Joa’s White is one of my favourite off-whites from Farrow and Ball that brings character, warmth and it doesn’t have any yellow nuances to it. This red based white is pretty much perfect for any room, but perhaps, the perfect antidote in a dark north facing room which receives little to no light.
I actually have Oxford Stone (a shade darker than this) in my own north facing bedroom, it it goes some way in counteracting the blue light the room receives, and sets the tone for the most gorgeous coastal scheme.
If you’re planning on using this soft off-white in your bedroom, or even in another space, here are some of the best colour pairings to use with Joa’s White that are bang-on trend.
Warm Joa’s White Farrow and Ball Bedroom Ideas That Are Bang-on Trend
1.A Classic Stripe
This off-white is subtle, soft and traditional, so classic colour and pattern pairings will fit right in at home here.
A ticker or chunky classic stripe is a timeless pattern of choice that comes into its own in textiles such as window treatments, as shown below and through bedding and cushions.
Instead of opting for vertical stripes, take them horizontal which can give the illusion of a larger room. Not sure what colour to lean into? Red is always a good idea. Positioned next to Joa’s White and it will bring more of the red tones out of the paint shade for a warmer feel.
2. Layer With Brown
Joa’s White creates the dreamiest base colour in a room that’s perfect for layering in darker neutrals for a cosy bedroom scheme.
You’ll also note that the below room has been colour drenched which creates such an enveloping feel. I’d always recommend this in a bedroom with a sloped ceiling as it avoids making a feature out of it.
Brown is a trending colour for 2026 and it looks beautiful in a few accents to ground the bedroom. You can think about including this with natural elements such as wicker, rattan, and wooden pieces of furniture.
3. Earthy Inspired Feel
Our busy lives dictate how we want to feel in our own homes, and earthy interior design is what is helping us to feel grounded, safe and good when we’re there.
I adore the layering in the bedroom below which includes browns, creams, whites and green. Joa’s White has a lovely metamorphic quality to it, so you’ll find that it reads more like a saundy taupe, even mushroom colour when a lot of light is entering the room.
4. Focal Headboard
Large patterned headboards have made a return to the bedroom this year, and with a neutral backdrop, adding a stand out bed frame will focus the eye as soon as you enter the room.
What better colour pairings to choose than red and blue. These two colours sit opposite on the colour wheel which makes them the most complementary, high contrast pairing. You can then choose one of these colours to tie into the rest of your bedding scheme, as perfectly demonstrated in the below bedroom design.
5. Green & Red
If you find blue a little too coastal or cold, green is a great alternative that naturally works just as well with Joa’s White. Use it as an accent colour to draw the eye in and create a soothing, cosy feel in your bedroom.
Pair it with red like in the bedroom below for another high contrast colour pairing that will work its magic against Joa’s White on the walls.
6. Add Definition With Blue
Whilst neutral and earthy shades all work here, so do bold colours! Joa’s White is such a colour pleasing shade that it virtually goes with any colour.
Dark blue tones will bring definition and ground the room, and they can be a softer choice than doing it with black accents. Curtains frame a room, so a great way to do this with a dark blue.
7. Sulking Room Pink Bedroom
Instead of using Joa’s White as your dominant colour, flip things round and lean into a warm, sultry pink such as Sulking Room Pink on some panelling, with Joa’s White on the upper walls and ceiling.
Due to its warm undertones, a pink or red paint shade will work seamlessly next to it. I love the feel of the bedroom below with a further green accent colour to ground and create a complementary pairing.
8. Scandi Design
The nature of Joa’s White means that it lends itself to being used in a very minimal, relaxed and even Scandinavian inspired design in a bedroom.
It’s the perfect backdrop which brings warmth but isn’t complicated. Layering with warm neutrals and of course, adding in some final black accents brings a touch of modernity but defines the bedroom in classic Scandinavian design style.
9. Colour Drench For Cosiness
Colour drenching is the new IT trend and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. I actually find the bedroom one of the best places to put this to the test because it creates a much cosier feel.
When colour drenching, use Joa’s White on the walls, ceiling and woodwork, you can also saturate your radiators in it (with the appropriate paint finish) for a truly drenched look.
I always use Farrow and Ball Dead Flat paint for drenching as its designed for multi surfaces and delivers the same colour and sheen to every surface.
10. Ground The Room With Blue
Blue is one of the most popular colour pairings with Joa’s White, and here’s another example of it working in situ with a bed frame and curtains setting the tone in the room. I’d pair it with white bed linen for a beautiful balance between the two shades.
On your bed wall, you might want to make more of an accent out of it by adding some panelling or wall mouldings. This is a great way to add instant character and elevate your bedroom.
11. Soft Neutrals
Uncomplicated soft, and perfect for a bedroom scheme. If you dream of something much more relaxed and breezy, take note from the below bedroom.
Layer ever so softly with shades of white, taupe and light creams and soft wooden tones on furniture for a cosy feel that is soothing on the eye.
12. Japandi Inspired
This style of design has become ever so popular in the last year, a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design, and Joa’s White is the perfect paint colour for the job.
So, what colour scheme works best here? Layer soft neutrals with some warmer pops of brown, introduce natural elements, a few well placed black accents and when it comes to decor, scale up with your accessories and faux stems for a nod to Japanese design.
13. Bohemian Details
If you love boho style, this off-white is the perfect warm starting point for delivering this design trend in a bedroom too. Similar to some of the other design trends, soft whites and slightly warmer neutrals with black, brown and orange accents perform best here.
Add a house plant for natural greenery in your bedroom, and it will bring air purifying qualities with it too!
14. Temper With Cool Tones
For sunny south facing rooms, leaning into cooler colour pairings will temper the intensity of the sun and create a much more comfortable bedroom scheme.
Blues and greys are a match made in heaven and work beautifully with Joa’s White as colour pairings on bedding and curtains.
15. Natural Elements
It doesn’t matter whether you’re considering an earthy inspired scheme, coastal, or more of a contemporary space, natural elements are a must against Joa’s White as it brings out the natural warmth in this paint colour.
Wooden furniture and other elements such as frames, rattan, wicker, seagrass and linen are just a few natural materials that will bring any bedroom scheme to life.
16. Warm, Rusty Tones
The last couple of years have seen much warmer, grounding and rustier colours coming into our spaces, and the below bedroom is a beautiful example of this!
Rusty orange and brown tones in the wall decor and bedding absolutely pops against the neutral backdrop on the walls, it’s such a small dose but instantly draws the eye in to the bed. A colour scheme that’s perfect for any bedroom, no matter the orientation.
17. Elevate With Texture
Whilst introducing differing colours will create an interesting scheme, don’t skip the pattern and texture element!
There’s no better place to do this than with your bedding, when choosing bed linens, cushions and throws, choose ones with differing texture, or cushions with different finishes such as fringing, ruffles or a standard stitched seam. It will introduce a tactile feel to a bedroom that keeps you feeling interested when you engage with it.
The below bedroom is also a great example of how to successfully pair patterns without them feeling like they’re fighting for attention in the space.
