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what are the color combinations that could satisfy the girl's needs for her bedroom?
Jen --
There are two parts to that question. First, it depends on the girl, her age, and tastes.
One combination that might be appropriate is <a href="http://www.antiquehomestyle.com/inside/color/30pr-bedroom.htm">lavender, green, and butter yellow</a>. But for a more modern kid with current tastes, aqua, white, and yellow-orange might work better. Most girls have pretty definite ideas about what they like.
The second half of the question is what are you trying to accomplish? Do you want a vintage color scheme for an older home, or are you interested in something more contemporary? Do you have furniture to work with, or is new furniture a probability?
If you are looking for inspiration from the past, let me know. I have tons of sources and would be happy to put together some combinations for you, but I need to have some idea about this particular girl as well as your goals.
Best regards,
Rikki Nyman
www.antiquehomestyle.com
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Rikki Nyman
Expertise
Residential architectural questions concerning houses designed between 1900 and 1950, where the question pertains specifically to styles, designs, plans, building materials, color schemes, paint colors, interior finishes and so on. I am NOT qualified to answer engineering questions or issues involving construction methods, plumbing, electrical and the like. For example, I can describe what an appropriate color scheme would be for a vintage 1920s kitchen, or sources for plans for Storybook Style houses. I can not tell someone how to replace the electrical wiring in their old home.
Experience
I have been researching old houses and writing about them for more than five years. (See www.antiquehomestyle.com, which is my site.)
Organizations
Oregon Historical Society
Architectural History Center, Portland Oregon
Publications
www.antiquehomestyle.com
Education/Credentials
B.S. History, Minor in Architectural Design
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