Three Tips for Using Bright Colors in Your Bedroom

Looking to build character in your bedroom? Whether you go bright, white or monochromatic, adding color will give your bedroom that boost of personality. This video by Better Homes and Gardens presents three tips for using bright colors in your bedroom:

1. Try a signature bright like yellow. This color is best paired with a crisp white, so use a fabric white as a white pattern. Then do the reverse – add a small scale pattern of yellow on a white background. Don’t be afraid to play with intensity, from light to dark hues, with your window treatment and accessories. For the walls, choose a color similar to your main one, but several shades lighter; this lets your brights shine.

2. If you’re looking to make an energizing splash, try a monochromatic approach. Apply brights to large areas like the walls and bedding. Keep the colors similar so that they don’t compete with each other. Play with intensity in the rest of the room. Remember to keep patterns to a minimum, and throw in a neutral or two so your bright retreat is still serene.

3. Looking for something that’s earthy but bright? Start with a foundation of whites, then add a pattern that mixes a neutral color with a bright one, or in white. To complete the look, paint the walls a color that matches your accent color. Keep it pale with no yellow or brown undertones so it doesn’t compete with the pattern.