How to Paint a College Girl's Room

Get rid of the childish decor for a more sophisticated look.

College students -- or those of college age -- often graduate from their high school decor. It is time to redecorate your room to reflect your new position in life. College students are typically forbidden from painting their dorm room walls, but if you live off-campus, you have more freedom to decorate. Wall color is a very important part of setting the tone for a room. Personal taste, interest, the room's design, current furniture and decor, and what you do in your room should all be considered when selecting your paint color.

Instructions

1. Paint the room a faint yellow to bring in light, make the room feel airy and enlarge the space. Yellow tones like banana-creme work well with light-colored flooring and in rooms with little natural light. The yellow also brightens up the room, which can lift your mood.

2. Brush a light blue paint shade on the wall. Light blue is a color that is reminiscent of both the sky and the ocean. Paint in this general color family can help you to feel calm and relaxed. You can also alter the brightness of the blue by adding a gray undertone.

3. Add maximum impact to the walls with a dragon fruit pink color. This color would be appreciated by a high-spirited girl, just out of her teen years. This shade of pink is not only fun but also very fresh.

4. Create a studious and sophisticated feel by painting the walls a cool neutral like brownish-grey or warm beige. This color will carry you well into your more mature adult years.

5. Appeal to your natural or environmental side with a green shade of paint. If you are concerned about environmental issues, green paint is well-suited for you. It gives the room an earthy theme and supports any nature-related decorations. A cool, cucumber green is more neutral, while a lime green is appropriate for a fun, party-girl feel.

References

• Sherwin-Williams: Color Tips, Choosing Interior Paint Colors
• Sherwin-Williams: Paint Colors by Family