Need help on choosing a colour scheme

[Jay-Ree]

Hey guys I just re arranged my bedroom for my new surround sound and TV.

But don't know which colour scheme to use .

I like the idea of Red/White/Black

But dunno how I would use these colours... Also like the chocolate colours with cream.

Any other suggestions and which bit what colour for example floating wall RED.. or bedding BLACK or something...

I've seen some pretty neat HT's and rooms but not sure how I would go about of putting it into my room.

Your help would be greatly appreciated ..

Heres image of my room all white pretty much.

(Google Sketchup)

Thanks guys.

Jay.

[IWC Dopplel]

Are you using a panel or projector ?

[Jay-Ree]

LCD mate, KDL-40W4500

System is HT-SS1300 for any other questions.

Thanks. Jay.

[scatterbug]

Colours are a personal choice. For viewing, you would ideally go darker. This could also make your room more intimate and cosy - good for a bedroom. On the other hand, if you want a more refreshing feel that is going to lead you to a lighter scheme.

What mood do you want to create and how much of a priority is the AV side of the equation?

Regarding red, black and white - personally I think these are wrong for a bedroom but if you like the look, go for it.

[Jay-Ree]

Well AV/Game/Computer work is pretty high as that's mainly what i'll be doing in there. I liked red/black/white but every way I tried it doesn't look right. So I wanted to try different colours haha.

Not sure what other schemes to try... and where everything would go...

Maybe Browns ?

I just don't know many that will go together nicely. Give me some ideas that you would have and maybe ill like them.

I wouldn't know what would look good IE the false wall. (Going to have rope lights or LED's behind it so idealy want that to look okay.)

Thanks for your help mate.

Jay.

[scatterbug]

I'm not surprised the red/black/white scheme doesn't work. They are great for warning signs and newspapers where you need to draw attention quickly but they are not relaxing colours together.

Ideally, the false wall should be dark to minimise distraction from the screen. Your LEDs/ropelight will help with eyestrain but don't go mad and make it look like a Christmas tree.

Painting your walls a lighter shade of the false wall (a monochrome scheme) will give some coordination. You could add an accent colour with your bedding and bits and bobs.

There are loads of inspiring schemes on this site (the Home Cinema Gallery section) and elsewhere. Home magazines will also be a good source of ideas.

Good luck.

[dclayton]

Here's a useful tool that generates colours which relate to each other according to rules you can set, complementary, shades etc..

http://kuler.adobe.com/

Pick your base colour and move the circles around.

[scatterbug]

Originally Posted by dclayton

Here's a useful tool that generates colours which relate to each other according to rules you can set, complementary, shades etc..

http://kuler.adobe.com/

Pick your base colour and move the circles around.

Yes, Kuler is a great tool (for web design). Can Dulux colour mixing work from RGB or Hex codes? (not that the colours would look the same as on screen)

[Jay-Ree]

Hmm took your hints in mind (thanks)

What about this? Do you think it will be too dark?

Will have blue LED/Rope lights in this case.

Thanks, Jay.

Edit:

@Scatterbug - print off a hex colour then take it into B&Q they will mix it to that colour. Once painted it may look different though.

Jay.

[scatterbug]

Is your flooring black?

[Jay-Ree]

Not yet, but i don't know what colour to have haha. Any ideas?

[scatterbug]

Sorry Jay, I'm not going to recommend any colours - it's your choice. Do what I suggested - seek out some inspiration and copy something you like (have a look at Groove's thread. His floating wall is probably responsible for most others and he went for a brown/neutral/lime green accent scheme).

[Jay-Ree]

Ahh I see I will have a look at his now then see what I think. Ta for the replies scatter .

Jay

Edit:

This one I kinda like, I do grooves idea looks very nice, but I have to have Black's as my bed/future sofa is going to be black.

What's you opinion on this one?

[scatterbug]

Matching the bed with some black/dark ash furniture (wardrobe, AV cabinet etc.) would give consistency to the room while not dictating wall colour. If you like black/charcoal then fine - Kryptix has a similar scheme in his lounge setup. You could inject some colour with things like your bedding and pictures.

Edit: your sofa is black as well? I'd say bright accents are essential then.

How about getting some testers and painting some large pieces of card and seeing how they look in the room? Sketchup is too blunt a tool for choosing colours.

[Jay-Ree]

Yea i think i will do that. Ta for all replies been very helpful .

Ill post some pictures when eventually finished, hehe.

Jay