Jewel tones were once considered dated, but as we reach for more characterful interiors, they are back en vogue. These rich, cocooning shades create cozy, sensuous spaces with an overarching feeling of continental luxury. For proof, look no further than Zooey Deschanel and Johnathan Scott's bedroom.
The couple recently renovated their duplex in Lower Manhattan into a maximalist haven. They purchased the home in 2020 as a fixer-upper; built at the turn of the 20th century, it was much-neglected and totally white, lacking any sense of personality. However, with the help of acclaimed designer Young Huh, they completely turned this around.
The freshly decorated home is steeped in French and English aesthetics and alive with color, pattern, and vintage flair, inspired deeply by the couple's own flair for design.
Young explains on Instagram: 'Zooey has unerring, decisive taste and Jonathan is that rarest of persons- an absolute perfectionist who is always kind, positive, and funny.
Perhaps one of the most interesting spaces in the home is their jewel-tone bathed bedroom. It's rich, stunning, and packed to the brim with personality.
So, what works about this unusual bedroom color scheme, and why? Though the burgundy is significant, experts say that the sapphire blue bedding is an essential ingredient bringing the room together.
Design expert, Shelley Cochrane, explains: 'Sapphire blue is one of the most luxurious jewel tones, perfect for creating drama and intimacy in dining rooms or bedrooms. Its depth feels both regal and soothing, making it a powerful backdrop for spaces designed for gathering or unwinding.'
Recreate Zooey and Johnathan's Look at Home
From a beautiful set of Navy bed sheets to a velvet upholstered footstool, here are our top picks for creating a scheme similar to Zooey and Johnathan's in your own home.
Elevate your space with the Cotton Scalloped Throw Pillow Cover, crafted from textured slub cotton for a soft, durable finish. The scalloped edge adds a serene, sculptural touch inspired by rippling water.
This stylish stool is the perfect way to bring a curve into your bedroom. Its warm red color would be the ideal complement to navy bedding.
This deep blue bedding set comes with sheets and a coverlet for a complete look like in Zooey and Johnathan's bedroom. Its incredibly versatile and cozy.
Furthermore, jewel tones are more than a passing color trend; they look especially striking in the bedroom. Shelley advises: 'In the bedroom, sapphire blue takes on a cocooning quality, calm yet indulgent. Upholstered headboards, velvet drapes, or bedding in this shade add a sense of luxury while promoting restfulness.'
To style these tones, focus on contrast, as Zooey and Johnathan have done in their space. Shelley suggests: 'Pair with soft neutrals, creams, or even blush accents to balance the depth and keep the room serene. Sapphire blue brings a mood of sophistication and tranquillity, bold enough to make a statement, yet timeless enough to ground a space for years to come.'
Zooey and Johnathan's bedroom is emblematic of a move towards richer, warmer spaces. If this space is anything to go off, jewel tones are definitely back.
