Terracotta bedroom: which colours to combine?

Soft and warm, flirting between mineral and floral... Terracotta is one of the trendy colours to give to your bedroom. It gives your bedroom a cosy and inviting look.

 Why choose terracotta in the bedroom?

Terracotta suits many styles: classic, Mediterranean, ethnic, contemporary, or even bohemian interiors. Terracotta easily comes into its own in any bedroom:

• on a wall to create depth
• on a piece of wall to create a headboard, or demarcate the sleeping area
• with small accent elements such as bedding, picture frames, vases, etc.

Terracotta is naturally a warm, soft and cheerful colour. This makes it is ideal for transforming a bedroom into a soothing, comfortable, safe cocoon where you can relax after a long day.

Terracotta is the Italian word for ‘baked earth’ and is a general name for reddish-brown pottery. This colour is also found in Mediterranean and South African pottery. With terracotta, you create an atmosphere that invites daydreaming and travelling. And what could be more delightful than a bedroom where you can completely unwind?

What colours can you combine terracotta with in a bedroom?

Since terracotta is a mixture of different shades of red, pink and orange, which are uplifting and stimulating colours, it is important to soften with plenty of white so that the bedroom remains a place of tranquility. Light seasonal shades like beige and powder pink, as well as cosy colours like burgundy, brown and greyish or strong yellow, are great for the bedroom as they enhance the pleasant character of terracotta. Do you prefer some contrast? Then opt for green by adding plants to your interior, for example.

Omdat terracotta een mengsel is van verschillende tinten rood, roze en oranje, wat opwekkende en prikkelende kleuren zijn, is het belangrijk om te verzachten met veel wit zodat de slaapkamer een plek van rust blijft. De lichte seizoenstinten zoals beige en poederroze, maar ook knusse kleuren zoals bordeauxrood, bruin en grijzig of sterk geel, zijn zeer geschikt voor de slaapkamer omdat ze het aangename karakter van terracotta versterken. Ga je toch liever voor wat contrast? Kies dan voor groen door bijvoorbeeld planten aan je interieur toe te voegen.

Wood remains the best choice for furniture or flooring: the natural BerryAlloc laminate floors in light wood with a matt finish are the perfect combination with terracotta thanks to their natural look that ensures the colour gets all the attention. A great example is the laminate floor Connect 8 in Bloom Sand Natural. This soft floor shows off the terracotta hue beautifully.

A slightly warmer wood type is also beautiful in combination with terracotta. An example is the parquet floor Les Essentiels in Oak Authentique. This floor has a warm, darker colour that goes well with a more rustic style.

For a more cheerful look, choose strong wood floor Parqwood XL in Oak Calm Nature. This floor has a lively, light colour that goes well with a modern interior.