Too light, too dark, too plain, too bold – these are the bed sheet colors to avoid, according to experts

A bowl of figs on purple sheets on a gray headboard against a gray wall.

You wouldn't think it, but the color of your bedding can make a major difference to the look and feel of your bedroom. Too dark, and you'll create the impression of a small, enclosed space: too bright, and you risk overstimulating your senses when you're trying to sleep.

I asked an expert panel of interior designers and sleep scientists to identify bed sheet colors to avoid. Common culprits include millennial gray, bright red, and deep brown, but I was surprised to see so many people speaking out against classic white bed sheets in favor of more muted tones.