This post is sponsored by Behr. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Our boy/girl twins are still sharing a room (and will be for as long as possible!), but I had quickly painted it after we moved in and didn’t really ever finish the rest of it. I used the framed animal prints from our last house and my daughter insisted they scared her into getting up and coming into our room every night. . . (I personally think this has been her most creative excuse so far.) So, it felt like the perfect time to call her bluff and give their room an updated look with a new color palette.
This is how the “very scary” room looked before: 
And after a new wall color (I used BEHR PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA® interior paint) and some fresh accessories:
The room doesn’t get a ton of natural light so I wanted something lighter and brighter. I love the soft quilts they already had on their beds and pulled my main wall color from those. An all-American red, white and (shades of blue) color palette felt like a good, classic choice for a boy/girl bedroom.
In case you’re up to your eyeballs in swatches. . .
A few of my best tips for choosing paint colors:
Choose your paint color last. This is such a tempting place to start for a lot of people, but it actually makes a lot of sense to choose your furniture and accessories for a room first. Then, pull out a main wall color and complementary accent colors from fabrics, rugs or art, for example. My palette for this room: Tranquil Sea PPL-73, Red My Mind MQ1-10, Basswood MQ2-46, Compass Blue MQ5-54 and Snowy Pine PPU10-13.
Take advantage of paint samples. For just a few dollars, you can pick up a sample of the color (and sheen) you’re considering. Painting a large swatch—on a board or the wall—can save a lot of time and effort.
Use the leftover samples to have your kids create art for their space. Even if it’s very “abstract”, the palette will work perfectly and it’s a sweet, personal touch.
Need more help with choosing a color? Join me for the Behr Color Clinic on Thursday, May 16th where I’ll be joining a Q&A session on the Behr Facebook Page from 10a.m. to noon EST.
What a beautiful refresh! Those lizards in the animal print could be scary…😂
I might add that the new room hasn’t kept her in her bed….. ;)
Emily, you have such a talent of bringing a space together! I loved the twin’s room before, but this made my jaw drop. Bravo!! And I LOVE the art💛
Thank you! :)
Such a brilliant idea to use the paint swatches/colors for kids to create art. Room is beautiful. Also I too agree that the excuse was very creative. Too bad the room re-do hasn’t kept her in bed.
I appreciate your blog and style so much. This room looks fantastic, and I especially love the artwork. The internet NEEDS your real, authentic woman/mom voice : ) I get a little tired of seeing and hearing about how absolutely perfect everyone else’s life supposedly is. Great tip on choosing paint last. Loved your Disneyland post too!
That’s very nice.Thanks so much.
Fabulous job! Looks so cute.
Mary Ann
Where did you get the blue/white comforter?
It’s from Stein Mart. It’s linked via the product board image.
Love this room! I’m redoing my sons room and using this as inspiration! What is the brand of this comforter? I can’t find it on the stein mart site
Such a cute idea to use the leftover paint samples as artwork. Genius!!!
I love everything about it, especially the artwork!
Their room looks awesome! Light and airy and a room I think any child would be proud to have!
Love the room! You do have a talent in pulling unique, layered rooms together beautifully. Now if you could get your little to stay in her bed:)
I love the entire room! That red and white shade is darling. Did u make that
I absolutely love this room. It’s perfect! Wish it were in my house!
Many have said it before, but I love the kids creating their own art with the paint samples!
BINGO! Thanks!
Looks fantastic!
What a great kids room. In fact, I love the style you’ve created and I could see it transitioning to a guest room, not just for kids. Ha.
I loved your idea for using paint leftovers for the kid’s art! Great job.
Karen
oh, scary room! lol! My girl just turned 34 years old today…they always need their mom! With that said, I think the room is charming. There is something special about twin beds. The artwork is the icing on the cake. Happy Mother’s Day to you this weekend!
I love the quilt but it isn’t linked. Can you link it or let us know where to buy? Thank you! I LOVE this room. Love all your decorating!
I’m not sure they still make the same exact one but it’s from Crane & Canopy.
I really love this update. Feels classic but personal and very current. Beautifully done Emily 😍!
It turned out amazing! I love the lamps you picked!
Looks great! Any sourcing of the quilt??
It’s from Crane & Canopy.
Do you have tips on where your kids sleep/how to keep the chaos down when painting your kids room?? I need to paint my boys’ shared room but just can’t think of the best way to make that happen! Did you pay a painter?