Use... lush greens
Create a nature-inspired bedtime retreat with deep forest greens, uplifting chartreuse and tropical palm hues
REFRESH WITH FOREST GREEN Cocooning in winter and cooling in summer, a flat matt forest green will promote a mellow mood wherever and whenever you use it. Deep green can work in small spaces, too – even on all four walls. It’ll change mood as the day goes on, feeling fresh and energising in the morning, then dramatic and immersive at night.
MIX GREEN AND MUSTARD Small hits of mustard yellow are the perfect accent colour and will prevent deep greens becoming too dark and gloomy.
TAKE INSPIRATION FROM NATURE Like in nature, shades of green work beautifully with each other, so don’t be afraid to mix light and dark, blue and yellow-based tones for a look that will totally energise your space.
BRING THE TROPICS HOME Bold botanical prints sit perfectly in a chartreuse green scheme. An accent of soft blush or even fierce fuchsia is the ideal accent with these lush greens. However, if you prefer a more subtle bedroom look, go for cool greys or blush pink bedlinen instead of a tropical print.
COMPROMISE WITH MINT
For fans of white walls the transition to soft mint instead of a punchy green may be less of a stretch. This gentle green is calming in a bedroom and creates a bright and uplifting mood in morning light that white can lack.
TURN IT UP WITH TEAL Alternatively, use a rich shade of teal on the walls to instantly invigorate the space. While the colour is uplifting, it’s not bright so it still has the power to create a warming, cocoon-like feel.