If there's one thing we could all use more of in this busy modern world, it's sleep. Yes, we could go to bed earlier, cut back on screens, and skip the caffeine after midday, but our sleep environment actually has a far greater influence on our sleep quality than we give it credit for — and color plays a particularly important role. And, as you might expect, the colors that are best for sleep are soft — think beiges, taupes, off-whites, and blues, but some more dramatic colors also sneak into the mix.
Time and again, interior designers are asked to create bedrooms that actively promote better sleep, and the conversation almost always begins with color. The shades that surround us set the emotional tone of a space and shape how we feel, which is why calming, restorative hues are key in the bedroom — a space that needs to soothe, rather than stimulate.
