Set the Mood: 4 Colors for a Romantic Bedroom
Bring your love of color — and the colors of love — into your master bedroom
Jennifer Ott
January 2, 2016
San Francisco-based architectural color specialist and design writer. Jennifer's work has been featured in many print and online publications. Her recently-published book, "1000 Ideas for Color Schemes," is a beautifully illustrated and easy-to-navigate guide that takes the guesswork out of selecting the perfect color palette for your home or special event. For more information on Jennifer Ott Design, visit http://jenottdesign.com/.
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For our third and final installment on how color can be used to create the perfect ambience in a bedroom, we’re focusing on how to create a romantic vibe. According to a recent Houzz survey, intimate or romantic is the third-most desired atmosphere for a master bedroom, after calming and cozy. Let’s take a look at four colors sure to bring about that loving feeling.
For our third and final installment on how color can be used to create the perfect ambience in a bedroom, we’re focusing on how to create a romantic vibe. According to a recent Houzz survey, intimate or romantic is the third-most desired atmosphere for a master bedroom, after calming and cozy. Let’s take a look at four colors sure to bring about that loving feeling.
1. Raspberry pink. This hot reddish-pink hue is arguably the color of love. I think it’d be tough to go to sleep mad at your partner if this is where you both lay your heads at the end of the day. Raspberry hues pair well with warm metal hues such as copper, bronze and gold. Add plenty of white to keep the palette crisp and clean.
If the raspberry hue in the previous image is too intense for you, consider a more muted version of the color. This softer raspberry pink feels warm and intimate without the shock of a true hot pink. To get a similarly harmonious palette, try injecting bits of purple and blue, colors that are analogous to pink — meaning they are next to one another on the color wheel. Because the various colors aren’t wildly contrasting, the space is colorful but also relaxed and mellow. And super romantic.
Try these raspberry pink paint colors: Heart’s Content from PPG Pittsburgh Paints or Amour from Pratt & Lambert.
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Read more about pink bedrooms
2. Deep ruby red. Where raspberry pink is fun and flirty, this rich red hue is dark and sultry. I like pairing this alluring color with warm neutrals and small bits of black.
This is one heavy, saturated hue, so it’s a good candidate for a feature wall. In smaller spaces where it might be a tight fit to squeeze in a headboard, you can use paint to create the illusion of one. If your bedroom is light-deficient, be sure to add plenty of warm white or other light neutrals to keep it from feeling too snug.
Try these deep ruby red paint colors: Rumors from Behr or Bewitched from Benjamin Moore.
Read more about decorating with rich reds
Read more about decorating with rich reds
3. Caramel. According to a survey conducted in the U.K., respondents with caramel-colored bedrooms claimed to have the most sex. Whether this particular color is more conducive to intimacy than others is an open question, but if you opt to go for this color in your bedroom, my advice is to look for a caramel that’s more orange than brown, as the latter can look a bit muddy, especially in bedrooms that lack plenty of natural light.
This softer, peachier version gives the room a warm and inviting vibe, especially with the rich, dark woods. This is a nice option for anyone looking for a romantic feel in the bedroom who also prefers a lighter and brighter hue.
I love the caramel-colored ceiling detail in this super romantic bedroom. If your partner’s face is the final thing you want to see (and kiss goodnight) before drifting off to sleep, that stunning ceiling would surely be the second-to-the-last thing you’d want to see.
Try these caramel paint colors: Caramel Apple from PPG Pittsburgh Paints or Firenze from Benjamin Moore.
Read more about decorating with orange
Read more about decorating with orange
4. Black. If pink and red are the colors of love, then black is the color of sexy. But black walls can be tough to pull off in a home because they absorb so much light and can make a space feel small and claustrophobic. If you’re going for an intimate vibe in your bedroom, especially if yours is a larger space, black can be a great option. It’s dramatic without being loud and it will make the room feel cozy and private.
If you like the idea of incorporating black into your bedroom but black-painted walls are just too much for you, think about using the color in other ways, such as on the floor or via a trim or accent color. This beautiful black and white bedroom is about as romantic as you can get, and with a very simple and minimal color scheme.
Try these black paint colors: Stiletto from Kelly-Moore or Blindfold from Valspar.
Read more about black bedrooms
Tell us: What color do you find most conducive to romance?
Read more about black bedrooms
Tell us: What color do you find most conducive to romance?
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Very nice idea for bedrooms. I believe that some good artworks which attract romance should be there for couples.
This MOP top side end table is the best solution we have to do away with heavy granite table tops.
https://www.houzz.com/product/73589408-side-end-drink-table-with-mother-of-pearl-top-contemporary-side-tables-and-end-tables
Stenciling that ceiling was an adventure!