Black bedroom

March 27, 2012
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I finished padding the wall and angled ceiling in the bedroom, spackled over the few gaps and ends to even out the surfaces, glued in the new bedroom wall and primed the whole room with black paint since the wallpaper is dark. The wallpaper is actually a shade lighter than this black paint, but it helps to see what the room will look like with the dark walls and lighter accents. I will be installing a wood floor, but I am planning to stain it darker than this unfinished walnut scrap.

I propped up the door and trims painted Vintage White by Folk Art before adding the furnishings. I've borrowed the dresser from Baslow Ranch to test for size. I think all of the furniture should be lighter in color, otherwise it will get lost in the dim room.

I am planning two wall sconces by the bed, the vanity lamp and a ceiling fixture. The ceiling will be bright white, which will also help illuminate the furnishings. I might also add a lamp by the comfy chair (still to be acquired) and/or a table lamp for the dresser. It might seem like a lot, but this room is dark, and I have five lights in the dark parlor as well as the lighted coals in the fireplace.