Transform your bedroom with the new 2020 palettes

Ready to breathe life into your bedroom? We’ll show you how with Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052), Dulux Colour of the Year 2020. Many of us are taking a more human approach to life, work and play, seeking spaces that reflect who we are. The bedroom is a special place to reset away from the world, so let us help you transform your room with a mood to suit you.

1. Bring nature in with Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052)

Go simple and seamless with one block colour. Conjure up the colours of a crisp spring morning with Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052). Its pastel shade creates a soft, nurturing space. Painting your walls and window panels entirely in one tone gives a comforting cocoon result.

Bring the natural, fresh look together with a lush green plant. Add pops of colour with blush pink cushions and complement Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052) with sea blue linen to mimic a seaside escape.

Which colours?

Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052)

2. Delight the senses with a bright bedroom

Energize your space with bright pinks and oranges. Mask off a mini-feature in a similar tone for added interest. Paint your headboard in a burnt orange for standout furniture.

Make the most of that first light with Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052) against the window. Its gentle and muted shade will give a beautiful airy effect, so you can really appreciate the start of every day.

Use bold shapes with retro accessories and graphic textiles for a trendy edge.

Which colours?

Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052)

Cedar Shadow 50YR 36/263

Pink Buff 10YR 67/100

Flame Grilled 34YR 23/583

3. Strip back with simple tones for a minimal bedroom

Achieve a calming atmosphere for careful thought. Use deep purples and blues for a sophisticated look. Why not try the split effect and give your room depth?

Layer your bedding with similar tones to create a sense of flow and introduce drama with a candle. Decorate sparingly for a clear space to contemplate and put your thoughts into perspective.

Which colours?

Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052)

Black Mica 30BB 05/022

Grey Gimmick 22YR 17/023

4. Express your creativity with a rich autumn bedroom

Colour your walls in a sumptuous olive green, its rich hue is great for immersive tone-on-tone styling. Add a sense of height with an opulent dusky pink across the top third of your walls.

Express yourself by telling a story with your belongings. Paint your window sides in Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052) for a bright and airy canvas to showcase treasured art or postcards.

Get that feeling of luxury through different textures. Combine velvet, linen and cotton for a comfortable setting to explore and create.

Which colours?

Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052)

Heart Wood 10YR 28/072

Westchester Gold 20YY 15/245

Want to showcase your personality for guests to see? Find out how to use Tranquil Dawn (Grey Jeans 45GY 55/052), Colour of the Year 2020, in your living room.

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