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Wall colors bedroom – the best colors for a restful sleep
The bedroom is a place of rest and relaxation - a place of retreat where we can switch off and recharge our batteries. The right bedroom wall color can play a decisive role in creating an atmosphere of security. Whether soft pastel tones for a calm ambience or warm earth colors that provide comfort - the choice of color not only influences the appearance of the room, but also our well-being. In this article we show you ideas on how you can transform your bedroom into a harmonious oasis with the right color.
Color Effects in the Bedroom
By choosing the right wall color in the bedroom, you can specifically influence the atmosphere that promotes sleep and general well-being. Colors like green have a balancing and calming effect, while blue ensures deep relaxation. Soft beige and gray harmonize the room and give it an elegant calm. Studies on color psychology show that colors have a direct influence on our brain and can therefore contribute to better sleep quality.
Feng Shui and Wall Colors in the Bedroom
In Feng Shui, the bedroom is a place of rest and relaxation and is associated with the Yin principle. The theory recommends subtle bedroom wall colors such as pastel shades that create harmony. Blue in particular is seen in Feng Shui as helpful for sleep disorders. In addition to the choice of color, the arrangement of the decorative elements and furniture also plays an important role so that the energies in the room can flow unhindered. The Bagua, a schematic tool, helps to optimally design the individual areas in the bedroom.
Wall colors bedroom:
Overview of the most common colors
White stands for clarity, purity and spaciousness. In a bedroom, this basic color conveys a feeling of freshness and order, but can also appear cold. Combined with warm accents, however, white creates a calm, relaxing atmosphere and makes the room appear larger. Our tip: choose colored or patterned bed linen to counteract the sterile effect.
Creamy white gives the room a gentle warmth without losing the freshness of classic white. It creates a welcoming, calming environment and provides comfort, especially when combined with natural materials and soft textures. The choice of bed linen and furnishings can then be a little darker.
A bright yellow tone conjures up warmth, like the sun, but also stands for activity and creativity. We often associate yellow with good moods and joie de vivre. A friendly bedroom wall in yellow tones is even said to be able to alleviate depressive moods. Yellow wall surfaces are ideal in a muted version. This makes the color less activating, but still warm and inviting. You can achieve a milder contrast by choosing muted furnishings and bed linen.
Would you like to bring more harmony into your private retreat? Then beige is the perfect choice for you. It has balancing properties and at the same time creates a cozy environment that invites you to relax. One of our color tips: Matching furniture or even the bed should also be beige. This promotes relaxation and sleep.
Green has a calming and balancing effect. It is often associated with nature and relaxation, making it the ideal color for cozy retreats. Shades of green can reduce stress and create a peaceful, refreshing environment that promotes sleep.
Blue is one of the most calming colors that can be used in the bedroom. It promotes relaxation, lowers blood pressure and has a cooling effect. Light or medium shades of blue in particular create a peaceful, harmonious atmosphere that contributes to a restful night's sleep. The trendy wall color for the bedroom becomes a real eye-catcher with creative interior design ideas. Color highlights are set with furniture in bright red or green tones.
Anthracite is a dark, elegant color that conveys depth and security. A bedroom wall in anthracite can have a dramatic yet calming effect, especially when combined with light color accents. The dark color nuance creates a cozy, intimate atmosphere.
Medium grey is a neutral colour that creates a calm and relaxed mood. It looks modern and understated and can be combined excellently with more vibrant colours to create a harmonious, timeless overall look.
Delicate shades of pink give rooms a gentle, romantic atmosphere. Pink has a calming and comforting effect without being intrusive. It is ideal for a relaxed and loving ambience that sets particularly soft and cozy color accents.
Red is a powerful, passionate color that radiates energy and dynamism. However, it should be used sparingly in the bedroom, as it has a stimulating effect and could disturb the peace. A red wall in the bedroom should therefore be carefully considered. Darker, muted red tones with blue components are more suitable, for example wine red, which convey warmth and security without appearing too intense.

The wall color bedroom matching the room size
The best colors for small rooms
With light pastel tones, delicate blue and green on the bedroom wall, you can give small rooms a visually larger appearance. Cold colors are also suitable, as they make the room appear larger and create a nice atmosphere.
The wall color bedroom matching the room size
The best colors for large rooms
For large bedrooms, you can create a more cosy atmosphere by painting the walls darker than the ceilings. If you want them to shine in a rich white, use our BAUFIX Ultra covering paint
Wall Colors Bedroom: Ideas & Current Trends
Away from paint, towards structural plaster
Instead of wall paint in the bedroom, textured plaster or masonry are the new companions on your walls. The unplastered walls are brought into harmony with the furnishings. The urban and cool industrial charm can benefit from the warm elements such as the bed and is thus skillfully showcased.
Violet as an extraordinary color
With a purple wall design, you can give your bedroom a certain mystique. At the same time, the trendy wall color gives bedrooms a noble and luxurious effect. However, purple should only be used in the bedroom to accentuate the room. For the entire wall, friendlier shades such as lavender are suitable. These appear softer, not as dark, but still express passion.
Concrete gray as a trendsetter color
Concrete gray is the perfect wall color for bedrooms to give rooms a loft feel. This is typically characterized by real concrete walls. Immerse your rooms in this special shade of gray and bring the casual atmosphere into your home without major renovations. Tip: If you paint your bedroom walls dark, always paint the ceiling a few shades lighter. This makes the room appear larger and more comfortable.
Wall colors bedroom: combining colors – a good idea?
With a color concept tailored to your needs, you can also combine paint colors to give your room a very personal touch. It is a good idea to choose an accent color and a wall color in the bedroom that complement each other in their effect. You can either choose tones from the same color family that together create the right mood and the perfect ambience for a restful sleep.
- Blue is accompanied by white and grey or appears lively in combination with shades of green.
- Shades of grey are perfectly complemented by pink and give an elegant yet playful look.
- Brown tones look their best when combined with light tones such as light blue, beige or sand. Pink and brown tones also create a cozy room and color scheme. With matching accessories, you can create a place to dream.
A multi-coloured wall design can also be a good alternative if strong colours appear too exciting in the direct field of vision. These can simply be painted and designed outside of the field of vision. Accessories complete the effect.
Conclusion Wall Colors Bedroom: Our Recommendations for a Healthy Sleep
Bring security to your rooms and find a place to relax every day. Ideal color companions on the bedroom walls are light colors as well as delicate blue, natural green, shades of gray and brown tones from one color family. White is still a popular classic that you can never go wrong with. We recommend our BAUFIX professional Premium Crystal White. With accent colors such as BAUFIX STYLES color accents you can add that certain something. Just browse through our selection. We offer you a large range of suitable wall colors for the bedroom.

Wall color bedroom:
Frequently Asked Questions
Soft colors such as blue, green or beige are particularly suitable for a calming effect. These colors radiate calm and relaxation, while cool blue tones have a particularly calming effect. Soft gray or earthy tones such as sand and sage also create a harmonious, peaceful atmosphere that promotes sleep.
Grey, beige, violet and brown look classy. Matching furniture in friendly colors or with a wood look in dark brown tones supports the high-quality look. Pink can be an accent color.
Red and violet tones are considered stimulating, energizing and vitalizing colors. The same applies to orange. If you have trouble relaxing, you should avoid this wall color for your bedroom.
When buying paint, always remember that the ingredients will continue to evaporate and take effect for some time once they have been applied. Because you spend up to eight hours a day in your bedroom, you should make sure that the wall paint you choose does not expose you to toxic fumes and is therefore especially suitable for indoor use. High quality is also important to avoid allergic reactions. Make sure that the emulsion paints are free from preservatives and solvents and plasticizers.
Yes, silicate paint is a good choice as a wall paint for the bedroom. It contains natural binding agents, is free of harmful substances and its alkaline properties have an anti-mould effect, which reduces the risk of mould. It ensures a healthy indoor climate, but is particularly suitable for mineral surfaces such as plaster or concrete.

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