Paint Techniques that Work Well in a Bedroom

Many different paint techniques are available throughout your home, and there are dozens more that are introduced to decorators and designers every few years as they are discovered and implemented into home and office decor. A variety of paint techniques are suitable for bedroom use, from using a color wheel to creating interesting textures and trying new painting methods. Take a brief look at paint techniques that work well in a bedroom, from master bedrooms to guest bedrooms, in no particular order:

Color Wheel Techniques

Finding the right color to coordinate with your basic room shade can be a challenge, especially if you choose a shade that does not coordinate with a wide variety of colors, such as a primary shade or really dark color. Most experts recommend using a color wheel technique, such as coordination by next-door-neighbor methods. In this methodology, use the color wheel to find your shade. Then, pair that shade with a shade to the immediate right or left of your on a color wheel. The “neighbor” shade is an ideal match for a subtle but definite change in the base color. This is one of the easiest coordination methods for those with little or no decorating experience to create a cohesive look. An easy trick for foolproof decorating is to take a color strip sample of a particular color then use the lightest tone can be used on the walls, the medium tone for furniture and the deepest tone for accents like contemporary metal sculptures or Western metal wall decor.

Same Family Method

You can also use the same-family method for paint, stain, texture, and shape. For example, if you are sponging the border, then it stands to reason that sponging the walls would coordinate well. Another example for this would be painting the room brown. To find coordinating colors, keep it in the brown family and you know that they basically coordinate. Textures can be treated in exactly the same way, with the same texture being a cohesive factor for the room. The same family method is another ideal option for beginner decorators.

Sponging

Sponging is a commonly utilized technique for bedrooms, and it looks great with a wide variety of paint shades and color palettes. It adds a very refined and elegant touch in any room, and is the perfect choice if you are designing a relaxing and tranquil space for a master bedroom or guest bedroom. Little experience is needed to sponge paint, but it is important to do some research prior to beginning the project to find out what materials you will need in addition to the paint, especially the type of sponge. Most experts recommend sponging for intermediate painters, with just a bit of experience in dealing with setup and cleanup for this reason.

Faux Ideas

One of the trendiest paint techniques for bedrooms right now is the faux solution, creating an imitation of something else, such as animal prints, marble, rock, and so on. Faux zebra and leopard prints are very common for girls’ bedrooms, but are gaining popularity for man-caves as well, and you can be very creative with accent colors when you choose a basic animal print. Faux marble and stone is a great option for upscale bedrooms, such as master suites or classy guest bedrooms, and are a first step toward creating something that belongs in a five star hotel.