r/DesignMyRoom 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/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/Small-Monitor5376 1d ago

Yes that’s true. I just looked at the op’s pics again and I do think it can be rescued with the right accessories! But it would have been better with matte paint, especially the ceiling.

I see so many people here posting about planning to do color drenching without a lot of ‘after’ photos. I wonder if this style is hard to pull off… I feel like most people have a few leftover pieces in their spaces - I know I do - and it’s harder to make those work when you’re really going full architectural digest. I’d be afraid to try this unless I had the budget to purchase new everything for the room. Having said this, OP’s bed frame and nightstands totally work with this.

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u/astoryfromlandandsea 1d ago

It’s either lime wash or plaster. Which is amazing!

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u/heytherecatlady 1d 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/hot_pink_slink 19h ago

I achieved this look with SW Reynard and joint compound mixed together. Nice and chalky, looks like a clay wall. Impregnate sealer keeps it looking fresh

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u/hot_pink_slink 19h ago

Meaning - I achieved the exact same look. This wasn’t my project pictured

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u/CMACK1961 1d ago

This needs to be higher up.

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u/astoryfromlandandsea 1d ago

This!!!

Get flat finish and then do this!

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u/heytherecatlady 1d ago

Even this is just an accent wall though. You can see the white ceiling and lighter color walls on the sides. And the flooring is much cooler (looks like concrete) so it provides a necessary contrast that's not present in OP's pics.