Whilst beige is certainly one of the safest known base colours to play with, it can easily end up looking ‘blah’ if you’re not careful. Luckily there are many easy ways to keep the room looking interesting and stylish (without breaking the bank!) – and this blog will talk you through every single trick in the book! Read on for our 37 beige bedroom ideas and tips!

When it comes to bedroom design, incorporating beige tones can create a warm and inviting atmosphere. In this blog post, we will explore various beige bedroom ideas, answer common questions related to using beige in bedroom décor, and provide tips on how to make a beige room look stylish and vibrant.

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Is Beige Colour Good for the Bedroom?

Firstly, Is beige color good for the bedroom? Yep! Beige makes a wonderful base colour in any room – as a lighter neutral, it helps to make your bedroom look larger, and it’s a recommended colour for feng shui enthusiasts due to it’s calming nature.

When selling a home, estate agents often advise their sellers to repaint their walls beige, as it is a truly timeless colour that is pretty much universally liked. As a light neutral, it’s also incredibly versatile, meaning that it will look great alongside most colour schemes and materials, allowing you to experiment with different accent colours and textures to add depth and personality to your bedroom.

As a neutral colour, it also helps to create a calming environment – perfect for creating a relaxing bedroom. According to Feng Shui principles, neutral colours like beige, cream, or soft earth tones are ideal for bedrooms due to their ability to create a harmonious and balanced energy flow, promoting relaxation and restful sleep.

Does beige make a bedroom look bigger? Yes, beige has the power to make a room feel larger and more open due to its light tones. Beige walls and furnishings reflect natural light, making the space appear brighter and more airy. If you have a smaller bedroom, opting for a beige color palette can be a smart choice to maximise the perceived size of the room.

What Colours Go Well with Beige?

Whilst some may prefer a fully beige colour scheme, others may be looking to inject a pop of colour into a room with beige carpets and beige walls. Both options can look equally beautiful, when done well.

Accenting a beige room involves adding pops of colour to create visual interest and break up the monotony of the neutral tones. This can be done in a number of ways, without requiring any DIY nor major overhauls:

• Add Throw Pillows: Use throw pillows in the colour of your choosing – either on your bed or in your bedroom seating area to add contrast (and comfort!) to your space
• Choose bold Curtains: Hang curtains in a contrasting color or pattern to create a striking statement
• Add Artwork: Display colorful artwork or photographs to serve as focal points

Beige pairs beautifully with a wide range of colours, allowing you to customize your bedroom according to your preferences and style. There are, however, some colours that lend themselves better to a beige room than others – namely light blue, earthy tones, grey, white, jewel tones and (believe it or not) pastels!

Light blue and beige bedrooms

The complementary colour of beige is often considered to be pale blue. The coolness of pale blue beautifully balances the warmth of beige, creating a harmonious and soothing combination. This colour scheme also works well with both light and dark woods, and can be matched with further neutrals such as grey or sage green.

Grey and beige bedroom ideas

Can grey and beige go together? Absolutely, grey and beige are two neutral tones that come in many shades, and so are a match made in heaven! The combination of these two colours create a beautiful sophisticated look in any bedroom, whilst maintaining the calm serenity that comes with a more monochrome palette. The great thing about having a grey and beige colour scheme is that it looks great with any additional accent colours – styling grey beige and olive green, or grey beige and light blue look so, SO good together – it’s a super versatile colour palette to settle on!

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Earthy tones and beige bedroom ideas

Earthy tones are incredibly fashionable right now, potentially due to the rise of bali-esque interior design that takes you back to that tropical island yoga retreat you once went on. Think injections of olive green, khaki, burnt orange, charcoal and Whilst this colour scheme is often found in boho decor styles (the kings of teracotta!) it also looks great in a modern styled bedrooms. Whilst great when paired with an accent wall, it’s easy to get the look through well chosen art pieces and earth toned fabrics.

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Soft pastels and beige bedroom ideas

Whilst not the most obvious pairing, soft pastels can look so pretty in a beige room. Think baby blues and pastel pinks, this really adds a touch of playfulness to any space. I particularly love striped pastel wallpaper or art for a fun accent that packs a punch – patterned materials add more intrigue into a beige sea, whilst the pastel tones draw in the eye. You can shop my favourite pastel wallpaper below!

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Jewel tones and beige bedroom ideas

Rich Jewel Tones: Sapphire blue, emerald green, or amethyst purple can bring opulence and sophistication to your space – great for more luxury style rooms. This is a colour scheme you often find in 5 star hotels across the world, and looks great in both master bedrooms and guest rooms, paired with silvers and golds both in terms of hardware and textiles, as seen above.

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How Do You Make a Beige Room Look Nice?

If you’re wondering how to decorate a boring beige bedroom – it’s actually a lot easier than you think if you use some simple interior design tricks. To make a beige room look nice, focus on adding layers of texture, incorporating various patterns, and introducing contrast through darker tones to keep things visuall interesting.

Here are a few tips for a luxurious beige bedroom:

Layer Textures: Add texture through pillows, throws, rugs, curtains, and bedding made of different materials. Mixing and matching fabrics such as linen, faux fur, crochet, rattan and velvet knit create epth and tactile appeal.

Add wall decor: Adding cool pieces of wall decor can easily turn into a fun DIY project, below we see large straw mats used as wall hangings, cardboard cut outs, block paintings and even paper mache art, added along with rattan, seagrass and linen to create a beige bedroom that is far from boring.

Play with Patterns: Introduce patterns through wallpaper, accent pillows, or curtains to break up the monotony of solid beige. I personally think floral motifs can work best, and you can often find some beautifully illustrated wallpaper in neutral tones that stops the space from looking too feminine.

Add contrast: One of the main reasons a beige bedroom can fall flat is if the whole space is in the same tone. Injecting darker and lighter hughes into your space can immediately create focus points and prevents the beige from appearing dull or monotonous.

Add lots (and lots) of indoor plants: Indoor plants instantly inject some life (and colour) into an otherwise flat room and are an easy way to give your space a facelift regardless of your colour scheme. Whilst they can be expensive to purchase, shops like Ikea have a great, affordable range of house plants that are perfectly healthy and easy to maintain.

Interior design styles that work well with beige colour schemes

Japandi

Japandi is the ideal minimalist style, which focuses on quality in simplicity. Keeping furnishings and decor to a minimum, whilst letting the materials take centre stage is a key concept when it comes to the Japandi style.

Invest in linens and vintage wooden furniture – bonus points if it is not mass produced! Darker woods work best in these spaces – think walnuts or cherry. If you’re interested in learning more about this style, you can find my guide to Japandi article here.

Boho

Most boho designs have beige as their base colour, so you may find this option very easy to lean in to. With the mix of earthy tones such as burnt orange and khaki, along with plenty of rattan and wood, it is easy to bring a beige bedroom alive on a budget with this style.

Bonus points for hanging crochet art (even better if you’ve managed to make it yourself!), beautiful hanging textile decor and lots of plants in terracota pots. Boho style bedrooms are a wonderful place to end your day with a good book by candle light. If your bedroom is somewhere you like to meditate and mainfest, you may want to read more about how to create a spiritual bedroom.

Modern luxury

If you’re looking for a luxurious beige bedroom, you’ll want to incorporate sleek furniture with clean lines and contemporary shapes. Metallic accents, such as gold, silver and even brass will also be key, both on legs and handles of furniture, but also metallic lighting, lamps and frames.

You’ll want to save your budget for some statement lighting: incorporate bold lighting fixtures that become focal points in the room is a key aspect of the modern luxury look. Chandeliers with a modern twist, sculptural pendant lights, or geometric sconces can instantly elevate the style of your space.

This design style is best suited to a grey and beige or white and beige bedroom, with the monochrome look typically being seen as more chic. It could also work well with those of your who have jewel coloured accents in your beige bedroom.

Modern organic

A look doing the rounds on instagram and tiktok at the moment, thanks to interior design gurus such as thelonefox and mcgee and co, the modern organic looks mixes traditional elements, such as ceramic table lamps, with a modern colour palette and clean lines.

Creation of contrast through different tones and colours is key here, and you’ll want to stick to a neutral palette with one metallic element (either black metal or brass, usually). The great thing about organic modern decor is the ability to mix vintage trinkets in with more modern pieces of furniture, helping you to create a really interesting, chic space.

What Furniture Color Goes with Beige?

When selecting furniture for your beige bedroom, you’ll want to consider your design style and colour scheme first and foremost. That being said, there are some colours of furniture that cannot go wrong:

• Dark Wood: Rich, dark wood tones like mahogany or walnut can create a striking contrast against the lightness of beige walls and carpets
• White or Cream: Opting for white or cream-colored furniture will create a really modern and cohesive look.
• Metallic Finishes: Incorporating furniture with metallic finishes like gold, silver, or brass can add a touch of glamour to your beige bedroom, whilst black metal can help to create contrast whilst modernising your space.

Finding the Perfect Bedding for Beige Walls

Choosing the right bedding is essential to complement your beige walls. Here are a few suggestions:

• Crisp White: Classic and timeless, white bedding creates a fresh and clean look in a beige bedroom.
• Soft Neutrals: Pale gray, light taupe, or ivory bedding can add warmth and depth without overpowering the beige walls.
• Contrasting Patterns: If you prefer more visual interest, consider bedding with subtle patterns like stripes, florals, or geometric designs in complementary colors.

In conclusion, beige bedroom ideas offer a range of possibilities for creating a cozy and stylish retreat. Whilst beige can sometimes be seen as boring or flat, it is actually a really versatile color that pairs well with various shades and design styles, giving you plenty of options for a personalized space according to your style and preference. Experiment, have fun, and make your beige bedroom a reflection of your unique personality and taste.