Bedrooms decked out in bright hues can be delightfully fresh—here are five smart ways to use bright colours such as yellow, blue and green to create the personal sanctuary you’ve always dreamed of
Thinking of redecorating your bedroom soon? Consider changing things up with colourful accent pieces; and if you're willing to go bold with colour, try repainting your walls in brighter hues to totally transform the look of your room.
Use a mood board to help create a mix that is complementary rather than clashing. Pin fabric swatches alongside one another and give yourself time to reflect on whether various combinations will work or not.
Keep the backdrop low-key—pale, unadorned walls and wooden floors are ideal—so that colourful textiles can take centre stage. Try repetitions of contrasting colours in multiple prints and shades to create a dynamic and tactile look; an eclectic mash-up of pattern and colour is best grounded by classic furniture pieces with curvaceous shapes and rich detailing.
Need more ideas? Look to these rooms below for decor inspiration:
(Related: Tatler Design Awards 2021: Vote For The Best Use of Colour)
1. Glass Act
If you are fortunate to have vintage architectural features in your home, use them to inspire the design of your room. Taking its colour cues from the existing stained-glass window, this bedroom in a renovated Paris apartment proves that a vibrant space can be elegant, too.
Blue and yellow are hues that can be energising as well as restful, so use both with restraint to create a space in which it’s possible to sleep well and wake up refreshed. The black-and-white throw draped across the base of the bed is the ideal final touch that smartly and seamlessly combines graphic shapes with elements of softness.