Today I show you what color to choose on the walls of your room to sleep well.
Because if you didn't know, colors have an important influence on our brain.
It has been proven that there is a close link between the color of the walls and our quality of sleep.
Do you think hospital walls, which are always painted white, are pure coincidence? Of course not!
The choice of colors in the bedroom can soothe as much as it can excite!
Me, since I painted my room in sage green, I feel much more zen.
And you, what paint color will you choose for the bedroom?
Here are 27 colors to choose from to sleep well in your bedroom. Watch:
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As I said, some colors help you sleep better, others less.
Some colors indeed evoke relaxation while others stimulate your mind and keep you awake.
They have undeniable psychological power.
For example, an orange, duck yellow or fuchsia ceiling color does not really promote falling asleep.
Overall, muted colors are best for your bedroom walls.
In our little cocoon, it is better to have colors called "sedative" to find sleep more easily.
We're talking about cozy colors like blue, purple, mauve, pink or green.
They are relaxing, soft and soothing, especially for the children's room.
And since we are talking about paints, prefer to use ecological products. Yes, yes it exists.
You can even make your own.
You understood it well, some colors are "sedative" while others are anxiety-inducing.
Some colors are therefore clearly to be avoided, whether for the parental bedroom, the children's bedroom or the baby bedroom.
What are these stressful colors, will you tell me?
As a general rule, colors that are too bright should be avoided in bedrooms.
These include bright reds and oranges, which are considered very energetic colors.
Bright or neon pinks and purples can also be too stimulating when you're looking to relax.
If you absolutely want to have a bright color, plan to take a more muted variant.
For example, bright purple can be replaced with lavender, and fiery red with soft salmon.
Depending on the layout of your home, choose the bright colors in other rooms.
Reserve the most energetic colors for your office or the children's playroom for example.
Ah yes, it's not just the color that plays on your mood. The paint finish also plays an important role.
A finish that is too shiny can, for example, reflect light and stimulate your brain rather than calm it.
So, prefer to take flatter paints.
Come on, I'll give you right now the most soothing color for sleeping well.
It's blue!
When you think about it, it seems obvious:blue evokes in our subconscious the sea and the sky.
This cold color reduces blood pressure, calms our pulsations, just the opposite of red for example.
Moreover, know that in chromotherapy, it is the color blue that is chosen to treat insomnia.
Its therapeutic effects are recognized by numerous studies.
The wine color is not well known.
However, it is increasingly used by decoration specialists.
It's true that this color goes perfectly well with more neutral shades such as white or beige.
Above all, the burgundy allows to give a warm and cozy character to your room.
Derived from red, the color pink nevertheless remains much softer and more relaxing.
This warm color is also widely used on the walls of certain sensitive areas.
This is the case, for example, in psychiatric and prison settings or to soothe hyperactive children.
Midnight blue is a deep, dark color, unlike the more oxygenating cyan blues.
This darker tone is perfect for influencing our cognitive functions to go into sleep mode.
More broadly, always choose so-called muted blues (warm color) for the bedroom walls.
Green is a cold color with multiple benefits. It soothes, calms, and helps to regain a certain well-being.
Green recalls nature and puts us in a relaxing atmosphere.
Painting your walls with this color allows you to recharge your batteries.
Gray is a very aesthetic all-purpose color.
Its chic side goes very well with other more striking colors such as yellow.
The softer the tone of green on the wall, the more it gives an effect of serenity.
And sage green responds perfectly to this; this neutral green is perfect for having a zen bedroom.
Bottle green has 2 advantages.
It helps to moderate children's excitement while being a playful color.
Purple is often associated with quite zen and spiritual settings like meditation rooms.
This color, derived from red and blue, is both relaxing and warm.
Not to be confused with purple, the color mauve is believed to have aphrodisiac effects.
A very appropriate choice for an adult bedroom...
White is a refuge color.
Its neutral tone obviously invites calm and tranquility , which promotes sleep.
Nothing is sweeter than putting light gray on your walls.
This color promotes the state of relaxation and relaxation.
Bright yellow paint is clearly not advisable for bedroom walls.
But this does not mean that all yellows are to be avoided.
Slightly darker and deeper yellows, such as mustard yellow, can be used very well.
It is especially the most beautiful effect in a child's or teenager's room.
With a clear, soft and aesthetic tone, the taupe color adapts to all spaces.
This color is perfect for falling asleep.
White sheets and a black wall as a headboard, this is a comforting mix for sleeping well.
In addition, it is very trendy and modern.
The association of several light colors on your walls is quite possible.
These calming colors match perfectly and make the space soothing.
Increasingly used paint, this warm color exalts the room while allowing you to sleep better.
Chic and sober, the combination of these 2 colors is the most beautiful effect in a bedroom.
Do you want a cocooning and soft space for your bedroom?
Replace the traditional white color with beige, as decorating pros do.
Do you have rather rustic bedroom furniture made of natural materials?
The color brown, light or dark, goes perfectly with this atmosphere.
It gives a warm effect to the room.
The pastel can be declined in several colors.
But pink wins out when it comes to a good night's sleep.
Serenity, softness and zenitude:this is what this color provides.
Very elegant and pleasing to the eye, the clay color offers authenticity and well-being.
It's not for nothing that it was voted color of the year 2021 by professionals.
Applied alone or mixed with other tones, this paint enhances your space.
Almond green, which is none other than pastel green, perfectly complements the walls of a bedroom.
Its very soft hue calls for zenitude.
Combine this light green with light pink for a very fashionable bedroom.
We don't have to choose a blue shade for boys and pink for girls!
Beige adapts to all genres in a children's room. This color is mixed.
This shade does not go out of fashion and is very aesthetic.
Like its cousins of the same tone, the water green color is restful and relaxing.
It also gives your room an exotic side.
The deep shade of dark gray brings a real cocooning touch to your bedroom.
Combine this color with wooden or gold furniture to enhance the atmosphere.
A little decorating advice.
To highlight the volumes of your room, always paint your walls with different colors.
In addition, it is much more aesthetic.
In addition to choosing soothing colors on your walls, here are 7 tips for creating a bedroom conducive to sleep:
- If the configuration of the room allows it, place the head of the bed towards the north .
- Don't put it in front of a door either or in the immediate vicinity of a window. The great masters of Feng Shui would tell you that the positive vibes don't flow well enough!
- Do not stick your bed near the heater; it does not help to find or keep sleep.
- Keep a low low temperature in the bedroom.
- Install blackout curtains to prevent light from entering the room.
- Installed dimmers that you can dim when you start to relax.
- Finally, leave smartphones, tablets and laptops outside your bedroom for better rest. Same for food.