This rustic bedroom showcases the growing trend towards natural neutrals. These new neutrals aren't by any means noncommittal colors. "These hues, especially shades of medium to dark browns, are perfect for the bedroom because they are nurturing and satisfying our souls," explains CMG's Bredenfoerder. "Into 2008, we're going to continue to see beiges, browns and tans that will be tend to more earthy and grounded — reflecting the colors of rock, stone and soil." "Greens and browns are a classic combo that's very popular right now," says Seattle-based designer Nancy Satterberg (www.SatterbergDesign.com), who created this bedroom retreat. "It's a great combo for the bedroom because of the feeling of warmth. You want to feel cozy in your bedroom."
Satterberg warns you have to be careful to choose the right shades of green, because some shades aren't flattering to skin tone. "You want to choose something fresh and light, not too deep or saturated," the designer explains. For this room, she chose fernwood green for the walls and whimsical limesicle to lighten up the trim and ceiling bays. The lighting has a rich gold hue to further warm up the room.
Photograph by Dennis E. Anderson
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