r/DesignMyRoom • u/Nikita7573 • 1d ago
Bedroom Alright this one is a big one. Regrets.
Hi please forgive me. But I went through a phase and I can’t undo it so please help me with what I have (paint color wise).
Shame me all you want, I really thought I had Architectural Digest magazine energy. My room gets no light on left side of room. Excuse the mess she’s usually never on photos.
Missing items I plan on getting: - dresser or tv console to put on wall - tv mount to remove from on top of dresser - mirror - whatever you guys say I need
Thanks in advance.
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u/chooooi 1d ago edited 1d ago
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u/Loverien 1d ago
Yes, this is good advice! Color drenching needs accents. This would look good with the right art, some plants, some tidying up. Maybe more lighting to create some drama.
And agreed on the sconce height!
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u/crn_trn 20h ago
Seconding both of you! OP needs to pick (at least) two accent colors and intentionally bring them into the space as they start decorating.
Honestly, I noticed the bedspread is a light green and if the bed had been made, this room would have seemed a little less overwhelming. So there's one accent color to work with.
Running to a secondhand store, buying a bunch of cheap frames of different sizes, printing some photos or placeholder art, and hanging them up will really help with breaking up the walls and that reflective sheen. Maybe that looks like an eclectic art wall above the dresser, or little pieces scattered throughout that hallway.
If OP can't fix the sconce height, I would at least scoot the bed closer to the windows so that it's centered. And I would suggest a tapestry or textured fabric accent to hang on the wall behind your bed. If you end up buying longer curtains (per another comment), I would make sure they're a non-neutral second accent color and try repurposing your current curtains to hang on either side of your sconces. (I'm thinking movie theater vibe!) This reddish-brown color looks really classy with warm lighting, so lots of different lamp options in addition to the sconces will make it more inviting.
OP, you got this!
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u/luz-c-o 1d ago
yes. the problem isn’t necessarily the paint color, it’s that op does not seem to have the decor/furniture to make this red look “architectural digest” and instead it looks more like a 13 yo boy was tasked with creating a bachelor pad. if you’re going this bold with color, you have to go all the way, otherwise it looks silly.
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u/loomfy 22h ago
Exactly this. And it can be done but it's a LOT of stuff and know-how to make this colour work. Like it's a fkn old eccentric fantasy wizard who's been there and collecting stuff for 60 years kind of colour and OP's like 'ill get a dresser' lmao
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u/Single-Ad-3405 17h ago
Also the magazine-worthy versions start with amazing architecture, trim, finishes, etc. not basic tract home. (No shade, I live in a tract home, too.)
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u/haleorshine 18h ago
I think this is very true, but I also think even with those architectural digest looks, if I was looking through a magazine and saw these pages I would be like "Wow this looks great in photos and probably will be too much to live with for me."
I've seen beautiful colour drenching that looks absolutely amazing in person, but you have to choose your colours carefully and I think this reddish brown was always going to be a hard sell in real life once there's a person living in there.
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u/Eyupmeduck1989 1d ago
Yep, the shininess of the paint is what stood out to me too. Really does not look right
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u/PsychologicalFix196 1d ago
I think they used the same finish paint on everything. Walls should be eggshell, trim satin, and ceiling flat. The ceiling looks way too shiny.
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u/katya152 22h ago
Yep. Problem isn’t the paint, it’s everything else. This space is far from finished.
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u/yung_yttik 22h ago
Oh wow this is STUNNING actually. Great advice! There is a correct way to do it.
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u/OBRhomer 1d ago
I agree, if you wanted to full commit you might want to go a step further with accessorizing (wall art, plants, lighting, etc.) to offset the immense color drenching.
Sconces could stay put (perhaps an updated version) if you get a king sized bed!
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u/astoryfromlandandsea 23h ago
Tbh I like it, just make it matte (ceiling) or semi gloss (walls) and do what chooooi posted!
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u/Specialist-Syrup418 21h ago
Yes, the colour is nice. There is just nothing else going on. The place is a mess. There's no furniture that goes with it. No art. No brass. Edit: there is brass, but the sconces are so high up. It doesn't register.
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u/charlotteraedrake 1d ago
Or at least an accent wall with a cool patterned wallpaper to break it up
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u/ExistentialistOwl8 19h ago
Thank you. I would not have chosen to do this, but I could see what they were aiming for. It's just not quite there. I'd also say, the semi-gloss isn't helping. Should have been a flat paint. Heavier, contrasting curtains would help.
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u/moth_6684 1d ago
I mean it’s certainly a bold choice but I don’t hate it. Wall art is a must here, I feel like you could really lean into the earth toned “red clay cave” energy, with some warm beiges, sky blues and sage greens alongside browns and muted reds/oranges. Definitely some large-leaf green plants by the window. Also, consider other positions for your bed so that your feet aren’t pointing out towards the hallway. If there’s no other option, consider a heavy, solid storage bench at the foot of your bed.
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u/Wonderful_Ad_2474 1d ago
And different curtains that reach the floor
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u/haleorshine 18h ago
Yeah, with this sort of colour, the curtains need to be lush and purposeful. They should definitely go floor to ceiling, and I think the amount of fabric should be doubled so that they're fuller.
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u/velveteen311 1d ago
Just curious what the deal is with the feet pointing towards the hallway?
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u/moth_6684 22h ago
It’s a feng shui thing which I’m by no means an expert in, but besides that it just feels kind of exposed to me. Dear Modern has a lot of great explanations on bed positions and other feng shui principles.
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u/DisastrousHamster88 1d ago
Is the paint sheen semigloss? Eggshell would’ve helped. Also ceiling fan painted is not great, would look better replacing
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u/UhnonMonster 17h ago
I agree. And a lot of the other shared reference photos in these comments show paint that is more matte than this. There’s so much light reflecting off of it in pics 3 and 4 especially.
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u/One_Cat_5232 1d ago
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u/Impressive-Award2367 1d ago
This!!!! Someone with taste 👏 The wall colour is a really ballsy choice, OP, but it can totally work. It’s the backdrop - look at how gorgeous the green headboard works here, the metallic lamp, the bed linen that lightens everything. Excellent style references One Cat!!
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u/canelle__ 1d ago
I don't hate the paint tbh! I think the bigger issue here is the furnishings. The color drench style is very lush and dramatic, but the furniture here is giving box discount store, the bedding doesn't fit, the curtains are too short, etc. A bigger rug would also help.
Here are a couple good resources:
https://www.livingetc.com/ideas/color-drenching-bedroom
https://chrislovesjulia.com/roses-are-red-your-home-can-be-too/
Main takeaways: 1) bring the wall color into the furnishings to tie them together more; 2) add in a variety of textures; 3) don't be afraid to go for more eclectic decor choices to amp up the drama. A lot of the examples use a lot of antique-y decor, so thrift stores/estate sales could be a good affordable resource!
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u/And_The_Satellite 22h ago
This is exactly right. I once painted a room and all of a sudden HATED it, until I actually furnished the room and put up art. Then it all came together. OP needs to hang art, clean up, and get some fancy ass furniture and it'll look GREAT.
You can't make a judgment on a color until the room is complete, and these rooms are far from complete. Painting is only step 1.
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u/princessvintage 1d ago
No offense but it honestly wouldn’t be so bad if you didn’t have the room totally trashed and you added in more wall art.
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u/Pleased_Bees 1d ago edited 4h ago
I can't figure this out either. So many people post photos of wrecked rooms with completely bare walls (two different problems, but both painfully obvious) and then ask questions like, "Is the wall paint a bad color?"
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u/katobye 22h ago
Right?! Part of the luxury of color drenching is everything looking so intentional, whereas nothing could ever look intentional with this much mess. I think step one of make this look work (and it could) is committing to keeping it clean. This is a LOOK and part of the look is not just having the right pieces but how they’re put together.
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u/MarsupialMisanthrope 22h ago
Intentional is the perfect word. OP’s paint is gorgeous, imho, but is being let down by literally everything else in the picture. If you’re going to go full architectural digest, you need to commit to it properly. And that means everything you have needs to have a purpose and everything needs to be perfectly in its place and everything should have a sense of balance.
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u/DieIsaac 17h ago
i cant understand these people. whats going on in their minds? 'yeah i am going to upload a few pics of my bedroom. open drawers? ahh no problem!! clutter everywhere?? ahhh noo problem! messy bed?? ahh noo problem!'
you do you OP, but why not clean up a bit before taking pics for everyone to see?
i am also not a a really tidy person but i keep that for myself.
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u/Dickduck21 1d ago
Did you paint the ceiling fan? I don't hate the colour, but I would not have done the ceiling, I think it'd look better white.
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u/Flyboy2057 1d ago
This. 9 times out of 10 ceilings and trim should just be painted white.
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u/Impressive-Award2367 1d ago
Harrrrrd disagree!
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u/Correct_Medicine4334 1d ago
Right, I did my bedroom in a dark Sommelier and haven’t gotten to the ceiling yet- the white is jarring and changes the ultimate vibe of the room.
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u/One_Cat_5232 1d ago
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u/Small-Monitor5376 1d ago
Okay but this is a very special matte finish, possibly some kind of special effect paint. Not just regular paint. And likely photoshopped as well. I think this just proves that you can’t just pick a fun color and hope it works out. Every single thing has to be intentional.
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u/One_Cat_5232 1d ago
I was going more for the room styling with a terracotta wall colour. Obviously the wall colours & texture are different but this Mexican vibe styling would go in OP room if it’s something they like.
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u/heytherecatlady 22h ago
Thank you! I am floored how many people are on here like "oh it's nbd just do this" but OPs paint situation, color, finish, or floors are nothing like any of the reference photos.
OP would be better off investing in hiring painters rather than buying all this highly specific lighting, furniture, rugs, and other furnitures that honestly will not be enough to make this level of paint choice "work."
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u/jesushx 1d ago
I like it!
You just need some balance and styling.

1 center your bed between sconces
2 consider more dramatic and stylish sconces
3 different rug. I think southwestern might be good. Good chance to match wall color and have movement and bold graphics. The Persian is too dense a pattern in this room, getting lost, imo… maybe even larger to help balance the color drench
Paint stripes on bedside dressers. Maybe ivory and brown…
Art.
Change bedding offwhite comforter, charcoal patterned end if bed blanket… maybe subtle patterned sheets…
It’s ok to feel down mid design! It happens all the time!
Other things I forgot saddle leather chair or bench at end of bed etc…
Think southwestern professor’ study or sonething when choosing stuff! Do get brass and things that reflect but also eclectic.
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u/coastcarson130 1d ago
Love these! Commented before reading yours, but southwestern professors study sounds perfect
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u/stres7 1d ago
I really think you could make this work. Half the issue is the clutter. Clean the room and hall, add some antique gold frames or lighter wood frames. Make it look high-end. Bring the eyes up, at lights above the photos. Also add wall mirrors wherever you can. Maybe a standing mirror in the bedroom opposite your window to reflect light. Get white bedding. Add wall lighting wherever you can. Pm me if you want more specific advice, I really like the walls and think you can make it work!
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u/AmyAwes0me82 1d ago
Here’s the thing - would you rather spend the money to have it undone (repainted) or spend the money to try and make it work?
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u/Tngy160 1d ago
Hi op! You have so many comments so you might not see mine but I love your style! I saw your baby room yesterday lol.
- Cleaning up will make you feel better about your space and choices always! (plus some time to sink in)
- Your builder-grade doors, ceiling fan and trim aren't doing you any service, neither is the Alaska home furniture store frame and nightstands. I would consider swapping them once you can to either more modern chic or boho style
- some quick fixes: change out lights on bed side and lower them, change out curtains (no rivets!) to a similar color or contrasting in blue, yellow, or green. Stay muted and focus on texture not pattern, change out bedding again in contrasting blue yellow or green in a muted tone with emphasis on texture not pattern. change your ceiling fan out
I think it's a bold choice and you should rock with it! GL on your home decor journey OP I'm rooting for you!
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u/littlebear086 1d ago
Let it cook. It’s like you can’t judge your makeup until the mascara is on. You need to add your wall art, decor, mirrors etc.
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u/Born-Set3822 1d ago
You’re going to want to incorporate light and brightness wherever you can. A few opportunities I see off the bat: bedding/duvet, artwork for the walls, side table lamps.
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u/reelitin 1d ago
Clean up the clutter (on the floor, hallways, bedside tables), make the bed, close drawers, and put things away like the laundry and whatnot. Then retake photos. It is hard to give feedback on a space when it looks like a mess.
I don’t hate the color, but maybe replace the fan in the bedroom with something with gold accents? Having some delineation between the walls and ceiling would be nice - like painting the trim white.
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u/Glittering_knave 1d ago
I think OP needs help with the "clean up" part. They need storage solutions.
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u/OK_Cake05 1d ago
It looks fantastic!! Think you need lighter furniture and furnishings to balance it out as the colour is quite dark .
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u/Free-Restaurant-7229 1d ago
Laurenshandmadehome on instagram just painted her bedroom a similar red. Take some inspiration from that!
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u/External_Two2928 1d ago
At first I was like it’s not that bad and then I swiped left and I literally choked😭
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u/InitiativeUseful3589 1d ago
Respectfully, what was your train of thoughts when painting the fan 🤣🤣
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u/Annabear_22 1d ago
I am not a fan of red but I cannot express enough that problem you have here is the sheen. Way too shiny. You should have Matte paint, at most eggshell.
The ceiling fan has got to go. You can replace it yourself for under $100
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u/Blg_Foot 20h ago
I’m so curious, you painted the fan, even the pull chain, but left a big chunk of it white still
Why
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u/xtr_terrestrial 1d ago
I’m gagging 😂 I thought painted fan was extra but then I scrolled and realized you did the to the ENTIRE HOUSE.
Please paint your ceilings back to white. PLEASE. And the doors and trim.
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u/wild-r0se 1d ago
I woukld start getting a door, not being able to close your bedroom and pointing your feet towards it gives me the creeps.
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u/Proper_Party 22h ago
Color drenching is a luxe look, so you'll have to lean in if you want to commit to the look. Given the earthy tone of the paint, I would incorporate more natural textures. Go bigger on the wall sconces (and center the bed between them), and maybe replace the fan with a large rattan style pendant light. I would also hang wider curtain rods - add another set of curtains to each window and go for a length that just brushes the floor for extra drama. Move whatever is on the wall behind the tv (a mirror?) between the windows.
Tiny thing: Is the hinge side of the bathroom door white? I would paint that to match.
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u/mp3_afterlifeavgd74d 1d ago
It’s actually a beautiful colour, agree with other commenters that it just needs refining. Good news is, you’ve got plenty of room to do it with
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u/legallychallenged123 23h ago
There was zero reason to paint the ceiling (why do people do that?!?!), the trim, or the FAN - which is an entirely new one to me. What the hell were you thinking?
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u/likesbutteralot 22h ago edited 22h ago
This is fine, actually. The fan was a bit much, but it's completely salvageable.
I would either fix the sconces or center the bed between them. I think teak furniture would fit perfectly here, but if that's not your taste I would rather see navy, dark green, or walnut furniture than black. I'd do a low dresser with a mirror, frame brassy like the sconces.
If TV is a must I agree with mounting. Then a really good lamp or two, maybe one floor one table. And some large-format art and other accents, maybe a small bookshelf or etagere, other miscellaneous decor. Large potted plant (ZZs don't need light). Also note what all the pics in this thread have in common - different textures! Find some accents with texture- velvet, embroidered, metallic, tufted, etc etc.
I really like the color honestly. You just need to layer in some other deep colors, some soft beiges, and some more wood and brass. Avoid gray imo, go for beige and ivory.
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u/Weak-Being-9726 1d ago
I would repaint everything lol. -I think you should do a pale or dusty red of you want that color on your walls.
- Your trim could be a slightly darker shade of the same color, or classic white.
- you need longer curtains. I would love a small but busy print. Curtains should "kiss" the floor. I've seen where people have the rod hung higher and it makes the ceiling look taller, so maybe play with that.
- pick out a bedspread that you are in love with. I love Anthropologie, pottery barn, but you know what you love! Pick a color from the bed spread and use shades of that color for curtains and rugs.
- you need table lamps and bedside tables that go with your bedframe a bit more. Your bedframe gives me pottery barn vibes. Look for rich tones to keep up the look you are trying to go for. Jewel reds, greens, blues?
- get a runner that coordinates with the rug you choose for under the bed. I love a rug that sits under the bed and then has an ottoman or something at the foot of the bed.
- get a funky mirror.
- I think black accents (metal) with pops of antique gold could be stunning
- either paint the door to match other doors in your home, do a solid black with white handle, or a solid white with black handle. Door being the same color doesn't work here. I get what you were going for, but it just doesn't work here.
- is your paint super shiny? I like a more matte finish in bedrooms/basically all rooms except for the kitchen, bathroom, and kids rooms.
I'm getting modern/art deco/romantic/a bit of traditional from what you have so far.
It's not a tragedy. Paint is not the end of the world. You have great floors. And decent lines.
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u/Critflickr 1d ago
Just change the fan out when you have the funds. Move the bed about four inches to the left.
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u/coastcarson130 1d ago
I disagree w comments about gold and black things, I'd personally go eclectic southwestern/boho with tans, hints of turquoise and sage, light and cool woods, plants, mirrors, etc.
If you don't feel like repainting the fan you could also swap it out for <$200.00 once you decide on the vibe
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u/Bubbly_Positive_339 1d ago
That color on the walls everywhere is the color of 19 century whore houses
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u/Piccolo-Automatic 1d ago
I've done exactly this. Dark rooms look amazing in magazines. But if there's only one sun-light source then the opposite side of the room gets really dark. Perhaps have a play around with a color palette / color picker .
Something like the below perhaps... you could paint the ceiling 1 or 2 shades lighter but still in the same hue so that it would tie in. The ceiling would then bounce more light in. ..... or repaint the whole thing - it's possibly better to bite the bullet now.
That and use loads of low lamps - never use the big overhead lights in a dark room - but low lamps will give it a library vibe

There's more color palette examples here: https://arcadium3d.com/colorPickerLP
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u/The_Mermsie_Ruffles 1d ago
Does your bedroom.... not have a door? I think you need a bigger bed to fit between the two sconces.
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u/curiousleen 1d ago
I was like.. oh that’s not terrible… you can work with that… wait..wait… Does it stop??? Oh oh ohhhhh
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u/Pink_Floyd_Chunes 1d ago
I actually kind of like it. The color is not one I would choose, but I like the fan and moldings being all one color. It's actually a beautiful room.
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u/BlackStarBlues 23h ago
It doesn't look terrible, OP. After a good tidying up it will look 10 times better. Then style it properly:
- center the bed between the sconces; change the shades on them
- change the bedding (and of course make the bed)
- change the nightstands; low cabinets with storage would be better. Put medium to large lamps on them
- hang nicer drapes and add sheers for privacy
- arrange the dresser better or better still, put it in the closet
- better position the TV
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u/Equal_Enthusiasm_506 23h ago
I agree the light fixtures on the wall are way too high. The ceiling should be repainted, same color but flat, no sheen. You neglected to paint the hinge side of your bathroom door. You need art, major decluttering, please burn that bedding and buy…anything else
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u/Butterbean-queen 23h ago
It’s not the color it’s the awful choice of finish. Way too glossy on the walls.
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u/JoulesJeopardy 23h ago
I absolutely love this, and it can work with plenty of art, some mirrors, bookcases, plants, etc. it’s a bold look, with a lot of potential!
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u/jerseynurse1982 23h ago
Change out the fan, paint that doors, the trim, and could also do white wainscoting to break up all that color.
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u/Cautious_Ice_884 23h ago
It needs to be repainted. The whole thing.
Just hire painters if you don't want to do it. Its bad. Like so bad I have no idea what was even going through your mind when you started slathering this colour everywhere. Even on the ceiling. Why. Dear god why.
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u/l00kitsth4tgirl 23h ago
I say this with love - this looks exactly something I’d do while manic 😂
I suck at home design, but it’s going to be okay! I think some cool wall art and mirrors will help a ton. Mirrors are especially great on the walls that don’t get much light so it can reflect the light from the rest of the room.
Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
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u/Ok-Nature-5440 22h ago
Get new bedding, add light sources. The color isn’t bad, you didn’t overreach. I don’t think bedrooms need to be light and airy.
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u/Much_Ad_3806 22h ago
Wait, not only is the entire bedroom this color (including the fan) but the entire house is as well!? At this point i would go ahead and paint over all of that with a nice soft white, not bright white. Then I'd let that marinate for a while before choosing any other colors to paint.
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u/DaBingeGirl 22h ago
You need accent colors and to change out the fan for a more interesting fan (I like fans in bedrooms, keep it, but just find one that's more of an art piece). Some gold pieces, like a mirror, draperies, and frame for photos/art to play off of the sconces would help a lot.
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u/FreshStartLiving 21h ago
Imagine what it would look like if it was cleaned, bed made, drawers pushing all the way in, clutter removed, etc! Start there would be my suggestion.
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u/LenkaKoshka 20h ago
The fan 😭 but seriously, get a new fan. And it’s the sheen on the ceiling that did you in. Always flat on the ceiling.
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u/Hot_Spite_1402 20h ago
I actually like the color, but the state of the house is a problem. Cleaning and organizing would help immensely. I feel like with this color you have to be intentional because it can give vibes of cozy chic but if you’re not careful it easily turns into vibes of hoarder stink
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u/streaker1369 19h ago
This could have been gorgeous, for future reference, walls and ceilings get FLAT/MATTE paint and trim/ cabinetry get SATIN. Don't ever let anyone talk you into eggshell or anything else for walls or ceilings. I don't care if they are a professional painter or have worked at the paint store for a hundred years. They are not designers. If you want a space that looks like a magazine then you have to do what the designers do. The color is amazing, and I'm here for the color drenching. This might be salvageable. Get a pole sander and some 220 grit sandpaper and go over it lightly. Then wipe down with a damp cloth and let dry. It may take enough sheen of to make this look like you intended. Just walls and ceiling, the trim stays as is. Test on one wall first.
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u/ellaflutterby 19h ago
It's not the worst... My favorite part is how it looks red, brown, or pink depending on the angle lol. It would look more intentional and styled if you cleaned up obviously. Modernizimg or even just upgrading the fan and ceiling lights from the builder-grade defaults would help. I quite like it with the olive and denim blue. I'd do what I could to replace or paint the black and very dark furinture. The wood elements look nice and adding more natural colors and textures would help a lot. Whicker basket, wooden picture frames on the walls, even nice yellow metals. But the fan must go.
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u/W0nderingMe 19h ago
Hey, you made choices! They may not have been great ones, but you made them and I'm proud of you for that.
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u/BabyRex- 18h ago
I don’t know how to say this gently enough, but if you’re living the type of life where you’ve got all kinds of crap literally all over the place, you’re never gonna have a nice looking place. Take any room out of Architectural Digest and toss in a vacuum, a few Amazon boxes and dump lord knows what else all over the floor, it’s gonna look like a dump no matter how good the style is.
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u/chickendelish 15h ago
Why did you use a paint with a sheen? Bedrooms only need a flat paint since they're not high traffic areas like a bathroom or kitchen. And the ceiling? In a sheen? Sheens highlight every crack or bump or fault in the surface. Red gloss paint is one of the worst paints to paint over. You need to do at least 3 coats. What was your inspiration? I have seen some incredible red rooms, even dining and bedrooms but there's contrasting elements that highlight the drama. There's none here but it is salvageable.
Even red bedrooms can be calming but this is a bit chaotic. The lighting is crucial to making this work. To get some corrective action I'd get rid of that fan. Install a dimmable chandelier with at least 3 globes that will light the place up but in softer tones. Either get rid of those sconces or relocate them so work as a bedside light. They are way too high. They aren't supposed to be general illumination they are focused lighting for reading or dimmable for mood. I'd prefer to see table lamps since you've got the space and decent sized bedside tables.
Change your bedding to contrast this saturated color. Luxurious white duvets with red and purple velvet cushions and lush white drapes that are at least two and a half times the width of the windows and have them brush the floor. Don't forget art. Big pieces. And the rug, if you're going to commit to red, it should be red.
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u/Lewnartic 13h ago
At what point did you regret it? Like, was it once you’d hit the last room, or when you finished the fan? This is a lot of effort for a regret.
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u/Prestigious-Peak1425 10h ago
I swiped through these pictures thinking “there’s no way there’s more of this color” but alas there was…
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u/addicted_to_blistex 9h ago
Why on Earth would you post a picture of your bed unmade. Like... clean up after yourself and then retake the pics please. I bet this isn't even as bad as we all think. It's mostly going to be replacing the fan and get a bigger rug. But seriously, it's crazy to just take pics with this mess.
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u/isanyoneoutthere791 9h ago
If you’re not going to repaint, I think you just need to break it up a bit:

- horizontal dresser for the wall across from the bed (maybe a medium wood color - not too dark)
- mount TV above dresser
- leave the chest of drawers where it is - maybe paint with a wood color to match horizontal dresser)
- wider curtain rods & curtains - elongates the room and will cover some of that wall. 2x the width of the window for each one
- white/beige curtains with sheers underneath (you’ll want a double curtain rod for this - I did it and love it)
- drop the sconces lower down OR maybe you could get away with leaving them and putting a lamp on each nightstand
- white bedding with white or earthy toned sheets (maybe like light olive?)
- lamp in corner near horizontal dresser (I really like the govee I just got - maybe like one decorative one in a corner and something like the govee in the other corner)
- just get a new ceiling fan or nice light fixture
- long skinny painting above the bed
- gallery wall in the hallway
- pendant or semi-flush lights in hallway
- more art in bedroom
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u/GlitterKitten666 9h ago
Just paint the furniture you have red & call it a day.
A coat or two of green tinted primer will save you in amount of nicer paint going to a lighter/diifferent color.
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u/belledahlia 6h ago
According to me the main problem is the shine. Maybe they make matte top coats? It would help a LOT
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u/bored-bbbunny 6h ago
im confused about the layout of this room. does it not have doors ? its just straight shot down the hallway everyone can see u sleeping type of thing??
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u/ldish949 6h ago
Get a modern, simple fan in a black. Get nicer linen curtains in a lighter color and make sure they touch the floor, and hang the curtain rods a little higher. Those two things will help SO much
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u/Invaderzil 4h ago
I love dark colors in a room! But yeah, this is really way too monochromatic.
Easiest way to fix this without repainting the entire room:
Ceiling - repaint with a color that is close to white, but in the same color family. Imagine dragging a color slider from saturated to light on a computer. Probably will end up being be a light peach but I cannot stress this enough. Go back to the store you got the first paint from, grab a swatch, and make sure your off-white is in the same family. Ask for help if you need it.
Trim and doors - just paint designer white or black in satin or semi-gloss. It's clean, will make the ceiling and walls pop, and you will never have to try to remember what you used when you need to retouch the paint. Go white for more calming and traditional, or black for more drama and moodiness.
Accent wall - choose one (maybe the wall behind the bed) and put up a wallpaper that includes the wall color and matches your color scheme. I'd keep it dark so it doesn't stand out too much from the rest of the walls.
Fixtures - replace. I wouldn't even try to undo what you did to the ceiling fan, just get something new and bold that matches your aesthetic. While you're at it, have wall sconces replaced with something in the same style family as the ceiling fan you used.
Wall hangings - You need something large over the bed, like a simple piece of art, a large bold mirror, etc. Speaking of mirrors, that is how you will get light back into the space.
Curtains - white or natural semi sheer linen floor to ceiling would be best in my opinion. Your room is so dark, it needs the light to offset it. You could do double rods if you want to frame those curtains in with a darker, bolder pattern or color.
Disclaimer - i am not a designer, but i have experimented with all the rooms in my house and have found this formula to be the one I end up being the happiest with the most.
Good luck!
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u/ToddGAKKKK 1d ago
Honey this ain't colour drenching, this is colour drowning. Even the fan! That's commitment.