What color should I paint my accent wall?
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Kimberly Barney on Aug 06, 2013I am assuming that your bedding is black, white and gray as shown in the picture. If that is the case, I would paint the walls gray and the accent wall lavendar bringing the darker colors out in your artwork which could be fabric applied to canvas panels or your own multi-media creations.Helpful Reply
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Nadia on Aug 06, 2013@Kimberly Barney Thanks for the suggestion! My bedding white with black floral motifs.Helpful Reply
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MarriePierrette on Aug 06, 2013hummm right , very dark. Too dark to relax in a room. I would probably install a zigzag tapisserie, whixh is cery of style, actually, colors: white, grey and red. So this red color could be one u would use for the decorative items to bring life on ur room...such as lamp shade, vases, or a mete on ur ved to cut the black and the white . Good luck to j.Helpful Reply
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MarriePierrette on Aug 06, 2013me again. I realize writing on a tablet, we make mistakes...sorry. So, to correct, first, i meant to write, a jete (a through) bed instead of ved. And forget about ur art work...this (tapisterie) in zigzag is very decorative. Tell me about itHelpful Reply
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Sia@South 47th on Aug 06, 2013First I need to find out what Polyvore is, since I've never heard of it in my life. brbHelpful Reply
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Sia@South 47th on Aug 06, 2013WOW!!! If I could keep the income I have now and return to my 30's I'd be dangerous!! LOL Polyvore is FAB!! You guys in your 20's and 30's have so many very cool techy things right at your fingertips! Ok, now about your 'dark' room dilemma @Nadia . Sorry I didn't mess around with how to do the room graphics. But idk what about something like this, with your accent walls being in a slightly lighter shade of purple that you love. I have no idea as to your 'style'. But Polyvore was FUN using! ;)Helpful Reply
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Sfg178760 on Aug 07, 2013I say turquoise! Hee hee...just because I like it! Ha...and I think it would look great with the black and white bed scene and dark wood as well as brighten things up...a lot! o) And I think you should have the disco balls!Helpful Reply
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Sfg178760 on Aug 07, 2013PS...thanks to you and Sia for getting me hooked on polyvore! Looooove it!Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Aug 07, 2013Earlier this summer we painted my daughters room a deep rich blue...at first I was hesitant but once done is looks great.Helpful Reply
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Nadia on Aug 07, 2013@MarriePierrette Thanks for your suggestions!Helpful Reply
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Nadia on Aug 07, 2013@Sia@South 47th @My Gnome Little World Isn't Polyvore fantastic? Glad I was able to introduce you to it!Helpful Reply
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Sfg178760 on Aug 07, 2013Love it...had to back away from it even! o)Helpful Reply
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Patricia Presto/On The Surface on Aug 08, 2013Gray is my choice....!Helpful Reply
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Shirley803 on Aug 08, 2013Everything I read says yellow is the color to decorate with now. Yellow would look great with the black and white!Helpful Reply
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Marsha on Aug 08, 2013I agree with @Patricia Presto. Gray to the silver side. Throw the picture in photoshop and play with colors. I'd be happy to do that for you if you don't have PS.Helpful Reply
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Louann Crum on Aug 08, 2013I say jump out there with some color. I just did my bathroom in black and white with apple green walls and everyone who comes into my house loves it. Just a suggestion!Helpful Reply
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117135 on Aug 08, 2013a soft coral color! Light and bright!Helpful Reply
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Decor 8 on Aug 08, 2013I would suggest painting all walls a purple based light gray so your purple tones are brought in without making the room a purple box, then paint wide horizontal stripes (approx 10" to 14" wide) on the accent wall in white with a dark purple or silver (1" to 2" wide) stripe in the gray horizontal stripes that are left.Helpful Reply
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Gloria Duy on Aug 08, 2013I vote with Decor 8 for gray as far as color because I painted my bedroom gray and it has a slight purple cast to it. I love it, it is soothing and romantic and made the room seem large. A lot of colors go with it as far as accents. I have black furniture and used pale aqua accents because my master bath is aqua.Helpful Reply
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Suedu56 on Aug 08, 2013I agree......light gray.Helpful Reply
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Jean DeSavage on Aug 08, 2013With the black and white, I would go with a saturated deep red, if you like dramatic, or a soft grayed green, a cross between mint and sage. Actually you could use any color you love, I would stay away from the brown family. If you really love purple, but want a lighter shade, try a periwinkle, with it's blue tinges it doesn't make it a feminine purple shade.Helpful Reply
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Ghislaine A on Aug 08, 2013Aqua.Helpful Reply
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Nadia on Aug 09, 2013Thanks everyone! @DeDe @ Designed Decor ... I might actually be leaning towards light and bright :)Helpful Reply
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