Dreaming in Color
It’s not a secret that having a supportive mattress, the right pillow, a dark quiet bedroom, and a good nighttime routine helps you sleep. But, did you know that the colors in your bedroom can help you sleep too? There isn’t a lot of research that directly links a connection between colors and sleep, but color does affect your emotions. So, let’s take a look at some of the best, and worst colors you can have as a main point of focus in your bedroom.
It might be easy to just pick your favorite color to paint your bedroom. After all, you spend a lot of time there. Why shouldn’t you enjoy the color of your walls? Well, if your favorite color is one of the following, it’s probably not going to help you get the best sleep you can.
- Red– This is a very stimulating color and can cause you to stay awake instead of getting a restful night’s sleep. If you really want to use red, use a shade that isn’t as harsh, or even pink.
- Purple– This isn’t a stimulating color, but it can be perceived as more distracting. If you want to use purple, use a lighter shade like violet that has less red undertones.
- Black & Gray– These colors are associated with negative emotions or dark and gloomy days, and although they will make your room dark, you might find it more difficult to relax and fall asleep. If you want to use gray, choose a color with blue, green, or violet undertones, or pair a lighter shade of gray with a cooler color to feel more relaxed.
- Dark Brown– Again, this will help with a dark room, but it can be associated with unpleasant images, and make a room feel cold. Use dark brown in your furniture, and baseboards, but go with a lighter shade like beige on your walls for full relaxation.
If your favorite color is any of the following, you’re in luck! These colors are great for your bedroom and will give your sleep sanctuary the perfect vibe for a deep restorative sleep.
- Green– This color reduces stress and can make your space feel peaceful. However, you need to make sure you have the right color of green. Greens that have a yellow tone can be more stimulating so try to use greens with more of a blue undertone.
- Blue– This color evokes calmness and relaxation. However, dark blue can give you feelings of sadness and loneliness, so make sure you stick with a light pale blue.
- White– This color inspires relaxation, and happiness, and can make your room feel larger. It also makes it easy to pair it with an accent color to give you a pop of color without overwhelming the room.
- Beige– This is another neutral color that isn’t distracting and helps you fall asleep. This is also a good color to incorporate an accent wall.
If you’re looking for a good color for a child’s room, you can use brighter colors like orange, yellow, pink, and green. These warmer colors make the room more inviting, and children respond well to the bright colors. However, if you want to save on paint, you can use a neutral color like white then choose an accent wall or decoration that uses brighter colors to bring more fun and life to the room.
So, as you’re going through your checklist on what to have in your bedroom, don’t forget to choose a color that will keep you feeling calm, and relaxed, and help you fall asleep. The Mattress Hub doesn’t offer painting services, but we do have a large selection of high-quality name-brand mattresses, pillows, and sleep accessories that will help you get the best sleep ever. So stop by one of our 13 locations today and see how you can get the sleep you deserve.
