A picture-perfect fairytale castle with nine bedrooms in Aberdeenshire could be yours for just £400,000.
Dating back to 1510, this breathtaking castle is made up of four segments constructed across different periods of history. Packed with charm, it's a property like nowhere else.
Known formally as Craig Castle, the property has been home to several generations of the Barlas family over the years. Inside, you'll find plenty of historical features including a small Guards Room, turrets, spiral staircases, a cell, roaring fireplaces and even a dungeon.
On the ground floor, the extension incorporated a grand hallway with a curved cantilevered staircase and two main rooms. The original layout of the first floor included a large drawing room, but a new extension in 1832 added a stunning bedroom with a dressing room and an en-suite. It's the perfect place for guests staying for a visit.
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The interiors inside are typical of a traditional castle: think stone walls, heavy wooden doors, decadent wallpaper and large fireplaces. It's not the most modern of properties, but it gives you the opportunity to renovate it as you wish.
And if that wasn't enough, there is also 63-acres of sprawling land for new homeowners to enjoy. Expect beautiful flower beds, vast fields of verdant green and uninterrupted countryside views.
The walled garden includes walls dating back to the 16th Century, so it really is as beautiful as can be. It is situated to the east of the 18th Century wing and is mainly laid to lawn with borders along the walls and featuring impressive mature specimen trees and a summer house.
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An agent at Stutt & Parker explains: "The oldest part of the castle was constructed in 1510 and is set out across an L-shaped plan, typical of its era. Built of stone, the exterior features gun ports, crow-stepped gabling, a turret to the south east."
Tempted? You have until Tuesday 5th November to express your interested in the home. Contact the agents at Strutt & Parker for more information. You can find the listing via onthemarket.com.
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These are some of the best colors to paint your master bedroom to create a relaxing, calm space that you'll love retiring to at the end of the day.
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Personally, I want my bedroom to be a serene space free from the distractions of the outside world. And I'm guessing you do, too. If this is in fact your goal, you need to have the right paint color on your bedroom wall! Personally, I want my bedroom to be a serene space free from the distractions of the outside world. And I'm guessing you do, too. If this is in fact your goal, you need to have the right paint color on your bedroom wall!
What is the best paint color for a bedroom?
The best paint colors for bedrooms are those that are calming, relaxing and help promote sleep.
How do I pick a paint color for my bedroom?
Determine the overall feeling you want in your bedroom. Most people, me included, want their bedrooms to be a retreat from the world; somewhere to relax and of course, somewhere to get a good night's sleep.
Benjamin Moore Nantucket Fog
Picking a paint color for your bedroom is no different than picking the right paint color for the rest of your home. Take cues from the rest of the colors in your home, as well as the fixtures and furnishing you already have. If you have dark furniture, you may want to brighten the space with a lighter paint color. If you already have light colored furniture, you can choose to keep things bright or add a more saturated color to your walls.
The light that comes into your room also plays an important role in which paint color you ultimately decide on. The perfect gray in your friend's bedroom may look baby blue in your room, because of the cold northern light it receives. Conversely, the "perfect white" for your kitchen might suddenly appear too creamy in your south-facing bedroom.
What are good wall colors for a bedroom?
Shades of blue, blue-gray, blue-green and soft gray are perfect colors for a bedroom. Blue is associated with a sense of calm and relaxation, so it makes sense that these colors would work well.
Benjamin Moore Silver Marlin
My favorite blue or blue-toned paint colors for bedrooms are:
Benjamin Moore Healing Aloe
Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments
Sherwin Williams Sea Salt
Behr Light French Gray
Behr Reflecting Pool
Benjamin Moore Silver Marlin
Benjamin Moore Nantucket Fog
Benjamin Moore Silver Half Dollar
Benjamin Moore Winter Lake
Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray
Sherwin Williams Misty
Sherwin Williams Upward
Gray Bedroom Paint Color Ideas
If blue is not your thing, then maybe a gray paint color would be perfect for your bedroom.
Benjamin Moore Paper White
If this case, keep it on the lighter side to still maintain that relaxing vibe, without making it feel like a dark cave.
Benjamin Moore Gray Owl
Benjamin Moore Gray Cashmere
Sherwin Williams Repose Gray
Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore Paper White
White and Off-White Bedroom Paint Colors
Benjamin Moore Simply White
Sherwin Williams Greek Villa
Sherwin Williams Egret
Benjamin Moore Lily White
Benjamin Moore Simply White
The Best Colors For Sleep
If like most of us you like to sleep in your bedroom, then the paint colors you choose can have an effect on the quality of sleep you get as well as how quickly you actually fall asleep.
I'm all for color and personality throughout your home, and heck, if you want bright red walls then by all means go for it, but did you know that there's actually some real color psychology behind why certain colors are better for your bedroom?
Color psychology teaches us that the colors which surround us have differing impacts on our behavior and mood. We already have an innate sense of this.
Think about the color red. What mood or feeling does it evoke? Anger, war, danger, strength, passion, desire and love.
It attracts attention more than any other color. But did you know that the color red also is known to raise blood pressure?
Not exactly ideal when you're trying to get your 8 hours!
On the other hand, blue is seen as a calm, serene color. It'll be no surprise then, that blue is considered to be the best paint color for your bedroom in order to maximize your sleep potential.
What other colors are considered good for sleep?
Soft yellow
green,
silver
and surprisingly, orange!
On the flip side, colors to avoid are:
Any bright primary colors
Purple
Brown
Black
Red
Dark Gray
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Personally, if I'm picking master bedroom paint colors and I want to make my room as relaxing as possible, I would steer clear of yellow and orange and instead focus more on the different shades of blue.
One of my all-time favorite paint colors for both bedrooms and bathrooms to achieve that relaxing feeling is Reflecting Pool by Behr.
It's a very pale blue-gray and it looks amazing in every room I've ever seen it in, especially when paired with lots of white.
If I had to pick the best paint color for bedrooms, I would choose this color every single time.
Behr Reflecting Pool
The next color on the same color card as Reflecting Pool is Behr Light French Gray. This is also a really nice color but the blue is a lot more evident. If you have a room with a lot of cool light (like my bedroom) just keep that in mind, as it can feel a little cold.
Behr Light French Gray
Of course, just because blue may be the perfect bedroom paint color for sleep doesn't mean there aren't a myriad of other paint colors that will work just as well for you. Here's some more of my favorites:
My Other Favorite Master Bedroom Paint Colors
Small Bedroom Paint Ideas
So we know you want to get a good night's sleep but maybe you also need to make your master bedroom look larger and brighter than it is.
In this case, you want to avoid the darker colors like moss greens and oranges, which will only draw the walls towards you, making the room appear smaller.
By keeping the walls a lighter tone of blue, gray, or even white, you'll make the bedroom appear bigger and brighter.
If you have low ceilings, a great trick for making the ceilings appear taller is the paint the ceiling and wall the same shade of white.
This has the effect of continuing the color up, thus not creating a harsh line where one color ends the other starts.
Remember the earlier photo of my master bedroom painted Behr Light French Gray?
Well, that paint color was far too blue for the cold light my bedroom receives. So the space was repainted with Benjamin Moore Paper White, which is a very pale gray with just a touch of warmth.
It made the room feel much bigger and brighter and far less cold.
Final Thoughts
If your bedroom is big or small, filled with light or more of a dark space, it's a room that's meant to be calming and relaxing so that you sleep well.
Whether you decide to chose a blue, green, gray or white paint color is totally up to you. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices!
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Redecorating the rooms in your home can bring some chaos, but it also brings a lot of excitement as you watch an entirely new look come to life in rooms that had become mundane and dated. The long-term enjoyment and satisfaction you get from a newly redesigned bathroom, for example, is more than worth the short amount of time you spend completing the work.
When you're decorating a particularly small bathroom — or any small room — you have to make the most of every bit of available space. From creating practical spaces to letting your design imagination shine through, you could take your new bathroom in many different directions. Let's take a look at some great design ideas for small bathrooms.
Go Bold with Wallpaper
Wallpaper may seem like a dated idea, but many of today's modern prints and designs look nothing like those blocky, geometric designs from days gone by. Bold prints and striking patterns that might look overwhelming in a larger space can really shine in a small bathroom. Choose an accent wall and decorate it with bright colors or a punchy pattern or go dramatic and wallpaper the entire bathroom in a textured print.
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Keep Counter Lines Clean
If you have an ample budget, changing your bathroom counter can really change the entire feel of the bathroom. Choose a design that adds crisp, clean lines to the space. Decorative finishes and scalloped edges may seem fancy and tempting, but they can distract from the rest of the room and diminish your counter space. Additionally, patterned designs on the walls call for "non-busy" counters and accessories to avoid a cluttered feel.
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Add a Design Element to the Ceiling
If decorating the walls isn't your style or you don't have a lot of open wall space, consider adding an eye-catching design element to the ceiling instead. Drawing visitors' eyes up to the ceiling helps create the illusion that your overall bathroom space is much larger than it actually is, according to Elle Decor.
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Consider a Floating Sink
Okay, so maybe floating sinks don't really float, but these types of pedestal sinks with no surrounding counters almost give the impression they are really suspended in midair. This sink style allows you to eliminate bulky counters and cabinets by skipping the traditional bathroom vanity. If counter space isn't important to you, look for a modern floating sink with minimal plumbing to keep your walls and floor tidy.
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Think Outside the Shower Stall
Traditional shower stalls and bathtubs take up a lot of valuable space in a tiny bathroom. If you've got the budget for a full replacement, consider turning your standard bathroom into a European-style bathroom with an open shower and drain on one end of the room, partially separated by a transparent sheet of laminated glass.
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Try Hanging a Towel Bar
If you plan on keeping the counter and you need more counter space, hang a towel bar (or two) to free up space. These bars can hold standard hand towels or even full-size body towels in most cases. This use of vertical storage space saves some of your limited square footage for other uses. As a bonus, you can find plenty of towel bars with decorative designs to spruce up your walls as well.
One of the biggest problems in a small space is the lack of light, and dark rooms with poor lighting look not only dismal but also seem much smaller than they actually are. If your bathroom has a window, install decorative blinds or a window shade in a color and material that lets some natural light in, even when the blinds are closed or the shade is pulled down.
You know how funhouses always have halls and rooms with funky mirrors in them? The logic is simple — mirrors are great at creating optical illusions. Oval mirrors, in particular, create an illusion of height, and every mirror reflects both artificial and natural light to make rooms much brighter. Place an oval mirror over the sink or an open wall to add brightness and create the illusion of extra height in your small bathroom.
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Use Ledges or Shelves for Storage
If you're completely remodeling your small bathroom, consider choosing a shower and tub enclosure with storage ledges in the walls. If your do-over isn't that extensive, you could hang shelves in the shower enclosure or above the sink. Ledges and shelves are great for storing shower and hair products that you don't want cluttering your counters.
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Choose Flexible Storage Options
As much as you want to avoid clutter in a small bathroom, it's inevitable that you need certain items in the room. The storage items you choose are determined by the style choices you make throughout the room. If you opt for a pedestal sink, you might be able to slide a basket with fresh towels underneath it. If your shower doesn't have shelves, then look for a hanging shower caddy to drape over the shower head to hold your supplies. If you hang a shelf near your sink, pick up some cute containers to place on it to hold your toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush and other essentials.
Bedroom color schemes are very personal—they can evoke feelings of happiness, comfort, warmth, and much more. Whether you crave a palette of bright colors or prefer a soothing scheme of neutrals for your personal space, find inspiration from these bedrooms that showcase colors perfectly.
Black and White Bedroom Color Scheme
bedroom with black and white wall and flower painting
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Ebony + Powder White + Blush Pink
A black and white bedroom color scheme is anything but basic when accented with shiny brass and blush pink. These light tones soften the high-contrast pairing of two-tone wall colors in this bedroom. Because the room receives plenty of natural light, the dark color on the lower portion of the wall feels grounding rather than overwhelming. When incorporating color with black and white, go with barely-there tones to keep the room's emphasis on its graphic elements. Muted blush pink, present in the floral wall art and throw blanket at the end of the bed, adds subtle interest to this bedroom color scheme.
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Yellow Bedroom Color Scheme
bedroom with neutrals and yellow
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Cream + Soft Gray + Squash Yellow + Emerald Green
Combine soft shades of both warm and cool tones to create a dynamic yet balanced bedroom color scheme. Here, squash yellow and creamy white are cooled off with barely-there gray bedding and small hints of deep emerald green in pillows and wall art. Mirrored details on the nightstand introduce a contemporary touch.
Classic Bedroom Color Scheme
modern farmhouse bedroom blue and white comforter
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Country French Blue + Soft Red + Antique White
Capture the charm and grace of a bygone era with a palette of blue, red, and white in antiqued shades. Keep the colors reigned in and employ a limited range of shades to maintain a sense of elegance. Here, patterned textiles, including curtains, pillows, and bedding, offer muted shades of red and blue. A warm white paint color on the walls gives the room a collected look. The textured, off-white area rug provides a solid neutral foundation, while aged brass sconces nod to the past.
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Globally Inspired Color Scheme
bohemian decor pattern play
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Poppy Red + Orange + Black
Black helps temper the excitement of red and orange, creating a striking bedroom color scheme highlighted with global-inspired motifs. A red-and-black tapestry and matching pillow turn a simple bed into a focal point, while the white bedding and walls maintain a crisp look. Accent pillows and a throw feature ikat prints in soft orange hues that bring global flair to the space.
Soft White Bedroom Color Scheme
white bedroom with large wooden bed
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Creamy White + Natural Wood + Charcoal
Evoking the look of freshly fallen snow, this cottage-style bedroom combines pearly whites with rich wood tones for a look that is undeniably soothing and graceful. Shiplap walls and muted patterns add texture and dimension to the neutral color palette. Hints of dark charcoal in light fixtures and patterned textiles break up the expanses of white.
Sunset-Inspired Bedroom Color Scheme
Bedroom with paisley bedspread and star light
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Burnt Orange + Dusty Pink + Crisp White
Envelop a bedroom in hues inspired by the setting sun, a color scheme that feels perfectly suited for girls' bedrooms. Here, crisp white walls provide a blank canvas that lets orange and pink accents shine. A bright color scheme benefits from a few darker accents for contrast. In this bedroom, a dark, oil-rubbed bronze bed frame and light fixture do the trick.
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Serene Green Bedroom Color Scheme
Woven headboard in green bedroom
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Seafoam Green + Mustard Yellow + Linen
A nature-inspired bedroom color scheme creates a soothing, Zen-like vibe. In this bedroom, seafoam green and mustard yellow evoke a calm ambience, while natural textures in the woven headboard and basket add subtle interest. The neutral-colored bedding features delicate yellow flowers that tie into the room's organic theme.
Dressed Up Basic Color Scheme
vintage teal and pink bedroom
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Teal Blue + Fuchsia + Off-White
Blue and white are a common bedroom color scheme duo, but throwing in fuchsia takes the scheme from basic to unique. The floral-patterned duvet served as the inspiration and guided the color ratios for this bedroom. Coating the walls, teal blue is used the most, while off-white plays out in medium doses. Fuchsia is kept as an accent, appearing on a throw blanket and in wall art hanging above the bed.
Modern Neutral Color Scheme
wooden wall bedroom gray, black and white accents
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Granite Gray + Down White + Warm Wood
Envelop an expansive room in a blanket of coziness with warm neutral bedroom colors. Here, a wood plank accent wall and simplistic wood furniture form a richly textured backdrop. Small doses of saturated charcoal gray and an abundance of bright white contribute a modern vibe, while a variety of textures, including soft linen bedding, a shaggy sheepskin rug, and knotty wood, add comfort and warmth.
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Timeless Brown Bedroom Color Scheme
cottage-style bedroom with brown paint above board and batten
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Chocolate Brown + Swan White + Navy Blue
Timeless colors and motifs introduce charm to this quaint bedroom. The deep chocolate brown wall color, strategically used only above the wainscoting, adds richness to the room's palette. A distressed finish on the vintage-look bed establishes a cottage look, which is played up by simple bedding in a delicate navy blue and white pattern.
Bold Bedroom Color Scheme
tropical green yellow and brown bedroom
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Fern Green + Turquoise + Yellow
For a bold bedroom color scheme, look to lush, tropical hues. An accent wall covered in moody, fern-motif wallpaper sets the tone for this richly colored bedroom. The vibrant green repeats on the floor and trim to envelop the room in verdant color. Pops of egg-yolk yellow and turquoise contrast brightly against the saturated green background.
Beachy Bedroom Color Scheme
Sand + Weathered White + Sea Glass bedroom furry carpet
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Sand + Weathered White + Sea Glass
Bring the look of a beach resort home with a palette inspired by a seaside locale. Start with a base of sandy browns and weathered whites, then layer in dusty blues and greens. Think beyond paint when putting together a beach bedroom color scheme. Here, hand-glazed woven raffia wallpaper and slate tiles convey seaside textures.
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Peppy Bedroom Color Scheme
Coral-Orange + Aqua Blue + Latte White bedroom
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Coral-Orange + Aqua Blue + Latte White
Neutral walls and furniture in shades of similar warm white create a cloud-like backdrop for vibrant coral-orange and aqua blue. Abstract floral print shams on the bed provide the inspiration for the color scheme and the rest of the room's elements follow suit. To start your bedroom color scheme, find a pillow or bedspread with colors you love and build from there. Often, bedding comes in coordinated sets, but don't be afraid to break them up. Mix and match, or leave parts of the set out. For example, nix the bed skirt that matches the pillows and opt for a version in a solid color that blends with the rest of the bedding.
Choosing Your Bedroom Color Scheme
Looking for bedroom color ideas that fit your home, style, and budget? You're in luck. We'll show you the secrets for selecting the perfect hues. Learn all about choosing paint colors for bedroom walls, picking bedding, adding accents, and more.
Cabana-Inspired Blue Bedroom
Pale Azure + Cabana White + Tropic Accents bedroom with natural light
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Pale Azure + Cabana White + Tropic Accents
What could be better than relaxing beneath a comfortable cabana? Bring that feeling to your bedroom with a scheme of watery blue, crisp white, and a few tropical accent hues. For a serene look, keep the color of blue you use consistent and limit bright colors to small doses.
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Modern Garden Color Scheme
Dusty Peony + Grass Green + Pure White bedroom
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Dusty Peony + Grass Green + Pure White
Borrow hues from the garden for fresh, modern bedroom paint colors. Start with a muted version of a floral hue, then pair it with a zingy green and plenty of crisp white. Here, dusty peony walls and saturated tones of grass green punctuate white bedding and furniture.
Fresh Green Bedroom Color Scheme
Citron + Rose + Cloud White bedroom with artsy decor
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Citron + Rose + Cloud White
Just because bedrooms are for resting doesn't mean the color palette has to be boring. Here, a complementary pair (green and pink, a variation of red) provide dynamic contrast. The colors are bright, but not overly rich and saturated, which keeps the look cheery, not overwhelming.
Boldly Sophisticated Color Scheme
Indigo + Parchment + Gold bedroom with accent wall
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Indigo + Parchment + Gold
Impart a rich feeling in your bedroom with color. In this bedroom, indigo blue walls and equally rich espresso-finished wood floors are offset by shades of parchment and cocoa brown. Using gold as an accent color lightens the look, but the elegant tone keeps in step with the bedroom's sophisticated feel.
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Bright Bedroom Color Schemes
Color can instantly brighten up your bedroom. These three color schemes and bedroom paint ideas show you how to brighten your space in degrees, from partly sunny to full-on bright. We'll show you how to create a look you love.
Earthy Bedroom Color Scheme
Linen + Pale Taupe + Moss bedroom with textured carpet
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Linen + Pale Taupe + Moss
The key to a successful neutral bedroom color scheme lies beyond the colors. Texture, pattern, and a bit of shimmer will make neutrals sing. In this brown and green bedroom, neutrals with the same undertone, ranging from linen to taupe, are punctuated by matelasse bedding, scrollwork carpet, and a mercury glass lamp. Moss green, a shade muted by brown, fits in with the room's neutral colors, while still adding an eye-catching spot of color.
Modern Purple Color Scheme
Icy Gray + Orchid + Lavender bedroom with patterned wallpaper
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Icy Gray + Orchid + Lavender
Purple is making a comeback and looks extra luxurious when paired with sophisticated grays. Mix strong geometric patterns with feminine purple for a look that's fresh, not frilly. In this bedroom, soft lavender bridges the tonal gap between the pale grays in the space and the saturated orchid blanket.
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Gray Bedroom Color Scheme
Slate + Lemon + Cloud bedroom with artwork on wall
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Slate + Lemon + Cloud
For a stylish and versatile bedroom paint color idea, you can't go wrong with gray. In this petite bedroom, the sleek color palette of gray and yellow makes a bold statement. Serving as the star of the scheme, a cool slate gray on the walls leans heavily toward the blue end of the spectrum. Cloud-colored bedding continues the gray parade, and yellow on the pillows, ottomans, and accessories brings a partly sunny vibe to the grays.
Warm Neutral Color Scheme
Goldenrod + Pewter + Cream simple bedroom
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Goldenrod + Pewter + Cream
Master bedroom paint colors don't have to be boring. For an unexpected twist on the popular gray-and-yellow scheme, pair paler grays with muted yellows and creamy whites. Light grays can read as metallic and sophisticated, while not-so-bright yellows are more subdued. Creamy whites with buttery undertones, rather than pure whites, will also read as yellow but in less of a knock-your-socks-off manner. Warmer grays will also do the trick.
Shimmering Neutral Color Scheme
Silvery Gray + Weathered Wood + Mink bedroom with dark hard wood floors and chandelier
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Silvery Gray + Weathered Wood + Mink
Pull together a palette of grays for an instantly elegant space. Keep the undertones warm to make the space feeling extra inviting. Here, soft gray walls stand back and let tall ceilings, beautiful patterns, and sparkling accents stand in the spotlight. Fabrics such as velvet and damask lend a shimmering effect, without being in-your-face sparkly.
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Blue Bedroom Color Scheme
Bright Sky Blue + Cool White + Warm Oak bedroom with natural light from window
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Bright Sky Blue + Cool White + Warm Oak
Blue is a quintessential classic for bedroom color schemes, but its enduring legacy works in modern settings as well. To achieve the look, sky blue is used with crisp white as well as clean-lined furniture and accessories in this bedroom. The blue wall color maintains the modern monochromatic color scheme, but the lighter shade pulls back the walls slightly to allow the other elements, such as the architectural bed in warm oak, to shine.
Elegant Neutral Color Scheme
Antique Whites + Crisp White bedroom with traditional decor
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Antique Whites + Crisp White
Forget the notion that your whites have to match. A mixed bag of neutrals can create a visually interesting space with a few simple tricks. Keep your palette of whites within the same family, so that they all share similar undertones. In this bedroom, warm whites in varying intensities color the walls, trim, and bedding. Texture and repetition also bring the palette to life. Using each color more than once makes the mixing look more intentional. Here, light mocha appears on the trim, stool cushions, and shams, while linen colors the artwork and drapes.
Fresh Cottage Color Scheme
Linen White + Sunny Yellow + Dove Gray bright clean bedroom
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Linen White + Sunny Yellow + Dove Gray
White is a go-to choice for bedrooms because of its soothing, simple properties. Plus, it can be interpreted as modern, traditional, cottage, or vintage. In this cheery space, the neutral goes cottage, with splashes of yellow on the bedding and plenty of style-specific accents, such as the wrought-iron bed and eclectic gathering of accessories. Hints of gray keep the color palette crisp and fresh.
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Dramatic Bedroom Color Scheme
Navy Blue + Snow White + Lipstick Pink bedroom with chandelier
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Navy Blue + Snow White + Lipstick Pink
Dark bedroom color ideas bring the drama. To balance the look, use a dark color in one large dose and let the rest of the room's elements remain bright. In this sophisticated bedroom, rich navy blue colors the walls and forms a backdrop for the burlap white headboard, bench, and nightstand. Snow white bedding with lipstick-pink trim and white drapes are also eye-catching against the deep blue.
Pink Bedroom Color Scheme
Blush Pink + Candlelight Yellow + Charcoal Black elegant bedroom
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Blush Pink + Candlelight Yellow + Charcoal Black
Pale pink grass cloth sets this room aglow and softens the angles of the vaulted ceiling. Mixing white bedding with pink sheets and shams ensures the color remains sophisticated, not saccharine. Candlelight yellow tones in the artwork and a large area rug offer contrasting color, while contributing to the glow of the room. Black brings structure to the bedroom via a curvaceous bed frame, table lamps, and the frame on the painting.
Oceanside Blue Bedroom Color Scheme
Watercolor Blue + Sandy White bedroom with high ceiling
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Watercolor Blue + Sandy White
Simple but hardly simplistic, a two-color palette is a welcoming break from a busy world. In this light-filled room, the judicious use of white reflects the incoming natural light, making the blue walls appear almost iridescent. A more saturated palette on the painting above the bed serves as a contrast point and a reminder of just how light and delicate the rest of the room is.
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Contemporary Gray Color Scheme
Dove Gray + Tulip Pink bedroom with dog sitting on chair
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Dove Gray + Tulip Pink
Hints of pink bring a graceful air to a contemporary space. Gray and white patterns, found on the striped rug, damask drapes, and plaid wallpaper, add subtle visual texture, while bright tulip pink punctuates the space. When introducing a bright accent color, use it at least three times in the room so it flows seamlessly.
