Reviewed by Interiors Expert Whinnie Williams
“Choosing the right bedroom colour is more than just a design decision—it sets the mood for your personal sanctuary. From calming blues to earthy browns, the perfect shade can transform your space into a haven of relaxation and style."
Ever stood in front of a wall of paint swatches, wondering which shade is really the one? Your bedroom colour sets the mood for the whole room, so it’s worth taking a little time over. Natural light, room size and the furniture you already own all play a part.
Here are the shades we’re loving right now, with the beds and accessories that bring each one to life.
A quick guide to the shades in this post, grouped by the feel they give a room:
Get the look: Orion Upholstered Ottoman Bed Frame
Caramel is a honey-toned brown that makes a bedroom feel warm and cosy, without the weight of a darker chocolate shade.
Warm brown is one of the biggest bedroom trends right now, and caramel is the lighter, sunnier take on it. Panelling in the same shade adds depth without adding another colour, while floral curtains and gold cushions keep the scheme feeling relaxed. Dark wood bedside tables and a pair of botanical prints finish the look.
A soft, neutral bed lets the walls do the talking. The Orion has a padded pillow-back headboard for sitting up with a cuppa, and side-lift storage underneath for spare bedding.
Pair it with: Latte or taupe upholstery, dark wood, botanical prints and gold or rust cushions.
Paint colour: Farrow & Ball – Sulking Room Pink
Get the look: Helen Ottoman Bed Frame
First up, we have Farrow & Ball’s iconic Sulking Room Pink. A muted, romantic pink shade which is sophisticated and sumptuous all at once.
Earthy pinks are one to watch, with Graham & Brown naming Rose Earth, a warm pink with brown undertones, its Colour of the Year 2027. Sulking Room Pink has a similar feel, a muted, romantic shade with a hint of brown, a cosy backdrop for any bedroom. Dial up the softness with neutral accessories or, for fans of the daring, add contrasting jewel tones. Our Helen Ottoman in jade green complements the muted pink perfectly, resulting in an elevated aesthetic. We recommend decorating with light wood accessories and pops of white to keep things bright and fresh.
Pair it with: White bedding, light wood furniture and a chunky knitted throw in a darker pink.
Get the look: Woodstock Wooden Low Rise Bed Frame
Beige is one of the easiest bedroom colours to live with, as it works with almost any furniture and keeps a room feeling light.
Perfect Khaki by Sherwin-Williams is a subtle beige with a warm yellow undertone that looks fabulous in a bedroom. Deeper tones like biscuit and tan feel cosy, while sand and cream keep things light. Wooden furniture sits naturally against beige. Here, our Woodstock wooden bed in light oak, with its slatted headboard and footboard, gives the room a relaxed, Scandi feel. Rust cushions and a knitted throw add warmth, while a cream rug and linen curtains keep the look soft.
Pair it with: Light wood, cream bedding and rust or terracotta accents.
Paint colours: Lick – Taupe 03 Soho Roc House Matt (upper) and Sherwin Williams – Song Thrush (lower)
Get the look: Delaware Upholstered Sleigh Bed Frame
Fancy something a little richer? If you’ve been starstruck by Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025, Mocha Mousse, why not add a dash of this deliciously warm shade to your bedroom colour palette?
If you’re nervous about going the whole hog, just look at how we’ve styled our Delaware Upholstered Sleigh Bed with a half-half wall colour, with the deep brown on the bottom half, complemented by a beautiful light taupe on top. This dreamy colour duo results in a rich, earthy brown bedroom palette, which makes for the perfect background to contrast the rustic natural-tone finish of our brown leather Delaware Bed. We’ve styled this room with rich terracotta and beige tones, plus some pops of green houseplants to tie everything together.
Pair it with: Taupe, terracotta, beige and green plants.
Paint colour: Valspar – Placid Pool
Get the look: Xavier Ottoman Bed with Bedside Tables
Whether you associate it with clear summer skies or rolling waves crashing onto the shore, blue has long been known for its calming qualities – making it a popular choice for the bedroom. That’s one of the many reasons we love Valspar’s Placid Pool.
When styling a pale blue bedroom, it’s best to stick to the cool undertones with other shades of blue. This keeps the room coordinated. White is also a great contrast for a crisp, calm ambience. Just look how we’ve styled our Xavier bed with a white accessories, curtains and lighting, and small accents of darker blue blankets and cushions. It reminds us of a beautiful seaside retreat.
Pair it with: White, soft grey and deeper navy accents.
Paint colour: Farrow & Ball – Brinjal
Get the look: Alyssa Ottoman Bed Frame
Just because your bedroom is a place to unwind and relax doesn’t mean you need to stick to a muted colour palette. On the contrary, sometimes a dark and moody bedroom colour scheme offers the best ambience to drift into a deep, deep slumber. Just ask the opulent Alyssa.
We love pairing darker shades like this deep aubergine paint with a light coloured bed, like we’ve done here with the Alyssa bed frame. The result is a cool, cosy contrast that looks equal parts moody and inviting. To elevate the look, consider some classic wall panelling to add extra depth and texture to the room. Finish by dressing the bed in dark accents to coordinate with the walls. *Chef’s kiss.*
Pair it with: A pale bed, panelling and deep-toned bedding.
Get the look: Westbrook Metal Bed Frame
Soft green brings a calm, natural feel to a bedroom and can make a small room feel lighter and more open.
Gentle greens are set to stay popular, with Dulux naming Soulful Sage, a soft, silvery green, its Colour of the Year 2027. Pair sage with a soft blue for a fresh, country cottage feel. Here, our Westbrook metal bed in blue, with its rounded frame and slim rails, sits against sage walls with floral cushions, oak bedside tables and a leafy plant. Want to go further? Paint the skirting boards to match the walls for a colour-drenched look. Find more green bedroom ideas here.
Pair it with: Soft blue, light wood, white linen and floral prints.
Paint colour: COAT – Ditch The Tie
Get the look: TheraPur® Laurel Headboard and TheraPur® Shallow Ottoman Divan Bed Base
Now, how about a dark green to bring a touch of grandeur to your bedroom? The answer is COAT’s Ditch The Tie. A lick of this timeless dark green paint is sure to elevate any bedroom.
We’ve styled this room with our daring leopard print TheraPur® headboard and divan bed, and decorated with accessories in different shades of green (including an abundance of houseplants!) – any maximalist’s dream. Of course, you don’t need to be this adventurous. You could always opt for a more neutral bed frame in black or brown to compliment the forest green walls. It’s extremely versatile!
Pair it with: Animal print, black, brown and more greens.
Warm, earthy shades lead the way for bedrooms right now, with browns, soft sage and dusty pink among the most-loved colours.
Pantone named Mocha Mousse its Colour of the Year 2025, and warm browns have stayed a favourite for bedrooms since.
Commenting on the colour selection Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute said, “Mocha Mousse extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to being aspirational and luxe.”
Insight from Interiors Expert Whinnie Williams
"Mocha mousse is a comforting neutral; it feels organic, earthy, peaceful, and warming. It can work with an array of styles, as a wonderful base colour to match most things, and can be a full-on wall colour or incorporated in accents. It’s a perfect colour to bring harmony into your bedroom to boost personal wellness and comfort whilst elevating it into a luxurious, indulgent, and calming feel.’’
Pantone picked Cloud Dancer, a soft, calm white, as its Colour of the Year 2026. It makes a gentle backdrop for warmer accents.
More people are choosing colours they’ll love for years over fast-moving trends.
Laurie Pressman, VP of the Pantone Color Institute adds to this: “With consumers increasingly conscious about consumption, trend cycles have slowed down and seasonless, genderless shades that broaden our definition of core colours are coming to the forefront. These neutral, fundamental shades are practical, yet at the same time offer a bit of low-key chic. They can stand on their own or work as building blocks of other shades.”
Unexpected pairings are big news, using colours that sit opposite each other on the colour wheel, like yellow and purple or pink and green. To keep a clash feeling balanced, try the 60-30-10 rule: 60% main colour, 30% second colour and 10% accent.
The direction your bedroom faces changes how a colour looks, so it’s worth matching the shade to your light.
The best bedroom colour combinations pair a main shade with one or two softer colours that calm it down or warm it up.
Still stuck? Play around with our interactive colour wheel.
Found your shade?
Soft neutrals look good in almost any bedroom and are easy to style. Blue is often called the colour of zen, and a neutral bed like our Deacon upholstered bed sits beautifully against it.
Soft blues and greens are often recommended for sleep, as they’re linked with feeling calm, while bright reds may feel more energising. Our colour psychology guide has the details. Whatever you choose, pick a colour you love coming home to.
Either can work. Pale shades reflect light and make a small room feel bigger, while a dark colour on every wall blurs the corners and creates a cosy, cocooning feel.
Happy painting!
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