Over a lifetime you will spend approximately 227,468 hours asleep in your bedroom. Equating to almost 26 years, that is a lot of time spent in one room of your home.

No matter whether you’ve just moved in, the kids are moving out or you have only just found time to redecorate, it is important to create a peaceful and relaxing environment in your bedroom.  If you are struggling where to start or can’t decide on what you want, why not take a look at our top tips on how to choose the right colours for your bedroom.

How Do Colours Affect The Mood Of A Room?

For years interior designers have been using colour psychology to create a desired mood in a room. Where you spend a large proportion of your day, the bedroom should be a place to wind down at the end of the day. 

Reds and pinks

If you are looking to create a feminine, fun and passionate feel, red and pinks are the ideal choice. Rich, intense hues are ideal for warming up a room that feels cold. If you have a bedroom that is small or lacking in natural daylight stick with lighter pastel tones. Deeper shades can be used as accents throughout the room.

Greens and Blues

Associated with nature, these cooling colours can help make a room feel relaxing. If you want to add energy to a room, go for brighter tones such as turquoise and lime green. Petrol blue and emerald green can be used to add drama, creating a sumptuous look when used alongside gold and bronze.

White

A soothing colour, white is pure and clarifying. Off whites and creams can be used to add a small amount of colour if you are looking to create a warmer atmosphere. For a welcoming and warm feel, match these with natural and earthy accessories. For a modern look, white can be contrasted with deep reds, greens and blues.

Yellow

Not often associated with the bedroom, yellow can add zest and vitality to a room. Great as a feature wall colour or as part of patterned fabrics, opt for warm sunshine tones that are easier on the eye.

Purple

Associated with creativity and happiness, purple is best used in combination with other hues as it is a hard colour when used on its own. Opt for lavenders and lilacs for a peaceful and calming effect. 

How To Redesign Your Bedroom

If you are looking to redesign your bedroom but don’t know where to start we recommend creating a mood board. This will help you to physically see all your ideas in one place and see whether they work together. For top tips on how to create a mood board, take a look at this great guide on from The Guardian. 

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Once you have come up with a mood board it is time to pick your fabrics, paint and accessories. A great way to save money and revamp existing furniture is to paint it or add coordinating handles. Hunt around for vintage handles at car boots sales and markets or buy new from a DIY store or Ironmongers. 

If you have got some left over paint and don’t know what to do with it, why not create some of your own artwork for your bedroom walls. Canvases can be brought from your local arts and crafts store for approximately £10. Get the kids involved and create some one of a kind pieces. 

Here at Linens Limited we have a fantastic selection of curtains and curtain poles for your to choose from in a wide variety of colours and prints. If you are looking for a more modern feel, we also have a fantastic selection of blinds and accessories. 

Make the most of your bedroom this summer with bedroom linen and curtains from Linens Limited. 

Featured Image: © Brett Jordan