How to Choose Colours For Your Bedroom

Anyone who’s been following us for awhile will know that WE LOVE COLOUR!. That is no secret. We do however, get a lot of questions about what is the right colour for people’s spaces. The simple answer is… there is no “right” colour. However, colour is the perfect way to add personality into your space, and reflect your own personality in your surroundings. As we always say – “Be Bold. Choose Colour!”. Finding the right balance of colour and texture is a sure fire way to bring a smile to your face every single time you enter the room.

To get you started, here are some tips on how to choose colours for your bedroom:

1. Get samples

Get samples of paint, fabrics and flooring. The natural and other lighting in your home will be completely different to that in the store. A colour can look completely different. Our samples of fabrics for our bedheads are HERE for you to order FREE. 

2. What tone, theme or feeling are you going for?

Whatever the word, figure out what you are trying to get people to feel and then create a mood board around that. Google, Pinterest and Instagram are your friends here so if you want a ‘calm’ space or a ‘lively fun’ space search that and see what colours keep coming out. That is your colour wheel!

3. Pick colour from other things in the room

If you already have a rug, a piece of art or furniture in your bedroom pick colours that you like from one of these and continue this throughout. You can also pick neutral colours from these things like the whites and beiges in the patterns or canvas (yes there are lots of different kinds of whites!).

4. Dark to light

There is a bit of a formula when it comes to decorating rooms. The rule is: go darkest on the floor, medium on the walls and lightest on the ceiling. Try to make these transitions gradual rather than hard otherwise they are a lot for the eye to take in i.e. Medium-dark carpet to a medium grey wall and lighter grey ceiling rather than dark grey/black carpet to light grey walls and ceiling.

5. Have a look in your wardrobe

Take a look at your most worn or your favourite clothes items. What colours are these? You already know what you like it is sitting there in your bedroom even!

6. Follow the rule of three

If in doubt apply a rule to keep things simple. Awhile back a stylist said she often goes with a rule of three if she isn’t sure about colours. So she picks three and runs with them throughout the room. Cushions, doona covers, throws, wall colours, lamps…you name it, it comes from those three colours and neutrals.

We have a wonderful array of bold colours, soft blush’s and moody neutrals here at Martini Furniture. If you are keen on a new bedhead but unsure of what style or colour to go for, reach out to Erin, our bedhead whisperer. She will help you find the perfect bedhead for your room.