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How to Decorate a Small Dark Blue Bedroom

A bedroom should be a place for rest and repose. The color scheme plays a big part in creating the right atmosphere in a room. While blue is a calming color, you run the risk of having the room look rather dreary if the walls are a dark blue, which can further accentuate the smallness of the space. However, with the use of a light color scheme, you'll be able to make the most of the bedroom.

Things You'll Need

  • Paint or wallpaper
  • White/cream and blue bedding
  • White or cream fabric window treatments
  • Large mirror
  • White or cream furniture
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Instructions

    • 1

      Create an accent wall behind the bed. Paint this wall a lighter shade of blue, such as cornflower blue or Tiffany blue. Or you can cover it in wallpaper that incorporates blue and white or blue and cream in a dynamic pattern.

    • 2

      Choose bedding, linens and throw pillows that incorporate the dark blue of the walls in a pattern with white or cream. For example, dark blue flowers or pinstripes against a light background will help make the room seem more cheerful.

    • 3

      Install white or cream window treatments on the wall. Choose fabric treatments such as roman or balloon shades or standard curtains to soften the dark blue of the surrounding walls.

    • 4

      Hang a large mirror on a wall that is opposite a window. The mirror should have a light-colored frame. This will instantly enhance the amount of light and space in the room.

    • 5

      Select white or cream-colored furniture for a dresser, headboard, nightstands or an armchair. Darker colored pieces would blend into the walls, adding to a dreary effect.