Bedroom Colour Ideas

By Ana Zuravliova

Trend Specialist at Blinds Direct

Fri 23 Jun 2023

Bedrooms are places of sanctuary in countless homes around the world. As a result, finding the perfect colours for bedrooms is very important so you can make the most of your space! Today, we’ll be exploring five of our top bedroom colour ideas which you can use to relax in unparalleled style and comfort.

1.Pick a theme

Before selecting the exact colours you want to feature in your bedroom, establishing a strong theme should be your first port of call. When we talk about colour themes, we need to figure out how to organise and choose the colours placed throughout the bedroom. As step one, look around your bedroom and plan where you’d like the colours you’ll pick might work well. To help, think about levels of light in the room as a light room will complement brighter shades, where darker colours will thrive in less well-lit bedrooms. Also take a moment to think about things like feature walls, and any interesting nooks and crevices that might look nice in a complementing colour. From there, you can start to muse about specific colours and shades, and which tones work well together…

2. Complementary bedroom colours

The colour spectrum showcases some exceptional colour combinations. With the right choice, you can make a space feel fresh and youthful, or classic and sophisticated. While colour choice is entirely a matter of personal taste, there are some excellent options which we just have to explore! These are our top three colour combinations for bedrooms

Soft grey and powder blue bedrooms

Blue is one of the magical colours that helps soothe the soul and bring about relaxation – two vital components of a great night’s sleep. Powder blue is a fantastic choice for bedrooms and it’s bright enough to be a positive force while retaining the calming sensation most tones of blue offer. To help maximise the power of powder blue, mix in shades of soft, warm grey. This will help your bedroom feel cosy and snug giving you a great mixture of positive vibes!

Saffron and chambray bedrooms

Two parts of the natural order that help us to unwind and relax are the brilliant sun set in the enormity of a summer sky, or the cooling waves of the sea lapping gently upon brilliant golden sands. Mixing saffron yellow with chambray blue will bring you a deep sense of peace and while great in any room, this duet is perfect in the bedroom. Both colours are beautiful in their own right which is fabulous for decorators as it supplies the flexibility to tilt toward one more than the other.

Dusky pink and sage green bedrooms

Dusky pink and sage green are brilliant colours that each enrich a space, but when combined, are greater than the sum of their parts. By adding these colours in your bedroom, you can create something inspired by French, Venetian, or English maximalist homes, that are celebrated today as paragons of style and sophistication. For best effect, pick either pink or green as the dominant colour in your bedroom, and use the other for depth and points of interest around the space.

photo of a yellow and blue coloured bedroom

image showing example for ideas for colours to use in a bedroom

3.Focus on your accent colours

Adding tertiary colours is an important step in bedrooms, especially for adding depth to the space. While these can of course be colours that go with your chosen dominant tones, introduced using cushions, pillows or lamp shades, you can also add natural shades. Bringing responsibly sourced wood into your decor will help you to reconnect with the natural world and the psychological benefits that brings. Wooden Venetian blinds and shutters from Blinds Direct are handmade using wood that’s only sourced from responsibly managed forests to reduce environmental damage. Moreover, your accent colour might be a metallic shade introduced via a quality curtain pole. You could even add a metallic inner to a chic lamp shade! You can learn more about this fashionable finish in our Metallic Lamp Shades blog.

4.Mix bedroom colours with patterns

While you can happily use block colours in a bedroom to achieve your perfect decor, one of the best ways to add colour to your bedroom is with patterns. Whether you like swirling natural designs or cool geometrics, patterns are a fun and stylish way to mix colours. In the bedroom, you have more opportunities to use patterns with bedding and wall papers, but you can also look at patterned blinds and curtains for the ideal cosy finish. What’s more, to help you in your quest to find the perfect pattern, you can order up to eight free samples from the website. With options available including Roman blinds, roller blinds, lamp shades and cushions, there are some exceptional options waiting for you at Blinds Direct.

5.Blackout the light

When it comes to bedtime, the only colour many of us want to see is blackness. With external light named as one of the leading negative impacts on sleep quality, reducing light to a minimum and bidding a temporary goodbye to the colours in your bedroom could help you enjoy the daily rest you deserve. One of the best ways to reduce external light in your bedroom is with blackout curtains or blinds. With our ranges of Roman blinds and curtains, you can select a free blackout lining upgrade for any product, and with our roller blinds and vertical blinds, you can uncover special blackout fabrics using the menu on the left of the page! For the best effect, add a blackout blind in your bedroom window’s recess and suspend blackout curtains from above the recess. You’ll then be enjoying perfect sleep in no time!

By following these five easy steps you’ll be able to relax, unwind and sleep in effortless style! For more advice for better sleep at home, read our Wake up Well page.