Choosing a Bedroom Colour Scheme

Your bedroom walls are the first thing you see in the morning and the last thing you see at night, so choosing the right colour scheme could have a huge influence on your mood. Colour theorist have their opinion what colour will make you feel what emotion but the important thing is to choose a palette that makes you feel good.

Colour theory

In order to work out which combinations of colours go well together you should start by looking at a colour wheel.  Complementary colours are directly opposite each other on the colour wheel and are vibrant and energetic when used together. One way to use these contrasting combinations is to paint your walls in one colour, such as blue, and then use the complementary colour, in this case orange, as an accent through smaller objects like a lampshade or clock. Other pairs of complementary colours include violet and yellow, red and green.

The colours next to each other on the colour wheel are harmonising, for example shades of blue, turquoise and green. For bedrooms, red is racy and seductive while blue is peaceful and soothing, but best avoided in cooler north-facing rooms. A relatively neutral shade is probably best for the carpet as you will not want to have to change this next time you want to redecorate the walls.

Creating a cohesive scheme

Paint mismatched pieces of furniture in the same colour to bring the room together. If you have a painting, photograph or fabric that you want to be the focal point of the room, isolate two or three of the most prominent colours to form the basis of your colour scheme and the piece itself will act as an anchor drawing all the colours together.

Use the background colour from this item for the walls as the main base colour in your scheme. Take a mid-range tone for larger furniture, curtains or bed linen and use the brightest colour as an accent tone for smaller objects like a lamp or vase that you want to really stand out in the room. Don’t rely just on swatches when selecting paint colours.

Take home sample pots and paint a large square on the wall and look at how it changes at different times of day. Always buy more paint than you need so that you use the same batch for the whole room as there can sometimes be a slight variation between different mixes.  

Bathroom Decorating.

Without a doubt, the overriding key for any bathroom painting idea or wall covering is to use colour. This is especially true for tiny bathrooms where you’re limited in the size, number, and types of furnishings that you can use.

Colour can make the room look larger or warmer, and soften the effect of functional fittings.

The first step is to paint the walls or paper them with a distinctively patterned wall covering.

For example, painted earth-hues stripes can make a small bathroom appear visually taller.

Another fast and easy bathroom painting idea is to stencil a colourful border around the upper edges of the walls.

There is a large selection of unique stencils you can buy that will satisfy all design styles and tastes.

A faux finish will add depth and texture to your walls, and many books and stores can supply you with the tools and instructions you need.

For example, the porcelain crackle technique recreates the look of aged porcelain with its intricate webbing of fine lines.

A weathered crackle glass will impart a comfortable, relaxed style to walls and woodwork. This faux finish creates the look of antiques and rustic homes, and it is easy to achieve.

One of the most versatile bathroom painting ideas is a faux finish technique called dragging. Using subtle colour variations, you can create a number of different decorating moods.

Sponge painting bathroom walls is yet another wonderful bathroom painting idea. Sponging is a technique favoured by many interior design professionals. It turns the room into a dramatic backdrop for fabrics and accessories.

I hope you found the bathroom painting ideas in this article to be helpful. If you'd like your bathroom to be professionally decorated contact ADAMS DECORATORS for a free quote.

Varnish a wooden floor.

Underneath the carpet, there's often a beautiful wooden floor waiting to be revealed

A wooden floor has obvious advantages, not least its natural, non-toxic beauty. It's also a lot easier to clean than carpet, and harbours fewer germs and dust mites, so it's better for people with allergies. If you're shopping around for wooden flooring, the best timber on the market is from sustainably managed forests - visit the Forest Stewardship Council (fsc-uk.org) for more information. Consider carefully what type of wood to buy: tropical hardwoods, including mahogany, are not recommended unless they have been certified by the FSC.

To bring your wooden floor back to its beautiful best contact Adam’s Decorators.

How to Create a Feature Wall.

Creating a feature wall in your home is a great way to brighten up an otherwise neutral colour scheme, or draw attention to a particular feature. Making a bold statement on just one wall means you can really let your imagination run wild, so get inspired with a few easy options.

Paint Job

The easiest way to create a feature wall is to give it a fresh coat of paint, in a colour that contrasts to the rest of your room. Choose your wall carefully – what is it that you seek to highlight? Walls with fireplaces or other interesting aspects make great candidates for feature walls, the paint serving to enhance existing character. It’s wise to test your colours thoroughly, leaving a few days before you make your choice. Remember a feature wall should be a thing of beauty, and not something you live to regret!

Paper Chase

Wallpapering an entire room in a gorgeous designer print may be cost prohibitive, but when your decorating is confined to just one wall, you can really go to town. There are some stunning designer prints available, combining rich colour and touchable texture to give a truly luxurious look. Again, with only one wall in the frame, you can opt for striking patterns and colours that may overpower on all four walls. Complimentary test swatches will help you to achieve your ideal style.

Wall Right

Wall coverings no longer begin and end with paint and paper. A quick browse around the internet will soon unearth the most fantastic contemporary materials that will really get your guests gossiping. Beautiful natural coverings made from lemongrass or bamboo will change the look of a room entirely, bringing a dash of oh-so-tropical relaxation to the indoors. Alternatively opt for opulent silk, metallics or even woven leather.

DIY Design

If you haven’t considered stenciling, now is the time, because as an interior decorating idea, it’s really moved on. Aim for high quality designs and materials, and if in doubt, call in the professionals. Done well, stencil designs can look absolutely amazing, and the assortment of patterns on offer will defy belief. For a completely individual look, keep this option high on your list.

However small or large your budget, you’ll be certain to hit upon an idea to suit your home. The most creative options need not cost the most, and sometimes a coat of paint will provide the most gorgeous look.

The Basics of Painting and Decorating

Success in house decoration depends on something more than the use of good paint and a certain amount of skill in its application, essential though these two factors undoubtedly are.

At least as important is a thorough knowledge and understanding not only of the properties and possibilities of the materials employed, but also those of the different surfaces over which they are used.

Another factor which may exert a substantial influence on the life and behaviour of paintwork is the weather and atmospheric conditions prevailing at the time of application.

Golden Rules:

•Buy the best tools and equipment you can afford, especially paint brushes.

•Buy good quality paint and materials. Buying cheap paint is often a false economy as many more coats are usually required.

•Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on tins and other materials. Don't always interpret too literally as there is usually a degree of flexibility, especially in diluting paints.

•The most IMPORTANT rule of all. Preparation; filling, sanding down, sealing surfaces, burning off, stripping walls or wood, removing difficult obstacles, replacing broken glass or rotten wood, masking or covering items and surfaces to be kept clean is the mark of the competent professional decorator. Complete all your preparation before you start to decorate.

•Try to ensure that you have bought enough materials to complete the job. This is essential when buying wallpaper. You must ensure that it is all the same batch number.

•Don't rush the job. Give paints time to dry between coats.

•Keep the area where you are decorating as dust free as possible.

•Don't wear woollen garments, as the fibres can easily find their way into your paint, if possible wear cotton overalls or jeans and cotton shirt.

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Welcome to Adam's Decorators Business Blog

Hi there. This is our first blog. Still getting the hang of it as I am no techno! We are a Husband and Wife team that run a group of amazing Decorators.  My name is Yvette and my husband is obviously Adam. We specialise in decorating domestic and commercial properties both interior and exterior.

Our Services Include:

• Interior Painting

• Exterior Painting

• Wallpapering

• Carpentry

• Plastering

• Render repairs

ADAM'S DECORATORS is based in London. Generally we work in postcode areas beginning with the letters: SW, SM, W, KT and TW.

Our purpose for this blog is that we want to keep you posted on what we are up to, let you know about any current offers and to give you helpful painting and decorating tips.

Here's a picture of a conservatory we recently finished in Clapham.

So I will keep you "blogged" if that is what you say?

Yvette Kloss