im trying to renovate my room into a vintage cottagecore kind of thing.
Hello @eshisidhu
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about paint colour.
As I understand it vintage cottage core is characterized by a love for vintage, rustic, and handcrafted items, creating a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere. Would you happen to have some inspirational images that you would like to share? This will give our members a better idea of what colour scheme you are after.
Vintage cottage core is not just about the colour of the room but the surrounding accessories that complete the look. A cottagecore colour scheme is characterized by soft, muted, and earthy tones that evoke a sense of warmth, comfort, and nature. Think of colours found in a wildflower garden or a tranquil river scene. I've placed some raw material colours as an example from the Dulux range but there heaps more to choose from.
Let me call on our experienced members @daniknight4, @lifestylebymari and @redbournreno for their recommendations.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hi @eshisidhu
The vintage theme is timeless and always comfortable. It anchors itself in grace, style and warmth. Follow these themes and take a look at the fixtures around your room that you can't change - like window frame colours and furniture and flooring. Use those colours to ensure the new wall colour you pick won't clash or 'feel wrong'.
The Porters Paints range has a brochure called 'The Capsule Collection, which has a range of stunning modern colours that would fit the vintage theme very well.
Have a look on Pinterest to find images that appeal to you. Then see if you can match up the colours you see with the colour swatches in store. Grab a few testers and see what you think. I don't want to suggest some colours because your idea of vintage may encompass a different era than I have in mind. Pay attention to the gloss level. Matt is a more modern feel and could have an older distemper look, while satin or eggshell is more like 20th century.
Best of luck
