Cosy and cocooning, calm and restful, vibrant and inspiring – whatever the vibe you’re going for in the bedroom, these colour palettes are inspired
‘The top shades for calming bedrooms are blues, greens, all colours in between (green-blues and blue-greens) and neutrals like greys and whites. Blues are associated with the sky and water, both calming and meditative to peer at.
Keeping your walls monotone, as opposed to combining different colours, is the most restful approach.’
Amy Krane, architectural colour consultant and founder of Amy Krane Color
‘Consider pulling in stronger tones through rugs, bedding and drapery fabrics, or bold colourful patterns to add abit of pop to the room, like that morning espresso to give you a “seize the day” kind of feeling.’
Jessica Risko Smith, founder of JRS ID
‘Want to go bold? A combination of deep jewel tones adds richness and depth while creating an enveloping sensation that’s perfect for rest and recovery.’
Sarah Barnard, founder of Sarah Barnard Design
NATURE’S BOUNTY
For the most earthy, meditative bedroom, consider paint colours that remind you of the outdoors. Tones such as dusty pink, taupe or grey can help. ‘Natural finishes, such as chukum or pink pigmented walls, as well as large overhangs tropicalise this project,’ says Jesus G Acosta Martinez, founder of Jaque Studio.
GET THE LOOK Similar wall hanging, Anthropologie. Similar hanging light, ABC Carpet and Home
TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED
Add movement, intrigue and depth to your bedroom with the magic of printed wallpapers. The benefit: a design-savvy space that also feels cocooning. ‘We chose a colour scheme that is inviting and vibrant, and ties with the rest of the house,’ says Claudia Dorsch, founder of Claudia Dorsch Interior Design. Strips of bright yellow add unexpected zing to the darker palette of rust, khaki and blue.
GET THE LOOK Wallpaper, Cole & Son. Bed, Treca. Headboard, Rubelli
SIMPLE PLEASURES
If it’s a serene, vintage look you’re aiming to create, consider more subdued, pastel tones that look refreshing yet have a classic, old world charm to them. ‘The concept of this room was to blend a traditional Portuguese colour palette within a classic interior, harmonising it with a contemporary and stylishly furnished space,’ say Olivier and Clio, founders of Garcé & Dimofski.
GET THE LOOK Artwork, Alexander Mignot. Paint, Argile. Vintage chair, Axel Einar Hjorth
PURPLE HAZE
Don’t be afraid to experiment with bold colours and glittering finishes. The usual blues and greens aside, consider unexpected shades like deep purple and gold to enliven your sp
