Closet Studio Wall Color?

[cincy_kid]

Hey all,

Since I couldn't figure out how to create a poll I will just make a post and aske here. In my soon to be home studio closet, I am going to paint the walls before putting in counters / equip / etc.

I know that different colors have certain moods/feelings associated with them such as bright colors being more stimulating and possibly giving happier feelings. Where cool or dark colors sometimes give off sad feelings, etc.

I will be recording (singing and playing guitar) and writing in this room. Any suggestions on a good color that might stimulate my mind as well as help me sing some good tunes?

Obvioulsy this is a more opinionated question, but would love some feedback!

Thanks!

[cincy_kid]

ok, 30 seconds after I post this I see the poll option

[mshilarious]

In a really small space, you want to avoid dark and even medium tones, because they will make the walls seem to close in. I would look for a warm taupe that you like, or a cool taupe with a warm accent wall, such as a rust.

Lighting is critical as well for setting the right mood. Incandescent lights on dimmers (watch for hum though) give off a very warm spectrum, add some halogen spots for areas that need more light.

[cincy_kid]

INteresting. Ok thanks MS.

As far as lighting, you can see what I have currently here

I guess I will have to change eventually?

[fraserhutch]

Black. Make all your walls black, and then get a nice black light.

My interior designer fee is $125. I take paypal

[cincy_kid]

LOL, very funny.

No thanks I am not interested in a coffin room. I think after reading some other posts and some design sites, I am leaning towards a darker red (burgandy-ish) or even a purple.

Any other thoughts?

[SRR]

Blue is calming. Yellow is happy. Red is daring. Green makes you love life. Go with the color for the feeling you want.

That is a quote from my sister. I went green/teal.

[fraserhutch]

I actually went burgundy, beige and pumkin-ish. Works great (better than it sounds). The colours were put together by an interior designer friend.

[rpe]

I went with dark red walls and grey ceiling. Works for me. (see pic).

rpe

http://www.homerecording.com/bbs/att...chmentid=18891

[mshilarious]

Originally Posted by rpe

I went with dark red walls and grey ceiling. Works for me. (see pic).

rpe

http://www.homerecording.com/bbs/att...chmentid=18891

Works nicely. That is the same interplay of cool and warm tones, and not too dark.

Actually, take rpe's avatar, with much less saturated colors, and you're there.

[notbradsohner]

dark khaki/gold walls, and all my panels and rugs are deep chinese red. Once the lights go dim it is amazing.

[Jack Russell]

Originally Posted by cincy_kid

ok, 30 seconds after I post this I see the poll option

You can still add a poll after you start the thread. I'll explain....

I think if you click on "Thread Tools" it will let you add a poll.

-Jack the Pollmeister

[Jack Russell]

I've been puzzling over the same thing as you.

I'm doing drywall at the moment. I have a main room for rehearsing and mixing, and small isolation/vocal room, and a closet to paint.

I have no idea at all.

Someone mentioned all black above. I had a photographer friend who lived in his photography studio. He painted it all flat black for the ideal neutral lighting needed for set shooting. It actually had a calming effect, and it felt very industrial and like a work space/factory.

it was cool, in other words. I have a feeling my wife would kill me though.

Also, very dark colors don't always make you feel closed in. I painted a small powder room in our house very deep dark purple. It made the space feel calm and very open, like you are sitting alone in a dark night.