Your bedroom should be an oasis, a place where you (ideally) sleep soundly and wake up refreshed, ready for a new day. Let’s be real, though — that’s not always the case, especially if work stress or a snoring partner keeps you awake past bedtime. Piles of unfolded laundry and late-night phone scrolling don’t help…
There are a few essential ingredients for a good night’s sleep: a bed that’s your preferred firmness, a cool temperature, light-blocking window coverings, and a pillow that accommodates your sleeping position. Add the proper paint finish to that list too. That’s right — the paint finish you choose for your bedroom could be the difference between tossing and turning and snoozing soundly.
A matte paint finish is often recommended for bedrooms because it absorbs light, rather than reflecting it, creating a softer, cozier atmosphere. Since a matte finish gives off little to no shine, you’re left with a smooth, velvety look that aids in drifting off to dreamland.
Steer clear of glossy or semi-gloss options in the bedroom. Those finishes reflect light, which can make a space feel energizing rather than restful. Glossy and semi-gloss paints are best utilized in kitchens and bathrooms, as they resist stains and moisture. This allows for easy clean-up of spaghetti sauce splatter in a kitchen and helps prevent mold growth in a bathroom.
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The Best Bedroom Paint Colors for Improved Sleep
For an even more restful bedroom, consider one of these sleep-promoting matte paint colors:
• Sage green evokes a similar feeling to being in nature, which promotes a peaceful setting.
• Warm white is always a good paint choice. It’s the ultimate neutral that acts as a blank slate, though you’ll want to be mindful of the undertone. A bright white is stimulating, while a white with yellow, red, or beige undertones is warming.
• Soft blues, such as powder blue or pastel blue, create a calm environment since the shades are often associated with clear skies or water.
• Blush pink — a barely-there rosy tone, not a bright Barbie pink — is a comforting color that adds a gentle warmth without feeling overwhelming.
