5 Bedroom Colors That Have Gone Out of Style in 2025 — Plus the Shades Designers Are Using Instead

By Lilith Hudson published 28 March 2025 inAdvice

If you're anything like me, at this point in the year you're itching toredecorate. Spring is the perfect time to usher in a fresh style and welcomea sense of renewal into your home, and if you want to experiment withbrand-new colors, there's no better place to start than the bedroom.

Dark Navy

DO INSTEAD: Choose a steely blue, or a blue with a smoky undertone, for a less heavy, overwhelming feel

Inky navy tones reminiscent of the night sky have been a popular sight in bedrooms lately, where many designers have opted for color drenching for a cocooning feel. To some degree, it's a paint application that makes sense in the bedroom — an immersive midnight blue shade to lull you into sleep — but most designers agree deep, dark colors aren't on the bedroom agenda in 2025.

If you want to embrace the undoubtedly calming properties of blue, consider a dustier, smoky tone instead of navy. "These draw inspiration from the sky, offering a calming, restorative energy perfect for a modern bedroom," says Nina.