We’re so excited to share a taste from our upcoming book Homes for Living – out on 9 April 2026. Part interiors guide, part manifesto, it celebrates the essence of Piglet in Bed: that home isn’t about perfection, but about comfort, authenticity, and the simple everyday rituals that make a house feel truly lived in.
Lovingly written by our founder Jessica and her sister Rebecca, the book is packed with odes, essays, and practical ideas – from tips for the messy host and mastering the perfect nap to comforting recipes by British cook Sophie Wyburd.
Grab a cuppa, and enjoy a little inspiration from Homes for Living!
Bringing Color into Your Bedroom
Your bedroom is the perfect canvas on which to express your personality. It is a room that is truly yours – no one else has to like it. Using color is a versatile way of putting your own stamp on a room and has the advantage of being changeable; repainting the walls or switching up your fabrics is something that can have a huge impact on how your space feels.
Color Drenching
Color drenching is a bold interior design technique where a single color is used across multiple elements of a room, such as the wall, ceiling, and textiles. It creates an intentional, cohesive effect across a space.
A way to break up the color and to avoid the look becoming too ‘blocky’ is to use multiple shades of the same color. For example, if you were color drenching your room in a dark green, you might want to bring in some sage or lighter green accents. This way you don’t lose the dramatic effect but it does provide interest to the eye.
Mixing Patterns
We love mixing patterns and find it very effective when creating a cozy space that feels eclectic and considered at the same time. The key to combining patterns is, you guessed it, color! Choose patterns that share a common color – this doesn’t have to be immediately obvious. A small bit of color in a floral design will be picked out subtly by a fabric of the same color, for example.
Mix pattern types. Rather than choosing a blue gingham and a yellow gingham together, choose a blue gingham and a floral that discreetly picks up the same blue in the pattern. Organic patterns (florals, paisleys), geometric patterns (checks, plaids or stripes) and textural patterns (herringbone, pinstripe) can work well together, especially when combined under a considered color scheme.
When pattern mixing, the use of solid colors can provide a 'palette-cleanser' to avoid the look from becoming overly chaotic.
How Does Color Affect Our Mood?
Color can have a psychological impact and affect our mood, emotions, and behavior. Warm colors, such as red and orange, are known to energize; cool colors like blue and green calm and soothe; neutrals provide balance. While color theory can prove helpful when working out what colors work well together and how to mix and match, choosing the right color for your bedroom is really about how it makes you feel.
While some people find blue a peaceful and soothing color, others might find it cold. A sunny yellow might feel bright and cheery for some but too intense for others. When looking at rooms for inspiration, take note of which ones make you feel uplifted, or peaceful, or happy, and try to find the common factor among them. More often than not you will notice a color theme running throughout the ones you are drawn to.
Once you have an idea of the colors you want to feature in your bedroom, what remains is figuring out how to incorporate them. Here are a few ideas:
But What If You’re a Neutrals Person?
Color drenching and pattern mixing might just not be for you. Color can be overstimulating and your bedroom might be crying out for something neutral. In many ways, choosing neutrals can be a more challenging exercise than color. We would recommend painting large swatches on the wall and seeing how the color responds to the light throughout the day. It is amazing how many shades of off-white there are and how different they can look when painted onto the wall.
One way to create interest within a neutral palette is to incorporate different textures. Linen curtains with a coarse texture can add so much depth to a space. A neutral fabric with a subtle striped texture can elevate your bedding to something much more interesting.
Follow Your Instincts
Remember that you’ll spend (at least) a third of your life in your bedroom, so follow your instincts and if you don’t like it, change it. Piglet founder Jess once painted all the walls in her bedroom a dark blue and found that she was wanting to spend less and less time in it. Objectively, it looked good, but it wasn’t making her feel good. After living with the mistake for months she woke up one morning and decided to repaint it a much lighter blue. Suddenly it felt like her space again. Don’t be afraid to be bold and don’t be afraid to change things that aren’t right.
