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A Moody Dark Brown Guest Bedroom Refresh

May 25, 2023 - Written by Kevin O'Gara

This project was produced in partnership with Clare Paint.

Dark brown paint color, Clare Coffee Date, cozy bedroom design, English inspired decor, home decor ideas, Atlanta interior designer Kevin Francis Design

I recently gave the guest bedroom a moody, sophisticated refresh thanks to Clare paint's Coffee Date dark brown paint color. Going dark with a small space is one of my favorite ways for the room to actually feel larger, the design more intentional, and the result much more chic! I love the dark brown study in my Telfair Circle Residence so much, so once I saw the paint sample for this color from Clare I knew it would really upgrade this room. Inspired by English designers who layer color and pattern so well, I had a custom blue toile headboard made (now available on my website!) and sourced cream sconces, scalloped pillows, and a vintage ship oil painting to hang above the bed.

Unfortunately, I had to paint over my tropical wall mural I created for this space several years ago, but I'm so happy with how this refresh came out and grateful for Clare's incredible zero-VOC and GreenGuard Gold certified wall paint, which made it easy to get this room painted in just one day. See the rest of the design details below!

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BEFORE & AFTER

Bedroom makeover before and after design reveal
Dark brown paint color, Clare Coffee Date, cozy bedroom design, English inspired decor, home decor ideas, Atlanta interior designer Kevin Francis Design
Dark brown paint color, Clare Coffee Date, cozy bedroom design, English inspired decor, home decor ideas, Atlanta interior designer Kevin Francis Design
Dark brown paint color, Clare Coffee Date, cozy bedroom design, English inspired decor, home decor ideas, Atlanta interior designer Kevin Francis Design
Gigi Blue Toile Upholstered Headboard by Kevin Francis Design | Atlanta Interior Designer | Luxury Home Decor
Gigi Blue Toile Upholstered Headboard by Kevin Francis Design | Atlanta Interior Designer | Luxury Home Decor
Gigi Blue Toile Upholstered Headboard
Gigi Blue Toile Upholstered Headboard by Kevin Francis Design | Atlanta Interior Designer | Luxury Home Decor
Gigi Blue Toile Upholstered Headboard by Kevin Francis Design | Atlanta Interior Designer | Luxury Home Decor
Gigi Blue Toile Upholstered Headboard

Gigi Blue Toile Upholstered Headboard

$798.00

The Gigi Blue Toile Upholstered Headboard: proudly bearing the name of Kevin's beloved Southern "steel magnolia" grandmother, this timeless blue toile style looks right at home with any classic blue and white decor or layered in a European-inspired space. Available in Twin, Queen, and King sizes, it's the perfect way to upgrade your boudoir.

Made to order in 4-6 weeks in the USA.

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Dark brown paint color, Clare Coffee Date, cozy bedroom design, English inspired decor, home decor ideas, Atlanta interior designer Kevin Francis Design
Dark brown paint color, Clare Coffee Date, cozy bedroom design, English inspired decor, home decor ideas, Atlanta interior designer Kevin Francis Design
Dark brown paint color, Clare Coffee Date, cozy bedroom design, English inspired decor, home decor ideas, Atlanta interior designer Kevin Francis Design

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