Got the blues?
When talking about colour a lot of my clients are often drawn to the colour blue. But do you know why?
The reason why blue is often recommended for use in homes and in particular in bedrooms is that many shades of blue speak of serenity, quietude, and tranquility—the peaceful suggestions that prepare us for a restful night of sleep. All shades of blue, however, do not deliver the same message. As in every colour family, there are varying tonalities based on the value and intensity of the specific shade.
Various light, mid, and deep blues are especially calming, such as the Pantone® Fashion Home + Interiors:
Sky Blue—the colour of the sky on a clear summer day
Deep Ultramarine—the colour of silent ocean depths
Cerulean—the colour that depicts infinity (also remember that moment in the. Devil Wears Prada with the cerulean jumper?)
Soothing Sea—the clean, pure greenish blues of a tropical sea
Heather—the pacifying lavender blues
In contrast to this, the electric blues imply anything but serenity. Just as the name implies, they send an energetic bolt of lightning across a turbulent horizon. They are a jolt of colour and a wake-up call.
Within all of the blues, the periwinkle shades are the happiest as they lean far toward the purple-red side of the family. As a result, they are the most expansive and expressive. At first glance, they might seem to have a somewhat calming effect, but bubbling beneath the blue is the irrepressible and mischievous undercurrent of red.
Dulux Colour Atlas https://www.dulux.com.au/colours/colour-atlas
Now if blue isn’t your thing, but you are still looking for some beautiful tranquil shades for your bedroom, the blue-greens, such as Celadon or Sea Foam to create similarly calming moods. Another option is a cool, quieting lavender, such as Hushed Violet or a decidedly grayed cast like Lavender Aura.
Want some more bedroom design inspo? Check out my bedroom ideas board on Pinterest HERE.
Sweet Dreams!
