Romantic Bedroom Decor & Pretty Paint Colors

Here I am still on the fence about painting our bedroom a year later! It’s Agreeable Gray, a neutral yet moody color that can vibe sad in winter when it’s gloomy. If you’re undecided about something design-wise, it can help to revisit inspiration and designs you love. That’s why romantic bedroom decor and pretty paint colors are here to please.

Romantic bedroom with serene decor, timeless style, and antique boutis on bed. This home in Provence has design by John Tanner and appears in House and Garden magazine. (Photo: @horwoodphoto) #romanticbedroom #timelessinteriors #europeancountry — @houseandgardenuk (Design: John Tanner) – walls remind me of Benjamin Moore Ballet White

Romantic Bedroom Decor & Paint Color Ideas

Our Bedroom Continues to Evolve

It was a long time coming when we finally got around to adding romantic touches to our bedroom at the Georgian. Before we could consider any cosmetic improvements, there were pressing matters of function to address. Framing, drywall, a much needed closet remodel, and a complete overhaul and reimagining of the bath! Here’s how it started when the wall was framed between sitting room and bedroom:

BEFORE in bedroom's turret sitting room during construction - Hello Lovely Studio

Soooooo many windows making heating/cooling a problem. I knew an exterior door separating the sitting room would go a long way in keeping those drafts at bay.

Insulation for wall during renovation of bedroom's sitting room at the Georgian - Hello Lovely Studio — DURING

My husband needed more time to see my genius since building walls is not his idea of romance. I have to be a master motivator, doncha know, and when I mentioned this was a place he could incorporate an old exterior door he bought years ago, bingo.

Vintage door install for turret sitting room during renovation of bedroom at Georgian - Hello Lovely Studio. — DURING

So much more romantic even at this stage! The ensuite is fussy with all of these angles and geometry so it was tricky for him to visualize how closing something off could dial down the busyness. The sitting room is a turret and a lovely little peaceful place overlooking a preserve, but it’s not worth it to freeze in winter just to view that room from bed.

Pocket door to bath, antique wall sconce, and arched doorway to turret sitting room in coastal bedroom remodel (SW Agreeable Gray on walls) at the Georgian - Hello Lovely Studio. #agreeablegray #swagreeablegray — Current color: **Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray**

Painting trim and doors white softened the look and shook it out of the ’90s back to the ’20s.

Agreeable Gray - SW 7029 paint color swatch. #agreeablegray #swagreeablegray — SW Agreeable Gray 7029

So relieved there are no photos or video footage of that era where I painted 6 coats of primer and enamel on the 11 windows in our suite. Goodness gracious, it was not the most romantic of times!

Funny humor quote about Midwesterners from @midwestern_ope on Hello Lovely Studio. #midwesthumor #midwesterners #midwestliving

What a blessing my partner enjoys carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and challenges of all sorts. He did a beautiful job installing new closet modules and accessories that completely transformed our organizational systems in there.

Progress shot of closet modules being assembled for our DIY closet - Hello Lovely Studio.

You know it’s a great product and install when it’s a snap to keep tidy, and it never stops looking lovely!

Closet modules assembled for our DIY closet makeover with Modular Closets. #closetmodules #customclosettowers — Romantic Tranquil Bedrooms in a photo gallery as well as paint color ideas

We still love the transformation, and it’s always a pleasure to open the closet door.

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Shop the look of my DIY closet with these storage finds - Hello Lovely Studio. #closetessentials #customclosets

1. Modular Closets Vista Tower

2. Baskets

3. Ribbed Bins With Flat Lids

4. Marble Pedestal Bowl

5. Striped Baskets

Romantic Bedroom Details to Admire

You may be surprised by the eclectic mix that follows.

Rose Uniacke ethereal minimal timeless bedroom design - photo @simonuptonphotos for The World of Interiors. — Rose Uniacke – Photo: @simonuptonphotos for @theworldofinteriors

While timeless and tranquil bedrooms tend to include antiques, tranquil colors, and gentle lighting, there are a myriad of ways to interpret “romantic retreat.” For example, the use of restraint by Rose Uniacke is key to this serene bedroom. Let’s face it, we don’t all need our bedrooms to feel energized or be a space to mass collections.

Zimbabwe baskets and wicker sconce above bed with indigo striped headboard and bedding - design by Anne Hepfer in MOOD (Gibbs Smith, 2022). — Romantic Tranquil Bedrooms…Anne Hepfer – see more from her book MOOD in THIS

But you do you. Plenty of interior designers consider the color story for a bedroom to be exceedingly important. Certain colors agree with a client’s complexion, and who doesn’t want to look optimally attractive within these walls? Rich color theory and psychology to explore!

Cozy neutral Euro country cottage bedroom with pale grey, putty, gold, and white - Hello Lovely Studio. #cozyrusticbedroom #europeancountry #bedroomdecor

1. Stikwood (Hamptons White) Plank Wall

2. Honeydew Classic Scrumptious Pillow

3. Velvet Pillow Cover

4. Similar Scroll Table Lamp

5. White Quilt

6. Textured Coverlet (Piu Belle)

7. White Linen Tissue Box Slipcover

8. Matelasse Euro Shams

9. Similar Shiplap Headboard

10. Similar Nightstand

11. Vintage Restoration Hardware French Pillow

Minimal, Lightened Up California Luxe

Is it my favorite look? Probably! I’ll never tire of seeing how the Giannettis interpret romance and European inspired barefoot elegance.

Patina Farm primary bedroom designed by Steve and Brooke Giannetti with antiques, a quiet color palette, European country charm and timeless design. — Brooke Giannetti bedroom at Patina Farm – Velvet and Linen

Another iteration of their former Patina Farm bedroom…

Gilded mirror above bed with beautiful tapestry pillow at Patina Farm (Velvet and Linen). #romanticbedroom — Romantic Bedroom Decor in a photo gallery as well as paint color ideas

When the aim is a timelessly romantic interior, history, vintage and antiques are likely in order. Which antiques? This blog makes a case for French and Gustavian pieces!

Beautiful California cool laidback bedroom designed by Amber Lewis with Sweet Medley pillow. #bedding #amberlewis

1. Curved Bed

2. Pillow

3. Passage by Aileen Fitzgerald

4. Rug

5. Blue Throw

6. Garvey Side Table

7. Embroidered Duvet Cover

8. Blue Floral Lampshade

Amber Lewis is another California-based designer who understands earthy livable luxe!

Three Designers, One Bedroom

Funny tweet from @audreyporne about life before you knew me on Hello Lovely Studio. #funnytweets

British Charm & Countryside Romance

It was love at first sight when I saw these guestrooms at Heckfield Place.

Heckfield Place bedroom with moody green walls and timeless charm. #romanticbedroom — @heckfield_place – see more from this property HERE

The walls in the bedroom above remind me of ours: muddy and masculine. How does the mood change when the color is softer?

Heckfield Place romantic bedroom and timeless deisgn in the Long Room. #englishcountrystyle #romanticbedroom — Romantic Tranquil Bedrooms in a photo gallery as well as paint color ideas

Or when the undertones of the paint contain less brown and more green:

Heckfield Place (Hampsire, England) cozy guest room with green walls - Ben Thompson. #greeninteriors #britishstyle — Heckfield Place

You can sense a more organic feel of this sage color above. It may be Lichen:

Farrow & Ball Lichen 19 paint color swatch. #lichen #farrowandballlichen — **Farrow & Ball Lichen 19**

Wouldn’t this be a stunning choice in an urban setting that lacks trees or a natural view? My own bedroom’s setting is an expanse of lawn and forest…do green-gray walls pair well with such a setting? How would the tension of a cooler color change the mood?

Cool Blues for a Bedroom

Blue can be uplifting or calm or even atmospheric. If you have worked with blue paint colors, you probably know the pitfalls. The best blues tend to be cool grays:

Blackened (Farrow & Ball) paint color in a bedroom - @fionawiseman_interiors. #blackened #bluepaintcolors — **Farrow & Ball Blackened** paint color in a bedroom by @fionawiseman_interiors

Blackened 2011 Farrow & Ball paint color swatch. #blackened #farrowandballblackened — **Farrow & Ball Blackened 2011**

How do you feel about repeated patterns in a bedroom? Do you tire easily of pattern?

A mix of blue patterns in a romantic bedroom with traditional style canopy, wallpaper, and gourd lamp - Cathy Kincaid. — Cathy Kincaid Interiors – see more blue bedrooms in THIS

It does appear that bedrooms can feel romantic while still rather busy. Nature-themed wallcoverings evoke different emotions for different people. If a floral pattern reminds you of your grandmother’s house and stirs up nostalgia, is it a good choice for a couple’s bedroom?

Lovely wallpaper with forest of trees in a romantic bedroom design by Sims Hilditch in THE EVOLUTION OF HOME (Rizzoli, 2022). — The Evolution of Home (Rizzoli, 2022) by Sims Hilditch

With a plethora of tranquil wallpaper options, take your time with the process of browsing and choosing. And please please please sample, sample, sample! Live with those samples on the wall first.

Beautiful wallpaper patterns to consider - Hello Lovely Studio. #wallpaperpatterns #greenwallpaper #floralwallpaper

1. Nuvolette Wallpaper

2. Etched Arcadia Mural

3. Rites of Spring Mural

4. Schumacher Palm Damask Sky

Soft Palettes & Peaceful Interiors

New decorators are always surprised that it’s not enough to simply know you want a white or neutral paint for a bedroom.

Sherwin-Williams Alabaster in a romantic French country bedroom by Brit Jones. #swalabaster — **Sherwin-Williams Alabaster** in bedroom by Brit Jones Design – find linen with ruffle bedding options HERE

It’s a good idea to take your sweet time choosing the RIGHT white from the rainbow of them.

SW Alabaster 7008 Sherwin-Williams paint color swatch. #swalabaster — SW Alabaster 7008 – tap image for buying info

Depending on the natural light a bedroom receives, cool or warm undertones in the white color can make all the difference.

Athena Calderone bedroom furniture in a modern rustic interior - Crate & Barrel. — Athena Calderone for Crate and Barrel

A restrained color palette may be easy to live with over time. And don’t forget you should take into consideration your geographical location and whether you have seasons as you narrow down the options. The white I use here on the prairie in Illinois may be all wrong for a bedroom in the Southwest.

Serene minimal modern natural bedroom by Jenni Kayne Home. — Photo: Jenni Kayne Home

I’m crazy ’bout this brand…

Hello Lovely Jenni Kayne Cold Weather Comforts - favorites for winter cozy skincare, beauty and home.

1. Woven Storage Basket

2. Mini Sheepskin

3. Oak Essentials Mini Routine

4. Cuir Rose Candle

5. Otto Upholstered Bench

6. Shearling-Lined Moc Clog

Here I am still wondering if I should lighten up the color in our bedroom since it can read gloomy in winter.

Encouragement quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #encouragementquotes #strugglequotes

Another aspect of choosing a paint color worth mentioning: pay no mind to the false notion that somehow a restrained look or pale color story is a boring look.

Modern rustic luxe white bedroom by Leanne Ford with bed in front of windows. #leanneford — Leanne Ford designed Ever Bed, Crate & Barrel – Photo: @erinashkelly for *House Beautiful*

Are you decorating someone else’s bedroom or your own? For your own, please yourself. And PLEASE KNOW THYSELF. There’s no design law that says you must take risks when decorating your bedroom for heaven’s sake. Have a Pinterest board of bedroom ideas? Notice what colors or mood or style you keep saving.

Calm greige bedroom with grisaille scenic mural ("Beauty Everywhere" from Photowall) - Hello Lovely Studio — Hello Lovely Studio – a guest bedroom was updated with paint and mural at our Georgian style home

Photowall wallpaper mural design called Beauty Everywhere - Hello Lovely Studio. #grisaille #trees #mural — Beauty Everywhere Wallpaper Mural – Photowall Sweden

Modern While Earthy & Restful

If your ceiling is low, there’s an opportunity to bring everything lower in the bedroom:

Michael Del Piero designed low living bedroom with white linen upholstered bed and organic branch in vase. — See more design from Michael Del Piero in this – Photo: @trevortondro

And doesn’t an earthy direction make sense for such low living?

Another inspiring idea from Patina Meadow? A treasured tapestry can become a headboard and tranquil focal point.

Brooke and Steve's Patina Meadow log cabin bedroom with antique tapestry and atmospheric cozy colors. #velvetandlinen — Design: Brooke Giannetti and Steve Giannetti – Patina Meadow – Velvet and Linen

Isn’t it a treat to see the choices Brooke Giannetti has been making in Tennessee and how her spaces feel so different in this setting?

Funny tweet and laundry humor on Hello Lovely Studio.

Love a zen den with country flavor?

Romantic bedroom with tongue and groove sage green paneling, pink bedding, and natural light streaming. — @bynilsgarden

I love me some unfussy so that look strikes me as romantic. You may like your romance more over the top and chic!

Chic Sanctuary & a Little Romance

If a Stockholm apartment is the fantasy, HAVE THY FANTASY RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE!

Louise Hjorth Design bedroom in a luxe Stockholm bedroom with blush pink drapes, and modern balloon chandelier. — Louise Hjorth Design

I encourage you to diverge from the style of the rest of your home if the spirit moves you to create something set apart. For example, maybe you have always been drawn to Hollywood Regency style…

Railings paint color on wall in Drew's Honeymoon House on HGTV. #farrowandballrailings #blackpaintcolors — **Farrow & Ball Railings** is the paint color on walls in Drew and Linda’s Honeymoon House

Farrow & Ball Railings 31 paint color swatch. #farrowandballrailings — **Farrow & Ball Railings 31** – tap image for buying info

As for me, fantasy would entail anything designer Jill Egan would choose for her own home…

Timeless, chic, and European inspired Jill Egan designed bedroom with pale pink accents and chandelier by Christopher Boots. — MILIEU (Interior Design: Jill Egan, Architecture: Kirby Mears, Produced by: Shannon Bowers, Photography: Laura Resen, Written by: David Massello)

She can do no wrong as far as I’m concerned. Truly poetic and refined.

Dramatic bed in European country rustic elegant romantic bedroom - Beljar Home. — See more of this space by Desiree Bastian of Beljar Home HERE.

Desiree (Beljar Home) also inspires me through and through. It’s never about showing off or taking a contrived approach. She is ever seeking raw authenticity, storied pieces, and pared down simplicity.

Howard Thurman quote on Hello Lovely about authenticity and self-awareness. #howardthurman

Does an airy light mood make sense for what you constitute as tranquil, timeless, and romantic?

Jenni Kayne minimal modern bedroom with quiet, timeless unfussy style. — Jenni Kayne Home – Romantic Bedroom Decor + Colors to Consider

These are questions to ponder as you peruse these examples of beautiful bedrooms.

Tranquil bedroom finds - furniture and decor ideas to get the look on Hello Lovely Studio. #paintcolors #bedroomdecor #tranquilbedrooms

1. Bed

2. Paint Color

3. Georgina Wood Table Lamp

4. Bench

5. Sutter Linen Quilt

6. Carved Wood Chandelier

7. Sleigh Bed

8. Velvet Weighted Blanket

9. Tufted Panel Headboard

10. Mirror

11. Pick-Stitch Quilt

12. Wall Color

Casual, Livable Calm Bedrooms

I hope these ideas for romantic bedroom decor inspired fresh ideas and fresh questions. After all, design is utterly personal. The options are exciting and endless.

Sweet cottage bedroom in Abbots Cottage - a charming vacation rental in the Cotswolds. — Romantic Bedroom Decor in Abbotts Cottage – see more Cotswolds Cottages in THIS

As I mentioned earlier, please do get in touch with yourself more deeply before investing in the work of a new scheme. All things will improve with added self-awareness. The best designers will ask the right questions and help you uncover even more!

Benjamin Moore Oystershell paint color in romantic bedroom by Kati Hardwick. #bmoystershell — Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles | Designer: Kati Hardwick, B.D. Jeffries | Photography: Emily Followill

I keep encouraging you to do the work of self-exploration because it will prosper you to move through life with a more clarified sense of: what you desire, what constitutes satisfaction, and how you would like life to feel (rather than look).

Personal growth and self-awareness quote - Hello Lovely Studio.

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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