She painted the walls and the ceiling in a khaki color. Then she added decorative pillows in eggplant to the room. Ellner pointed out that painting your walls and ceiling the same color has become popular. This technique creates a clean, open look to your room and it saves on the labor of taping or cutting if the same finish is used on walls and ceiling. See how the color appears in all types of light, then determine if it is a color you can live with.
Color can be subtle.
Neutral colors can make a room feel light, airy and evoke a feeling of tranquility. A warm neutral is the most universally appealing type of color. Neutrals can range from beige to sand or ivory. These colors can warm a room even when the sun isn't shining. Olszewski said that it helps to have a color or theme in mind.