How do I paint my room without making it look childish?

I bought a new comforter that is light blue and light green with hibiscus flowers on it. What color or colors should I paint my room without making the room look childish? Also any recommendations on the color of the curtains? Thanks.

How do I paint my room without making it look childish?
To have complete color harmony in any room, you need 3 colors: 1 dominant (the wall color) 1 medium (the trim, molding, etc) and 1 accent color (the decorative objects such as comforters, pillows, cushions, paintings, vases, etc.) Keep in mind that black is not considered a color but the mixture of all colors and white is also not a color but the absence of color. It is however important to have a black element in any room, because this is what grounds all your colors together.





An ideal solution to choose paint colors in a room is to choose a decorative object and use one of the colors in that object. I'd go with your comforter. Choose one of the colors in the comforter that you like best and paint your walls that color. You can avoid it being childish by adding black as an element. Right now, black or charcoal molding and trim is REALLY HOT AND IN... Using black would give your room an asian feel, especially with hibiscus flowers. Add a few black vases, candle holders and maybe a black lamp and cushion on the bed. Even a black throw rug by the side of the bed (I'd opt for a bamboo rug). As for curtains, consider bamboo shades and add a couple of bamboo plants in the room (they are REALLY easy to keep alive!)





If it were me, I'd opt for the blue for the walls because blue is a very tranquil and appropriate color for a room.





If the black or charcoal doesn't do it for you, consider a neutral element, since your comforter is already busy enough. I still suggest a bamboo theme to the room (use a neutral beige bamboo color) and stay away from any beige that seems pink because this will make the room childish...





Enjoy your new room!
Reply:Go to Better Homes and Gardens web site, or DIY site and look at all the decorating pages. You're sure to find ideas there. I would pick colors a shade or two darker than those in your comforter and a complementary shade for the woodwork.


You could also take your comforter with you to the paint department to see what goes with it and ask for help. Lowes or Home Depot will be able to help you.
Reply:go with a neutal color and pick the curtains to match any of the smaller colors in the comforter