I’m an interior expert – the best bedding colors for a great night’s sleep & the ones to avoid

YOUR bedroom is a sanctuary, but if you’re struggling to fall asleep at night, you might be shocked to learn your bedding is the problem.

It’s not the thread count or material that may be keeping you from a good night’s sleep – it’s the color of your comforter, sheets, and pillows.

Luckily, one interior design expert revealed the color schemes that can help put you to sleep, and which palettes to avoid in the bedroom.

Nic Shacklock, an interior expert from Online-Bedrooms, said the all-white bedroom trend needs just a little tweaking to get the stamp of approval.

“A lot of people opt for white, beige, and neutral-toned bedding which isn’t a bad thing,” Shacklock said.

“These colors are actually known for promoting comfort, which of course is helpful when it comes to bedtime,” he added.

To keep a bright-white bedroom from looking too clinical, which can make relaxation difficult, add in pastel or earth-toned throw pillows, or a blanket in muted colors.

You can also swap in cream, beige, taupe, or off-white bedding.

“The neutral tone of beige bedding limits distractions and provides a sense of warmth,” Shacklock explained.

You can also replicate the effects of being around nature, which reduces stress and anxiety levels. You don’t need to invest in houseplants to bring greenery indoors, though.

“The color green invites a sense of peacefulness, perfect for drifting off to sleep,” Shacklock said. A spectrum of green shades will give your bedroom visual interest.

You can also “think blue skies and blue sea” if you want to invoke a nautical theme and take advantage of the super-calming powers of blue.

A navy blue bedspread, sheets, and pillowcases will be particularly effective in promoting calm.

Meanwhile, there are trendy bedding colors that your whole family should avoid.

“Brighter colors like red and purple are not the best because it increases alertness,” Shacklock said. “This is definitely something to consider when it comes to children’s bedrooms.”

For example, red or orange bedding could be the cause of your kid’s apparent insomnia.

Red “stimulates the brain, promoting alertness and giving the sense of danger,” Shacklock said.

Orange gives off similar energy that can disrupt sleep. And yellow and purple, both very trendy for kids’ rooms, may pose risks as well.

“Yellow is known for being overwhelming and distracting when used in the bedroom,” Shacklock advised.

“While it looks great, you’re best keeping this out of the bedroom,” he added. Use it as an accent only, or keep yellow throw pillows and bright blankets in your child’s play area.

Purple can work as a bedding color, as long as you follow a slight caveat.

“Purple is a very powerful color and encourages creativity,” the expert advised.

A bright, plummy purple could lead to late-night ruminating instead of peaceful dreaming.

“It’s suggested that if you do want to incorporate purple into your room or your child’s room then you should opt for a lavender shade instead,” Shacklock recommended.

You could also pick a duvet that incorporates purple and blue or green into a calming pattern.