Calming room ideas
From a restful bedroom sanctuary to a bathroom that invites you to unwind, many of us are seeking a feeling of calm within our homes. One of the best ways to make a space feel more soothing is by surrounding yourself with colours and patterns that evoke peace and tranquillity.
Discover ideas to transform any space into a haven of calm using our palette of paints and wallpapers…
Tranquil soft greens
Green is the true colour of nature, a shade inherently associated with feelings of calm, tranquillity and wellbeing. Muted greens like Normandy Grey, Boringdon Green and Green Stone can make a room feel instantly more calming. Or consider fresh, blue-toned greens like Aquamarine and Hidey Hole to uplift the atmosphere of a space. Sage Green is one of our most popular greens, providing walls with beautiful depth and character.
Serene muted blues
Beautiful, soft blues are shades that we feel comforted by, infusing an air of peace and tranquillity within a room. These gentle hues work wonderfully in bathrooms, where they will soothe your senses and allow you to unwind. Or consider introducing blue in your hallway, living space or home study to help inspire a feeling of calm.
Soothing warm neutrals
Neutrals with warm, earthy undertones can help us feel connected with our natural environment, bringing a peaceful, restful atmosphere to the home. Embrace these inviting shades all over to envelop a space in gentle, nurturing warmth. Consider comforting beige hues like Madeleine, Lute and Travertine, or use our much-loved, pink-hued Mochi to create a feeling of sanctuary.
Timeless light neutrals
Effortlessly versatile, classic light neutrals provide a subtle, calming backdrop in both traditional and more contemporary homes. Choose timeless natural hues like Portland Stone, Linen Wash and Slaked Lime to add beautiful softness to your walls. Our much-loved French Grey is an elegantly balanced grey with both red and blue undertones, bringing a sense of harmony and calm to any scheme
Calming botanical prints
Embrace the tranquillity of the outdoors in your home by introducing leafy botanical prints and floral patterns to your walls. These wallpapers work wonderfully in hallways to reflect nature and create seamless transition from the outside world. Or incorporate wallpaper on one or more walls in your bedroom to produce a restful environment.
Restful dark hues
Deep and sumptuous hues often have a soothing quality, particularly when they are embraced on all aspects of a space for a bold, encompassing feel. Using dark paint shades is a great way to instil a sense of calm in smaller spaces, such as a compact bathroom or study area. For a contemporary feel, consider charcoal hues or profound dark greys and greens like Vulcan, Pompeian Grey and Obsidian Green. Or choose rich chocolate browns to evoke warmth, depth and luxury in bathrooms and dining spaces.
Calming rooms FAQs
How to create a calming room?
For a calming space, it’s important to create a scheme that feels gentle and easy on the eye. Consider colours that you feel comfortable living with, and incorporate these shades on your walls, as well as in your chosen fabrics, furnishings and accessories.
You can make a room feel more calming by limiting the amount of contrasts in the scheme. Consider colour drenching your scheme, using a single hue on the walls, woodwork and ceilings to provide a clean, all-over backdrop. Or select closely related, coordinating shades to provide a very subtle contrast.
What colours are most calming?
Often the most calming colours are those that reflect nature. When we spend time in our natural environment, we feel soothed, comforted and at peace. You can evoke this same sense of tranquillity by incorporating natural paint shades in your schemes.
Green is closely associated with nature, so it’s the perfect shade to infuse an atmosphere of calm. From sumptuous olive greens to pale pastel hues, all shades of green can bring a tranquil feel to a scheme. Other natural shades to consider include sky blues, stone-coloured neutrals, earthy pinks and deep browns.
What are calming colours for a bedroom?
Your bedroom should provide a haven of rest and relaxation, so it’s the ideal place to embrace a calming scheme. When considering shades for your bedroom, it’s important to select restful colours that will help you to unwind. Consider a natural, muted palette such as greens and blues, as well as earthy neutrals to create the perfect environment for sleep.
You could also consider the use of darker hues to create a cosy, cocooning space that still feels very tranquil and calming. Consider using these shades all over to create a continuous backdrop with no stark contrasts, which can be distracting in rooms where we want to relax.
