When it comes to planning a new home, the first thing everyone in the family has an opinion on is colors for the interior. It may all start with the living room and kitchen, but it’s the bedroom that tends to divide opinion the most. Everyone wants a different color in their bedroom; Options range from simple neutrals in the adults’ bedroom to multicolored brightness in children’s bedrooms. From fleeting trends to personal tastes, there are many factors that determine these choices. But what about bedroom colors that are perennially popular? This is a look at the best bedroom colors you can’t go wrong with!
Fashionable Scandinavian style bedroom with white space in yellow and white [From: Le Sable Indigo Interiors]
The best colors for bedrooms tend to combine smart and bright tones that give energy to the room with discreet neutrals that give cheerful shape to the backdrop. They definitely transcend ephemeral trends and manage to stay relevant throughout seasons and styles with ease. Whether it’s the adaptive blue at its brightest or the gray that has managed to take over the world over the past decade, here’s something for everyone to fall in love with.
Serenity of blue
As a rule, when in doubt, opt for blue! That’s something we tend to firmly believe in and it’s a rudimentary decorating principle that has never failed us. Blue as a color fits perfectly with a wide range of styles and even in the smallest rooms, its presence is always welcome. It’s a color that blends well with both white and gray and you can explore many different shades of blue, from navy and deep blue to more fun and modern ones like turquoise and teal.
Stylish traditional bedroom in light blue and white with botanical elements on the wall [From: Winding Lane Interiors] Ingenious Scandinavian style bedroom in blue and yellow [From: Deeconome] The small contemporary bedroom in deep navy blue is absolutely sensational [From: ByDesign Interiors]
Warm and charming yellow
Unlike blue, yellow is a color that is used much less in bedrooms and yet deserves much more attention. It is simply perfect for bedrooms with styles such as Mediterranean, traditional, rustic and cortijo. Yellow in its softer shades can be used more widely in the large, modern bedroom, while brighter touches of yellow work well as accents. Easily adapts to other eye-catching colors, yellow is an excellent choice in the adaptable bedroom.
Breathe new life into the neutral room with a bright touch of yellow. Captivating yellow accent wall along with green blinds and blue bedding in the eclectic bedroom [From: Project build] Charming yellow beach-style room with beautiful lighting
Greys and Neutrals
The bedroom in neutral is one that we all love and found the most comfortable and easy to work with from a design and decoration perspective. And leading this package of neutrals is gray at its best. Grey has been the trendiest neutral in the city for more than two decades and what started as a trend has now become an era-defining feature. Combine gray with colors such as blue, yellow and green to create a more vibrant and contemporary bedroom, at once serene and elegant.
Cottage-style bedroom in gray with bed and pastel green décor Polished charcoal grey accent wall for modern white and grey bedroom [From: Taya] Orange decorative bedding and pillows bring a tropical flavor to this grey room [From: Charles Maccora Design]
Green at its best
Green in the bedroom is used much less often than blue and yellow, and yet it has an instant impact as soon as it is added to the mix. The best bedrooms in green are those that use their lighter tones for the background and in spaces with traditional and rustic themes. It is a color that invites you to sleep in the bedroom and shapes a more relaxing background. According to Feng shui, it is also a color that increases fertility in space and also gives way to freshness at the same time.
Use wallpaper to add green goodness to the spacious, modern room [From: House of Brazier] Walls decorated with artwork framed in the modern dark green bedroom Rustic room with overlapping vaulted ceiling and fabulous dark green walls [From: Susan Dario]
The white and wood look
Finally, we have a color scheme that is as nice as any other and is currently very popular in homes around the world: natural white and woody look. The colourful duo combines fabulous natural finishes with a plain white background and has a certain relaxing holiday charm. It is neither too stimulating nor boring and is perfect for a wonderful night’s sleep.
Contemporary bedroom polished in white and wood with smart lighting and elegant design The recovered headboard steals the spotlight in this elegant white and wooden bedroom Stylish and cozy modern idea of white and wood bedroom.
Remember to avoid colors that are too bright in the bedroom and are too stimulating. Also, stay away from grays that are deep and dark and take away the shine in the room. Find the balance between harmony and energy in your bedroom.
What are the modern colors for bedrooms?
Modern paint colors for the bedroom
- #1. Pale palette. Misty, Sherwin Williams 6232.
- #2. Pepper grey. SW7674 Pepper, Sherwin Williams.
- #3. Blue Leak. Valspar Painting – Fountain fog.
- #4. Pale blue. Slate Blue 1648, Benjamin Moore.
- #5. Purple dream. Benjamin Moore #2115-5- Frost mauve.
- #6. Light blue.
- #7. Vivid green.
- #8. Pale green.
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What is the best color for the bedroom?
Sleep psychologist and sleep coach Katherine Hall, who works with Somnus Therapy, agrees. Light blue, he says, is scientifically associated with creating feelings of calm and serenity. “Studies have also shown that homes with blue rooms sleep better compared to any other color.” She notes.
Which color is more modern?
The most common color for a modern scheme is white, but it can be any shade: gray, tan, blue or red.
Which paint is best for bedroom walls?
The bedrooms are low-impact areas and can use any paint you want. Since these tend to be very forgiving spaces in terms of impact, you can use flat or matte paint, if you wish. Still, most homeowners opt for satin or eggshell gloss latex paints in living rooms and bedrooms.