We spend more than average time in the bedroom and go there to relax. Hence, it should be well-suited to the taste of every person. The colors should be according to the personality and give a soothing impact. Here are some tips by ALGEDRA Interior Design regarding the wise choice of colors for a bedroom.
White
White color is perfect for bedrooms with lot of natural light. As a neutral color crisp white in the morning is energizing, and in the night feels comforting. Bear in mind you would have options to choose from cold snow-white hue to warm creamy white. Create some dimension by adding colorful decor details.
Green
According to the psychology of color symbolism green color is very appropriate in the bedrooms because it helps to relax which is one of the qualities required for a person to sleep comfortably and without fatigue. It is the color that helps promote calmness, peace and harmony and encourages relaxation.
Yellow
The Yellow color, for example, is preferred in places where the family gathers. It is advised that when using this bright color in the bedroom décor, it should be in light or dim as the color of mustard or gold or the color of butter with light and thin shades of it around the room. You must use the yellow color intelligently and you shouldn’t exaggerate while using its light gradients.
Blue
The color blue in its pale shade and cyan is the color of serenity and calm and it fits bedrooms and places for relaxation perfectly because it reduces the feeling of anger and removes the pressures of life. If you want the room to look high-class and elegant use deep shades painted in dark blue or indigo blue. Also, middle blue gradients might appeal to you for classic bedrooms because they create an irresistible atmosphere of serenity and tranquility. The lighter gradients of blue are more functional and comfortable to the eye than the darker ones, the lighting of a room painted in blue must be taken into account to distinguish aesthetic side of the design.
Pink
Pink color has a soothing effect on the body and it loosens the muscles. It is a suitable color for bedrooms that creates a romantic atmosphere.
Neutral relaxing bedroom
Neutral colors, as well as pastel colors are probably best idea for the bedroom, as those colors are not energizing and create relaxing atmosphere. If you like intensive colors consider their muted version.
Warm earthy colors will make bedroom extremely cozy.
There are some other options for colors that can be used in bedrooms, but they are not primary colors to paint the room with.
Purple
For example, a deep violet color gives a sense of comfort and creates an atmosphere of calm elegance and luxury. The dark purple or bluish purple as in eggplant is preferable to provide luxurious and soft touch to the bedroom. Gradient shadows of lavender color and lilac and the color of Alonso flower helps in adding a tinge of calm and a feminine look to the room.
Children’s bedrooms are the most suitable places to be colored in bright purple shades or have designs and forms of the same color to create a fun and exciting atmosphere.
Brown
Brown is the color of stability, comfort and it pays a sense of security and cohesion, which makes it one of the most frequently used colors in bedrooms decorations in addition to being a versatile color. The room can be decorated in brown to create a calm atmosphere, or you can introduce other colors that are identical to it for some excitement and change.
Red
The use of dark red color is exciting and raises blood pressure. Its presence will never be useful in for a calm and comfortable atmosphere but if the low grade of it is used, such as red or dark maroon or brick, it is suitable and comfortable to the eye.
Black
Black might not be a choice as a main color, but bedroom can have a touch of black in its surroundings. As the black color maintains consistency and harmony between the room elements, it reduces the sharpness of bright colors and highlights bright colors and their vitality. Also, black corrects the weakness of neutral colors or fills their emptiness and highlight their neglected value it also works on consensus and harmony of the blended colors and when integrated with the White, they create the ideal model of a harmonious and consistent look.
And in all cases that the appropriate color of a room depends on the psyche of its owner and his favorite color because he will not feel comfortable even if the color is very comfortable and appropriate as the bedroom paint.