Are you searching for the perfect calming paint colors to transform your bedroom into a serene sanctuary? Look no further! We’ve curated a collection of homeowner-approved, soothing bedroom color schemes that can help you achieve the tranquil atmosphere you crave. From soft pastels to rich jewel tones, these 7 inspiring bedroom color ideas will have you dreaming of your dream space.
Bedrooms are no longer just for sleeping – they’ve evolved into multi-functional havens that serve as reading nooks, home offices, and even workout areas. By strategically using paint to define different zones, you can create a cohesive and stylish space that caters to all your needs. Whether you opt for a warm, cozy color scheme or a palette of complementary hues, the right paint choices can make your bedroom one of the most captivating rooms in your home.
“Defining spaces that are used at different times has become increasingly important so that we can change the mood at the end of our working day,” says Joa Studholme, color curator at Farrow and Ball. Ready to transform your bedroom into a tranquil oasis? Keep reading to discover 7 inspiration bedroom colors that will have you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated in no time.
7 Inspiration Bedroom Colours Ideas
Serene Blues
Blue is having a major moment this year—several different paint companies used various shades of blue as their 2024 color of the year. Blues can be calming and tranquil, which is perfect for your bedroom space. There are also so many shades to try—from a more traditional blue like Benjamin Moore’s Newbury Port Blue to a brighter option like Benjamin Moore’s Santa Monica Blue.
Warm Neutrals
Create a warm atmosphere in your room—almost literally—with shades inspired by crackling fires and soothing sunsets. “We still want soothing bedrooms, but there’s a need for warmth and refuge,” says Annie Sloan, creator of Chalk Paint. “Bedrooms are getting cozier, so look at gentle firelight colors which will glow through winter mornings and reflect summer sunsets fabulously.” Choose earthy, desert-inspired red-tinged shades like Riad Terracotta, Sloan says, for a “sunshiney” space. If you aren’t ready to embrace bolder tones, look for neutrals with warm undertones like Blank Canvas, Tranquil Gray, and Even Better Beige, a versatile neutral that imparts a warm, distinctive feeling.
Elegant Grays
If you aren’t ready to embrace bolder tones, look for neutrals with warm undertones. “The transformative power of neutral shades can be leveraged on their own to create monochromatic looks, or can be paired with pops of color to personalize any space,” says Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services at Behr. “For example, paired with cool tones, the warmth of Blank Canvas creates balance in restful spaces, such as bathrooms and bedrooms.” Nicole Gibbons, founder of Clare, says clients gravitate toward calming colors, like Chill, in their primary bedroom. “In bedrooms, pretty consistently, people want them to feel really calming—people want their bedrooms to feel like a sanctuary,” she says.
Rich Jewel Tones
Rich earth shades create an immersive sanctuary with “a touch of drama” in this Texas home, Hilary Walker says. She covered the walls in warm, soothing Farrow & Ball Deep Reddish Brown. Lisa Tharp had a clear vision for this Boston pied-à-terre: luxury hotel meets swanky dinner club. A two-tone paint job makes staying in its guest bedroom with high ceilings and no natural light “a more human-scale, enveloping experience,” she says. She used Ecos Paints Archer Teal on the lower walls and Travertine on the upper walls and ceiling, both from her own collection for the company.
Earthy Greens
Using deeper tones in your bedroom can help shift your mindset at the end of the day, says Joa Studholme of Farrow & Ball. “Most of us prefer to be in light rooms during the day and darker spaces in the evening or night, subconsciously working with the natural light,” she says. “Warm and earthy colors like Red Earth and Card Room Green will be very popular in bedrooms for those who like to embrace dark, womb-like shades—especially when taken over the ceiling.” These colors are warm, welcoming, and surprisingly easy to live with, says Studhome—they allow for rest and rejuvenation, add intimacy, and connote comfort.
Blush Pinks
If this whimsical bedroom doesn’t make you blush, we don’t know what will. “Exuberantly feminine, yet resolutely chic” was Jonathan Berger’s motto. For a similar look, try Benjamin Moore Pristine, an off-white with dusty rose undertones. This beautiful bedroom by Chip and Joanna Gaines makes a strong case for pink. One of their goals in renovating Cottonland Castle was to honor its historical significance. Here, an original fireplace nods to the past, while walls painted in Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines for KILZ Rosy Pink feels fresh.