Written by Leanne
Example of neutral colours:
- White – off white or brilliant white
- Brown – cream, beige, taupe, light, medium or dark brown
- Grey – light grey or dark grey
- Black – Charcoal or pure black
Now that you know the colours it’s time to get inspired below!
Neutral Bedroom Colour Ideas To Inspire You
Grey-blue neutral bedroom
Uses: Blue herringbone linen wallpaper from Vescom UK
Create a moody neutral bedroom using shades of grey, brown and black to create a neutral one with a cosy ambience. We love this blue wallpaper that adds a deep colour to the room without being too dark. As seen above, a mix of dark and light decor can help balance the room temperature.
Off-White Neutral bedroom
Uses: Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone matched by Johnstones Paint
If you’re looking for a bright and airy neutral bedroom, consider using a colour such as Skimming Stone, an off-white paint that works well with whites and browns. You could use half-wall panelling to break up the walls, or simply paint half the walls if you want to save on time and budget!
White and light cream neutral bedroom
Create a cozy oasis by combining bright white with muted brown and beige tints to create a harmonious space, like the design above. These walls are wallpapered with white wallpaper (could you tell?!). If you have a bright room that lets in a lot of white, wallpaper might be a great choice compared with paint, as you won’t get any undertones coming through and the white will stay brighter than paint mixed with other colours.
Uses: Pure Brilliant White Dulux
Decorate a small bedroom with light neutrals such as white and light cream to make your space feel brighter and bigger. Layer your creams and whites with a soft grey to add some contrast to avoid your room from being too light-toned, like this gorgeous design that uses a soft neutral white scheme to create a relaxing space.
Uses: Pure Brilliant White Dulux
Another way to style pure brilliant white paint in a bedroom is to layer muted browns and grey for a warm touch to the space. This can be done through bedding, rugs and cushions to make the bedroom feel cozy and snug, like this design above.
Uses: Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone
Are you searching for a light cream colour to add a touch of warmth to your walls? Skimming Stone is a super popular paint colour that pairs well with white and light grey for a chic bedroom look, just like the design above, which is styled with modern furnishings and country chic decor for a relaxing bedroom space.
Grey-brown neutral bedroom
Uses: Royal Circus by Craig & Rose Paint
If the idea of white or off-white walls scares you, don’t worry, there are plenty of other neutral colours you can paint your walls. This lovely example above uses a grey-brown beige paint to create a cozy neutral bedroom space full of Victorian character. This neutral space oozes style and flair by using light-coloured furnishings and bold black accents.
White and brown neutral bedroom
Uses: Fog by PPG Paints (75%)
If you love the idea of a light bedroom, but don’t want to go bright white, consider a very light grey instead. In the design above, Jeanne has used Fog by PPG Paints to give brightness to the walls using a light grey that can pass off as an off-white. Style with white bedsheets and accessories to make the space cohesive, and add warm woods to make the room feel cozy and snug.
Uses: Ultra Pure White by Behr Paint
For a minimalist neutral bedroom, be selective in your colour scheme. Keep it simple with two or three colours that go well together. For example, this lovely design above uses all-white walls with little wall decor, while the bedding, floor and rug all bring character to the space through textiles and patterns.
Beige neutral bedroom
Uses: Dropcloth by Farrow & Ball
Layerin beige and brown can make a bedroom feel warm and snug, while still feeling neutral and calm. This beige bedroom design is a lovely example of incorporating pattern and texture into a neutral scheme whilst being full of character. From the pattern curtains to the bedding and finishing touches (gold frames and textured plant pot).
Grey and cream neutral bedroom
Uses: Natural Cream by Benjamin Moore
Grey is a calming colour to use in the bedroom, especially a light grey, which can make your space feel bright without being a sharp white colour. Grey is also perfect for a neutral bedroom because you can match it with any colours you like! We love this gorgeous design above, which uses soft woods, minimalist furniture and lots of textiles and fabrics to make the space feel interesting and unique.
Simply white and brown neutral bedroom
Uses: Simply White by Benjamin Moore
Create a coastal bedroom look with the white and brown colour scheme for a cozy but airy space that makes you feel like you’re at the beach. We love this bedroom scheme because it’s neutral but feels warm and bright simultaneously!
All-grey neutral bedroom
Uses: Sherin Williams Zircon Gray
If you love the feeling of being cozy or moody, why not consider an ‘almost’ grey bedroom colour scheme? This neutral shade can be layered using wall paint, carpet, rugs, bedding and furniture for a colour-drenched look that is modern, luxurious and warm.
Conclusion – which neutral bedroom colour will you choose?
Now that you’ve seen all the many colours, shades, tones and tints you can use for a neutral bedroom, which one will you choose? If you prefer to go light and bright, stick with whites, creams and beiges and layer them to create visual interest! Want to lean more to the darker and moody side? Incorporate black with grey and browns for a cozy and warm bedroom retreat!