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40 Best Bedroom Colors 2022

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Red Lacquer

FRITZ VON DERSCHULENBURG

High-energy yet calming, bold yet timeless, this jaw-dropping bedroom designed by Brian J. McCarthy is serious goals. For a similar effect, stick to a tight two-color story with the walls in a show-stopping super high gloss paint and your ceiling in a flat white paint. "This finish feels fresh for a guest room, and the surprising pop of color is both warm and chic," he says.

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Bright Red Accents

ALISON GOOTEE

Or, reverse the look and opt for bright white walls and bold red bedding, artwork, and floors. The high-impact combo in this bedroom by Anthony Baratta is all the convincing we need.

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3

Bubble Gum Pink

Anna Spiro Design

Too outrageous? No such thing. Bright bubblegum pink is a fearless choice. In this bedroom by Anna Spiro, it asserts a youthful spirit to balance out the traditional pieces, like the dresser and tight floral patterns.

BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Deep Carnation, $47

4

Blush Pink

Francesco Lagnese

If this whimsical bedroom doesn't make you blush, we don't know what will. "Exuberantly feminine, yet resolutely chic" was designer Jonathan Berger's motto for decorating this Brooklyn townhouse. Berger found the suzani on eBay, while and the curvy Venetian-inspired headboard is covered in Nouvelle Orleans, a cut velvet from Clarence House that resembles ironwork but, of course, is much softer to the touch. The antique Napoleon III rope ottoman covered in an Aubusson tapestry adds a French country chic feel to seal the deal.

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Pink Ground, $110

5

Coral

Amy Neunsinger

Nothing quite radiates like joy like coral (as far as paint colors are concerned, at least). In this bedroom by Nicky Kehoe, it picks up the bright tones featured in the gallery wall while the trimming, which is a darker gray color, reflects the cooler neutrals in the bedding and accents. Under direct light, it appears brighter, while it mimics the more muted shade of terra cotta in dimmer or less direct light.

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Red Earth, $110

6

Peach

Anna Malmberg

In this Scandinavian studio, peachy blush walls contrast with with the high-impact black and white wall art. But that softness is reflected again in the jute rug and oat-hued linen bedding. Blush pink also pairs nicely with steel blue tones and even bright red for an unexpected contrast.

BUY NOW Behr Premium Plus Serene Peach, $28

7

Cream

Matthew Millman

Who says beige and cream are boring? Dependable, versatile, warm, and subtle, these neutrals are some of the best paint colors for a bedroom. A super light taupe shade will contrast just enough with crisp bright interiors while also injecting some warmth into the space. It also brings to mind long walks on a sandy beach. Add pops of cheerful colors with decor and throw pillows or keep it classic, as designer Richard Beard did here.

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Dimity, $110

8

Caramel

Danielle Colding Design

Take a cue from this bedroom designed by Danielle Colding and match your upholstered headboard to the walls. Here, the studded boarder adds a touch of intrigue but blends right into the beige color behind it for a timeless look.

BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Gingerbread Man, $43

9

Terracotta

Paul Raeside

A Canadian townhouse's guest bedroom exudes warmth with terracotta walls. A large, statement piece of art helps break up the dark color. Though brown isn't exactly the most obvious paint color when decorating a bedroom, this warm nook makes a strong case for it. The fact that it's unexpected makes it perfect for anyone who likes to experiment with color but doesn't love bright neons and playful pastels.

BUY NOW PPG Timeless Deep Russet, $39

10

Chocolate Brown

Amelia Stanwix

With slightly less of the red clay undertone than the brown paint in the previous room, this color is more calming than it is energizing. Designer Fiona Lynch felt it was perfect for a bedroom. She used Rich Biscuit by Dulux and then mixed in some offbeat accents for an eclectic elegance.

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11

Ochre and Teal

SIMON WATSON

Designer Peter Dunham created a custom curtain wall and installed bedside sconces to give this small bedroom a regal feel. The mustard accent wall mirrors the upholstered headboard and warms up the room.

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball India Yellow, $110

12

Marigold

Joshua McHugh

This bedroom proves just how beautiful marigold can look with navy blue and olive green. This sunny shade also works nicely when you incorporate accent pieces with metallic finishes for a glamorous aesthetic. Think bronze pendant lights and stools with interesting frames. These finishes accentuate yellow's shining personality.

BUY NOW Portola Paints & Glazes Roma, $10

13

Lemon Yellow

STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON

It's always a good idea to consult the color wheel at every step of the decorating process. Knowing which colors complement one another will make everything easier, from ideating to shopping, and, of course, living within the final result. A good example of a job well done? This gray and yellow bedroom designed by Juan Carretero. There's no doubt that yellow represents cheer, so if you want to spread warmth and energy, this is the color for you. You'll love how the bright striped ceiling brings in a more playful element to the more traditional guest room.

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14

Butter Yellow

James Merrell

Designed by Kathryn M. Ireland, these white-painted wicker twin beds are topped with mosquito net canopies for an ethereal touch. The rose-printed canopy toppers offer a slight contrast in pattern but keep the color story consistent, and the yellow walls anchor the entire space.

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Farrow's Cream, $110

15

Green and Gold

Roland Bello

Instead of paint, consider lush green upholstery and illustrious wallpaper. Miles Redd makes a strong case for the design combo in this breathtaking and colorful bedroom. De Gournay's hand-painted silk Sans Souci wallcovering lays the foundation for a bright green paradise to come alive.

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Verdigris Green, $110

16

Sage Green

2LG Studio

Instead of painting your walls, add a statement ceiling in the bedroom, as the design duo at 2LG Studio did here. It draws the eye up and keeps things interesting. This shade of sage green is also a lovely color that's at once grounding, calming, and fun.

BUY NOW Behr Marquee Fern Leaf, $46

17

Light Gray-Green

Shade Degges

"I wanted to create a bedroom full of personality," designer Jae Joo says of the main bedroom in this Boston Rowhouse. Though classic and understated, the room brims with character thanks to a shrunken photo gallery, curved furniture, and colorful accents. The light gray walls look blue in some lighting and green in others; either way, they're a welcome departure from the go-to white canvas most bedrooms feature.

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18

Khaki Green

Heidi Caillier Design

In this cabin designed by Heidi Caillier, the guest bedroom is painted a soothing, nature-inspired shade of green. It's fitting for the environment, and speaks to all the other accent colors used throughout the space for a nice cohesive whole.

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Calke Green, $110

19

Deep Earthy Green

Gieves Anderson

David Frazier took a moody and earthy approach in his New York City apartment bedroom. While the color (Studio Green from Farrow & Ball) is worth praising, it's also the texture-rich finish that elevates the walls. "We wanted to showcase the movement in the plaster, so we had the walls painted in a satin finish it gives a certain depth that we wouldn’t have been able to achieve with a flat paint.”

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Studio Green, $115

20

Matte Marine

Stephen Kent Johnson

A matte version of that moody marine hue is also a great option and creates a softer atmosphere. Studio Shamshiri enveloped the entire room in the color, including the ceiling.

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue, $115

21

Deep Navy

STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON

Paint your walls a nice deep shade of navy and then punctuate the depth with crisp white accents and vibrant bedding for a balanced bedroom. In this space designed by Mally Skok, the playful patterns contrast nicely with the deep blue walls, giving the room a touch of levity.

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22

Steel Blue

Read McKendree

In a room by Elizabeth Cooper, this steel blue gray paint color brings a posh sensibility to the more whimsical floral details for a nice balance. The color will flatter a variety of styles and designs as bedding and decor are swapped out over the years, too. she used Farrow & Ball's Hauge Blue.

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Hague Blue, $115

23

Cobalt Blue

PHOTO: Bjorn Wallander; DESIGN: Alisa Bloom

High gloss paints are a surefire way to make a bold statement. In this bedroom designed by decorator Alisa Bloom, the rich, liquidy sheen of the finish bounces light around a dark room. She used Fine Paints of Europe’s Delft Blue 4003 in Hollandlac Brilliant to illuminate the entire bedroom.

BUY NOW Fine Paints of Europe Hollandlac Brilliant, $45

24

Crisp Light Blue

Eric Piasecki

Here's definitive proof that primary colors go together nicely. This bedroom designed by Robin Henry is a breath of fresh air, thanks to the invigorating blue paint—the varying shades of blue throughout the room make it look like it's glowing.

BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Crisp Morning Air, $50

25

Mint Green

Trevor Tondro

Paired with a slightly more pistachio-hued upholstered headboard and a retro-style crocheted coverlet, this bedroom designed by J. P. Horton belongs in the summer getaway home of our dreams. The traditional landscape painting and warm wood side chair ground the space and work beautifully with the mint green paint.

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Sky Blue

Trevor Tondro

Though this shade of blue definitely makes a statement, it doesn't overpower the space nor overwhelm the eye—that's because it's consistent. Since this bedroom is basically a cocoon of light blue, there's a strong sense of cohesion and personality. So if you have a favorite color, and don't see it changing any time soon, why not let it be theme of your bedroom?

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27

Baby Gray Blue

Mikael Axelsson for Fantastic Frank

A soothing soft blue is a key ingredient for a peaceful bedroom. It adds an ethereal, dreamy quality to every space but also offers a ton of versatility, making it particularly well-suited for the bedroom. The linen bedding and makeshift side table accent chair contribute to that easy, undone elegance.

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue, $110

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Crisp White

Tamsin Johnson Interiors

This bedroom is a showstopper, but it's also simple and timeless. And though some may say white is the absence of all colors, we'd argue this one is making quite a statement. In fact, sometimes neutral hues give the space a more timeless and open feel while also allowing other design highlights to stand out more. This bedroom by Tamsin Johnson marries classic architecture with contemporary style and the walls are painted in a pure, cool shade of white that really energizes the entire space.

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball All White, $110

29

Greige

Fantastic Frank

If you think crisp all-white interiors look too stark but still like the look and feel of light neutrals, opt for warm oat-y creams or layers of soft, smoky grays. The results are edgy and industrial yet gentle and understated.

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone, $110

30

Light Lilac

Annie Schlechter

This lavender oasis designed by Cathy Chapman is proof that you can decorate with color while still being understated. Though it's bursting with shades of lavender, this little nook also exudes a calm, serene energy. The key is to stick to a color story of muted pastels. In this case, the designer worked within a purple spectrum while keeping things interesting with contrasting textures, shapes, and finishes.

BUY NOW Farrow & Wall Great White, $110

31

Deep Beige

WERNER STRAUBE

To warm up a bright bedroom without painting all the surfaces something other than classic white, cover one wall in a printed covering and another in a warm, neutral color. In this versatile bedroom designed by Corey Damen Jenkins, the far wall is painted in a light sandy beige hue, marrying the cooler blues, whites, and grays with the warmer wood and cream tones as well as the brass accents.

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32

Dusty Purple

Kingston Lafferty Design

Though purple and black don't seem like the most obvious pair for a grownup, calming bedroom, they actually work together brilliantly here. Kingston Lafferty Design accentuated the purple details in the shelf and bedding with a dusty, gray purple tone and then played up the cooler undertones with sharper black metal accents.

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33

Royal Purple

Bjorn Wallander

Window treatments will make a bedroom more comfortable for lazy morning sleep-ins, but if your room is super bright, a deep shade of royal purple on an accent wall like Krsnaa Mehta did here will help absorb light while still adding vibrant personality.

BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Mystical Grape, $43

34

Violet

Courtesy of Nicole Franzen

If you want to keep color from overpowering your space or you simply want to give your room a little more shape, color blocking is your solution. There are plenty of ways to play with this design trend, from more subtle and simple toning treatments to full on murals. This bedroom designed by GRT Architects is somewhere in between. If you like what you see, try painting your paneling and leaving the walls light. Then opt for a low-to-the-ground bed to show it off even more.

BUY NOW Behr Premium Plus Purple Potion, $33

35

Light Pink and Lavender

Ngoc Minh Ngo

A sweet lavender hallway frames the pink floral bedroom beyond for a sweet foundation while the black and white floors, dark mahogany table, and red bedding polish and ground the space by decorator David Kaihoi.

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Deep, Dark Purple

Thijs de Leeuw/Space Content/Living Inside

For a thoroughly special bedroom paint color, look no further than this bedroom designed by Atelier ND, where the walls are painted in Pontefract by Paint & Paper Library. The unique hue defies definition (but if we had to try, we'd say it's a purplish-reddish black)—which is one of the many reasons the design team chose it. The pendants were sourced from an old church and a Vispring bed is upholstered in pink Pierre Frey mohair.

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37

Gray

Mali Azima

The blue ombre curtains embolden the romantic ceiling paint and emphasize the purple undertones of the gray base color in this bedroom designed by Janie Molster.

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38

Light Gray

Stephen Karlisch

An ultra pale shade of gray flatters the green and indigo tones in this bedroom designed by Jean Liu. Opt for a similar shade if you're looking for a subtle neutral that'll be a little less jarring on the eyes than a bright white.

BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Dimpse, $110

39

Grayscale

Tim Street-Porter

And for our final stop on this tour of bedroom colors, we're presenting you with a whole new world of options: Wallpaper. This bedroom isn't just a living space, it's a work of art. Our eyes are immediately drawn to the hypnotizing black painted stripes that trace the architectural DNA of the house itself, beautifully modernizing the bones of the Victorian home decorated by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. The moody, lush throw pillow and end blanket add just a splash of color, which is really all you need in a space like this.

BUY NOW Graham & Brown Indian Ink Striped Wallpaper, $98

40

Soft Black

Farrow & Ball

While we often think of bright whites and crisp, light hues when trying to open up a smaller space, there's also a strong case for going darker. In fact, inkier tones are known to amplify smaller spaces. Not to mention, it sets the right mood in the bedroom. The soft black paint color in this bedroom makes it feel special and intimate in ways you'd never be able to achieve with a lighter hue.

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Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.

15 Bedroom Paint Colors to Try in 2021

When deciding between bedroom paint colors, it can be difficult to envision exactly how the color scheme will work with the lighting, furniture, and overall decor in the room. Read on to learn how to determine the best bedroom color for your design vision.

Every room in a home tells a story, and the room’s color helps that story come alive. This is particularly important in a bedroom, as the paint color can provide a tranquil, relaxing space when selected properly.

When brainstorming bedroom colors, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of room painting ideas that are possible— from accent walls to painted ceilings. Scrolling through your Pinterest feed could give you a jolt of inspiration, or inundate you with the sheer number of possibilities.

Here are our favorite bedroom paint colors to get you started, check out this article for more bedroom painting ideas.

The 15 best bedroom colors

1. Serene: Lavender

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Shades of lavender and light lilac exude serenity while providing a vibrant, yet understated, color palette.

Our paint suggestion: Glidden, lavender haze

2. Warm: Terracotta

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Terracotta gives earthiness to a bedroom and blends well with greenery and dark furniture.

Our paint suggestion: Montage Signature, terracotta

3. Calm: Slate blue

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Blue is associated with clear skies and sunny days, evoking happiness and serenity in a room.

Our paint suggestion: Rust-Oleum, coastal blue

4. Edgy: Royal purple

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Deep shades of purple offer an elegant edge to a bedroom.

Our paint suggestion: Prestige Paints, impulsive purple

5. Airy: Cream

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Creamy colors pair well with light wood furniture and flooring, giving the room an airy feel.

Our paint suggestion: The Spruce, macramé beige

6. Modern: Dark grey

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Rich shades of dark grey add deep, warm tones and a modern appeal.

Our paint suggestion: The Rainbow, dark grey

7. Earthy: Light green

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Light green evokes clean, earthy tones.

Our paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore, soft fern

8. Vibrant: Mustard yellow

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Mustard yellow has subdued undertones that are vibrant and warm.

Our paint suggestion: Rust-oleum, Venetian yellow

9. Comforting: Rose pink

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Light shades of rose pink blend well with warm copper or light gold accents.

Our paint suggestion: Rust-oleum, blush pink

10. Energizing: Bright white

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White walls open the space and make a room appear larger than it is. It also provides a great palette for adding splashes of color in the décor.

Our paint suggestion: Glidden, white

11. Dreamy: Light gray

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Cool, gray tones enhance a room’s natural light and pairs well with green and blue décor.

Our paint suggestion: Montage Signature, dove gray

12. Elegant: Gold

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Metallic paint, such as gold, can make a room appear larger and typically works best when used on an accent wall.

Our paint suggestion: Ralph Lauren, gold metallic

13. Fun: Creamy apricot

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Zesty shades of apricot and peach pair well with creamy beige tones and add an element of flair to a bedroom.

Our paint suggestion: Glidden, peach darling

14. Soothing: Light yellow

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Soothing shades of light yellow add a cheerful touch to a room.

Our paint suggestion: Prestige, yellow rise

15. Cool: Sea blue

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Cool shades of sea blue are modern and minimalist, adding the perfect touch of color.

Our paint suggestion: Glidden, blue pearl

What is the psychology behind paint color? 

According to Psychologist World, certain colors have been associated with increased blood pressure, metabolism, eye strain, and emotion. Specifically, the color red increases heart rate, blood pressure, and appetite (which is why it is a popular color in restaurants). One study suggests that black is associated with anger and aggression. Shades of dark blue and dark green can also bring about feelings of sadness or indifference.

The color of a room is deeply personal and often has cultural associations as well. For example, in Japan and China, the color white is used to indicate mourning, whereas white is associated with cleanliness and purity in the United States. Some Middle Eastern countries associate the color blue with protection and paint their front doors blue to ward off evil spirits.

So when it comes to choosing a color for your bedroom, go beyond your dream design. Dig deep and consider how the color makes you feel.

What you should consider when choosing bedroom paint colors:

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose a color for my bedroom?

Start by assessing the furniture you have in your room. If most of your furniture is white or light wood, adhering to that lighter design palette may work best. Darker furniture often pairs well with deeper, richer tones. After you have a general color idea in mind, explore color ideas on Pinterest, Elle Décor, HGTV, Good Housekeeping, and interior design blogs. After narrowing down some color options, visit your local paint store and request a sample that you can bring home. Test a small area in your room with the paint sample to help visualize how it will look. If you like it, you’re ready to paint!

What is the best color to paint a bedroom for sleep? 

According to OurSleepGuide, blue is considered the best color for sleep because it has calming qualities. There are special receptors in the eye’s retina (called ganglion cells) that are particularly receptive to blue, making it best for sleep.

Which colors should I avoid in my bedroom?

Red, orange, dark brown, bright lemony yellow, and lime green are colors that should be avoided when deciding on a bedroom color. Red tends to increase heart rate while orange evokes enthusiasm, making it ideal for a fitness room or home office. Dark brown and black tend to close in a room, making it appear smaller than it is. Bright shades of lemon yellow and lime green can be distracting and make the walls appear to have a neon-like hue.

What is the best paint color for a children’s bedroom?

Fun, vibrant colors such as aqua, sea blue, light green, beige, and cerulean blue are great colors to pair with a children’s design palette. It is typically best to steer clear from white, beige, and other light colors as children tend to beat up their walls. Adding a chalkboard wall is a fun idea for a children’s bedroom as well.

How to choose paint for the bedroom and living room?

Recently, many people are abandoning wallpaper in favor of painting bedrooms and living rooms. At first glance, this method of finishing seems simple, but in fact, those who want to paint a wall with paint can face a lot of difficulties. We will tell you about what you need to know when choosing paint for the bedroom and living room in this article.

Benefits of painting the bedroom and living room

The use of paint as the primary finish has several advantages.

Of course, the painted variant also has disadvantages. These include the difficulty of preparing the foundation. The wall and ceiling must be leveled, all cracks covered and flaws removed - only in this case the surface will look attractive. Another important point is the technique of applying the paint itself.

What to choose?

When painting the living room and bedroom, the balance of colors and the style of the entire interior play a significant role, in addition, you should pay attention to the paint itself. Depending on the composition of the paint are divided into types. It is difficult for an unprepared buyer to choose the right tool from all this variety.

The most popular type of paint for bedrooms
and living rooms are water-based

If we simply disassemble the composition of all paints, then they have two main components. They are pigment and solvent. The pigment determines the color of the ink composition. The solvent gives a liquid consistency, water, oils and alcohols can be used as a solvent. After painting, these substances evaporate and the composition dries.


For interiors, water-based (water-dispersion) paints are the most popular. In them, the role of the solvent is played by water, so the drying is fast enough, and the process itself does not lead to the release of various harmful substances into the environment.

Let's take a closer look at the main types of paints that can be used in the living room or bedroom.

The advantage of acrylic paint is that it hardly changes color after drying

Alkyd compounds are used for painting
metal elements to protect them from corrosion Alkyd paints are inferior to acrylic paints in terms of service life. With intense exposure to ultraviolet radiation, the surface may lose its original color, so it is better not to use alkyd compositions in sunny living rooms. Enamels are well suited for painting metal elements, they provide them with reliable protection against corrosion.

Please note that not all colors are equally well combined with each other. For example, it is not recommended to mix layers of alkyd and acrylic compounds. Due to the difference in chemical components, blisters and other defects may appear in these places. At the same time, if you cannot do without such an overlay, you need to carefully clean the base.

For interior work, oils are rarely used, as there are many more practical alternatives. When working indoors, it is important to ensure good ventilation.

Color selection for the bedroom and living room

When the paint is selected, you can proceed to the direct selection of colors. We recommend that you read the articles on our website: "Choosing paint for different interior styles", "Tips for choosing colors". In this section, we will give simple questions to answer when choosing a color.

The choice of color is not an easy task and must be approached responsibly

What mood do you want to create in the room? One of the main questions to be answered. The bedroom is a place of relaxation, so active colors there will be distracting and tiring. More options are possible in the living room. Here the choice depends on how the owners like to spend their free time. If these are noisy parties, then bright warm colors will be appropriate, pastel colors are more suitable for a measured rest.

The green color scheme is relaxing and soothing, it will be a good choice for the living room
, this color will remind you of nature

Which side do the windows face? If the room faces north, then it is not recommended to use dark cold colors, since there will be a shortage of light anyway. On the south side, on hot summer days, relaxing blue or blue will make the living room or bedroom more comfortable.

If it's hard to find "your" color, it's best to stop
on neutral shades of beige or gray

It is not recommended to paint all the walls in one color at once. It must be understood that under different lighting conditions, the color has new shades, while on the walls of the living room or bedroom, the color that seemed ideal in the store may no longer seem so suitable.


What size is the room? For small rooms, it is better to choose light shades or white, as these colors will visually enlarge the space. Warm colors in a small living room will create a soothing cozy atmosphere. Dark blue color, on the contrary, will reduce the space. There are exceptions to all the rules; for the style of an English living room, you can use a noble dark brown color. The lack of a lot of light only emphasizes this interior.

Samplers can be used to experiment with color. Paints can be applied to individual sections of the wall. You can also take small square pieces of drywall. By painting them in different colors, you can see how the painting will look in different lighting conditions.

Are there any stylistic preferences? Interior style has a significant impact on colors. Some areas gravitate towards monochrome painting, in others a combination of colors is welcome. For example, one paint with a neutral tint is applied to three walls, and the fourth wall is painted in a bright color.

An example of a combination of several colors in the living room

If there are children in the family, it would be useful to involve them in the choice of colors for the living room. Small children love to draw on the walls, so a separate place can be painted with slate paint, on which the child can safely let his creativity unfold. Read more about the choice of paint for the nursery in the article "Choosing paint for the children's room."

Conclusion

Painting allows you to give the interior of the living room or bedroom a neat and effective appearance. In this case, we must not forget about the preparation of the base for painting. For finishing the interior, you should choose water-based paints, for walls, acrylic and latex paints are the best options, for the ceiling, you can use PVA-based paints. Places exposed to moisture can be coated with silicone paints.

colors and their use, bright and interesting solutions, project features

Dark colors are not often used in the interior of bedrooms, because we do not know how to use these colors and are afraid to spoil the whole project. That is why, before starting repair work, it is very important to draw up a design project from different angles “Bedrooms in dark colors” in order to understand the whole picture. This can be done independently in specialized programs, or you can order a project from an interior designer.

Gray-brown bedroom palette

Black and brown

Dark colors will help create a dark composition in the room. It is most often black and brown, but also metallic, gray, purple, etc. Do not be afraid to use black paints - there will not be so many of them that they turn the bedroom into a gloomy corner of the house. Black furniture is decorated with light bedspreads and lighter upholstery, if we are talking about armchairs and pouffes, and interior doors can be supplemented with frosted glass.

Silver details will look beautiful in a dark interior, for example, on vases, chandeliers, etc. Wooden floors are also appropriate, creating a comfortable and warm feeling from the room. White paints help dark tones play in the room and remain noticeable.

You can create a more lively design using a variety of colors, for example:

  1. Gray and blue walls;
  2. Light floor with high white skirting boards;
  3. Wooden furniture, pleasant brown;
  4. Purple, blue and gray pillows and matching bedding;
  5. Wooden photo frames with sepia photos.

A bedroom with a dark design project

Such an interior will shine with cozy notes, even if the windows are covered with dark blue curtains with a dense texture. Pleasant lilac colors in a vase can enliven any interior, even such dark tones! When there is not enough light, the curtains can be moved or fixed with a holder and then the bedroom will be illuminated by bright sunlight, and dark colors will seem more clear and bright.

Bright colors

When it is not possible to make the necessary repair, or it is not done exactly as you imagined, do not despair. Any interior can be tweaked with just a few right details. So, here's what you can do when the room is too dark...

Dark bedroom with bright elements

  1. white furniture,
  2. modular designs and compositions,
  3. modern art,
  4. shiny or matt metalwork,
  5. large windows, if possible.
  1. White - in furniture color,
  2. Gray - in decorative elements - chandelier, lamp, frame,
  3. Beige or cream - in photo and picture processing, on curtains,
  4. Green (bright and saturated) will be the peak of the composition. Use on bed, decorative pillows, carpet, vase, etc.

Bedroom design error

But there is an important detail. If the main color of the bedroom in dark colors is not gray, but blue or blue with black, the interior must be complemented not with the same tones of bright colors, but exclusively with white or green. Otherwise, you risk getting a really bad box instead of a sleeping bed. You can see a photo of a similar error a little higher. If you rent an apartment with such a dark, dark room, then decide on changes:

Rich Green Sleeping Room

Majestic Arrangements

If simple bedroom designs don't appeal to you, then look for those that bring grandeur to the room. The right shades and decorations can help with this. The palette can be divided into bright and classic colors. Let's start with the first option:

  1. Bright and saturated walls seem to unite with the same color of the ceiling. It can be a rich green color that is associated with nature and money at the same time;
  2. The ceiling will look great with some sheen, so choose either gloss paint or stretch ceiling;
  3. The bed should be royal white, perhaps with gold threads added. Necessarily - with a high headboard and a dedicated area up to the ceiling. From the upper surface, canopies can be lowered onto the bed, like those of kings;
  4. Furniture is also chosen in a light tone in a classic style, preferably without glass inserts;
  5. If the bedroom allows for its size, then separate the sleeping area from the rest area, where you can just sit and drink tea, read the news, think.

Modern majestic interior

In the second option, the light palette will practically not be used, but here's what will be interesting:

  1. Multi-level ceiling with stretch ceiling and plasterboard;
  2. Low-hanging black and white chandelier;
  3. The use of black, brown and beige colors throughout the furniture and decor of the room;
  4. Multiple illumination to avoid the abundance of light mass.

Bedroom of passion

The color of passion is known to be red. Therefore, red tones are often used in the room for sleeping and love pastime. In any variation other than pastel colors, red will turn the bedroom into dark colors.

Red bedroom for a couple

A room in a red palette is not necessarily languid and old. If you add a little black, white and gray to it, you get a modern youth version, for example, for newlyweds.