How Sherwin William's Cozy 2025 Color Of The Year Can Add Luxury To Your Bedroom

Whenever brands like Sherwin-Willams release their color of the year, it makes sense that people scramble to snag it and add it to their homes. After all, a seal of approval from big brands and HGTV are nothing to sleep on. And speaking of sleeping, the current trending shade, appropriately titled Quietude, is being touted as the paint color for bedrooms and sleeping spaces. The "neutral green hue," which also features gray and blue undertones, offers a calming and earthy vibe that could help relax and soothe, which is important when it comes to designing a bedroom. After all, this is your respite and the place you go to wind down (and sleep, of course), so choosing a color that provides serenity is vital. Quietude also offers a more engaging shade that can match with a variety of elements and themes, so you still get a pop of color that doesn't overwhelm or feel too heavy.

While every 2025 color of the year offers great options around the home, it seems this particular shade really thrives in the bedroom. Earthy hues are a big trend, and they help ground a space and make people feel more connected to the natural world around them. Sherwin-Williams' color of the year, Quietude, offers a take on sage green that leans a little more into the blue undertones so that it provides the calming effects of both green and blue. Studies show green shades promote sleep, so combining them in one paint color seems like a no-brainer for the bedroom.

Green can also create a happy environment, and when it comes to where you sleep, get ready, and even hang out, this is definitely the energy you want. Thanks to the neutral element of Quietude, your decor options are almost limitless, too. You can use various types of wood, although maple and walnut are two tones that work very well with green paint. Wood and stone furniture and accents also help bring through the natural element that the wall color is already channeling, leaning into that earthy ambiance. 

Consider using wood bed frames and chairs, along with wood side tables, for a more minimalist effect. If you prefer to layer materials, include some stone elements like statues, tables, and even bowls or planters to balance out your wood pieces. Add neutral linens in beige, cream, browns, and even gray, which will match the paint's undertone. Use thick throws and textured pillows to add dimension, and even consider adding a plush rug for a cozier aesthetic.

If you want something a little more dramatic, you could use pops of gold and black to elevate the paint and give the room a bolder finish. Metallics will add luxury and style, so add lamps, modern tables, and other smaller, simple furnishings that feature metals. The black embellishments can be fixtures or hardware if you don't want to go overboard. Adding drama doesn't have to mean you overload the room with darker elements: just a few additions can produce a moody but relaxing layout that still induces calm.

You don't need to paint your entire room in Quietude, either. Accent walls are great for introducing color into a room, bringing the shade through that you can then build on with accessories and decor. Alternatively, you could add molding midway down, often referred to as chair rail molding, paint half of the wall with this shade, and then add wallpaper to the other half horizontally to add dimension to the room. The wallpaper can be bold with big patterns or more subtle, but ensure there is a print or design to break up the color.

Or, why not try something different and color-drench with this shade? Paint the walls, trim, even the ceiling, then bring in furniture of the same color, painting whatever needs to be drenched. Color drenching is a painting trend that can boost tranquility in your room, and by using a soothing shade that will help encourage sleep and calm, you're creating a cocoon of comfort.

If you like the idea of color drenching but don't want to commit to that much of the same color, you can double drench, which allows you to introduce more of a monochromatic aesthetic with varying shades of similar colors. This lets you get a little more creative with your furnishings and decor, pulling from the Quietude palette and accenting the undertones. Try layering bedding with a muted grey-green base and a blue-green comforter, then include furniture in a green similar to the paint. Take the same approach when adding rugs.

If you love the color but want more out of it, why not try lime washing with it to create texture without adding molding or wallpaper? Lime washing allows you to get more dimension out of your paint, all while still covering your walls in the desired color. This popular trend is a great way to try a new aesthetic in your rooms. Myths about lime wash you should stop believing include that it's only for a home's exterior. In fact, this is a huge trend for interior rooms to amp up the finish of a paint color.

Since you're working with a green shade, it's also a great option to add plants. These can be real or artificial, depending on your natural lighting, but try to scatter a few (or many) plants around to make the green pop and to bring in fresher air. Wicker furniture and accessories are other excellent options to pair with both a plant-filled and green room, as this contributes to the earthy vibes you are already building. Thrift baskets and stools that can act as storage and display pieces. Use drapes and fabrics to add a softer element to the room, maybe opting for velvet or a super sumptuous material.

Lastly, don't be afraid to think outside the box and get a little creative with your accent colors. If none of the above ideas suit your style, consider going for a more bold or eclectic design. Pairing deeper blues like navy will work thanks to Quietude's blue undertones, but these dramatic shades allow you to get a little moodier with your aesthetic. Really bend into this by accessorizing with brass or gold pieces, thrifting antique frames, and even candlesticks to place around the room. 

DIY a canopy for a Victorian vibe, or layer lots of various textiles to create a cozy English manor respite. While a shade like Quietude certainly pairs well with neutrals and earthy tones, you can also dress it up and make it a statement in your bedroom. The richness of the shade is meant to invoke calm, yes, but it can also be used to elevate a space, especially when used with vintage decor and bold accent colors.