Statement coloured beds: How to choose the right shade bed for your bedroom

Have you always wanted a statement bed but feel too nervous to commit to a colour? This guide is for you.

We understand that choosing a statement bed can feel like a big decision, especially when you’re unsure which colour will suit your space.

But picking a bold bed frame doesn’t need to be daunting. In fact, it’s an exciting opportunity to lean into your creative side and show off your personality in your bedroom design.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through some of our favourite statement coloured beds and share simple styling tips to help make decorating your bold bedroom a breeze.

Statement beds ooze confidence. They’re bold, intentional, and, when styled correctly, can make your sleep space look straight out of a design magazine. They can also act as a natural focal point in your bedroom, anchoring your space and giving you a solid foundation to build your colour palette, textures, and accessories.

Before we dive into styling ideas, it’s important to consider colour theory. Naturally, your statement bed is going to play a big role in your bedroom colour palette. But the other shades you choose to decorate with will massively impact the overall look and feel of your sleep space.

Let us explain further with some examples of different colour combinations and their effect on your bedroom design…

Your statement colour + white

If you truly want your statement coloured bed to be the focal point in your bedroom, pair it with crisp white. We’re talking white walls, bedding, accessories – the lot. This way, your foundations will act as a fresh blank canvas, and your statement bed will remain the centre of attention, as it rightly deserves. This technique is especially great for those experimenting with a bold bedroom aesthetic for the first time.

Choose this if you want: A crisp, high-contrast look.

Your statement colour + similar shades

For a more subtle aesthetic, look to the other shades in your statement bed’s colour family. For example, if you’re designing your bedroom around a green bed frame, consider painting your walls in a soft sage green, adding olive bed sheets, and dark green accessories. These similar tones will melt into each other, giving your bedroom a chic, elevated, and cohesive look.

Choose this if you want: A blended, layered look.

Your statement colour + contrasting colours

Credit: @threeatnumberone

Now, for something even more fun. If you’re not afraid of bold colour schemes and maximalist interiors, give colour clashing a go. The best way to do this is to find your statement colour on the colour wheel and pair it with the shade opposite. For example, yellow and purple or red and green. It may seem bizarre at first, but complementary colours are a tried-and-tested technique for creating impactful, dramatic spaces.

If you’re feeling extremely confident, you could add a third bold colour into the mix. TikTok creator @katyaklema talks about the different effects that clashing colours can have on your interior space:

@katyaklema some moody color art deco inspired combos 🫶 #interiordesign #interiorstyling #interiorinsporation #interiorcolors #interiorcolor ♬ original sound – Kate Klem

Choose this if you want: A visually interesting, maximalist look.

Best statement coloured beds and how to style them

Now, let’s look at some of our favourite colourful beds and how to decorate them in different spaces, to help you decide the best statement bed for you.

Green beds

Green is a classic shade we often see in bedroom designs – but it’s typically reserved for walls and bedding. If you ask us, green also makes for an excellent bed frame colour, thanks to its extremely grounding nature, bringing a sense of calm to your sleep space. Take our Cosmopolitan Helen Upholstered Ottoman Bed Frame, for instance. This beautiful bed frame, featuring elegant curves in a soft green chenille, is the ideal piece for introducing colour in a subtle, sophisticated way without overwhelming your space.

Get the look: Cosmopolitan Helen Upholstered Ottoman Bed Frame.

Pairs well with:

• White
• Cream
• Light grey
• Pastel pink
• Purple

How to style: To style a green statement bed, we’d recommend sticking to soft neutral tones, like cream, beige or light grey, to keep things bright and airy. You could also opt to keep things simple with a crisp white and green colour scheme. Finish with some shiny silver accessories for a touch of luxe.

Light blue beds

Light blue works beautifully in a bedroom design, bringing a peaceful energy to your sleep zone. If you’re craving a fresh, airy feel in your bedroom, a statement light blue bed is sure to brighten up your space and create a tranquil atmosphere.

Get the look: Sleepeezee Maple Headboard and Sleepeezee Contemporary Divan Bed Base in cornflower.

Pairs well with:

• White
• Navy
• Brown
• Burgundy

How to style: There are so many different ways to style a baby blue bed. One way is to introduce other shades of blue and pops of white to mirror the ocean, creating a coastal-inspired bedroom look. Or, for something a little more fashion-forward, why not experiment with a bold contrast? We’re seeing a huge trend for baby blue combinations with rich browns and burgundy right now. Throw in some preppy stripes and silver accents for a seriously cool aesthetic.

Want more ideas? Check out our blog on the best shades that go with light blue hues.

Pink beds

Prefer a more feminine look? Now’s your chance to create a soft and dreamy sleepscape with a pretty pink bed. Depending on how you design your room, pink can have different effects on your space, from chic and modern to romantic and whimsical.

Get the look: TEMPUR® Linford Upholstered Electric Ottoman Bed Frame in pink.

Pairs well with:

• White
• Mint or sage green
• Baby blue
• Lilac
• Burgundy and plum
• Grey

How to style: When it comes to styling a pink bed, it’s difficult to go wrong. Pink is one of those easy shades that’s super versatile because it blends well with almost anything. To keep things cute, pair it with other pastel shades, such as sage green or baby blue. Or, to add a little edge, try introducing some darker tones like brown or even black, as we’ve done with our TEMPUR® Linford Upholstered Electric Ottoman Bed Frame. The pink bed brings femininity and elegance, whilst the darker accents provide depth for an overall balanced look.

Brown beds

For a bedroom that looks dark, decadent, and deliciously snuggly, opt for a statement chocolate brown bed. Particularly when paired with rich textures like velvet, corduroy, or buttery soft bouclé, a brown bed brings so much indulgence to a sleep space. 

Get the look: Amarilla Bouclé Ottoman Bed Frame.

Pairs well with: 

• Olive green 
• Blush pink 
• Burnt orange 
• Light blue 
• Butter yellow 

How to style: When working with a plush brown bed, like our Amarilla Bouclé Ottoman Bed Frame, sticking to earthy tones like olive green and burnt orange gives a beautiful, layered, cosy look. Or, if you fancy a pop of colour, we love adding accents of red, light pink, or even butter yellow in your accessories. 

Navy beds

If you’re looking for a bit of sophistication in your bedroom, navy is a superior choice. This deep blue shade is rich, elegant, and quietly confident, making it a fabulous statement bed colour.

Get the look: Silentnight Perrie Upholstered Bed Frame.

Pairs well with:

• Green
• Pink
• Burgundy
• Oxblood
• Gold
• Grey

How to style: Navy looks fabulous when styled with rich jewel tones, such as emerald green and sapphire blue, resulting in a seriously luxurious, layered feel. It also works wonderfully when contrasted with other deep shades like brown, burgundy, or oxblood, for an artful aesthetic.

From whimsical pink to elegant navy, designing a bedroom around a colourful statement bed needn’t be scary. With these statement bed ideas, you’ve got everything you need to create a bold sleep sanctuary that’s styled beautifully and bursting with personality.