16 Of The Best Modern Paint Colors for Bedrooms
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Choosing paint is the fun part of decorating, but it can also be the trickiest. We’ve taken the guesswork out of the process with our selection of the best bedroom paint ideas to guide and inspire you.

Probably the easiest and most cost-effective way to make a big impact in any room is with paint. It offers you endless options when it comes to giving your space a brand new look. From bold brights to barely-there neutrals, accent walls to stripes.

Light Lilac

This lavender oasis designed by Cathy Chapman is proof that you can decorate with color while still being understated. Though it’s bursting with shades of lavender, this little nook also exudes calm, serene energy. The key is to stick to a color story of muted pastels. In this case, the designer worked within a purple spectrum while keeping things interesting with contrasting textures, shapes, and finishes

Big Sky Blue

In this Montana bedroom, designer by Palmer Weiss railroaded Pierre Frey’s Indo-Persian medallions across the guest bed. The botanicals are hand-colored copper engravings, circa 1840. On the walls, a serene sky blue shade allows the luxe textiles and artwork to really shine.

Go deep blue for a cozy, moody look

Struggling to sleep? Get yourself a couple of pots of deep blue paint pronto. Dark inky shades like this will help you switch off after a long day in front of a computer screen — just make sure you banish your devices, too.

When using such a deep blue it’s important to break it up with pale wooden furniture and lighter linens so that the room appears cozy and cocooning — rather than bleak and oppressive.

Wine a Little

A traditional tone that’s becoming trendy again, red wine-inspired hues create a saturated backdrop that allows crisp white bedding to really pop. Pair with shades of blue for an Americana feel or keep it classic with menswear-inspired patterns like a windowpane, checks, stripes, or houndstooth in shades of gray or black-and-white.

Add just a dash of yellow for a sunny bedroom

Channel positivity with this dynamic color accent. Yellow isn’t always the best color in a bedroom as we associate it with danger — especially in conjunction with black — which is hardly a good ingredient for a proper night’s sleep. But used sparingly against a calming neutral, it’s a veritable dose of sunshine. Together, the two tones bring life to a neutral base and brighten a light-starved space.

Ice Blue Bedroom

From chambray-like draperies and a periwinkle-tinged rug to a blueberry-checked headboard and cornflower throw pillows — a major wash of all things blue makes for the perfect bedroom. “Bright colors boost your mood, so choosing this for a bedroom is a sure way to wake up feeling energized.

Earthy Elegance

Dusty and muted, this warm hue takes its cues from terra cotta and raw clay. Paired with global-inspired furniture and accessories, this shade is right at home in a boho-style interior or as an earthy backdrop to Southwestern-style decor.

Match curtains and walls in refreshing green

According to research, green is the best color to paint a bedroom — especially a shade along the lines of this soothing mint. Enhance its impact as a backdrop by choosing curtains in exactly the same color. That way, you’ll have less of a headache when picking bed linen as you’ll only have one color that blankets and cushions will need to coordinate with, and freedom to experiment with pattern.

Crisp White Bedroom

Nothing says modern farmhouse more than white shiplap. Whether updating existing shiplap boards in an old home or painting newly installed unfinished pine boards, get the fresh and timeless look with a pure white in a matte or eggshell finish.

Peachy Perfection

This softest shade of peach creates a serene backdrop that feels both cheery and restful. Pair it with navy blue and crisp white for a can’t-miss combo.

Use paint to zone your bedroom

Buttery Beige

For a neutral backdrop that still feels like you committed to color, barely-there shades of yellow are perfect for warming up both guest bedrooms and master suites.

Cream Bedroom

With a yellow undertone, this creamy paint color is the perfect neutral to provide a warm — but not too dark — and cozy feel. To continue a calm and soothing palette, skip bright whites and instead choose wood tones, tone-on-tone neutrals, and dark accent colors such as navy or forest green.

Intense Emerald

This regal shade of green feels dark and mysterious like a deep pond or shady forest. Used on only the accent wall, the saturated shade adds depth, causing the dark green wall to visually recede.

Ready to Chill

This grayed-down, medium-tone blue creates a soothing backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the room’s global-inspired poster bed and gray-veined marble fireplace surround.

Blackberry Wine

Deep and dark, this moody hue is a perfect pick for creating a shadowy space that beckons you to snuggle in for a long snooze.