4 Bedroom Paint Colors to Avoid for Quality Sleep
Sleep is key to the rejuvenation and optimal performance of the human body. Did you know that the paint colors you choose for your bedroom walls can have a direct impact on the quality of your sleep?
Colors that make you feel relaxed and calm will certainly help you fall asleep faster. However, some paint colors can cause you to toss and turn throughout the night. To ensure you stay well-rested, check out our breakdown of four bedroom paint colors to avoid for quality sleep.
Worst Paint Colors for Bedroom Walls
Bright colors over-stimulate the body by increasing alertness, which leads to anxiety. On the other hand, dull colors cause negative emotions, sadness, and restlessness. Colors like brown, purple, red, bright yellow, and orange top the list of worst color choices for a bedroom.
1. Brown
Brown is naturally a gloomy color that promotes negative vibes unconsciously. Hence, the color can make you feel restless instead of sleepy. While beige and other light brown shades can add a sense of warmth, darker shades of brown are best to avoid for bedroom walls.
2. Bright Yellow
Bright sunny shades stimulate the senses and can do the opposite of helping you to wind down in the evening. While small areas of muted yellow shades can help you start your day, too much of bright, vibrant yellow paint in the bedroom can be a major contributing factor to a lack of sleep.
3. Red
Bright or rich shades of red promote brain activity and can evoke feelings of excitement or anger. Too much red in your bedroom can increase your heart rate and cause you to become more alert, which can make falling asleep a struggle.
4. Purple
With red undertones, bright shades of purple can also increase your energy levels and alertness, leading to a poor quality of sleep. However, softer, pastel shades of purple can actually promote sleep.
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About the author
Chase DeRousse is the Vice President of Painting at Major Painting and strives to deliver quality craftsmanship coupled with superior customer service, creating a unique and pleasant experience for all Major Painting customers, no matter the size of the project. Chase also holds an active Class A General Contracting License.
Chase has won multiple accolades recognizing his leadership and excellence in the painting industry including awards from the Painting Contractor Association (PCA), Business Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), and Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).