The One Color Designers Always Avoid in Guest Bedrooms (and What to Use Instead)

A bedroom with blue built-in closets, a red velvet headboard, white bedding, blue cushions, and a blue storage ottoman at the end of the bed.

Color plays a huge part in the atmosphere of a bedroom, especially when it comes to your guest space. You want the room to feel inviting, cozy, and relaxing, yet at the same time, make a design statement that leaves guests in awe.

And while you might think white is the safest choice for your guest bedroom color – it's classic, timeless, and neutral – designers say otherwise, preferring to use this occasional room as a place of bold design and experimentation.