5 Calm Colours for Your Bedroom

We ask a lot of our bedrooms: dressing room, yoga studio, home office… so it’s no wonder they can sometimes feel more chaotic than calming. But with the right colour palette, you can turn your bedroom into a calm and comforting haven for relaxing. 

In this guide, learn how to apply colour in the most calming way possible. Whether it's pillowcases, duvet covers, or curtains, drenching your sleep space in these colours can hugely help you dial down the tempo and chill out and the end of a busy day.

From soft pinks to soothing creams, the colours you introduce to your bedroom can make all the difference. It’s important to think about how they might make the space and, most importantly, you, feel. 

Luckily we’ve got plenty of tips to help you create a calm sanctuary with soft cosy bed linen in relaxing bedroom colors that set the mood for the dreamiest night’s sleep. From blissful blues to grounding greys, we’re here to help you find the perfect palette for your bedroom. 

We’re often told to think of peaceful shorelines and drifting clouds as a way to de-stress, so it’s no surprise blue is seen as the pièce de résistance of calming colours. Floating into a room of soft  blues , it’s hard not to feel instantly soothed and transported to a calm coastline. 

Research into how to create a relaxing bedroom shows that blue can lower your heart rate and reduce blood pressure - pretty big ticks on the calm bedroom front there, we think. 

The French know how to relax, and we’re not just talking about their love of wine. Our  French Blue bed linen  is a soft linen set in a gentle navy hue, that brings to mind deep oceans and dusky skies. Paired with soft lamplight and a mug of hot chocolate, it’s the perfect set-up for a peaceful evening with a good book. 

Complete the look with our French Blue Linen Curtains for a unified calm, and layer in soft brass or wooden decor for a stylish, tranquil blend. Finish off the look with soft cream cushions or throws to bring in natural textures for extra warmth and depth. 

Holidays, seasides and blue skies are what come to mind when you see  blue stripes.  All the things we associate with a holiday, and the calm peaceful mind that comes with it. 

Striped bedding, like our Cobalt Cora Stripe, is a subtle yet stylish way to bring blue to your colour scheme and all the calming benefits that come with it. Pair with crisp white walls, pastel wall art and soft, neutral textures like our Cream Filipa throw for breezy coastal vibes. 

Nothing says calm quite like nature, and nothing quite says nature like green.  Green decor  says stylish, but also soothing as you bring the outside in, creating a cosy calming sanctuary at home. Green brings with it restorative and relaxing qualities, whilst also pairing perfectly with pastel pinks and calming neutrals. 

Sage Green is a farmhouse favourite, bringing soft elegance, earth tones and a natural feel to any bedroom. Drift off to a tranquil herb garden swaying softly in the breeze with our  Sage Super Soft bed linen . Add a plaster pink wall and natural wooden furniture, and you’ve got the ultimate calm, cosy bedroom. 

Pastel green is effortlessly sophisticated, pairing beautifully with calming cream textured throws or neutral-toned rugs. Bring it to your bedroom with pastel green walls or create a dreamy  green bedspread  with our  Soft Green Henry bed linen . Complete the look with brass lamps and  textured cotton throws  for style and elegance. 

Our green bedding is also made with responsibly sourced materials in an OEKO-TEX® certified factory, offering peace of mind for a perfectly peaceful sleep - an important factor to consider when creating a calm bedroom. 

Classic, clean and calm, cream brings a soft, hug-like warmth: exactly what you need from your cosy bedroom retreat at the end of a long day. Lighter neutrals like  cream  make any space feel open and calm - a blank canvas if you will, for your mind to unwind. 

Cream is one of the few colours you can search for online, select every piece of furniture, bedding and decor in the shade and know it will all work beautifully together. Dressing your room from top to bottom in cream is a serious statement (although maybe skip the  cream bedding  if the kids tend to bring their toast and jam into your bed on Sunday mornings!). 

It’s also a foolproof way to create a calming bedroom sanctuary. Keep things calm and clutter-free with woven baskets or linen storage bags. Not only do they blend beautifully into cream decor, they keep your mess out of sight and more importantly out of mind. 

One of the easiest ways to add cream’s calming touch to your bedroom is through layers and textures. Layer up your  cream bed Linen  with cushions and throws in soft cream shades to create the kind of calm, cosy vibes you’ll be dreaming about all day long. 

Try our Cream Filipa Throw or linen cushions for effortless layering. Pair cream bedding and decor with warm lighting, like soft table lamps or fairy lights, for an even cosier feel. 

When we think of pink bedrooms, it’s hard not to picture the canopy-draped beds and pastel furniture of a child’s bedroom - a far cry from a calm pink haven. But when we talk about pinks, we mean our soft, gentle pink bed linen collection. 

Warm, soothing and immensely tranquil, a pink room wraps you in a cosy cocoon at the end of the day. Maybe it’s the subtle nostalgia of a pink childhood bedroom, but balanced with soft greys or calming creams, we think pink can make a grown-up and super sophisticated bedroom.

Muted pink hues have become a firm favourite in interiors, and it’s easy to see why. Soft pinks have taken interior decor by storm as we crave calm, tranquil spaces away from our busy lives and workloads. 

Plaster pink and terracotta tones are popping up on Pinterest boards everywhere, and pink on pink is a sure winner for any bedroom. The easiest way is to combine your pink walls with some muted pink bedding, such as our Dusty Pink bed linen or a Blush Pink set. Add a great big pile of soft cotton cushions in natural tones and your calm bedspread is complete. 

Picture spring days and meadow strolls and you can almost feel your body relaxing into a calmer state. Floral pinks like our Vintage Rose, and Pink Bindi, can transport you to a calming flower-filled garden, and bring the relaxation that comes with it. Why not introduce complementary pink floral patterns and  blush pink  through cushions,  throws  or curtains to tie it all together? 

Scandi style  has become the new go-to in neutral home decor. A style known for calming minimalist qualities,  grey  is the colour of choice for a  soothing bedroom  you can relax in any time and let your mind reset. Adding soft complementary colours like pink or green can enhance grey’s natural calm and give your space a personal touch. Layer in soft throws or linen cushions for added cosiness. 

Tall, dark, and handsome might be the stuff of dreams, but adding darker tones  to your bedroom could be the key to a dreamy (and very calming) bedroom. After all, nothing says close your eyes and drift off to sleep like a bedroom reminiscent of a dark night sky.

Our Charcoal Linen duvet cover and bedding set might hold the answers, and why not pair it with our charcoal grey curtains for the ultimate night sky vibe. Add soft grey throws or textured blankets to create cocooning layers you’ll want to sink into night after night.

Stoney silence might not be a bad thing when you’re looking for a soothing bedroom environment. Stone shades like  Pebble  and  Flint  Grey bedding bring soft, nature-inspired vibes, perfect for turning your bedroom into a calming oasis. Pair with woven baskets, wooden accents and linen curtains for a little more of that nature-inspired charm. 

Ready to create your calm bedroom sanctuary? Explore our bedding collections and start building your perfect retreat.