Bright bedroom colours: 8 Bedroom Colour Ideas – Bedroom Paint Ideas

8 Bedroom Colour Ideas – Bedroom Paint Ideas

Choosing the right colour for your bedroom can be a welcome exercise in self-expression. Where a busy hallway might need satin paint to better protect against scuffs, or a humid bathroom might need something mould and mildew resistant, there are fewer practical decisions in a bedroom. Your choice of paint can largely be dictated by taste, and, with a nod towards colour psychology, a palette that helps you rest and relax.

Marianne Shillingford, creative director at Dulux, suggests building a versatile palette that can be updated as your tastes change. ‘We don’t want to commit to putting just one shade on the walls in case we want to change other elements of the room like the bedding and accessories in the future – the solution is to fall in love with a palette and to have fun with details like adding bands and stripes of current favourites.’

Below, we’ve looked at eight beautiful bedroom colours to inspire, with design advice and styling tips from interior experts.

1. BLUSH PINK

Left: House Beautiful Luna Moonlight Rug at Carpetright

L: Carpetright, R: Brent Darby

Blush pink is a nurturing colour that represents femininity and warmth. It soothes and balances, and works with other colours of similar tones – a warm grey or off white for instance.

‘Pink is a great way to add a touch of luxury to a room,’ says Sarah Lloyd, paint and interior specialist at Valspar. ‘Typically associated with – but not limited to – feminine spaces, pink instigates feelings of love and kindness. Shade is key here; soft pinks like Valspar’s ‘Wisteria Whisper’ are subtle and add gentle glamour, whilst their vivid ‘Dance the Flamenco’ encourages passion and romance. Avoid over-using bright pinks if you’re looking for a calmer environment, as too much intense colour can create a sense of urgency and overwhelm a space.’

A pink bedroom certainly doesn’t have to look too sugary or juvenile, as long as you avoid brighter primary colours, and finish with lots of pattern and texture.

2. DARK GREEN

Left: Ercol Rimini Bedroom Collection at Furniture Village, Right: Aquamarine and Ambleside Paint, both at Little Greene

L: Furniture Village, R: Little Greene

Refreshing and peaceful, green represents restoration and harmony. It falls in the middle of the colour spectrum and offers a comfortable balance between stimulating warm colours and calming cool colours.

For the deepest of greens, counter with metallic finishes, lots of glass, or furniture in a lacquer or gloss to reflect some of the light that a dark shade can absorb. ‘You can set off these deep, moodier tones with some on trend copper accessories to give a more contemporary look to your room,’ says Adam Black, co-founder of Button & Sprung.

3. GREY

Left: Scree Paint at Little Greene, Right: House Beautiful Matchstick Mono Roller Blinds at Hillarys

L: Little Greene, R: House Beautiful

In colour psychology, grey represents neutrality and balance, and provides a great base from which to build a classic colour palette.

‘Darker shades of grey look fab with muted sludgy pale accents – a pink that has brown base notes will really warm up a dark grey room,’ says Amy Wilson, interior designer at 247 Curtains. ‘Consider painting a contrasting ceiling for a quick and easy way to add impact, or adding soft furnishings such as cushions or throws in your chosen colour.’

Grey is also a good choice for a feature wall, or used as a faux painted headboard – impactful enough, without being too distracting or bright in a peaceful space. ‘Use grey paint to break up expanses of wall in large rooms,’ says Ruth Mottershead, marketing director at Paint & Paper Library. ‘This looks especially sophisticated in bedrooms as the colour block serves as a visual headboard and focal point in the room.’

4. WARM YELLOW

Left: Bassoon Paint at Little Greene, Right: FTT-001™ Paint at Mylands

L: Little Greene, R: Mylands

In colour psychology, warm yellows and golds share the same properties as orange, in that they are joyful, comforting, and vibrant – a great one if you find it difficult to jump out of bed in the morning.

‘Choose a beautiful versatile neutral like Spiced Honey as a backdrop which will work with everything and paint one or two vertical stripes in colours that you have a crush on right now,’ says Marianne.

‘In rooms that struggle with lack of daylight especially, adding a sunshine shade is a great way to add brightness to boost your mood,’ says Amy.

5. MIDNIGHT HUES

Left: House Beautiful Grove Bed at Dreams, and House Beautiful Gatsby Pleated Blinds at Hillarys, Right: Millefleur Knight Wallpaper, and Basalt Paint at Little Greene

L: House Beautiful, Little Greene

Sometimes it’s worth being brave and going for a dark shade. In colour psychology, blue represents stability, harmony and peace, and a midnight blue is said to calm a busy mind and lower the heart rate.

‘Blue is often used to promote a tranquil, calming environment and is regularly used in bedrooms and bathrooms for this reason,’ says Sarah. ‘It also helps to de-stress; using tonal and uniform blue combinations when decorating your space helps to declutter the room and the mind.’

Much like your dark greens, you want brightening aspects to counter such a light-absorbing shade – the wooden floors and crisp white paint on the left does a great job, so too do the gentle pink and orange motifs in the Little Greene wallpaper on the right.

6. SOFT SAGE

Left:Mizzle Paint at Farrow & Ball, Right: Meadow Ditsy Floral Duvet Set at Dunelm

L: Farrow & Ball, R: Dunelm

Sage is a soft green with a good amount of white added. It’s easy on the eye and goes with a myriad of other colours – grey, pink, sea greens, yellow and turquoise, to name but a few. In colour psychology, sage represents tranquility and balance.

‘Our desire to connect to the outdoors is still so strong – serene shades of sage, citrine and moss help bring this feeling into your home,’ says Sarah Keady, House Beautiful’s style and interiors director. ‘Use alongside plants and natural wood for maximum effect.’

7. WARM RED

Left: Tuscan Red Paint at Little Greene, Right: House Beautiful Earth Notes Paint at Homebase

L: Little Greene, R: House Beautiful

Passionate and energising, warm reds can be a sophisticated choice and according to the colour wheel, pair well with citrusy yellows and greens.

For the fearless decorator, layer with pinks and purples for a warm and enveloping design scheme, whilst the more moderate decorator can take notes from this Little Greene bedroom, and use red in colour blocking, painting just to the half – a pale blue would make a happy match here.

A close cousin too is a spiced orange, although Sarah Lloyd suggests a light touch. ‘It should be used sparingly when decorating, or interspersed with calmer colours, as too much can overwhelm a space. Inject shades of bold orange like Valspar’s Vitamin C or Orange Marmalade onto a feature wall or in your soft interiors to embrace warmth and project positivity. ‘

8. SOFT CREAMS

Left: House Beautiful Darcy Sofa Bed at DFS, Right: Oatmeal 100% French Flax Linen Bedding Set at Bed Threads

L: DFS, R: Bed Threads

‘Choose soothing colours that are relaxing to be around,’ says Joanna Ross, general manager of design at Sheridan. ‘Warm neutrals and pastels are the perfect starting point. Creams, gentle beiges and soft spiced shades are the perfect starting point for relaxing bedroom ideas.’

This is a great choice too for those who struggle to sleep.

‘For an optimal sleep environment, neutral colours can provide a very calming effect,’ says Martin Seeley, sleep expert and CEO of MattressNextDay. ‘This type of colour can limit distraction and create balance in your bedroom, meaning it has the potential to influence your sleep. As the colour is so light, it balances well with the brighter colour trends, meaning you can dabble in different colours without compromising your sleep. ‘

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