Bryan Mulledy,
Pat McDonnell Paints
Discover our colour consultant’s top tips on how to put together a beautiful colour palette that you will be happy to wake up to everyday!
When designing a bedroom colour scheme, start by asking yourself what relaxation looks like to you. As Regina Burke, a colour consultant in our Commons Road store advises, “when choosing a paint colour for your bedroom, consider what atmosphere you are trying to create. Do you want a fresh and airy space, a dark moody sanctuary or something in-between?”
Work With the Room
Think about the aspect of the room and the amount of light it receives throughout the day. Jade Daly from our Blanchardstown store advises, “for a north-facing room, consider warm colours such as creamy whites, soft greys, or pale yellows to add warmth and brightness to the room. For south-facing rooms, cool colours like blues, greens, or greys can create a soothing and refreshing atmosphere.”
Also, consider any furniture and fittings that you won’t change such as the flooring, headboard, wardrobe, curtains etc. These can provide a useful base for you to create a cohesive palette made up of colours that contrast, complement or harmonise with these elements.
Create a Cosy Cocoon
Dark colours can transform your room into a cocoon-like space far removed from the stress of the outside world. We like earthy greens and browns that evoke nature such as Wooded Walk by Dulux Heritage and Treron by Farrow & Ball. For added effect, try out the ‘Colour Drenching’ technique in which you paint the walls, ceiling, and trim all in the same colour.
Go for Soothing Blues
Research from the National Sleep Foundation found that painting your bedroom walls in blue can improve sleep quality. Your brain links blue with feelings of calmness, and this helps to lower your blood pressure and heart rate. When choosing a boudoir blue, you can’t go wrong with Due West by Ralston, Elfin by Colourtrend, or Dix Blue by Farrow & Ball.
“Choosing a soft green or blue tone (e.g. Green Oxide by Dulux Heritage or Icehouse by Colourtrend ) can promote a feeling of relaxation.” Arunima Dutta, Blanchardstown
Introduce A Bold Accent Colour
With bedrooms, you may opt to keep things simple by applying an all-over colour or you can introduce a bolder colour through the addition of an accent wall. There are several options to choose from including painting a wall in a bold accent colour, installing painted wall panelling, or hanging a beautiful wallpaper.
“A popular option is to place the accent wall behind the headboard to allow for the use of vibrant colours without affecting sleep quality.” - Fiona Finnegan, Colour Consultant, Centre Park Road
Consult an Expert
For expert advice specific to your bedroom, why not draw on the expertise of a professional?
At Pat McDonnell Paints, we offer a free colour consultancy service with qualified design and colour experts in all of our stores. Our colour consultants will help you devise a bedroom palette perfectly suited to your taste.
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