1. GREEN AND SOFT NEUTRALS
'For a soothing interior scheme, green is a great choice,' says Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director at Little Greene. 'As the true color of nature, green makes us feel comfortable within the home. It is a shade that we associate with the tranquillity of the outdoors.'
2. CHOCOLATE BROWN AND CLAY TONES
'Don’t be afraid to use darker shades, as rich, chocolate browns are also perfect for creating restful spaces that bring comfort to the home and envelop a space. They work wonderfully as an alternative where you might previously have considered black, charcoal, or a dark blue, bringing a restful and warm atmosphere to an interior.'
3. LIGHT BLUE AND WHITE
Decorating with blue and white is a classic calming color combination, evocative of coastal decor. Tash Bradley, Director of Interior Design at Lick explains below why blue works especially well in the bedroom for a relaxing feel.
4. PINK AND GREEN
For a more vibrant calming color combination, consider pink and green. Helen Shaw, Director of Color Marketing at Benjamin Moore explains below that this color combination, especially pastel variants of these two shades, is a go-to pairing.
5. BURGUNDY AND WOOD TONES
Earthy colors such as burgundy and natural wood tones make another calming combination. 'A rich burgundy paired with dark brown woods or accents will bring a rustic warmth to any room,' says Helen Shaw. 'Earthy colors reflect less light, making a room less active and therefore more restful.'
6. BEIGE AND WHITE
You can't go wrong with a fully neutral scheme to achieve a calming feel. Layering warm neutrals creates a pared-back and spacious look that's restful to the eyes. 'Pairing warm neutrals such as cream, beige, and white together will ooze comfort in a sophisticated and effortless way,' explains Helen Shaw. 'Elevate this timelessly stylish look with layers of texture such as dark woods, tactile bouclé textiles, and sleek stone surfaces such as marble and quartz.'