When designing your sleeping space, the bedroom colors you choose can be one of the most important parts of the process. Much like square footage and the shape of a room will determine furniture and layout choices, natural light levels throughout the day will impact which bedroom color to use. Naturally, personal preference and the latest color trends should always come into consideration.
Still, you will want to select your hues wisely based on the type and amount of light it gets. Will warm or cool tones create the perfect sleeping space? To get clued up, we asked designers and color experts about the best colors for your bedroom, depending on the orientation. A north-facing bedroom Room painted in Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.
231 For a north-facing bedroom color scheme, it is all about adding warmth to make the space inviting. Compensating for the lack of natural light is the challenge here, so you want to avoid or counteract any overly cool gray tones to make a bedroom cozy rather than cold. 'Pink is a great color for those poorly lit north-facing bedrooms,' says Patrick O'Donnell, Brand Ambassador of Farrow & Ball .
'Choose a smoky pink rather than a cool or hot pink (too much!) to deliver just a hint of warmth. Try our discreet Setting Plaster for a truly flattering shade, a nuanced pink that’s anything but sugary. It will layer beautifully with pretty florals and combine with so many shades from blues to greens and muted, stony browns.
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