How Different Color Palettes Can Impact the Look of Your Bedroom

Your bedroom should be a restful retreat, a place for you to escape and unwind. The paint colors you choose are an important way to create a comfortable and relaxing feeling in the space. See how three different color palettes can impact the overall look and feeling of your bedroom in this video by Ace Hardware:

Shift Into Neutral

A neutral color schemes works very well as it promotes a feeling of relaxation and gives a quiet sanctuary look to the space. Neutral schemes tend to be cozy, serene and spa-like. The benefit of working with neutrals is their verstility and timelessness. Those with cool undertones of gray, blue or green are good choices as they feel peaceful and restful. White bedding looks great with neutrals and provides contrast without adding color. Try mixing a variety of darker and lighter tones and textures to keep things visually interesting. Using task, ambient or accent lighting is another way to keep a neutral scheme from being boring.

Take It Up a Notch

By adding in a few splashes of color, you can create a visual focal point and bring a touch of vibrancy to your space. Cool colors work better for larger expanses of color in bedrooms, such as bed linens and upholstered chairs. Use warmer colors as accents. Accenting the wall behind the bed with color is a great way to bring attention to the bed, which should always be the focal point of your bedroom. Other great places to bring in color are accent pillows and bedding textiles, painted mirror or picture frames, or a pair of painted nightstands.

Go For the Bold

Using bold colors in your bedroom will make it feel energizing, lively and fresh. Use a flat sheen paint finish on the walls and ceiling to soften the effect of the vibrant color. A bedroom is typically a low traffic space, so this sheen works well. Us a higher sheen like semi-gloss for your trimwork, furniture and other painted accessories that will need to stand up to more wear and tear. Bedding, accent pillows or a throw are great places to use bolder colors. You can aloso add pops of color with a painted headboard or nightstand. Be sure to pair bold colors with some neutral colors to keep the look grounded. You don’t want too many colors fighting for attention.