Bright and Light

• Bright and light colors are fresh and inviting.Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images
  
  Arrange crisp white bedding against a neutral wall color, such as sunlit sand, and you just might think you are checking into a serene, quaint cottage by the sea. Plantation shutters in bright white or sheer curtains in soft, silky white let the sunshine stream in. Whitewashed wooden furniture blends flawlessly. Add accent pillows and accessories in subtle tints of pale gray, sea-foam green or ocean blue to complete this fresh and popular color option.
  
  

Dark and Cozy

• A dark and cozy color scheme is warm and snuggly.Kim Carson/Photodisc/Getty Images
  
  A combination of rich woods and sumptuous colors will give you a cozy look. Paneled or chocolate brown walls contrasted with layered bedding in combinations of fern greens, majestic golds and warm reds will envelope your room with comfort and style. Furniture in mahogany or walnut woods is a perfect match. Add a free-standing brown faux stone or red brick fireplace, brightly glowing lamps and woven gold drapes and you have an enduring color scheme.
  
  

Soothing and Comforting

• Soothing and comforting colors provide instant relaxation.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Neutral wall colors in beige or gray tones are the perfect backdrop for luxuriously stacked bedding in contrasting shades of beige or gray. A variety of throw pillows in coordinating neutral patterns and textures provide a soothing sense of comfort and calm. Furniture in sleek black or dark brunette colored woods enhance this decor. Deck the walls with black and white or sepia toned photographs, and you have an instant dash of contemporary flair. Complementary beige or gray drapes pooling on the floor complete this soothing color scheme, which is always appealing.
  
  

Sleek and Modern

• Go modern with simple angles.Goodshoot/Goodshoot/Getty Images
  
  Grays, blacks and whites dominate in this sleek and modern color scheme, which is a favorite. You won't see bright colors and soft edges. Shiny steel gray lamps and well-defined angles dominate. Stainless steel and reflective mirrored furniture is complementary. Brown wooden floors or off-white carpeting are simplistic and functional. Large black and white framed photographs or several artistically arranged small frames add interest and finish this color palette.