1. THINK SEASONALLY
First up, think about the seasons and pick your bedding bedroom colors accordingly. The amount of natural light your bedroom gets will help you decide whether to go light or dark with your sheets. Bear in mind that it's likely to feel gloomier in the winter months in comparison to the summer season. If you have a south-facing room, you'll likely get more light throughout the day compared to a north-facing room which will feel colder and darker.
2. CONSIDER TEMPERATURE
As well as the natural light, it's also important to consider the temperature, and going light or dark with your sheets should reflect the weather outside. 'Bedsheet colors are always seasonal for us,' says Anne Hindley, designer at Melbourne-based Hindley & Co.
3. CONSIDER WHAT EMOTIONS YOU WANT TO EVOKE
Color makes a big mark on the mood and ambiance of a room, and going light or dark with your bedsheets can feed into emotion and atmosphere. 'There is no right or wrong when it comes to selecting the color of your bedsheets, just realize that different colors will evoke different emotions,' says Barbra Bright of Barbara Bright Interior Design.
4. CHOOSE A SHADE THAT LOOKS FRESHER FOR LONGER
There is no getting away from the fact that even after one night's sleep in newly washed sheets, they can look crumpled and a little worn. Certain fabrics tend to look tired and well-worn quicker than others. While I love linen's qualities (it's great for keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer), it does end up looking a little crumpled just after one night. Going darker with your linen sheets is an easy way to help conceal those creates. Think sumptuous chocolate browns and plums for a cozy nighttime retreat.
5. FOR THE WIDER BEDROOM COLOR PALETTE
Lastly, choose light or dark bedding by looking to the rest of your room. You bed by its very nature is a large, dominating piece of furniture, why not make a virtue out of this and use it as a color block? Take inspiration from other colors in your room to create a harmonious palette or contrast as desired. Look to your rug, artwork and bedroom wall decor and take your cues from the color wheel.