When it comes to decorating your bedroom, the colours you choose set the tone for the whole space.
From cosy coastal chic to blissful botanic balance, there are just so many different colourways that can transform your bedroom. But did you know that you can use soothing colours in your bedroom to lull you into a peaceful night’s sleep?
Well, we’re here to broaden your bedroom décor horizons with some calming colours to suit your style. To discover our top five calming colour suggestions, read below.
What effect do calming colours have on your bedroom décor?
With social media and the temptation of ‘just one more episode’, there are plenty of things that can distract you from sleep – and we don’t think your décor should be one of them!
Your room should be a place designed to soothe, relax, and calm you, so you can drift off to sleep as soon as your head hits that pillow. And this is where calming colours come in! Not only do these colours look chic and stylish but they also help ease your mind so you can sink into a long and restful night’s sleep!
Of course, calming colours are subjective; a hue that reminds you of the gentle lull of the ocean might bring about thoughts of stormy seas for someone else. But with so many relaxing bedroom colours to choose from, you’re bound to find the perfect pigment for you.
In fact, we’ve got a few suggestions to start you off with – so let’s get into it!
1. Baby pink
Baby pink is a lovely shade that represents both femininity and opulence, but don’t feel limited by that – this calming colour adds a touch of regality to anyone’s bedroom!
Picture the hues of softly blushed cheeks or the sky at dusk, you want to elicit the serenity of romance and the warmth of a summer evening. Marry this hue with other calming colours, like beige or off white, to strike a gentle balance in your room.
When it comes to using your new calm bedroom paint colours, we love the stylish statement of a baby pink feature wall! However, you can also keep your baby pink hue as more of a subtle accent shade by peppering it throughout your space with throws and accessories.
2. Sage green
If you love the blissful serenity of the great outdoors, then why not bring this indoors by using sage green as your relaxing bedroom colour?
In fact, even if you’re more of a homebody, this calming colour can elicit the same relaxing feeling of a gentle walk in nature, all from the comfort of your own home. You can create a soothing natural trio by matching sage green with a stone grey or wood brown.
You can also use sage green as the main calming colour on your walls and open up your room by painting your ceiling a brighter shade like warm grey. Then, scatter natural touches throughout your space with oak bedside tables, wood-framed mirrors, and luscious plants!
3. Oceanic blue
Imagine the gentle whoosh of waves brushing the sands of the shore - now that is a truly relaxing sound! And you can bring this into your room with an oceanic blue shade.
Now, the ocean has plenty of blue hues to choose from, so you won’t struggle to find a calming colour for your bedroom walls. But we recommend a darker blue coupled with white to create a soothing natural balance between light and dark.
Alternatively, you might want to go for a blue feature wall, painting the rest of the walls white, for a striking pop of this soothing colour in your bedroom. However, coupling all white walls with splashes of blue on your curtains, rug, or bedspread is a lovely subtle option too.
4. Latte brown
We don’t know about you, but there’s nothing more soothing than that first sip of coffee on a Monday morning. And you can bring this calming feeling to your room with brown hues.
Typically, you’ll want to stick to lighter browns that mimic the warmth of a latte, but there’s nothing wrong with adding a dark americano shade to create some eye-catching contrast. Add in an off-white hue, just like that delicious cappuccino foam, and you’ve got a warm and calming colour trio for your bedroom.
Let your cosy bed be the first thing to catch your attention by opting for a dark bed frame set against lighter walls. Then, create some cosy cohesion throughout your bedroom by picking up bedroom furniture, like a chest of drawers, in the same calming colour as your bed frame.
5. Pastel purple
Fresh lavender is well known and loved for its soothing scent, and it’s inspired our final calming colour suggestion for that very reason!
Pastel purples emulate the soothing nature of lavender with ease. This calming colour works best when used as a soft accent shade, infused alongside the likes of natural shades, such as grey, brown, and green.
For example, you could go with a light stone grey on your walls, mixed with brown bedroom furniture, such as shelving units housing a touch of greenery. As for your bedding, go for a grey duvet cover with both grey and brown pillowcases, then pepper in your lavender with cushion covers and throws.
With the essential calming colours for the bedroom sorted, you might now want to look at how to style your throws or ways to organise your bedroom furniture to create a cosy space ideal for sleeping soundly. For more décor tips and guidance, head over to our inspiration page.