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6 inspiring bedroom schemes

June 20th, 2025

Little Greene

Your paint and wallpaper choices can transform the atmosphere of your bedroom scheme. You might be craving a sanctuary of calm, a peaceful haven that invites you to unwind. Or perhaps you’d prefer an energising scheme that will awaken your senses and bring joy to your morning routine.

Explore six inspiring schemes to help you plan your bedroom refresh. From deep, moody blues to tranquil muted greens, discover some of the perfect shades to embrace in your bedroom…

Cosy and characterful

Your bedroom is the perfect place to embrace a feeling of cosiness. Indulge your senses by creating a warm, homely setting that really draws you inside. One of the best ways to create a cosy atmosphere is by layering different textures and patterns. Consider introducing wallpaper to your bedroom walls with an inviting block print that offers familiarity and comfort.

@1930sarang chose Ditsy Block in the alluring, honey-hued Bombolone colourway to elevate her bedroom with a textural element. She paired it with the tonal brown shade, Light Bronze Green, on woodwork, along with layered soft furnishings for added warmth.

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Dark and moody

Embracing dark hues all over can evoke a real sense of luxury in your bedroom. Inky deep blues like Juniper Ash have a peaceful, soothing quality, as they recall the tranquil dark blue of the night sky. By colour drenching with this shade, you can achieve an intimate, restful setting that envelops you with an atmosphere of calm.

For a sophisticated scheme, paint your bedroom walls in Juniper Ash and introduce panelling for added depth and character. @atelierbysh coordinated this beautiful, muted blue with rich velvet finishes and chrome details for a touch of contemporary luxury.

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Elegant and comforting

Natural hues offer an innate sense of comfort and familiarity, as we are used to seeing them in the outside world around us. Introduce shades with gentle, natural undertones in your bedroom scheme to create a timeless and elegant setting.

Our ‘Stone’ collection is a palette of completely natural paint shades, many of which were discovered in historic homes and places, conserved by the National Trust. Beauvais Lilac is a delicate pink hue based on red oxide, which instils calm and tranquillity in this scheme from @_jesshurrell.

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Bright and joyful

Yellow is a colour that radiates warmth, joy and positivity. Incorporating shades of yellow in your bedroom scheme can really boost the mood of the space, inspiring you to feel happy and energised as you begin each day.

Consider using a vibrant yellow to brighten up a dull bedroom space and inject a burst of sunshine that will last through every season. Sunlight is an inviting shade with natural ochre undertones that make it easy to use all over. @hannahfgale used our upcycled Re:mix finish to transform her bedroom into a bold, lively setting with a variety of brightly coloured fabrics.

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Soft and serene

Green is one of the most-loved shades for a bedroom scheme, as it reflects the sense of calm and wellbeing we associate with nature. Due to their neutral makeup, gentle, muted greens sit comfortably in almost any interior setting. These highly versatile shades are a wonderful alternative to a classic neutral or white on your bedroom walls.

Consider Windmill Lane – an elegant, soft and inviting green that provides a beautiful backdrop for any bedroom. In this scheme from @the_metroland_house, it perfectly accompanies natural wood finishes on the floors and furniture, as well as being a great choice to complement artworks and fabrics.

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Warm and cocooning

In many bedrooms, the ceiling and woodwork are painted white out of habit. But incorporating every part of your space into your scheme can create real design impact, bringing a cohesive, all-encompassed feel to the space.

Consider a ‘Double Drenching’ approach, embracing a palette of two or more related shades with varying undertones. @the_idle_hands achieved this cosy, cocooning space by combining Masquerade on walls with the deeper pink hue, Blush, on the ceiling. The use of Masquerade on both the walls and woodwork envelops the space with warmth and creates a feeling of sanctuary.