Dark colours

Colours that echo the depths of night are perfect for bedrooms. Dark bedrooms create a cave-like sanctuary and lend themselves to more luxury looks – think deep navy with gold accents, for example, for a reassuring traditional vibe, or deep jade green for a decadent boudoir effect.

While true blacks have slipped from the top of the trends, try inky blues like Resene Blue Night, rusticated greens like Resene Palm Leaf, toasted blacks that are softened with brown like Resene Triple Masala or faded blacks that walk the line between black and charcoal like Resene Baltic Sea. Even rich wine burgundies like Resene Vanquish are finding favour. These colours are more interesting than straight black and help you create a cocooning or luxe, resort-style sleeping space.

Be bold and go all out – paint the ceiling too, and use accessories and bedlinen that blends or is tonal rather than contrasting.

Top tip  If you’re opting for darker hues, consider using matte finishes, such as Resene SpaceCote Flat, to emphasise the velvety depth of your chosen colour.

Photo: Aptly named Resene Nocturnal is a deep grey which echoes the night sky. The Resene Nocturnal walls of this bedroom almost beckon slumber especially when used in a relaxing palette with Resene Viktor (try Resene Innocence) on the floor and side table in Resene Organic (try Resene Terrain).

Best bedroom colours
View a selection of other Resene colour palettes to gain inspiration and help design your ideal bedroom!

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