Your bedroom should feel like your own private sanctuary, a place to unwind and recharge. While many of us lean towards neutral palettes for a calming atmosphere in the bedroom, a lot of beige or grey tones can start to feel a little, well… flat.
Introducing small touches of colour can lift your space, add personality and make it feel warmer and more inviting. Bold colour schemes have their place, but they can quickly dominate a bedroom, making it feel busy or less restful. Subtle hints of colour, on the other hand, add interest without overpowering. Think of them as a whisper of personality rather than a shout. A way to refresh your space without repainting walls or investing in all-new furniture.
So, if you’re curious about bringing in a bit more vibrancy without sacrificing serenity, here’s how to do it with style and subtlety.
1, Start with a bedspread
Your bed is often the focal point of your bedroom, so it’s the perfect place to introduce colour or pattern. If you’ve been living with crisp white or soft grey bedding, try switching to something with a muted pattern or a pastel shade. Blush pink, sage green, powder blue or cream bedspreads or bed quilts can add warmth without screaming for attention.
For the truly commitment-shy, start with a subtle colour as our Burford Cream bedspread or the Stonewash Cotton Parchment bedspread.
2, Mix and match your bedspreads
Gone are the days when everything had to match perfectly. Mixing bedspreads in complementary tones or patterns can give your bedroom a relaxed, layered look. For instance, a plain bedspread in soft oatmeal can be paired with our Constance Patchwork bedspread. This not only adds visual interest but also allows you to adjust layers for comfort throughout the year. When mixing, stick to a consistent tone, all cool shades or all warm shades, so the effect feels harmonious rather than chaotic.
Alternatively, pair your bedspread with a varied but complementary style of pillowsham to mix things up a little. Need a little extra help? If you are struggling to decide on the best colour for you, pop us an email and we can send some samples straight to your door!
Try the reversible Cordelia Duck Egg Patchwork bedspread – plus matching reversible pillowshams.
3, Play around with cushions
Cushions and throws are the interior designer’s secret weapon. They’re small, inexpensive and easy to swap in and out as the mood takes you. Layer a few cushions in different texture. For example, pairing soft sage green cushions with dusty rose can feel sophisticated and romantic, while powder or cornflower blue cushions alongside cream keeps things fresh yet grounded.
4, Reach for a throw
A throw is another shortcut to easy style. Draping one casually over the foot of the bed or across an armchair can add a pop of brightness as well as tie your colour palette together. You might opt for a woven design with subtle stripes, a single block of colour to balance patterned cushions or a bright out-there design to add some spark to an otherwise plain and neutral bedroom.
Kantha throws are a versatile option as they can be used in other ways, and with each piece being totally unique, they bring real individuality to any room. Alternatively, pick a quilted throw for softness and extra warmth.
5, Think beyond the bed
Look around your room and consider where else you can introduce small doses of colour. Lampshades, picture frames, rugs and even plant pots can carry subtle hues that echo your bedding and soft furnishings. These little touches help pull the whole scheme together without any single element feeling too loud.