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The 10 Best Bedroom Colors According to Interior Designers

Time for a fresh coat!

By SARA TARDIFF
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Picking a paint color for your bedroom can feel nearly impossible: It sets the tone for the space that's supposed to best represent you. If you've spent way too much time browsing paint samples and need a little guidance, we sought advice from 10 top interior designers. Whether your taste is sophisticated or playful, there are paint options across the spectrum that will turn your bedroom into a space that truly personal.

"Chantilly Lace" by Benjamin Moore

White, Ceiling, Circle, Oval, Sphere, Plate,
Katja Cho/Benjamin Moore

"It feels clean and bright without being cold or 'dormy'." - Melanie Burstin, Homepolish

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"Setting Plaster" by Farrow & Ball

Beige, Ceiling, Circle, Oval,
Katja Cho/Farrow & Ball

"Setting Plaster is millennial pink-adjacent, and as such, is very on trend at the moment. But beyond that, the hue is calming and serene, which is everything that I look for in a bedroom. When it comes to where you're going to sleep at night, I always advise going with less contrast and more tonality." - Justin DiPiero, WeWork

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"#16 Roussillon" by Arte Constructo

Peach, Pink, Orange, Skin, Beige, Circle, Oval,
Katja Cho/Arte Constructo

"I used this lime paint for a sun-filled master bedroom in a beach house. The color is #16 Roussillon on the chart. The subtle movement of lime paint brings back an old-world feeling, and the way it reflects the light is so pretty. It looks great in contrast with clean white painted trim and floors. But it also looks beautiful against rustic reclaimed oak beams and bronze metal shelves in another setting." - Mia Jung, Ike Kligerman Barkley

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"Gotham" by Benjamin Moore

Sphere, Beige, Circle, Metal, Oval,
Katja Cho/Benjamin Moore

"There's a feeling of fall in the air, and for the weekends made for staying in bed all morning, I adore Gotham, from the Color Stories collection. It's urban, chic, dramatic, and cozy, and can be very versatile if the design calls for something rich and dark." - Margo Nathanson, Homepolish

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"Flower Box" by Benjamin Moore

Turquoise, Circle, Sphere, Oval, Ceiling,
Katja Cho/Benjamin Moore

"Flower Box is a unisex slate blue with a hint of lavender that is soothing at bedtime and energizing in morning light. It's also soft enough not to offend clients who have grown accustomed to neutral wall colors. I love it paired with cream upholstery, dark stained woods, and even bright accents like a tangerine trim on white bed linens. " - Ross Cooper, Homepolish

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"Mindful Gray" by Sherwin-Williams

Beige, Ceiling, Circle, Sphere, Oval,
Katja Cho/Sherwin-Williams

"This color is a great choice because there's potential to make it serene and calm or playful and bright, depending on the bedding and accessories you choose." - Taniya Nayak

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"Swiss Coffee" by Dunn Edwards

Ceiling, Beige, Sphere, Circle, Oval,
Katja Cho/Dunn Edwards

"I personally love black paired with Dunn Edwards Swiss Coffee. It is dramatic and neutral enough to go with everything. I even used it in my own bedroom." - Coryne Lovick, Coryne Lovick Collection

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"Gentleman's Gray" by Benjamin Moore

Blue, Turquoise, Aqua, Teal, Sphere, Circle, Oval, Turquoise, Ball,
Katja Cho/Benjamin Moore

"I love this blue-gray color for bedrooms. To me, blue in a bedroom is soothing. I also gravitate toward dark colors for bedrooms, it makes the room feel like a cocoon — a place to snuggle in for the night. This color checks both of those boxes, and the paint name Gentleman's Gray is equally cool!" Jay, Jeffers, Jay Jeffers – THE STUDIO

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"Calm" by Benjamin Moore

Ceiling, Sphere, Circle, Oval, Beige,
Katja Cho/Benjamin Moore

"What could be more appropriate in one's bedroom retreat than the feeling of calm, promoting quiet, reflective and relaxing moments." - Dayna Debek, Homepolish

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"Nightingale" by Benjamin Moore

Ceiling, Sphere, Circle, Beige, Oval,
Katja Cho/Benjamin Moore

"The starting point to creating a sophisticated, moody bedroom is always the paint color. I love Benjamin Moore's Nightingale hue — it's a beautiful grey with plum undertones and depth for days! Perfect for setting the tone for a layered, luxe boudoir." – Jennifer Jones, Niche Interiors

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From: ELLE Decor US
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