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A dark bedroom or a light bedroom

Which one would you choose?

Before getting started on bedroom decorating ideas, certain vital factors like wall colours should be decided beforehand, in order to organise an attractive bedroom chamber. Most often, homeowners are constantly caught between deep shades that attract and light hues that leave a brilliant look to the bedrooms. 

Every time a suggestion pops up, the mind shifts from light to dark, and vice versa. The confusion never ends when it comes to choosing between a dark bedroom and a light-colored bedroom! 

So, here we have a few suggestions that may help you figure out what’s best for your bedroom design. Read on to find out! 

The lighting does matter. 

For most bedroom interior designs, lighting can determine if the paint colour choice will make the room stand apart. The ambient lighting, accent lighting and task lighting are equally important to making the choice for a bedroom colour design. 

  • For spacious bedrooms, lighter and brighter colours will look great! Especially for rooms that are bustling with activities, light to medium paint colours work well because of the natural light and the proper blend of ambient, task, and accent lighting.
  • In smaller bedroom designs, dark paints are a good choice to enhance comfort and create a bigger focal point. Dark shades on accent walls look great in large bedrooms too! 

The truth about colours

When there is ample natural light available in a bedroom design, any colour can make the room look bright! You would be surprised to know that light shades in rooms with less natural light are not going to make the rooms any brighter. In fact, it will give the bedroom design a dull appearance. 

Dark colours in large bedrooms will overthrow the design and style of the space. However, choosing an accent wall with dark textures or deep paint shades can enhance the look of a spacious bedroom design. Deep coloured walls make a statement, hence the need to place extra elements and over-decorating the bedroom can be avoided.

Fun facts on bedroom colours

  • Bright colours like purple, red and brown are dramatic shades to use in bedrooms, especially when the room is designed for relaxation. Clearly, some of these hues aren’t ideal for a restful night’s sleep! 
  • It is better to choose flat paints in bedroom designs over glossy finishes and semi-gloss paint, as it can disturb a good sleep. 
  • Pastel shades are the best choice for bedroom designs. Such colours make the room appear calm and offer a soothing atmosphere. 
  • Expressive bedroom wall colours like yellow, coral and greens can make a bold statement in rooms, as well as uplift one’s mental well being. 
  • Choosing a neutral bedroom wall allows for accenting the space with other vibrant colours and patterns. Therefore, neutral shades are fun to experiment with! 

The bottom line is that all colours are beautiful, but have limitations when it comes to bedroom designs. Ultimately, it is up to the homeowner whether they want a bedroom to look empowering as dark or bright as the sun! 

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