/reflective). I like to hear what advices you guys have though. Help me out. Any advices welcome.

Room size: 13' x 13'
plenty of light...
And yes, I am aware the bedroom could use some furniture...

 

You may want to start by changing the color of your carpet.....pink?

 

no, no pink.

carpet color came out funny in the pic... appears to have red tone in it. BUT, it is a very unmistakable light tan color in person.

Now, the red window shade trim is standard stuff from the building. I have been meaning to replace that for the longest time.

 

I'm no interior decorator,(and have never tried to help anyone "pimp" a room) but that wheel in the bedroom has got to go!

A popular color now is a sage green, which may look good with a light tan for contrast? Not sure that is dark enough for the earth tones you are looking for, or maybe too "girlie'?

Benjamin Moore makes a nice paint with a matte finish. I think it's called Regal Matte finish.

Oh, and about that unmade bed.................

 

Thanks Lainey. I am going to checkout BM's website for sage green right now. It has pretty darn cool interactive tools to help you select the colors. I am also using Photoshop to sample different color combos. This would be the 4th time I repaint the bedroom and I want it to be the last.

Oh yeah, the wheel is not meant to be a decorative piece. I just need to clear out some space in the nook area to store it.

 

One thing i never wanted to see - the inside of Ben's bedroom OR the mental picture of Ben working up a sweat by hitting a heavy bag



& make your bed you slob

Ok here's what I am thinking - check out

http://www.behr.com/behrx/inspiratio...hionable_6.jsp

for ideas I like the toffee Brown and gunsmoke trim

 

How about some art or a large mirror for the wall. Ralph Lauren has some great interior colors that create texture in the pattern. It's a base color then a tinted glaze that gets put on with a coarse brush. Quite nice, and I am painting my aprtment with it; available at Home Depot.

 

Now if we wanted to "pimp" your room, Ben, we'd add some mirrors...
Seriously though, I agree with Lainey-sage green is a popular color now and depending on the shade, doesn't need to be girley.
ITA about your bed, though....

 

sage green for a Men's bedroom

April what does ITA mean???

 

Hey, sage green is fine. I don't think Ben is unsure of himself in "that" department. It will reveal his "sensitive" side and some woman will be impressed with his decorating.

I don't know what ITA means either.