Would it look okay combining two different color dressers in a bedroom?

Janie

I purchased a dark stained, simple, contemporary, sort of Shaker style large dresser with mirror and two end tables for my master bedroom. I have my "Ethan Allen" childhood vertical dresser plus another second hand beautiful, well made vertical chest of drawers and lastly my son's baby dresser that I couldn't sell, all in the room also. I know it sounds cluttered, but it's a big room and all those dressers don't make it look that way, besides I need the storage for all my clothers and stuff. I'm going to finally paint and decorate the room and I want to paint the old dressers to match the stain of the new dresser and end tables. I had and idea....what if I paint two of the old dressers, I different color something to contrast all the dark dressers? Something complimentary. I'm thinking of painting the walls a little darker than Terracotta, like a redish/brown...could I paint two of the old dressers in a light orange/terracotta or just paint the 3 old dressers a dark brown to match the new furniture. Just trying to be creative or maybe NOT.

Answer
it would be absolutely alright to go with that, just before you get out the brush, make sure to evaluate the items and paint the ones, that are worth the least.

I am having some issues with decorating my master bedroom. Help!?

Jackie W

I have a rather large space (17x17 ft) with a vaulted ceiling that angles up and creates a plant shelf above the door to the master bath. I would like some suggestions on what to do with this shelf area. It is about 12 ft long and 4 ft deep and is about 9 ft from the floor and is 5 ft tall. I would say that our style is "transitional" not too contemporary and not too traditional. Also I am having trouble with the color scheme. Our furniture is dark cherry, our bedding is khaki and creme striped and the carpet is beige. The walls are currently khaki and all of the neutrals are starting to get to me!! I would like to add some color but with such large walls I am afraid of being overwhelmed. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!

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i would probably fill the space above the door with a sculpture of some sort (try pier one or bombay company). i think that maybe some light grayish tones with hints of blue would look very nice on your walls to complement the contemporary side. otherwise you should go your local paint store and pick up some paint swatches or even some sample colors that you can actually paint on your wall to try.
this website provides some beautiful colors and ideas. for your situation i would suggest checking out the urban loft, whitewash and thoroughbred colors.

http://rlhome.polo.com/rlhome/products/paint/items.asp?haid=120&f=lp&start=0

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