Have fun with an accent wall or install custom wainscoting and paint it moody green. Or, weave in soft shades with bedroom curtains, bedding or furniture (imagine a sage green headboard).

Since the paint color on the walls is the largest ... is not a good pick for the bedroom, thanks to its lively yet artificial feeling. While softer shades of green are associated with rest and ...

Paint your walls in a softer, creamier yellow, for example. You can also use a more serene wall color and add bold splashes to your room with textiles and pillows in bright, cheerful colors.