One of the things new homeowners are often excited for is finally getting to paint their walls after years of beige landlord-special rooms punctuating their lives.

However, once the time comes around, there are simply too many questions. Which colour works for each room? Which colour should I avoid entirely? Should the rooms be hip or timeless?

Where do you even start?

Well, you start with a good sleep, and, according to the experts at BoConcept, that can be done with a lick of a ‘calming’ paint colour and designing your bedroom for better sleep.

How to design your bedroom for a better sleep

Paint your bedroom a calming colour

First of all, while you may feel tempted to opt for your favourite colour, the experts recommend instead opting for a sage green shade. This is because this lighter shade of green symbolises nature and evokes feelings of calm.

Incorporate lighting in layers

The experts explained: “Lighting in........

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