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Which color paint is best for efficiency garage apartment with black furniture? Thank you for your input!?

I am getting ready to move into a 126 sq. ft. garage apartment with one 2'x1.5' window facing south. Very small space I know! And not much natural light in the finished garage. I am going to be using this room to study for college, sleep, and occasionally watch date movies. Items I have that will fit include: 1) a black/brown queen platform bed with all white bedding http://toronto.lowprice.ca/ikea_hopen_double_bed_frame_perfect_condition_queens_quay_york_140_h0z1 (light blue bedding shown in picture) 2) a black mini-frig which will hold a black microwave on top, and a black toaster over on top of that. 3) a 52" TV (which I saved up for 5 years to buy, so I want to keep it) and will mount it on the wall because this is the best space saver I've figured out so far 4) a black/brown Ikea Hope chest of six drawers which will fit in my 12 sq. ft. closet. Again, I think this will good to conserve space in the one room. http://jogjafurniturehouse.com/bedroom-furniture/modern-design-hopen-chest-drawers/attachment/hopen-chest-of-drawers-brown-frosted-glass__80727_pe205041_s4 5) one Ikea Lack black/brown floating shelf http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinrama/2433599997/ (Just top shelf in picture) 6) one Ikea Billy black/brown book case http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40071788 The room is currently light taupe. My accessories are black and white. What color(s) should I paint my walls? My understanding is little clutter and simple decor works best to maximize small bedrooms. Unfortunately, I understand white furniture is also the best, but this is not an option given my budget. So I think icy light blue or sunny yellow are my top to picks to maximize the space with the black/brown furniture. The other option is to keep the apartment walls light taupe. I would really like your opinions on this as wall paint color is a very important part of a room. This will be my first time to paint and pick out colors, so I'm really excited! Thank you for your input!!!! I have asked a similar question recently and received professional, very helpful feedback. You all have been most helpful, which is why I am writing again. Since I cannot paint my furniture white, we need to consider which wall color will work best with black furniture. A desk will not fit in the room because there are too many doors and not enough wall space. Also, any suggestions how or where to store groceries like microwavable oatmeal etc. I'm thinking out of sight possibly under my bed although I know that is not good feng shui. I have two cabinets under the bathroom sink for my much condensed bathroom supply and a closet for my much condensed clothing wardrobe. The other option is to put food in bins on the bookshelf. I would upload pictures, so you all could see exactly. Is there a way to do that when asking a question? Biggest question: Which paint color will work best with my black furniture? Thanks again so much for your input sincerely!!!!

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1. Sorry I didn't catch your additional info on your previous question, Miss!!! The blue I suggested is still what I see for you. You know that black & white photo I suggested??? It will work great with the black bed. As for storing food, you may want to dumpster dive at your local grocery store (I've done it - I have no shame!!! :-) You can get some wood fruit crates & stack them for storage. I've also seen some cool wood crates at Michael's that you can use, but free is always good!!! You can ask the fruit & vegetable mgr. to save some for you. I've also seen them for sale at flea markets. I don't know how to upload a pic on this site, but they are always helpful!!! I'll try to check back...it's always nice to help out someone so appreciative!!! (I don't give out my e-mail, as I've been "stalked")