7 Bedroom Paint Colors That Are So Outdated, According to Designers

For many people, the bedroom is the most personal room in the house, and as a result, it can also be a particularly challenging space to decorate.

You want to let your personality shine, while also creating a sanctuary perfect for resting—and this makes your color choices especially important.

With this in mind, we turned to two of our favorite design pros to find out which colors they’d love to see in bedrooms for 2025—and which ones they feel are officially out for the foreseeable future.

Moving On From Pale Pastels

While millennial pink definitely had its heyday, especially in bedrooms, paint pro Robert Oronzio says that this shade, along with other pale, washed-out pastels, is quickly becoming a thing of the past. 

“There’s less emphasis on [these colors] in favor of more saturated, earthy tones that create a cocooning atmosphere,” he says. 

If you’re looking to update your bedroom, think deep greens and warm blues over faded pinks. The most important thing is to look for colors that create a sense of both comfort and intimacy—two feelings key to evoking in bedrooms. 

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Let’s Take a Break From Blue

While blue is known for being calm, designer Benji Lewis says he thinks we need a break from it in the bedroom for a while—especially very dark blue shades. 

“I love dark bedrooms, but I find that very dark blue oppressive and a bit melancholic,” Lewis says. 

If you truly want a blue bedroom, he also suggests avoiding anything in the duck egg family, and instead looking for a shade that’s softer and warmer.

Only Certain Purples are Okay

While you might not be itching to paint your bedroom lavender or pastel purple, designer Xandro Aventajado says he’s found a growing love for its earthier cousins, like aubergine and plum.

“They bring a wonderful warmth and energy to any space,” he says.

Aventajado says he sees colors in 2025 as an evolution toward richer, earthier tones in general. 

“There’s a growing trend towards keeping spaces lived in yet elevated, with deeper, more saturated hues adding sophistication,” he says. 

Save the Sage Green for Other Spaces

While sage green has become a classic kitchen color, Lewis says he can’t see it ever working well in the bedroom.

“Go green by all means but knock some depth into it,” he says, before suggesting something rich, dark, and sumptuous. 

“Add in a muddy tone in the form of a cashmere throw and you’ve made magic,” says Lewis. 

No More Stark Combos

After years of cool-toned grays and stark, modern palettes, Oronzio is noticing a transition. Now, people are looking for warmer, more natural neutrals.

Instead of going for a bright white on your bedroom walls, look instead for a warm ivory or a cozy, welcoming brown with natural elements layered on top.

Never Neon

While your bedroom should reflect your personality and plenty of people live for bold, bright colors, Oronzio says he encourages everyone to really think about the atmosphere they most want in their sleep sanctuary. 

“Very bright or stimulating colors like neon shades or stark primary colors can be challenging in bedrooms as they might not promote relaxation, he says. 

But if these colors truly call out to you, it’s possible to still add them in. Oronzio says next year will be all about the accent hues.

“These can work if used thoughtfully as accents or unexpected pops or in combination with more soothing tones,” he says.

Consider Moody Choices Carefully

In recent years, Oronzio points to a rise in very dark, moody bedrooms—which is something he calls beautiful in theory.

“In practice, it requires careful consideration,” he says. “While deep colors like Little Greene Paint’s Elysian Ground or Bronze Red can create a wonderfully cocooning atmosphere, they need to be balanced.

When attempting to use these shades, Oronzio says proper lighting and lighter accents are both critical. 

“[These will] prevent the space from feeling too closed in,” he says. “It’s about finding the right balance for your specific space and personal comfort level.”