Your bedroom is your sanctuary; it's where you go to relax at the end of the day and where you start your mornings. So, it's perhaps the most important room in your home, as a poorly decorated bedroom could see you resenting having to spend time there or waking up in a bad mood!
An easy way to avoid this is to ensure your bedroom is decorated exactly as you like. Adding splashes of colour can be an easy way to upgrade your bedroom, and it doesn't have to break the bank or take too long to do. Whether you opt for a low-key update with a few key items of colour, or want to go all out with a feature wall, we've put together some quick ways to add new colour to a tired bedroom.
Easy ways to add colour to a bedroom
1. Paint a feature wall
Painting a whole bedroom can be tiring, and with the cost of paint these days, it's a costly endeavour. Instead, why not consider painting a single wall and making it a focal point or feature wall? The benefit here is that you'll be able to repaint with on-trend colours whenever you feel your bedroom needs an update, and you'll be able to colour-coordinate the rest of your bedroom to match.
Make sure to do some research before you start painting, as it could end up being costly and time-consuming if you choose the wrong colours. Farrow & Ball has some great tips on how to pair the colour of your accent wall with the rest of your room, ensuring it doesn't look disjointed.
2. Go all-out with new bedding
Perhaps the easiest way to brighten up your bedroom is to buy new bedding. Not only that, but it's also a great way to update your bedroom with the seasons or specific events. Want your bedroom to embrace the spirit of Christmas? Bedding with candy canes on! Looking to get spooky? Ghost bedding. Given how frequently companies introduce new bedding, it's a quick way to give your bedroom a fresh feel.
Even better, there's bedding to suit every budget, from affordable bedding sets at George by ASDA, to something a little more pricey, such as those from Piglet in Bed. With so many styles, colours, and options available, the possibilities are truly endless.
3. Update your tired curtains
Another quick way to incorporate some colour into your bedroom is with your curtains. Many people might install their curtains when they move in or redecorate, and then never bother with them again, but they're a super fast way to change it up! Not only in terms of colour, but you can also change the whole aesthetic of your bedroom by playing around with curtain lengths, textures, and more.
Another great advantage to changing your curtains is that you can experiment with patterns as well as colours, allowing you to find your perfect signature style.
4. Brighten up with a coloured bed
If you've got the budget and you've got a colour that you're sure will be the focus of your bedroom, then why not invest in a coloured bed? We've a variety of beds in different colours, sizes, and fabrics that will add some much-needed colour and style to your room without the need to go all out.
Whether it's a blue bed, a green bed or even something more vibrant like a pink bed, there's plenty to choose from, and they're all perfect for adding some much-needed colour to a drab bedroom!
5. Turn your walls into a gallery
If you own your home or have permission to decorate the walls in a rented place, then wall art is a quick way to bring trends into your bedroom. Choose a big statement piece to hang over your bed, or opt to create a gallery-style wall with smaller pieces; the possibilities are endless with wall art!
There's even more versatility when it comes to what you decide to put up. Perhaps you'd like a canvas with a bespoke art piece, or you'd prefer to use photos of family and friends. Whatever your choice, wall art is quick to install and can be changed whenever you'd like for added convenience.
6. Embrace stylish accent furniture
Accent furniture is a type of furniture that is designed to stand out from everything else, making it a great candidate for adding colour. Whether you opt for a stylish accent chair or an intriguing mirror, they not only attract attention but can be the perfect way to complete a bedroom.
You'll find plenty of eye-catching colours available, but if you're looking to save money, consider trying something in a neutral colour. A white bouclé accent chair is on-trend, and you can use cushions to incorporate colour and textures into your bedroom. Just as with bedding, this is something you can quickly change if your tastes change in the future!
7. Incorporate the colours of nature
The queen of colour, nature is full of inspiration from autumn-tinged leaves to picture-perfect spring flowers. Bringing this into your bedroom not only adds colour, but can also give your bedroom a more natural feel that will never go out of style. Nature-themed prints add dimension, whether you opt for floral bedding or images of actual plants, and they help create a sense of peace in your home.
We've got a handy article that discusses quick ways to add nature to your bedroom. Alternatively, you could be a little more literal about it and add plants to your bedroom. We've compiled a list of the best plants for your bedroom that not only look beautiful but also help you achieve better quality sleep.
8. Spread out an eye-catching rug
Make your floor a stand-out feature of your bedroom by adding a rug. Colourful rugs are a great way to complement accent colours, or can be a more subdued version of whatever your chosen colour palette is. They also have the benefit of bringing warmth into your bedroom, with the rug absorbing the coldness of your floor. It also means you have something cosy to sink your feet into!
9. Put your books on show
Books are gateways to other worlds, and they all come with beautiful covers in a range of colours. Take advantage of this and use your book collection to add some quick colour to your bedroom. Perhaps you'd like to take the rainbow route and have your books displayed in a gradient of vibrant colours, or highlight your chosen colour palette by complementing it with matching covers.
A bonus here is that it will help create a cosy vibe in your bedroom, and you'll always have something fun and interesting to read! It's also a great excuse to keep buying new books, as you never know when the desire for a new colour palette will turn up!
