Paint colours immediately set the tone of your home and choosing the right shade can make all the difference. It's the first thing that greets you upon walking into a room. Depending on the colour and its shade, the colour a room is painted can make it feel bigger, warmer and evoke different moods from sleep or socialisation.
Bedrooms require even more thought, according to interior design experts, as it's one of the most frequented areas of the home and where we get much-needed rest. With many factors coming into play - diet, lifestyle and external stressors - simple design choices can encourage a good night's sleep. Joanne, head of bedrooms expert at Wren , claims people can improve their quality of sleep through well-thought out, yet simple design choices.
"Whilst colour and sleep aren’t directly related, colours can have a significant impact on our mood and emotions, with low mood negatively affecting our sleep. "This is why choosing a colour palette that either calms, soothes, or uplifts you is a key ingredient to the perfect night’s sleep." Quality sleep is even more important for energy levels throughout the winter months, as shorter days and bleaker weather make people feel more drowsy and tired during the day.
There are certain shades Joanne advises to avoid - and ones that are associated with peace, tranquility and relaxation. Bedroom paint colours to avoid Lack of sleep has been linked to poor focus, anti-social behaviour, weakened immune system and stress, mea.