Brown Bedroom Paint Ideas

Brown looks nice on the walls of any space.

Brown is not a color most people automatically think of when trying to decide what color to paint a room. They may consider it to be too dark or too drab; however, when used properly, it's anything but dull. Brown can look attractive on the walls of a bedroom, basement, living room or any space.

One and Done

You don't have to use a plain, boring brown. You can find it in shades that incorporate other colors: red-brown, peach-brown, pink-brown, purple-brown and others. You can also use a very light, pale shade of brown. Using lighter colors on the walls makes spaces seem bigger. Using a plain brown on all walls is an option, but unless you're purposefully going for the dark look, balance it with white-, bright- or neutral-colored accents: bedding, curtains, throws, carpet and/or rugs, decorative pillows and even lampshades.

Mix and Match

Mix and match shades of brown.

Instead of using the same shade of brown on all walls, paint color combinations in the brown family. Tone-on-tone color schemes look awesome. A lot of shades are available to choose from: taupe, tan, umber, coffee, bronze, mahogany, chocolate and many more. You can paint stripes, motifs, patterns, designs, alternating walls, polka dots---whatever strikes your fancy. And don't assume the ceiling will go unnoticed. Ceilings are an important part of the design of any room, so paint it as well.

Pretty Picture

Paint a mural with lots of brown.

Murals are always an exciting idea. For your brown bedroom, use a mural on all walls or only an accent wall that prominently features the color. Paint a southwestern desert scape at dusk with pueblos, mesas and expanses of sand; a nature scene featuring animals such as bears, horses or deer; a collection of birds with brown plumage: sparrows, wrens, finches and chickadees; cowboys leading a herd of cattle; or trees in autumn with brown and reddish-brown and brownish-gold leaves.

References

• Decodir.com: Soothing Warmth Brown Bedroom Interior Design Idea for a Good Rest
• Sialis.org: Other Brown Birds