Sanctuary Paint Colors for Bedrooms

More Bedroom Sanctuary Inspiration is coming right up with this second installment of colors for paints to sample when you’re after a tranquil look and unsure where to begin.

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Sanctuary Paint Colors to Consider for Bedrooms

No Need to get nervous about “matching your whites.” Bright cool whites look amazing with warmer whites and greige-y whites. In fact, layering whites is one way to get an evolved, more sophisticated result.

Farrow & Ball All White

Here’s a white similar to OC-150 from Farrow & Ball if you want to eliminate blue undertones.

All White contains no other pigment except for white, creating a soft color without the cold blue undertones of a brilliant white.

It feels modern and plays nicely with F&B’s Skimming Stone and Strong White when you want a cozy color story with a little edge.

This white is amazing when you’re after a clean and almost graphic finish with contrasting strong tones like Pitch Black and St Giles Blue.

Sherwin Williams Rainwashed

For many folks, “tranquil bedrooms” are equated with soft ethereal blue paint colors, and who can blame them?

Here is a blue-green option you may want to sample. Just look how it forms a blissful canopy in this showhouse bedroom in Atlanta.

I have always loved the blue on the walls of this showhouse bedroom which are covered in grasscloth wallpaper (Ainsworth Noah).

What blue paint could approach its mood and beauty?

Here are some contenders to approach that heavenly hue of this blue bedroom wallpaper:

Benjamin Moore Smoke

If you love wearing chambray colors, this may be a tranquil color for a master bedroom or blue bedroom to consider:

BM Yarmouth Blue

Here’s another sophisticated blue that feels timeless and dreamy:

The best way to know if it’s the right blue for your own primary, guest, or master bedroom? Order samples with Samplize and have them delivered straight to your door.

Sample it! Here’s the best way to select the right shade for your particular space:

If you have Northern exposure or limited natural light in your bedroom, this blue may read more like this:

BM Revere Pewter

I love this warm greige and used it as a glaze for the furniture in my own former bedroom which received minimal natural light.

Isn’t it fabulous with crisp white?

If you’re also pairing Revere Pewter with warm wood tones, here’s an example of how it looks:

Farrow & Ball Strong White

I love it when designers share paint names, and Charlotte Reiss of Vivi et Margot gave us the full scoop in our tour of her farmhouse in France.

Here’s what F&B say about how it makes a space feel:

“This cool white is both strong by name and strong by nature. One of our Contemporary Neutrals, the subtle urban feel of its light grey undertones add a contemporary twist to period homes, while staying in keeping with modern properties.

Pair with Skimming Stone, Elephant’s Breath and All White in any combination for an effortlessly cohesive scheme.“

In this particular French farmhouse, Charlotte chose this color for contrasting trim with Strong White:

Isn’t it an interesting combo that creates a timelessly tranquil vibe?

Here are more ideas for strong grays you could pair with Strong White:

In this dressing area, you can see how the green undertones in French Gray bring an organic feel to cabinetry.

You can also see how much cooler Strong White is with this contrast from French Gray.

Sherwin Williams Eider White

Here is a pretty gray white that I am actually living with at the moment in our kitchen.

I love Eider White enough that I’m thinking about repainting our bedroom in the color.

This white is reminiscent of BM Ballet White, a lovely color my mom used throughout her former home.

If you like SW Repose Gray or Agreeable Gray, then here’s a white for you – it’s very similar.

Isn’t Eider White amazing with this unique color story above in the showhouse?

Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain

Soothing wall colors for a tranquil bedroom need not be pastels to make the space feel calm.

This bold atmospheric chameleon of a deep bronze transformed a designer’s own bedroom!

Would you, could you get used to a vibe this rich in a bedroom retreat?

Bear in mind, a color like this can look brown if you’re just viewing a swatch of it. Even the first wet coat may have you feeling nervous…but colors tend to darken as they dry. Give it a chance.

Farrow & Ball Railings

Dark and moody can be soothing indeed, and if you’re seeking a soft black with a heap of depth and character, F&B’s Railings may be it.

Good heavens, just look at what happens when you pair it with gold tones!

One of the most memorable homes I can recall where Railings plays a starring role is Drew’s Regency style honeymoon house in Hollywood (of Property Brothers fame).

Railings is amazing for applied trim and panels like this:

and trim and cabinetry like this:

Here are a few more wise tips from a pro for creating a relaxing bedroom retreat:

Thanks so much for considering these relaxing serene bedroom paint colors! I’m always here to listen to your questions or concerns, so do leave a comment.

Pssst. If you have narrowed your search to white paint colors, this story about choosing the right white paint may help.

When it’s the perfect warm white you’re after, here’s inspiration for warm white paint colors.

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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