Bedroom trends: comforting designs and trending colors to inspire
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From Japandi-style design to dopamine color-drenching, experts say these are the biggest bedroom trends to follow in 2023
The biggest bedroom trends cover everything from maximalist design to natural colors and textures. There’s something for every taste and budget to help create the bedroom of your dreams – literally.
Your bedroom is more than just a place to sleep every night, it’s a personal sanctuary, somewhere where you can escape the stresses of the day which is why it’s important to ensure it’s a room where you want to spend quality time in.
As with all interior design trends and kitchen trends, each year brings different themes. It appears that anything goes as far as decorating is concerned, depending on personal tastes – but the strong statement that seems consistent across the board is to focus more on creating a restful haven.
With the spa-like Japandi style still proving popular and the best bedroom paint colors remaining favorable, there are also several new trends on the horizon that will create a bedroom that's truly your own special sanctuary.
Here are the biggest bedroom trends set to inspire our sleep spaces.
BY JAYNE CHERRINGTON-COOK. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM TAMARA KELLY
Little Greene | Habitat | Getty Images - 2/13
All natural
Maybe it’s because sustainable living is becoming more important to everyone, but natural materials are predicted to be popular for bedrooms in the coming year. Choosing natural materials for your bedding, for example, is not only sustainable but also better for you. They contain fewer toxins and 100% natural fabrics, such as cotton, can help you regulate your temperature better ensuring a better night’s sleep.
“If you’re looking for texture and natural materials, 100% linen is a great place to start,” says Molly Freshwater, co-founder and creative director at Secret Linen Store. “Linen is a more sustainable fiber than cotton and its unique textured surface makes it a great choice, not only because it looks amazing, but because it feels fabulous too, getting softer and softer after each wash.”
Don’t forget your window treatments either when it comes to the all-natural trend. It’s out with the opulent velvets and in with more rustic window treatments such as natural linen and textured sheers. On the flip side of this very understated trend, there's a move towards using wooden shutters in color to make a style statement.
It’s not just bedding and windows that can be all-natural in the bedroom either, adding elements of natural materials such as wood and stone also works well, whether that’s through thoughtful accessories or bigger elements like paneled walls.
Secret Linen Store - 3/13
Dopamine dressing
While bedroom colors are usually neutral and calming, there’s a big step towards bright pops of color in your sleeping space. In the fashion world, dopamine dressing (the idea that wearing bright colors makes you feel more positive) has been huge for a while, and the same theory works for bedrooms.
Introducing pops of color is the ideal solution to subtly welcome positive energy into your bedroom, without this impacting your sleep quality and quantity.
But how to introduce this into your bedroom without it being too overwhelming? One way is to choose a bright piece of furniture. "We are seeing more customers choosing bright-colored beds as the focal point of the room and going for sumptuous fabrics," says Patricia Gibbons from the design team at sofa.com.
"With color, it's important to think about layering the room with a mix of textures that add a pop of color and tie in the aesthetic. Bright colors come into their own in spring and embody the feel of the season all year round."
Another easy way to add color to your bedroom is with paint, and Sophie Smith from Zhoosh Paints says it is time to get adventurous.
“Color-drenching rooms or creating features such as headboards and canopies with paint are a great way to go,” she says. “If you have a smaller bedroom these effects are fantastic for adding drama and decoration without taking up physical space.”
She’s predicting that berry shades like purple and pink will be big, with various shades of purple already proving popular with their customers. “Pastels and lighter shades reflect the warmer evening skies and create airy, relaxing rooms - while darker mauves and burgundies are rich and inviting: great for creating a comforting and sumptuous setting,” she says.
Carpetright - 4/13
Nature-inspired hues
If super brights aren’t your thing, you’re in luck as at the other end of the color spectrum are nature-inspired hues. In fact, one of the interior paint color trends will bring is colors inspired by all things natural, from sunsets to plants.
Sam Bramley, Lead Colour Consultant at Lick recommends taking the look from the skirting boards all the way to the ceiling for a monochrome style that will look really pulled together and help give that feeling of being back to nature.
Helen Shaw, director at Benjamin Moore, says as well as calming colors, bold nature-inspired colors will be popular, such as their color of the year, Raspberry Blush, which was inspired by sunsets. Deep browns and golden yellows will also have their place.
“Stark, strong, and striking, this look is both confident and simple,” Helen suggests. “They’re perfect teamed with whites and natural wood.”
Zhoosh - 5/13
Japandi style
The Japandi bedroom trend uses different textures to create a zen-like feel, layering texture to make your bedroom cozy and comfortable.
“It’s all about hunkering down and cocooning oneself in comfort; something I think we’re all continuing to crave. Sweeping, curved lines ensure the range feels soft and warm,” says Laura Burnett from Feather & Black.
The first step when looking at how to make a home cozy is by using the right colors says textile designer Jan Constantine. “Color is key, so shades from warm creams and soft terracottas to deep reds and oranges and the return of warm browns can all help raise the temperature in the bedroom,” she says.
It’s then all about mixing and matching textured fabrics to make it super welcoming. Jan suggests a teddy sheet or duvet cover to keep things snug. Or chuck a shaggy rug on a hardwood floor to make things feel super comforting. Don’t forget to make it tactile as well, choosing those textiles that make you feel snug when you touch them.
“Now more than ever we’re looking to our home for solace, so exploring different textures in the home not only makes a bedroom interesting to look at but can add warmth and intimacy to a space,” says Rachael Burn from The Tartan Blanket Co.
“Different textures can also be achieved through finishing - for example, a lot of brushed and felted fabrics really emphasize and bring a material and room to life.”
Feather & Black - 6/13
Art Deco Revisited
It may feel like Art Deco has never gone away but it’s back with a real bang for bedrooms! An easy way to add glamor to a bedroom, making a bedroom look expensive, Art Deco styling combines detailed touches with a considered palette.
Alongside neutral base colors, you can really bring the Art Deco look to life by using finishing flourishes of brighter jewel tones, alongside metallics recommends Faye.
"In terms of color consider jewel tones such as sapphire, emerald, and gold, which can easily be incorporated in an existing color scheme using cushions, throws, or even a statement accent chair in velvet, a fantastic texture harking back to the Art Deco era,” she says.
The other thing that creates an Art Deco feel is curved lines, a feature that works well in bedrooms as it keeps things flowing and adds a harmonious feel to the room.
“Curves are a super and well-proven way to add some art deco to your room without re-decorating the whole room,” suggests Molly. "I love curved Art Deco bedside tables on either side to complete the look.”
And don’t forget your flooring – Art Deco is a luxury look, so go for a deep pile rug or carpet to provide a sumptuous starting point for the elegant flourishes and design detail associated with this look.
Graham & Brown - 7/13
Tropical accents
While biophilic designs were among one of the big bedroom trends 2022 bought us, they will be back, albeit with a tropical twist!
Think about incorporating vibrant, tropical colors or wallpaper into areas of your bedroom to give it a vacay-vibe.
If jungle walls are too over-the-top for your tastes, stick to vibrant shades on the wall and then add tropical accessories such as a palm print cushion, duvet, or rug instead.
Look for quick and cost-effective solutions that make a big impact when it comes to recreating the latest trend in a space that's already decorated. Adding a rug for instance is a great way to elevate neutral flooring to add an instant pop of pattern or accent color. You can layer this even further by adding a set of complementary bed linen and accessories to unify the look.
Dekoria - 8/13
Headboard walls
Headboards are going XL! Laura from Feather and Black says that headboard walls are a popular search term on Pinterest right now.
“Headboard walls are becoming very popular,” she says. “A headboard is often the centerpiece of your bedroom and a larger headboard, or headboard wall undoubtedly determines the feel of a space. By using paneling, or a neutral-toned headboard, you can add a huge amount of luxury and elegance to the room.”
While these headboards work really well in larger bedrooms, Suzanne Kugler, Buyer for mattresses and headboards at Dreams says it’s actually a trend that can work in all sizes of bedrooms.
“If you have a smaller bedroom, it makes the sleeping area feel extra special without taking up valuable square footage so having something comforting yet stylish helps to co-create a cozy space,” says Suzanne.
What’s more, if you get a headboard wall built bespoke, you can extra storage into it, which is great when working out how to make a small bedroom look bigger!
Divine Savages - 9/13
Grandma chic
One of the more nostalgic bedroom trends is predicting will be big is grandma chic. With the upturn in thrifting and upcycling furniture, it’s probably no big surprise that this trend is coming into its own, after all, doesn’t granny always advise against throwing anything away?
To get the look, think frills, lace, and the all-important florals, which Lucy Ackroyd, head of design at Christy, says are the mainstay for this trend.
“Floral bedding is a must to achieve this aesthetic and to elevate the look to its full potential, choose fitted bed sheets that come with over-the-top frills to add texture," she advises. "Furthermore, treat your bedside table to a tasseled lampshade"
Another way to get an injection of vintage florals is to introduce granny-esque patterns into curtains or rugs – a perfect solution if floral wallpaper is too much for your tastes!
“Choosing statement flooring is a clever way of grounding the look,” says Jemma from Carpetright. "For those looking to spruce up a room adding a rug is a simple way of achieving this look, however, for a statement look that lends a touch of luxury to proceedings, there's nothing like a beautifully patterned wall-to-wall carpet. It helps to elevate the look and feel of the space and provides pattern and color for all the other accessories and décor to combine with."
For the finishing touches, Lucy advises a trip to a charity shop or second-hand store to get the look. “Repurpose old china as trinkets for jewelry, find the most unusual vase for a fresh bunch of flowers, or choose some old paintings to adorn your walls," she advises. "This is a great way to create a bedroom that is all your own, completely unique, and full of character."
Carpetright - 10/13
All out Maximalism
For those who love over-the-top design rejoice it is the year of maximalism, where more is more! Think murals, ornate on-trend wallpapers, and statement lights.
“In stark contrast to the simple design trend is the continuation of the maximalist trend mixing bright colors and bold silhouettes and patterns," says Tracey of Where Saints Go. "This trend is only for the bold and extrovert personalities amongst us, and a certain level of design skill is required to pull this off."
To dip your toe in the trend, Lucy from Christy says a showcase wall is a great way to start.“If you have a show-stopping wall in your bedroom, you can mirror the design within your bed linen. For example, if you have a floral pattern on your feature wall, use a duvet cover with subtle botanical prints to achieve balance and harmony within the room,” she says.
And if that makes you too nervous, stick to plain white bedding and use throws and cushions in brightly contrasting colors to add to the OTT feel.
Lighting is another great way to create a maximalist feel. Ditch the sleek lights and instead opt for a statement chandelier. “We have seen a notable uptake in customers utilizing oversized statement chandeliers in the bedroom for a more dramatic look,” says Jo Plant, Head of Design at lighting company Pooky.
Divine Savages - 11/13
Relaxing seating areas
While the bed is obviously the focal point in any bedroom (the clue is in the title after all), there’s another piece of furniture that will have its moment in the spotlight, the chair! It’s going to become even more important in bedrooms, with whole seating areas being totally on-trend.
As bedroom trends are about sanctuary and ritual, seating in the bedroom is going beyond the simple occasional chair, instead, loveseats or small couches are likely to prove more popular as we look to spend more time in the bedroom doing activities that boost our sense of wellness and calm.
This more generous style of seating will be more like a welcoming hug than the functional seating we’re used to seeing in bedrooms. Contemporary design and plenty of curves will mean they make more of a statement while softening the overall aesthetic (more on that in a minute)
Getting bespoke, built-in seats is the dream, but if space is limited, a cushioned bench — perhaps at the end of the bed — is a great alternative. Pile super soft, touchable cushions and throws on the top to make it a restful place to read or relax before bedtime.
Covet House - 12/13
Soft curves
As hinted at before, hard angles and straight lines in design are being softened by the current trend for curved edges, and it looks as though this soft approach is only going to pick up momentum for all aspects of furnishing bedrooms.
There's an added element of comfort to be found in arched headboards, rounded nightstands, and occasional chairs – all of which will be popular in furniture collections this year.
"We'll see a continuation of curves and round edges," agrees Sarah, interior designer at My Bespoke Room. I've noticed more furniture and finishing touches are softening. This also creates a function to the flow of a room."
Even the latest on-trend bedding has been softened to fit with the look of the season, with scalloped edges proving increasingly popular for the best sheets and pillowcases.
“Undulating curves have become an enduring choice for smart, timeless interiors with a playful, light-hearted touch," says Joanna Ross, general manager of design at Sheridan. "Beautifully elegant scallops instantly elevate a design while adding a luxurious feel to rejuvenate a bedroom.”
Wayfair |Sheridan - 13/13
Textured design
Layering a considered selection of different materials when furnishing a bedroom adds interest and depth to any scheme while creating a comforting balance throughout the room. Incorporating natural materials is the biggest trend, which we've already touched upon – namely that of rattan.
Within the principles of bedroom design, this natural material is being used to soften the presence of prominent furniture pieces, such as wardrobes, dressers, and chests of drawers. This approach creates a more relaxed feel for a bedroom layout, where the bulkiest furniture pieces instantly feel less restrictive and uniform.
"Warm and tactile in tone and texture and encompassing the modern-rustic style, rattan has garnered new interest in recent years," explains Philipp Nagel, director at Neatsmith. "Our rattan door design, with its natural handwoven material embedded within a lacquered frame, is created with longevity in mind and instantly enhances its surroundings. It has an old-style charm set within a modern framework, that feels both fresh and timeless."
Neatsmith