Neutral bedrooms are one of the most sumptuous and cosy spaces to relax in following a hard day. By carefully selecting gentle colours, comfortable bedding and soft lighting, you can quickly create the perfect neutral bedroom which you will enjoy for years to come. In this blog, we’ll showcase five top neutral bedroom ideas which you can embrace in your own home and the benefits they bring.
What are neutral colours?
Before delving into the best neutral bedroom ideas, it's important to first understand what neutral colours are. In essence, neutral colours are a diverse mix of muted shades from a variety of colours. Shades of off white, soft grey, cream and caramel browns are perhaps the best known neutral colours, but there are also neutral shades of blue, green and yellow.
When used throughout a bedroom, any neutral shade - or a mixture of several - will transform the space into an elegant yet peaceful retreat that will maximise your relaxation.
Five stylish neutral bedroom ideas
Add organic elements
The soft essence of neutral colours evokes the inviting, reassuring energy of the natural world. When used in the home, organic elements bring us peace and mindfulness - two ideal emotions for a bedroom.
Adding waxy-leaf plants, wooden furniture and allowing natural light to illuminate the space are all great ways to maximise a neutral bedroom. You can even add a natural edge to your walls. High quality wood wall panels in a natural oak or walnut will add depth to your decor while also introducing the twin benefits of natural beauty and additional neutral colours.
Consider neutral colour drenching
Colour drenching is an exciting and bold approach to contemporary interior design. Usually, this is achieved by filling a room with different shades of one colour, but in a neutral bedroom, you have more options.
Certain shades of cream and yellow, for example, can be mixed in one space to still enjoy a colour drenched aesthetic. For a neutral bedroom, start your colour drenching project at the walls. Painting the top of a wall in a light ivory tone then covering the bottom half in a paintable mdf wall panel painted a soft beige will add tonal difference to the space while sticking to the theme. You can even consider using a dado rail or wainscoting for a similar dividing effect.
Mix neutrals with vibrant shades
While colour drenching is one approach to a neutral bedroom, it’s not the only one. By virtue of their passivity, neutral colours are also excellent partners for bolder, more vibrant colours.
Warmer neutral tones pair beautifully with shades of burnt orange, dusky pinks and even rich reds. Cooler neutral colours however are perfectly suited to bright shades of green, brilliant whites and icy blues. For the best results, we recommend using vibrant shades as spot colours. Bright cushions, a painted dado rail, or an eye-catching lamp shade are all great ideas for adding a bit of energy into your neutral bedroom.
Choose soft lighting
As we’ve said, cosiness is at the core of a neutral bedroom. To avoid washing out your carefully chosen colours, invest in warm lighting.
Beautifully designed gold edged light fixtures will enrich the bedroom with a warm glow that lets your colours shine. So too can warm white light bulbs if you have a pendant light fitting. To complete the look, take time to pick a lamp shade that will delicately filter the light to further enhance the soft glow of the room. You can also consider LED wall panels to compliment Slatwall if you have that installed.
Use patterns
Neutral bedrooms are usually associated with plain surfaces, but they needn’t be. Pattern offers a great vehicle for depth and movement in a space, including neutral coloured rooms.
Patterned wallpapers, blinds, curtains and bedding offer a diverse selection of colours and tones to suit a neutral bedroom. Whether you choose a traditional wall paper featuring alternating stripes of neutral tones, or a bold modern curtain combining vibrant shades and neutral hues, the right pattern will help to optimise your bedroom's visual appeal.