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Bedroom wall colors – the best shades for a restful sleep

The bedroom is a place of peace and relaxation – a retreat where we can switch off and recharge. The right bedroom wall color can play a crucial role in creating a cozy, sheltered atmosphere. Whether soft pastels for a calm ambience or warm earth tones that create a sense of comfort – your choice of color affects not only the look of the room, but also how we feel in it. In this article, we’ll show you ideas for turning your bedroom into a harmonious oasis with the right color.

Color effects in the bedroom

By choosing the right wall colour in the bedroom, you can deliberately influence the atmosphere to promote sleep and overall well-being. Colours such as green have a balancing and calming effect, while blue provides deep relaxation. Soft beige and grey harmonise the room and lend it an elegant tranquillity. Studies on colour psychology show that colours have a direct impact on our brain and can therefore contribute to better sleep quality.

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Overview of the most common colors

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Creamy white gives the room a gentle warmth without losing the freshness of classic white. It creates an inviting, calming environment and adds cosiness, especially in combination with natural materials and soft textures. You can then choose slightly darker bedding and furnishings.

A bright yellow shade brings warmth, much like the sun, but also stands for activity and creativity. We often associate yellow with good humour and zest for life. A friendly bedroom wall in yellow tones is even said to help alleviate depressive moods. Yellow wall surfaces are ideal in a muted version. This makes the colour less stimulating, but still warm and inviting. You can achieve a softer contrast by choosing subdued 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: match it with furniture or even the bed in beige. This promotes relaxation and sleep.

Green has a calming and balancing effect. It is often associated with nature and relaxation, making it an 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 you can use in the bedroom. It promotes relaxation, lowers blood pressure and has a cooling effect. Light to medium blue tones in particular create a peaceful, harmonious atmosphere that contributes to a restful night’s sleep. This trendy bedroom wall color becomes a real eye-catcher when combined with creative interior design ideas. Colorful highlights are set with furniture in bold red or green tones, for example.

Anthracite is a dark, elegant colour that conveys depth and a sense of security. A bedroom wall in anthracite can have a dramatic yet calming effect, especially when combined with light colour accents. The dark shade creates a cosy, intimate atmosphere.

Mid-grey is a neutral colour that creates a calm and relaxed atmosphere. It looks modern and unobtrusive and can be combined very well with more vibrant colours to create a harmonious, timeless overall look.

Soft pink tones give rooms a gentle, romantic atmosphere. Pink has a calming and comforting effect without being intrusive. It’s ideal for a relaxed and loving ambience that adds particularly soft and cosy colour accents.

Red is a powerful, passionate color that radiates energy and dynamism. In the bedroom, however, it should be used sparingly, as it is stimulating and could disturb your rest. A red wall in the bedroom should therefore be carefully considered. Darker, muted reds with blue undertones, such as burgundy, are more suitable, as they convey warmth and security without being too intense.

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The best colors for small rooms

With light pastel shades, soft blues and greens on the bedroom wall, you can make small rooms appear larger. Cool colors are also suitable, as they visually enlarge the space and create a pleasant atmosphere.

Bedroom wall colors: Ideas & current trends

Away from paint, towards textured plaster

Instead of wall paint in the bedroom, textured plaster or exposed masonry are the new go-to options for your walls. The walls are left unplastered and brought into harmony with the furnishings. The urban, cool industrial charm benefits from warm elements such as the bed and is thus perfectly showcased.

Violet as an extraordinary color

With violet wall design you lend your bedroom a certain mystique. At the same time, this trendy wall color gives bedrooms a classy and luxurious feel. However, violet should only be used as an accent in the sleeping area. For entire walls, friendlier shades such as lavender are more suitable. They appear softer, less dark and still express passion.

Concrete grey as a trendsetter color

Concrete grey is the bedroom wall color par excellence for creating a loft character in your space. This style is typically characterized by real concrete walls. Immerse your rooms in this special shade of grey and bring the laid-back atmosphere home without major renovation work. Tip: With a dark bedroom wall color, always paint the ceiling a few shades lighter. This makes the room appear visually larger and more inviting.

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Bedroom wall colours: Is it a good idea to combine colours?

With a color scheme tailored to your needs, you can also combine different paints to bring a very personal touch to your rooms. It’s a good idea to choose one accent color and one wall color in the bedroom that complement each other in their effect. Either you opt for shades from the same color family that together create the right mood and perfect atmosphere for a restful sleep.

  • Blue is complemented by white and grey, or looks lively in combination with green tones.
  • Greys are perfectly enhanced by pink, creating an elegant yet playful look.
  • Browns look their best when combined with light shades such as light blue, beige or sand. Pink and brown also create a cosy room and color scheme. With matching accessories, you can create a place to dream.

A multi-colored wall design can also be a good alternative if bold colors are too stimulating in your direct field of vision. You can simply paint and design these outside the main line of sight. Accessories round off the effect.

Conclusion on bedroom wall paints: Our recommendations for a healthy sleep

Bring a sense of security into your rooms and come home each day to a place of relaxation and calm. Ideal colour companions on bedroom walls are light shades as well as soft blues, natural greens, gradations of grey and browns from the same colour family. A timeless classic you can never go wrong with is white. For this we recommend our BAUFIX professional Premium Crystal White. With accent colours such as BAUFIX STYLES Colour Accents you can add that special something. Just browse through our range. We offer a wide selection of suitable wall paints for bedrooms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For a calming effect, soft colours such as blue, green or beige are particularly suitable. These colours radiate peace and relaxation, while cool blues are especially soothing. Soft greys or earthy tones such as sand and sage also create a harmonious, peaceful atmosphere that promotes sleep.

Gray, beige, as well as violet and brown look sophisticated. Matching furniture in friendly colors or wood looks in dark brown tones enhance the high-quality appearance. Pink can be used as an accent color.

Reds and violets are considered stimulating, energizing and invigorating colors. The same applies to orange. Anyone who finds it hard to relax should avoid using these wall colors in the bedroom.

When buying paint, always bear in mind that once applied, the ingredients will continue to release vapors and have an effect for some time. Because you spend up to eight hours a day in the bedroom, you should make sure that the bedroom wall paint does not expose you to toxic fumes and is therefore specifically suitable for interior use. High quality is also important to avoid allergic reactions. Make sure that the emulsion paints are free from preservatives as well as solvents and plasticizers.

Yes, silicate paint is well suited as bedroom wall paint. It contains natural binders, is free from harmful substances and, thanks to its alkaline properties, has a mold-inhibiting effect, which reduces the risk of mold. It ensures a healthy indoor climate, but is particularly suitable for mineral substrates such as plaster or concrete.

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