Relax, These Are the Most Soothing Colour Schemes for Your Space
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Coming home to a space that makes you feel relaxed, rejuvenated and at ease is a must for us – and one of the best ways to achieve that vibe is through your chosen colour palette! Wondering what calming colours can make this happen? Keep reading to find the best shades to help you relax and unwind.
Denim Blue
Blue is one of the best calming colours because it creates feelings of serenity. When it comes to our sleep sanctuaries, it's important to choose a colour that will make you feel relaxed and safe – and nothing feels more secure than a deep denim blue. We love choosing larger blue pieces to allow the colour to coat the room in its rich hue. Choose a dark blue headboard or bedding for something that looks extra cosy to climb into or match blue accents like throw pillows or an area rug to the wall colour.
A classic white shade makes a space feel larger, cleaner and brighter. We love using white as a colour palette base because it plays well with any other accent shade – warm or cool. One of our favourite ways to use white is by layering different variations like beige, cream or ivory to create subtle depth while keeping the room crisp and soothing. The living room styled above has a light, airy look with a modern edge thanks to the different shades of white: the plush ivory sofa, bone-coloured modern coffee table and bright white chandelier with gold accents.
Taupe is a great calming shade for all rooms because of its versatile undertones – a taupe with cool undertones has a calming effect, while a taupe with warm undertones adds a cosiness to any space. We love how well taupe plays with other neutral shades like beige, tan and black. Pair a rich brown or bold black wood dining table set with taupe accents like benches, an area rug, pendant lighting, a vase or wall decor to create contrast that's vibrant but still easy on the eyes.
Green evokes a feeling of peace, refreshment and security, making it an ideal colour with a stress-reducing effect. We love using this calming colour in a more sophisticated shade like sage – use it in spaces styled with natural materials like wood, stone and fibre to embrace a nature-inspired aesthetic. Give your room an earthy feel with sage wallpaper on an accent wall, a cosy green sofa or hang a gallery that features a green colour palette.
While citrus is normally a shade that evokes high-energy, its relaxed, muted side can be very calming and dreamy. This shade is perfect for a living room, as it brings that feeling of energy tempered with an enjoyable easiness to help you stretch out and relax for hours. Pair this warm shade with neutrals like beige, ivory or taupe and choose a touch of brighter orange like the wall art and vase styled above for a fun pop. We also love how this muted citrus room includes copper metallic coffee tables that fit the orange palette and add a new texture to the space.
Nothing feels quite as cosy as curling up in a room full of warm brown shades. This sophisticated neutral can be introduced in many different ways, such as: a wooden bed frame, coffee or side table, a luxurious leather accent chair or sofa or cosy bedding, blankets and cushions. We love how this chic living room adds extra brown tones through the table lamps, scatter cushions and decor for some monochromatic dimension.
Pale blue is a subtle shade that brings positive energy, a sense of calm, and stress-relief to a space. This colour reminds us of the daytime sky – use pale blue in a space with large windows and a lot of natural light to get the most out of this shade. If a clean, contemporary space is your aesthetic, then pale blue is your hue: It pairs perfectly with natural elements like wood, stone or rattan, and its softness blends with the curves of a modern sofa, accent chair or round table.
This muted, dark shade of yellow is a relaxing colour that perfectly accents warm neutrals. Mustard is a rich shade, so use it sparingly – we love how mustard cushions and blankets look on a beige sofa or brown bed or how mustard decor or framed art pairs with a distressed wood console or bedside table. If you want a little more of this moody hue, try mustard curtains for an extra glow as the sun rises and sets or lay down a mustard area rug for an unexpected pop of colour to anchor your furniture.
One of our favourite calming colors for bedrooms is grey. This cool-toned neutral connotes feelings of cosiness and luxury – perfect for a modern or glam aesthetic. We love pairing slate grey with other cool-toned neutrals like white, greige or charcoal for a sleek and sophisticated style. Give this shade the spotlight with a gray velvet headboard, patterned rug or metal bedside tables. Emphasise a slate-grey colour palette with neutral bedding, bright lighting and cool-toned decor for a balanced look.
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