Purple, often considered the runner-up for girls rooms, is a color which inspires thoughtfulness, sensitivity, and spirituality. Tiffany Leigh, an interior designer in Toronto, swears by a crisp white and, hey, its another vote for Benjamin Moores Chantilly Lace! "Its a bright, clean, and, most importantly, a shiny white that bounces light up into any space," Netto says. We love the sweet scalloped detail on this earthy teal used by @athomewiththeraines, which makes the grown-up color a little more playful. Weve tested the Shark Cordless Handheld Vacuum WV200UK for ease, functionality, and cleaning prowess. Photo By: Laura U Design Collective/Amy Bartlam Photography, Photo By: 2021 William Taylor Photography for Ashton Woods Homes, 20 Fresh Ways to Use Teal in Your Living Room, 20 Living Room Wall Decor Ideas That Are Anything But Boring, The Great Giveback With Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich, HGTV Ultimate House Hunt + $10K Sweepstakes, Bliss by Magnolia Paint Co. Benjamin Moore, Krylon Chalkboard Paint Special Purpose Brush-On, 18 Playroom + Kids Space Color Schemes We Love. To achieve a similar look, choose the wallpaper first, then pull a color from the pattern for the coordinating paint color. For this room, we chose Farrow & Balls Skylight a soothing blue-ish gray that is more chalky than vibrant to keep the space feeling calm and not chaotic. The trim is Farrow & Ball Shadow White (the neutral, putty tone provides a quieter transition from the blue than a stark white would, while adding warmth). All rights reserved. You will receive a verification email shortly.
This nursery features Clare's Chill on the walls and Headspace on the ceiling. This will create a balanced look that works like a dream. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Got a tip, kitchen tour, or other story our readers should see. I love color-blocking with two-toned walls and think a pop of color on the ceiling is a great way to make a statement.". A lot depends on their age, of course: you can impose bold colours or pretty pastels on toddlers and younger children, but as they get older, they will want to be involved in choosing the paint colours for their rooms, which might mean compromising or capitulating.
Veranda participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. This look can easily be recreated with four paint colours - choose them with your child to get them involved - and a roll of masking tape. 
"I love the strong, happy vibes they convey, and there are ways to do them that endure to adulthood," Redd says, regarding the use of wallpaper and primary colors in a childhood bedroom. To brighten things up a bit, stick with tan or beige tones, and use dark brown as a striking accent. For a playful pop of color, interior designer Jessica Davis of JL Design in Nashville is a fan of Sherwin-Williams 6750 Waterfall (its the bottom stripe in the room above). When using two colours next to each other, make sure you pick similar tones. Some colors dominate the room, while others serve the colors of the furniture and textiles. "I chose this paint because it brings out the beautiful gray veins in the marble wallpaper on the ceiling," says Malka Helft of Think Chic Interiors. Different colors can evoke different moods in your child. Laura U Design Collective picked Benjamin Moores China White and Touch of Gray. This lovely chalky Sapling Green (opens in new tab) paint from Earthborn is ideal if you dont want a gender specific colour. Do Mosquito-Repelling Plants Really Work? It can be a great colour choice and is great value, practical and easy to touch up when sticky hands have been touching it. If youve ever sat in a hospital waiting room, you might have noticed that the walls were a soothing green. Photo by Kerry Kirk Photography. If youre looking for a bold, sophisticated color for your kids bedroom, dark green paint is an on-trend option. "The ceiling was painted in All White by Farrow & Ball to emphasize the wonderful height of the room. Worldly Gray from Sherwin-Williams is a smart choice if you enjoy white walls but dont want to go full-on white. "A few favorites are subdued pinks and blues.". Searching for that perfect navy not too bright, just enough gray? But of course, both sexes can benefit from being surrounded in this calming and reassuring color. If you want to incorporate brighter colors, use them in the pillows or artwork, which are easy to switch out. If your kid wants pink but youre reluctant to drown the room in a bubblegum tint, strike a compromise with playful dabs of pink against a white backdrop. But the right shade can bring a whole new (happy) vibe to the space. The blue bedding and throw add a second, subtler accent colour; pale green would work equally well. Mask off the areas and paint each one individually. This pattern is reminiscent of snowy mountaintops against a backdrop of evergreen trees. In a childs bedroom, where personalities continue to develop and trends change, its important to find less expensive opportunities to highlight who they are ones that can evolve alongside them, says MA Allen, an interior designer in Raleigh, North Carolina. Painted in Duluxs Spring Breeze 2 (opens in new tab), the bright yellow paint colour has been carried through to the wall, which ties the scheme together beautifully - and creates an eye-catching result. This room by @lindseymeehandesigns proves that pale pink isnt just for nurseries! Gibbons says Chill offers a soothing, barely-there shade of gray with green undertones that feels fresh and tranquil, while Headspace brings a sense of calm with its airy blue-green hue. To recreate this easy-on-the-eye colour scheme, choose two pretty shades, such as Mint Crisp (opens in new tab) and Peach Blush (opens in new tab), shown here. Take a cue from @balanceinteriordesign and balance that dark paint with light bedding, art and accessories to give the room balance and cheer. Its shown here with Ikeas childrens bedroom range (opens in new tab). 9 New High Jewelry Creations, Direct from Paris. The 100 per cent Pure French bedlinen (opens in new tab) inLight Grey and Midnight Grey is from Soak & Sleep; prices start from 30 for a pair of Oxford pillowcases. These soft shades work very well with white, and you can pair them with accessories in both pastel and bold shades if you want to add a touch of colour. Mozart Blue from Benjamin Moore is a perfect shade for kids who enjoy a sophisticated vibe. If youre doing a nursery, even better. "We picked this specific color of pink because it has a dusty cast, so it wasnt too sweet," says Kalah Talancy of KT2 Design Group. Painted in Pepper Red (opens in new tab), the skirting is Banana Split (opens in new tab) and the main walls are White Cotton (opens in new tab), all Dulux. If you have a fretful child, surrounding them in Brown is not advised. "I love soft, calming colors for a nursery and am a big fan of sophisticated hues that can still work as a baby grows older," says Nicole Gibbons, founder and CEO of Clare, a paint company.
Its such a versatile color that feels fresh, fun, and timeless!. While orange may bring out the chatty side of a shy child, too much orange may overwhelm them and cause them to feel irritable and not at all like being friendly. Do you have any friends who are considering redecorating their childrens rooms? Our Editors' 7 Favorite Coffee Table Books, 50 Fabulous Drinks Tables for Any Occasion, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. "To complete this whimsical girls room, Blackened by Farrow & Ball is painted on the walls with an Askella wallcovering by Trove," Fuller says. What could be more fun to paint playroom walls with than chalk paint? Dont underestimate the power of gray, especially if you want just a hint of color and nothing more. Peter Sandel offers a nice contrast and style that isn't too mature with a dark teal wall and a subdued patterned wallpaper on another. "However, there are some lovely tones that will stand the test of time as a child ages." Warm taupe or soft green shades are ideal paint colour schemes for children's bedrooms and nurseries, especially if you dont want to find out your baby's gender before birth - or just want a gender neutral look that's easy to update. If youre pairing Hale Navy with white, you cant go wrong with Benjamin Moores Chantilly Lace, Clasen says. This color also serves as a fine backdrop for neutral textiles. In this girls bedroom we chose to keep the contrast fairly low as to create interest, but let the stripes fall back as a supporting role." Make sure you go and have a read of our guide to designing a kid's room too and if you are after more bedroom ideas our feature has you covered. Bright cheery colours and fun schemes are what its all about. In a nursery, they can also serve to direct your eye to the crib wall, making the room feel cohesive and interesting. (Just a word of warning: Black paint works best in a room like this one that has loads of natural light and light furniture.) All rights reserved. 2022 Warner Bros. If you are feeling adventurous, why not try a simple but effective theme like this circus-inspired room? Kids love a chalkboard wall to write and draw on - it will keep them occupied for hours, we promise! Nichols says she loves both the pastel pink and purple colors for kids' rooms as they are soft enough to grow with them. Thats what California-based designer Naomi Alon Coe of Little Crown Interiors did with this clients nursery. We recommend our users to update the browser. Every item on this page was carefully chosen by a Veranda editor. Topping any list of girls room paint ideas is the color pink. "We tend to focus on soft and soothing color schemes," says Cara Fox, owner and lead designer of The Fox Group. If your child will be doing the majority of their homework in their room, green might be an excellent choice. This is the perfect calming blue that is light and neutral feeling, perfect for including doors and ceilings, and sophisticated without being too childish, Sasha Bikoff says of Benjamin Moore's Little Boy Blue, which creates a calming scene in this Upper West Side nursery. See more great grey bedroom ideas for grown ups, too. To give you some inspo for the baby years and beyond, Cubby asked seven top interior designers to share the paint shades theyre loving in kids rooms for 2022. To recreate this look, consider using Sherwin-Williams Comical Coral, Bravo Blue and Serious Gray. Laura U Design Collective painted this wall in Sherwin-Williams' Greens and Minor Blue. The lower half of this bedroom is swathed in a lovely lavender shade. Oranges, blues, browns would all go great with it even pinks and some purples, she says. The biggest caveat with pink is that it overstays its welcome perhaps quicker than any other color. "Its sunny and sophisticated," Netto says. Thank you for signing up to Realhomes.
This nursery features Clare's Chill on the walls and Headspace on the ceiling. This will create a balanced look that works like a dream. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Got a tip, kitchen tour, or other story our readers should see. I love color-blocking with two-toned walls and think a pop of color on the ceiling is a great way to make a statement.". A lot depends on their age, of course: you can impose bold colours or pretty pastels on toddlers and younger children, but as they get older, they will want to be involved in choosing the paint colours for their rooms, which might mean compromising or capitulating.
Veranda participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. This look can easily be recreated with four paint colours - choose them with your child to get them involved - and a roll of masking tape. "I love the strong, happy vibes they convey, and there are ways to do them that endure to adulthood," Redd says, regarding the use of wallpaper and primary colors in a childhood bedroom. To brighten things up a bit, stick with tan or beige tones, and use dark brown as a striking accent. For a playful pop of color, interior designer Jessica Davis of JL Design in Nashville is a fan of Sherwin-Williams 6750 Waterfall (its the bottom stripe in the room above). When using two colours next to each other, make sure you pick similar tones. Some colors dominate the room, while others serve the colors of the furniture and textiles. "I chose this paint because it brings out the beautiful gray veins in the marble wallpaper on the ceiling," says Malka Helft of Think Chic Interiors. Different colors can evoke different moods in your child. Laura U Design Collective picked Benjamin Moores China White and Touch of Gray. This lovely chalky Sapling Green (opens in new tab) paint from Earthborn is ideal if you dont want a gender specific colour. Do Mosquito-Repelling Plants Really Work? It can be a great colour choice and is great value, practical and easy to touch up when sticky hands have been touching it. If youve ever sat in a hospital waiting room, you might have noticed that the walls were a soothing green. Photo by Kerry Kirk Photography. If youre looking for a bold, sophisticated color for your kids bedroom, dark green paint is an on-trend option. "The ceiling was painted in All White by Farrow & Ball to emphasize the wonderful height of the room. Worldly Gray from Sherwin-Williams is a smart choice if you enjoy white walls but dont want to go full-on white. "A few favorites are subdued pinks and blues.". Searching for that perfect navy not too bright, just enough gray? But of course, both sexes can benefit from being surrounded in this calming and reassuring color. If you want to incorporate brighter colors, use them in the pillows or artwork, which are easy to switch out. If your kid wants pink but youre reluctant to drown the room in a bubblegum tint, strike a compromise with playful dabs of pink against a white backdrop. But the right shade can bring a whole new (happy) vibe to the space. The blue bedding and throw add a second, subtler accent colour; pale green would work equally well. Mask off the areas and paint each one individually. This pattern is reminiscent of snowy mountaintops against a backdrop of evergreen trees. In a childs bedroom, where personalities continue to develop and trends change, its important to find less expensive opportunities to highlight who they are ones that can evolve alongside them, says MA Allen, an interior designer in Raleigh, North Carolina. Painted in Duluxs Spring Breeze 2 (opens in new tab), the bright yellow paint colour has been carried through to the wall, which ties the scheme together beautifully - and creates an eye-catching result. This room by @lindseymeehandesigns proves that pale pink isnt just for nurseries! Gibbons says Chill offers a soothing, barely-there shade of gray with green undertones that feels fresh and tranquil, while Headspace brings a sense of calm with its airy blue-green hue. To recreate this easy-on-the-eye colour scheme, choose two pretty shades, such as Mint Crisp (opens in new tab) and Peach Blush (opens in new tab), shown here. Take a cue from @balanceinteriordesign and balance that dark paint with light bedding, art and accessories to give the room balance and cheer. Its shown here with Ikeas childrens bedroom range (opens in new tab). 9 New High Jewelry Creations, Direct from Paris. The 100 per cent Pure French bedlinen (opens in new tab) inLight Grey and Midnight Grey is from Soak & Sleep; prices start from 30 for a pair of Oxford pillowcases. These soft shades work very well with white, and you can pair them with accessories in both pastel and bold shades if you want to add a touch of colour. Mozart Blue from Benjamin Moore is a perfect shade for kids who enjoy a sophisticated vibe. If youre doing a nursery, even better. "We picked this specific color of pink because it has a dusty cast, so it wasnt too sweet," says Kalah Talancy of KT2 Design Group. Painted in Pepper Red (opens in new tab), the skirting is Banana Split (opens in new tab) and the main walls are White Cotton (opens in new tab), all Dulux. If you have a fretful child, surrounding them in Brown is not advised. "I love soft, calming colors for a nursery and am a big fan of sophisticated hues that can still work as a baby grows older," says Nicole Gibbons, founder and CEO of Clare, a paint company. Its such a versatile color that feels fresh, fun, and timeless!. While orange may bring out the chatty side of a shy child, too much orange may overwhelm them and cause them to feel irritable and not at all like being friendly. Do you have any friends who are considering redecorating their childrens rooms? Our Editors' 7 Favorite Coffee Table Books, 50 Fabulous Drinks Tables for Any Occasion, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. "To complete this whimsical girls room, Blackened by Farrow & Ball is painted on the walls with an Askella wallcovering by Trove," Fuller says. What could be more fun to paint playroom walls with than chalk paint? Dont underestimate the power of gray, especially if you want just a hint of color and nothing more. Peter Sandel offers a nice contrast and style that isn't too mature with a dark teal wall and a subdued patterned wallpaper on another. "However, there are some lovely tones that will stand the test of time as a child ages." Warm taupe or soft green shades are ideal paint colour schemes for children's bedrooms and nurseries, especially if you dont want to find out your baby's gender before birth - or just want a gender neutral look that's easy to update. If youre pairing Hale Navy with white, you cant go wrong with Benjamin Moores Chantilly Lace, Clasen says. This color also serves as a fine backdrop for neutral textiles. In this girls bedroom we chose to keep the contrast fairly low as to create interest, but let the stripes fall back as a supporting role." Make sure you go and have a read of our guide to designing a kid's room too and if you are after more bedroom ideas our feature has you covered. Bright cheery colours and fun schemes are what its all about. In a nursery, they can also serve to direct your eye to the crib wall, making the room feel cohesive and interesting. (Just a word of warning: Black paint works best in a room like this one that has loads of natural light and light furniture.) All rights reserved. 2022 Warner Bros. If you are feeling adventurous, why not try a simple but effective theme like this circus-inspired room? Kids love a chalkboard wall to write and draw on - it will keep them occupied for hours, we promise! Nichols says she loves both the pastel pink and purple colors for kids' rooms as they are soft enough to grow with them. Thats what California-based designer Naomi Alon Coe of Little Crown Interiors did with this clients nursery. We recommend our users to update the browser. Every item on this page was carefully chosen by a Veranda editor. Topping any list of girls room paint ideas is the color pink. "We tend to focus on soft and soothing color schemes," says Cara Fox, owner and lead designer of The Fox Group. If your child will be doing the majority of their homework in their room, green might be an excellent choice. This is the perfect calming blue that is light and neutral feeling, perfect for including doors and ceilings, and sophisticated without being too childish, Sasha Bikoff says of Benjamin Moore's Little Boy Blue, which creates a calming scene in this Upper West Side nursery. See more great grey bedroom ideas for grown ups, too. To give you some inspo for the baby years and beyond, Cubby asked seven top interior designers to share the paint shades theyre loving in kids rooms for 2022. To recreate this look, consider using Sherwin-Williams Comical Coral, Bravo Blue and Serious Gray. Laura U Design Collective painted this wall in Sherwin-Williams' Greens and Minor Blue. The lower half of this bedroom is swathed in a lovely lavender shade. Oranges, blues, browns would all go great with it even pinks and some purples, she says. The biggest caveat with pink is that it overstays its welcome perhaps quicker than any other color. "Its sunny and sophisticated," Netto says. Thank you for signing up to Realhomes.