If you’ve found yourself tossing and turning at night it could be any number of things that are working to affect your zzz’s. There are infact many variables which contribute to our quality of sleep; these include stress-levels and whether or not we exercise. A less obvious factor is what bedroom colours we choose to design or paint with.
The first thing to consider when selecting paint colours for bedrooms is temperature. While warm colours advance toward the eye and appear more active, creating a stimulating effect, cool colours—the hues from blue green through blue violet, most grays included—tend to recede, producing a more calming and relaxing effect.
That said, there’s a lot of variation on the cool colour spectrum; a bright green and a pale blue can create spaces with drastically different vibes. If cool colours aren’t your cup of tea, warm hues that are light and subtle, such as soft yellows or pinks, can also feel soothing. We have turned to Pinterest to find a few of our favourite interior colours to act as inspiration for paint colours for bedrooms. Don’t pick up a paintbrush without reading these tips first—we bet you’ll love your new bedroom colour.
STICK TO DARK COLOURS
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For a sexy or romantic bedroom vibe, stick with dark colours like olive, deep violet, navy, or charcoal. If you choose blue-gray, celery tones, or a layering of white paint with all white furniture and linens, it will give you an instantly calm and tranquil feel. Because bedrooms are meant for relaxation, stay away from high-energy colours like bright greens, deep reds, or bold, tropical hues.
OPT FOR SERENE TONES
If you want a room that’s both serene and happy, go for soft colour combinations like duck egg blue and champagne, then add a mix of fresh patterns. Whatever colour you choose, make sure it’s a muted version of the hue, so you’ll never go too bold.
KEEP IT TIMELESS
If you want to achieve a bedroom that is simple, timeless and classic, keep things neutral. If you avoid trends, then you are able to have fun with the other items in the space, like the bedding, throw pillows, side tables and lamps. It’s then fun to be able to add in a pop of colour to add interest and layers.
What are your favourite bedroom paint colours? Share your widsom with us.