Bedroom Feature Wall Colours

Just because you’re working with a smaller space, doesn’t mean you have to settle for lacklustre bedroom walls and an uninspired colour palette. While lighter shades do work well in a smaller space, you can make those walls pop with just a hint of colour by creating an eye-catching accent wall. 

Have you chosen a neutral paint colour for your bedroom and still feel like your space is lacking character? Use an intense hue or darker shades to create a striking contrast. You can even use contrasting shades to create a stylish split-wall effect. 

However, you can take a more low-key approach when creating bedroom accent walls. Some of the best bedroom paint colours are incredibly subtle, with muted tones pairing with neutral hues to create a calming focal point. Perfect if you want to turn a chaotic bedroom into a cosy and inviting space. 

7 Stunning Bedroom Feature Wall Colours

Are you in need of some inspiration to find the ideal wall paint to create an eye-catching feature wall in your bedroom? We’ve chosen some of the finest shades in our collection to help you on your way. 

If you’re not afraid of experimenting with colour, try Tropical Splash. This saturated shade is ideal if you’re a fan of serene blue, with this pure turquoise tone bringing cool and calming energy to your sleep space. 

Although intense, this shade can be used in moderation in a smaller bedroom to create a  magnificent feature wall. It works incredibly well with everything from light blue colours to navy. However, it will also stand on its own alongside whitewashed walls or pared-back spaces decked out in neutral tones and natural materials. 

Are you someone who usually reaches for citrus shades, but is worried your current bedroom is too small to accommodate such a colour palette? Think about trying something like Copper River. This playful take on peachy orange isn’t short on pigment, making it a welcome addition to any bedroom. 

This gorgeous shade works well with honey orange tones and warmer paint colours, but can also be paired with classic white walls. However, you can also have fun with more eclectic colour combinations. Bring in earthy shades for a more grounded bedroom space and add character with rich wooden furniture. Alternatively, create contrast with a contemporary teal paint colour.

Are you considering a more luxurious makeover of your bedroom? A Pacific peacock green like Aloha makes a fabulous colour choice for any feature wall. Intense and invigorating, this stunning shade is given extra vibrancy thanks to a terrific seafoam tint. 

This eye-catching paint colour makes a solid impression and can be used as a primary colour in a larger bedroom. However, even a compact bedroom can be given new life when using this as a feature wall colour. If you want to keep things neutral and light, pair them with cool-toned hues. For an air of sophistication, introduce luxe accents and metallic finishes to your space. 

When you’re out to make an impression, it’s best to go with a moody hue for a bedroom feature wall. A dark grey like Wing Commander is an effective choice in almost any space, working well as an anchor colour for contemporary bedrooms and more traditional sleep sanctuaries alike. 

Thanks to its orchid blue notes, this intense shade can work beautifully in a blue-infused bedroom. Pair it with cool-toned white walls or a pale blue colour palette. You can even work in notes of stylish silver and icy greys for a more elegant finish. 

Here’s another captivating colour that’s a first-rate choice for any bedroom feature wall. Although this intense aqua-green is underscored with dramatic notes of dark grey, it has an unmistakable nocturnal quality that makes it perfect for sleep spaces. 

To complete your palette, go with classic pairings of grey and green. Light greys and cool-toned neutrals work well, but you’re free to use darker tones in a larger bedroom. Even mustard yellows, rusty reds and chocolate brown paint colours can all prove effective. If you’re wary of using too much colour on your walls, bring in additional hues with your furniture choices or an upholstered headboard. 

If you like the idea of a blue bedroom but don’t want to rely on barely-there tones, go with a stormy hue like Nightcap. This stylish grey is a fairly intense shade, but it’s an ideal pick for an inspiring feature wall in bedrooms of any size. 

It works incredibly well in rooms defined by an all-blue palette. It can also be used in a smaller space with all-white walls. If you’re starting your bedroom redesign from scratch, think about using grey tones to create a harmonious space with bags of contemporary character. 

Have you been thinking about using citrus shades to bring energy to your bedroom? Even a small space can be enriched with punch tones like Coral Serenade. This saturated take on apricot is a little more reserved than fiery orange but brings many of the same benefits. 

Even when used alongside pure white, this punchy hue makes a lasting impression. For a more sympathetic colour scheme, try combining it with pink-infused neutrals or softer shades with warm undertones. You can even add more vibrancy to your sleep space with hints of green and gorgeous gold accents. 

Feature Wall and Colour Combinations

While feature walls are often used to create contrast with all-white walls, you can be more experimental with your colour pairings. Need some styling suggestions to help you create a one-of-a-kind sleep space? Below are just a few colour combinations you can try. 

Blue is a tried and tested colour in the bedroom. Rather than reach for low-key icy tones, try a more intense shade like Wing Commander when painting a feature wall. This orchid blue will bring drama, with its dark grey character working well in a bedroom with contemporary design accents. 

Rather than use a pure white or blue-toned neutral to complete your colour scheme, think about bringing a subdued beige instead. Winter Caress is a beautiful choice, with this low-key neutral enriched with hints of illuminating yellow. 

Like blue, green brings many sleep-boosting benefits to a bedroom. However, you don’t need to stick to subtle shades when playing around with green in your sleep space. An intense peacock green like Aloha is a glorious choice for any feature wall. Those playful tones will add a layer of luxury to your bedroom, while those seafoam undertones make it surprisingly grounded. 

Pairing this one with pure white might seem like a good idea, but the contrast may prove too jarring. Instead, go with a white that’s underscored with cooler undertones. Candle Smoke is a good choice, with the perfect balance of grey and blue making it the ideal companion to an energetic green.

Blues and greens can help you unwind at the end of a stressful day. However, a more playful palette enriched with citrus tones can help you get going in the morning. Use a playful peach-like Copper River to create an energy-boosting accent wall in your bedroom, with this subtle orange working beautifully in almost any sleep space.

Although it’s a more versatile alternative to intense citrus tones, you’ll still need to think carefully when balancing it out with a neutral. Any warm-toned neutral will work nicely here, but a coat of crisp white like Cotton Tail will always work best.

If you’re sold on the idea of a blue bedroom, you don’t have to stick to subtle shades when decorating your sleep space. For a more mature bedroom, use a stormy blue like Nightcap. This nocturnal grey is daring but not overwhelming, making it a great choice for an accent wall. 

While you can use cool-toned neutrals for the rest of your bedroom walls, think about elevating your space with a more sophisticated shade. An icy lavender like Porridge Oat is an irresistible option, with its silvery undertones bringing bags of elegance.