Selecting a paint color for your child’s room strikes a balance between choosing a color they can grow with while still appealing to their personal preferences and interests. So if you’re struggling to choose the perfect blue, pink, or any color in between, there are some tried and true paint selections that have staying power with childrens’ fleeting interests.
An essential element to keep in mind is the environment that would offer the most significant benefits to your child. For example, if your child needs an energetic space to create and play, a bright paint color may be best. Or, if your child needs a calming space to retreat to, a soothing color choice may be best. Read on for some of the best paint colors for your child’s bedroom.
Sweet Green
A wide variety of shades of green evokes different emotions. A sweet and vibrant green, such as Benjamin Moore’s Gumdrop, is a soothing yet cheerful hue that works with a traditional or contemporary design theme. It also pairs well with various colors, such as blue, red, yellow, white, or pink.
A Rich Shade of Blue
If your little one is outgrowing the baby blue nursery, a rich shade of royal or navy blue is a timeless choice that can grow with your child. A deep navy blue, such as Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy or Benjamin Moore’s Old Navy, can even be neutral. Deep blue is a classic color that pairs well with virtually every color.
Kid-Friendly Neutral
If you prefer to keep your home’s overall color palette neutral, gray is an excellent choice for a child’s bedroom. It’s more kid-friendly than beige or tan and will coordinate well with most themes and furniture. Benjamin Moore’s Stonington Gray is a cool gray hue that pairs well with various patterns and textures. Sherwin-Williams’ First Star is a subtle, understated gray with soothing cool undertones. For a true gray, Benjamin Moore’s Coventry Gray is a neutral, calming and relaxing shade of gray.
Pretty in Pink
A pink bedroom can top many children’s wishlists. You can avoid a jarringly pink bedroom by guiding your child to select a softer shade of pink that will be a hit now and will also have staying power. Benjamin Moore’s First Light is a soft, airy pink flatter than any space and pairs well with other colors. You can pair darker pink accessories now and swap in other colors, such as blues and greens, as your child gets older
Soft White
If your child’s furniture, accents and accessories are brightly-colored, a soft white paint can be the perfect backdrop. It can be a soothing background color and allow you and your child to have fun accessorizing the room and make changes easily. Benjamin Moore’s White Dove is a soft white that doesn’t lean too far warm or cool.
