Going grey

From habitat plus - bedrooms

Because of its sheer neutrality, grey – which is after all a straight mix of black and white – is the sort of colour that suits any bedroom be it for male, female, young or older, contemporary or traditional.

Grey can be turned into any flavour or style simply by adding accent colours in bedding and accessories. Some current favourites to try are ochre, rust, lavender, peach, creamy white, stormy blue and soft green.

Silvery or dove greys, like Resene Half Concrete and Resene Athens Grey are elegant and soothing. These pair well with pale timbers, washed linen bedding and fleecy whites, like Resene Merino, for a pared back Scandi look or made to sparkle with icy whites, like Resene Alabaster, and pewter or silver accessories, deep pile carpet and a velvet duvet cover.

Mid-tone greys like Resene Silver Chalice or Resene Half Stack strike a more serious note and are a good gender-neutral midground. They can be brightened with icy whites like Resene Half Alabaster and accents of a mustard colour like Resene Lemon Ginger, terracotta hues like Resene Tuscany and reds like Resene Pohutukawa.

Almost-charcoals like Resene Half Tuna and Resene Quarter Baltic Sea create a smouldering sanctuary-like haven. This type of colour pairs well with either a luxe aesthetic with velvets, chandeliers and antique gold accents or an ultra modern architectural space with industrial furniture.

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

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