Whatever You Do, Designers Say to Absolutely Avoid These 3 Curtain Colors in Bedrooms

Image of a beige bedroom with a warm color scheme. There is a bed with an extended black headboard and burnt orange bedding. There is a window on the left wall that has semi-sheer, beige, linen curtains.

I like to think of curtains as the finishing detail to a well-designed room — the cherry on top. The touch of drapery brings a room together, but in a bedroom, it is almost essential; something to block out light and keep in warmth. That's why it's even more important to source the right curtains when finalizing your sleep space, and color is a key factor to consider. As you may know, the colors used in a bedroom affect how well you sleep and the overall serenity of the space. While bedding and walls are the most obvious, the color of your bedroom curtains impacts the space, too. Drapery that's too dark will read as overpowering, but stark white can be just as visually intense. The ideal curtain color for a bedroom is about style and relaxation. To help you decide, I've asked designers to share what curtain colors you should avoid at all costs in bedrooms, and the best colors and curtain trends to consider instead.

1. 'Heat' Colors