Is it a coincidence that neutrals have been everyone’s favorite paint colors for bedrooms for years? House painters with years on the job suggest different whites, pastel hues, and overall neutral-leaning colors. And then, interior designers come in and start adding pop colors here and there, creating accent walls, coloring ceilings, and giving a new character to the most personal room in the house: the bedroom.
So, who’s right? What’s best? Now that it’s time to find home painters to refresh your bedroom, what color should you go for?
First things first.
Before painting the bedroom
- Consider the bedroom’s size. The smaller the room is, the whitest the color should be if you opt for brightness.
- Consider the bedroom’s location. How much sunlight does the room get? At what angle? Interior house painting contractors may help you with that. You see, a room with lots of sunlight most of the day may go for darker colors too. Then again, when you choose a color, you need to know how it looks under the sun, under artificial light, and in the dark. The same color will look completely different at different times, based on lighting.
- Is this your bedroom? Or is this a child’s bedroom? Children’s bedrooms may be more playful – hence, brighter colors may be used. Don’t forget that neutrals are recommended for bedrooms where adults seek serenity, a break from routine, and peace and quiet – hence, the right environment. Although kids need their peace and quiet too, they use their bedrooms differently. For them, it’s not just the place they go to sleep but also the space where they do their homework, play, host friends, etc. The colors of their bedroom should match their character depending on their age and should change as they grow. These bedrooms could be more colorful, just like guest rooms. Guest rooms should be relaxing and inviting but could also use some drama with accent walls and special decorative techniques.
How to decide on the master bedroom paint colors
Let us now enter your master bedroom. Your personal space. Since your bedroom is your sanctuary, the chosen color is a personal matter. To help you choose, let us say that your decision depends on various factors.
- Do you want the paint color to dominate the space or blend in? In the case of the former, you need something bold. In the case of the latter, you need neutrals.
- Do you want the bedroom wall painting color to match the existing upholstery and overall style? If so, determine the bedroom’s overall style and what color will connect all items.
- Are you inclined to use neutrals but also love some bold colors? In this case, you could create an accent wall. Preferably, the bold accent wall color should be behind your bed. This way, you can face serenity when you fall asleep and absorb the energy of the bold color when you get dressed.
- Would you like to transform your bedroom entirely? Go for a completely different color than the existing one. Or, opt for a fresh color combination. For example: dark grey-blue, grey, white. Or, chocolate brown, pink, white. Or, dark green, off-white, a tad of yellow.
Colors influence the mood. Warm colors tend to create calmness. Cool colors are energetic. Dark colors are dramatic. That brings us to why most people choose whites and various neutrals for their bedroom walls. They are soothing to the soul and help you sleep.
Naturally, the relaxing colors are not limited to whites but extend to variations of neutrals, such as mint, light grey, beige, lilac, and more. Don’t forget that there are variations of such colors based on the paint brand too. If you consider such colors dull, you can still stay in the neutral zone but opt for hues with character, like deep green, navy, cool grey, or black pepper.
One more thing. If you like white but are also tired of white, don’t forget that there are different whites and several finish choices. You can paint different corners of the bedroom with various whites, playing with small accents in earthy tones to create character while promoting relaxation.