The Best Bedroom Colors to Help You Sleep (And Wake Up Happy)

The sophisticated taupe walls in the guest bedroom of Giorgio Armani’s Upper West Side apartment allows architectural elements like the stunning stained glass window to command attention without competition. For those seeking the elusive balance between timeless and contemporary, this shade delivers a masterclass in quiet luxury.

Switching out a cool-toned white for a warm-toned one can instantly cozy-up a space, like in this Paris-inspired apartment designed by Omar Aqeel. Pair with natural textures like wood furniture or woven baskets to enhance the warmth, or add metallic accents for a touch of luxury without sacrificing serenity.

“Before the room was all white—the walls, the bed, the dressers,” says designer Peti Lau. Now the room is swathed in “the most expensive wallpaper” the designer has ever installed: An organic fan-shaped iridescent peacock-feathered wallcovering from Koket. The textured walls here create a jewel box effect, enveloping the space in rich, verdant splendor.

Butter yellow is having a moment, and we can’t get enough. In Stranger Things co-creator Matt Duffer’s L.A. home, this buttery yellow transforms the guest bedroom into a sun-drenched sanctuary that feels nostalgic yet modern.

Peace is prevalent in the primary bedroom of this Connecticut cottage, designed by Clive Lonstein. The glossy ceiling plays coy with natural light, and touches of pink in the bedding and accents bring warmth without overplaying their hand.

The use of green in interiors has been proven to lower pulse rates and cortisol levels, and this Parisian apartment is here to prove it. This versatile hue works harmoniously with both the warm wooden elements and cooler blue accents.

The two-toned inky blue walls in this historic midcentury home in Tahoe create a horizon line that tricks the eye, making the room feel both cozy and expansive. Perfect for dreamers who find peace in the deepening dusk of day’s end.

In this theater director’s New York studio apartment, the walls are drenched in a deep, muddy red that simultaneously brings all the drama and feels calming. When the draperies are drawn, “it’s like a warm cocoon,” says designer Stephen Sposito.

We are obsessed with the minty monochrome primary bedroom of Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird’s Soho dig. Mint green has excellent light reflectivity, which helps brighten the space while maintaining a soft, diffused quality.

“We wanted to be really bold, so we took an opportunity with this super-saturated golden yellow color [for the walls],” says Stephanie Luk. Benjamin Moore’s Citrine paint color is a sunny base for this welcoming guest bedroom in this redesigned craftsmen home in Pasadena.

The warm mustard wall in the whimsical bedroom of an eclectic Paris apartment creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere. We’re loving the sunny feel!

We have two words: walnut brown. Not convinced? The walls of this primary bedroom in a Hollywood Hills bungalow will help. Walnut brown delivers depth without darkness, creating a space that feels both grounded and elevated.

Deep navy doesn’t merely decorate, but orchestrates a mood. In this Chelsea apartment, the navy blue walls creates a perfect canvas for the warm caramel tones of the bedroom furniture. This is color as confidence.

‘90s throwback! In this Brooklyn family residence designed by Danielle Fennoy of Revamp, the bedroom walls are covered in Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal paint. Have you ever seen a purple so sophisticated?