Design Direction

July 28, 2010 · Posted in Design Direction, Painting design ideas

Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.

“Designers, I need your advice. I’m expecting and it’s time to start getting the nursery together (yaaaaay!). My partner and I have decided NOT to find out the sex of the baby, so I’m having a really difficult time settling on a paint color for the walls. I know people tend to go with yellow or green colors because they’re supposed to be gender neutral, but I can’t seem to find anything in either color palette I like. Any other color suggestions?”

Jamie says…

Congratulations! If you’re not feeling inspired by yellows or greens, I would recommend an orange color. Orange is a pretty gender neutral color for the walls, and you can go with white or wood finishes for the larger furniture items like the crib, changing table, etc. Once you do know the sex of the baby, you can add accents to the room in colors like blue if you have a little boy, or pink if you have a little girl – both of these colors look great with orange. I’ve included some images below for a little color palette inspiration. Good luck!