12 stylish paint colours for the bedroom

Anne Roselt • Jul 24, 2017

If you’re planning on updating your bedroom these bedroom ideas will give you the inspiration to create the room of your dreams.

Looking to update your bedroom? One of the easiest ways to transform your room is to repaint it. The sometimes difficult but fun part is deciding what colour to choose and how much of it to use. The bedroom ideas below will give you some inspiration together with paint colours to assist you in creating your dream bedroom.

Bedroom 1

Make a statement with a feature wall. Most blues are cool and relaxing making them the perfect choice for a bedroom. The closest match to the peacock blue below is Plascon Storm Cloud B4-C1-1.

Source: AVE Styles

Bedroom 2

Dark moody blues create an elegant space to relax. The closest match to this navy blue is Plascon Moody Blue 108

Source: Kelly Martin interiors

Bedroom 3

Light blue walls recede making a room appear larger than it actually is. The perfect choice for a room you want to appear larger than it actually is. The closest match to this duck egg blue is Plascon Simple Serenity B3-E2-3

Source: Consort

Bedroom 4

The cool and uncluttered Scandinavian look is right on-trend. This intimate and luxurious look is achieved by painting the walls in a grey-green, closest match Plascon Silver Charm B1-E1-4. Natural materials like wood and linen add warmth. Details in marble, brass, and photo art add interest.

Source: La Maison d'Anna G Styling by Anna Marselius for Hitta hem

Bedroom 5

A lighter grey-green similar to Plascon Sea Sphinx G6 - D2-1 on the walls with pink linen, creates a luxurious and romantic look.

Source: The Design Chaser

Bedroom 6

Almost black walls create a sophisticated and elegant look. Be sure to balance the dark with light, in the example below the large window bring in plenty of natural light. Add some warmth with wood and rattan, greenery brings in a touch of nature which has great stress relieving and balancing properties. Try Plascon Tribecca Corner 48 for a similar look.

Source: Dahlia and Dimes

Bedroom 7

If painting all the walls almost black is too daunting, painting a feature wall in a dark grey with the rest of the walls in white is another option. The closest match Plascon Bovine 47

Source: Ultra Linx

Bedroom 8

White bedrooms create an atmosphere of peace and serenity, a place to clear your mind and restore your equilibrium. Brilliant white can have a glare to it which can be a strain on the eyes. There are many off whites to choose from, a modern off-white is Plascon Antique Petal 43 - which has just a touch of warm grey. Be sure to add some hygge touches to give that cosy feel.

Source: Bloglovin'

Bedroom 9

Another timeless and popular off-white is Plascon Dried Leaf 25, neither hot or cold it is the perfect neutral off-white similar to the white behind the bed. Plascon Light Stone 68 is a good match to the neutral colour on either side of the bed.

Source: Decoholic Image: Lexington

Bedroom 10

This bedroom is painted in a fresh and timeless greige colour - a mixture of grey and beige - try Plascon Ravine 62 for a similar look.

Source: Becki Owens | Photography: Corissa Langheinrich

Bedroom 11

For a warmer cosy look, Plascon's colour of the year for 2017 In the Mood O6-E2-3 is a good choice.

Source: Pinterest.com

Bedroom 12

Blush pinks are modern, uplifting, and perfect for a more feminine bedroom. The colours used in combination with each other are Plascon Morning Clay and Petite and Perfect from the 2017 Colour Forecast.

Source: Plascon.co.za