7 Bedroom Décor Ideas to Transform Your Space

When it comes to painting your bedroom, the paint color choice is truly personal.

However, it is important to note that the choice has emotional implications – making a huge difference in how you feel.

Some colors may be unsuitable for people with sleep disorders while others may help energize your mornings. Cool colors are believed to have a calming effect while reds are thought to stimulate activity.  

To help you choose the best paint colors for your bedroom, we have compiled a list of great painting ideas to personalise your bedroom’s style.

Here are some of the best painting ideas for the bedroom:

1. Stylish bedroom paint scheme

Unlike living rooms, which are visible to everyone who comes into your house, bedrooms are a great place to try trendy shades as wall paint colors. However, you still need to consider how a hue would transform the overall look and feel of this important space.

A combination of dove gray and pink, for example, can create a calming room, while neon colors (extremely bright versions of colors such as purple, blue, green, red, and yellow) would create exciting bedrooms if splashed across the walls.    

2. Bright bedroom paint scheme

Bright colors feature prominently in lists of painting ideas for bedrooms because of their ability to turn boring bedrooms into revitalising sleeping quarters.

Bedrooms that do not have plenty of natural light can be revitalised by applying some turquoise blue or jade green across the walls. On the other side, some jonquil yellow color splashed on walls can work magic in invigorating well-lit houses.

Seek out hues that are not predisposed to red or brown.

To be sure, hold a color shade against a white piece of paper. Position several chips together and observe the outcome; the red- or brown-tinged one will appear murky.

3. Dark bedroom paint scheme

Unknown to most homeowners, dark bedrooms are not always boring. Dark colors such as navy blue, or vivid charcoal can be matched with warm undertones to create a tranquil sleeping space.  

A bedroom with navy blue walls can be made livelier by throwing in a sandy beige carpet and light bedding. Ornamental mirrors can be used to break up the dark wall color and to reflect sunlight around the room.

4. Neutral bedroom paint scheme

As one of the greatest painting ideas for a bedroom, the application of neutral paint colors helps to create bedrooms that have a calming effect – which is great for those seeking rest after long hours at work.

The good thing about neutral colors is that they can create highly energising bedrooms when used with complementing color combinations. Besides, you can apply contrast to add attention to a neutral scheme.

In a gray bedroom, for example, you can put dove gray (a cool, charcoal gray with blue or pink undertones) on the walls and throw in a dark charcoal carpet.                        

5. Patterned bedroom paint scheme

Lovers of art can use several shades of paint or a stencil to create patterned bedroom walls. Using painter’s tape to cover sections, a decorator can easily create orderly patterns on an accent wall.

Smart taping and painting can also be used to make complicated patterns such as diamonds, and checked outlines. It is advisable to choose one light and one dark color to create a bold pattern, or two pastels or similar shades for a more passive look.

6. Spa-like bedroom paint scheme

For many women, painting ideas for bedroom entail creating a sleeping area that feels like a spa. This can be achieved by trying to copy the soothing color scheme of a spa. It is well worth visiting a couple of spas to note the colors they use for the calming effect.

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Some spas have created cheerful environments by using layers of cloudy whites and others have used dark shades to create coolly serene precincts.

7. Jewel-tone bedroom paint scheme

Jewel tone colours, which are richly saturated shades named for gems including ruby red, citrine yellow, sapphire blue, emerald green, and amethyst purple, can be used to create inviting bedrooms.

Editor’s Note: Poor sleepers should consider dark colors to avert insomnia. On the other hand, early risers should consider soft, warm colors to help them wake up feeling rejuvenated.

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