How To Create A Peaceful Bedroom Atmosphere

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16 Calming Paint Colors to Help You Chill Out

Take your anxiety level down two notches, just by staring at these.

Francesco Lagnese

Fashioning a space that you actually want to relax in involves more than selecting comfy furniture. The paint you choose for your walls is just as important. If your walls are loud and vibrant, it's going to do nothing for your stress level. Take some inspiration from these calming rooms—they might just inspire you to pick up a paint brush and mellow out.

Oh and when that's all set, make sure you do everything you can to really make your space a place to destress–get rid of clutter, have soft pillows nearby, and light your favorite candle.

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Sky Blue

Light blue shades never fail to brighten a room. Proof? This one designed by Barry Dixon. It's almost like you're gazing at the sky on a cloudless day. What's more serene than that?

SHOP BLUE PAINT

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Blush

A blush-painted room filled with plants and natural decor screams relaxation. It's the perfect space to sit back and get lost in a good book.

SHOP BLUSH PAINT

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Sage Gray

Choose a deep yet muted gray with a bit of a green undertone for a spa-like sensation when you enter the room. This kitchen designed by Marshall Watson gives off a tranquil vibe.

SHOP GRAY PAINT

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Pale Yellow

Yellow gives off energy and warmth. Plus, science is behind it as a color that's bound to make you feel happy. This room designed by Steven Gambrel is all the evidence you need.

SHOP YELLOW PAINT

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Classic White

Nothing gives a clean, crisp vibe better than the color white. "It sets the tone for my whole morning," says Analisse Taft-Gersten of starting her days in this white master bath.

SHOP WHITE PAINT

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Soft Green

The coziness of a soft green is unparalleled. Paired with neutral bedding and decor, it's the epitome of stress relief.

SHOP GREEN PAINT

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Deep Blue

This shade of blue is vibrant yet tranquil. It's almost as if you're staring straight into the sea. The gloss makes it even better, according to Sean Leffers, who designed this room.

SHOP BLUE PAINT

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Lilac

Choose a purple with gray undertones, like lilac, so it doesn't feel too bold and vibrant. For accents, use creams and blues, like Mark Sikes did here.

SHOP PURPLE PAINT

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Off-White

This off-white with a tinge of pink will have you wanting to lounge all day long. Pair it with other neutrals with fun patterns like Jonathan Berger did in this room.

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Teal

This blue-green mix gives a living room by Thomas Jayne just the right amount of liveliness without being too overbearing.

SHOP TEAL PAINT

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Light Blue

A room drenched in a pale blue shade will have you feeling like you're almost in a fairytale. This room designed by Rivers Spencer is no exception.

SHOP BLUE PAINT

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Dark Green

A dark green will make you feel like you're relaxing among nature, whether it's a park or the jungle. Look to this room in Ricky Strauss's home for inspo.

SHOP GREEN PAINT

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Dark Gray

With the right accessories, a dark gray can instantly bring you into a relaxed state Add a few lit candles to set the tranquil mood, and it's the perfect space to meditate, take a nap, or enjoy a meal.

SHOP GRAY PAINT

Kelly Allen Kelly Allen is a writer based in New York and the editorial assistant at House Beautiful, where she covers design, culture, shopping, and travel.

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