The main reason white may not be the best option for a bedroom is that it can, in certain shades and finishes, be a little too reflective, especially if the room gets a lot of natural light.

In a bedroom, white walls or textiles create a sense of openness and lightness that helps reduce visual clutter, a key factor in calming the mind before sleep. When paired with natural wood tones ...

From stress-reducing blues to grounding earth tones, these expert-approved shades do more than just look pretty.