b'soothe with blueBlue for bedrooms is a match made in design heaven. Its a soothing colour, its reassuring and timeless. Blue is a tranquil colour that will help drop your blood pressure and pulse rate after a hectic day.Pale ethereal blues or those with grey undertones create a dreamy space. At the other end of the spectrum, dark stormy blues will make you want to snuggle under the covers. Try blues with a greyed quality as these are easier to live with, more gender neutral and versatile when adding accent colourscheck out Resene Bluff or Resene Bounty.Pale, barely-there blues of either icy intensity like Resene Solitude or cloudy softness like Resene Sea Fog look superb as a main neutral for walls in a bedroom that has plenty of sun. Or use these colours where you want a cool beachy or architectural feel.Washed or weathered blue are hues like ever-popular Resene Duck Egg Blue. With its mellow greyed look, this type of colour has been hugely popular in decorating. Try it with soft fleecy whites such as Resene Merino or Resene Linen and natural materials like linen, timber and jute. Other grey-blues to try are Resene Lynchpin and Resene Freestyling. These colours feel like putting on an old pair of jeans or a chambray shirtno wonder we feel so comfortable with them. Left: Nothing says relaxation quiteResene like a soft blue and white coastalAlabastercolour scheme. The tongue-and- Resene groove walls are in Resene Frozen,Frozen ResenefloorinReseneAlabasterandReseneBluffbedside table and tray in ReseneBali HaiBali Hai. DIY artwork in ReseneResene Bali Hai and Resene Alabaster. Kashmir Blue16|'