20 must-haves for a stunning bedroom design

Looking for the latest bedroom launches to revamp your sleep haven? We’ve got you covered!

From gorgeous eco-friendly beds to striking wallpapers, here’s what you need to invest in this season to achieve a stand-out bedroom design…

Cosiness, revisited

Versatility and comfort are still at the forefront in the post-Covid era, only now, they’re taking a more flamboyant form. Use a cosy sofa bed as your neutral canvas, to create the vibrant spare bedroom design of your dreams. Pair it with a bold floral wallpaper and striped linen in playful colours, for that whimsical effect.

Bedroom design with striped pink and green linen against a floral wallpaper.
Fareham 3 seater sofa bed, £2999, Bridgman.

Gentle hues

Pastel shades of pink, green and yellow are on trend, and will look even more special when combined with jolly elements and patterns, such as striped headboards and candy-shaped cushions – you get extra points if you add in a characterful table lamp too.

Bedroom design with striped green and white headboard, a candy-shaped cushion, and table lamp with green, characterful feet on the side.
Spruce up your bedroom design with Benjamin Moore’s Springtime Peach (2014-50) paint, from £20 for 0.94 litres.

Eccentric bedroom lighting

Statement table lamps are bound to elevate the look of your bedroom, and they are literally everywhere these days. From wiggle to leaf-shaped to jazzy and metallic, no piece is too quirky or too over-the-top.

Green table lamp with scalloped shade.
Clarke & Clarke’s scalloped Congo Velvet lamp, exclusively available at Next, £80, will add a touch of drama to your bedside table, thanks to its ruffle-shaped shade and golden details.

Highland breeze

Green shows no signs of waning as designers’ and homeowners’ favourite colour, with deep, forest tones being all the rage. Trust in the leafy shade to create a restful atmosphere in the bedroom, and get organised with Neatsmith’s Highland x Green Glass wardrobe.

All-green wardrobe with shelves, drawers and green-hued clothes and shoes inside.
The piece serves as an homage to the Scottish wilderness, with its earthy palette reflecting the verdant Highlands. Prices for the Highland x Green Glass Anthracite doors start from £2200 per linear m.

Slumber party

Few things feel more liberating than sleeping on the floor on a hot summer’s day. Do it in style, and with a little more comfort, with Loaf’s Sleepover floor cushion.

This smart piece is basically a mattress and pouffe all at once – fold it out to reveal the comfy mattress or pile it back up and use it as a squishy pouffe. Add in some throw pillows and you may find yourself hosting an impromptu sleepover.

Mattress folded into a pouffe in beige, light blue, red and yellow tones, next to books and a basket.
Sleepover floor cushion, £195, Loaf.

Fantasy land

Maximalism is slowly but surely making a comeback, and what better place to let loose than in your child’s bedroom? Circu Magical Furniture has just what you need to fill their room with fairy dust.

Made of wood and soft velvet, the brand’s dreamy Tristen bed comes in five different colours and looks like a happy little cloud on earth. Once they shut their eyes, they’ll be travelling to a kingdom far, far away.

Bedroom design with a headboard shaped like an orange cloud, next to oversized armchair.
Priced at £9521.21, the Tristen is available to buy online from shop.covethouse.eu.

Spirited bedroom walls

Carve out the ultimate ‘chill out’ zone for your child to relax and play. Include a chaise lounge and all their favourite toys and pair them with a statement wallpaper to make this pocket space pop. Nature- and animal-inspired motifs are having a moment this year.

Chaise lounge with cream pillows against a fluorescent green wallpaper with printed elephants.
Elephant Breaststroke wallpaper in Aqua, from £185 per roll, Brand McKenzie.

By the coast

Have you had your ‘five-a-day’ today? With the Night Lark Amal Lemons coverless duvet from The Fine Bedding Company, you might not have to. Its fun lemon pattern will bring the refreshing scents of the Italian coastline into your room, while its lightweight, silky texture feels soft and smooth on the skin.

The in-built cover also makes it easy to wash, putting an end to the perpetual duvet cover struggle.

Bed duvet printed with lemons.
Night Lark Amal Lemons coverless duvet, from £55, The Fine Bedding Company.

Soft bedroom textiles

The au-naturel, non-manufactured look has taken over upholstery, with mass-produced, ‘cold’ designs making way for kinder, natural-looking fabrics. Iliv’s boho-chic Jardine collection offers sustainable cushions and side tables upholstered in beautiful, leaf-adorned patterns.

Two floral upholstered side tables in sage green and beige hues.
The Lalita-Haze (left) and Sylvan-Haze (right) side tables are as squishy as they are practical. Fabric prices for the Jardine collection start from £28 per m.

Go green

With the environmental crisis in full swing, more and more interior brands are trying to be as responsible as possible. Join them in their sustainability efforts, starting with this all-natural bed from Atkin & Thyme. Crafted from eco-friendly mango wood, with its headboard and footboard upholstered in a luxurious cotton velvet in Olive Green, the Mabel is made for peaceful, uninterrupted dreams.

Bedroom design with green headboard and orange and white linen.
Mabel bed, £1299, Atkin & Thyme.

Colourful birdsong

If you’re going to include natural elements in your space, why not let Mother Nature herself in, and transform your room into a serene meadow? You can almost hear the birds singing on Graham & Brown’s Clavering Birds Sage Green bedding set, available from £90. Let them and their rainbow-coloured feathers lull you to sleep, as you get whisked off to a mythical forest.

Bed with nature-inspired white and green linen featuring birds and flowers.
Clavering Birds Sage Green bedding set, from £90, Graham & Brown.

Cool boards

Supersized, characterful headboards are the perfect way to spice up an otherwise minimalist room – from round and wavy to polka-dotted or checked, they are sure to add that larger-than-life element missing from a neutral design.

Studio Gabrielle’s handmade-to-order La Grâce bed features a lovely scalloped headboard that can be upholstered in a striped fabric by Colours of Arley to deliver the wow factor and then some.

Bed with beige scalloped headboard and checkered cushion.
La Grâce bed, from £2499, available from The Roost.
Striped black and white, scalloped headboard.
La Grâce headboard x Colours of Arley.

Feel-good bedroom cushions

When it comes to pillows, more is more. Stack up your favourite cushions to bring that ‘hygge’ quality into an already relaxed space, and choose floral patterns in pale colours to create a sense of warmth and tranquillity.

At £115, Inchyra’s handmade-to-order Briar cushion with feather cushion pad, is a good place to start. Originally an antique wallpaper discovered behind a wooden shutter in the Inchyra estate in Scotland, its pretty floral motif is now printed on pure linen, with zip closing for extra flexibility.

Floral embroidered cushion in blue, green and brown shades.
Handmade-to-order Briar cushion, £115, Inchyra.

Concealed tech

Sleek technology features are now more popular than ever – and the more seamlessly they blend into the bedroom design, the better.

To ensure you get a good night’s sleep, look at sound-absorbing wall panels such as the Trepanel Design smoked-oak, acoustic, wood slat panels from Walls and Floors, which feature real wood veneer and a black rigid felt backing. Stylish and practical, they pair well with discreet pendant lights.

Bed with light pink linen and pink and blue cushions against oak acoustic wall panels.
Trepanel Design smoked-oak, acoustic, wood slat panels, £99.95, Walls and Floors.

Opulent bedroom throws

Quiet luxury is still going strong, so consider investing in plush fabrics for a glamorous touch. Yarn Collective’s latest collection includes eight gorgeous textiles, from sheers to weaves, which draw inspiration from the natural world.

Bedroom design with linen bed throw and cushions in olive green.
The Iris linen satin in Olive, with its subtle sheen and smooth texture, can make an ideal refined bed throw. Priced £166 per m.

In the mood

Love ambient lighting but haven’t found a way to incorporate it into your bedroom design yet? Priced £825, Lee Broom’s Mythos wall sconce from the Alchemist collection offers an easy way to do it, tying in beautifully with a moody, yet warm, industrial space.

The wall-mounted light is formed of a brass structure that nestles an illuminated glass orb. The light emitted from the sphere appears to be different from every angle, meant to add interest and intrigue to your lighting scheme.

Wall-mounted brass sconce featuring illuminated glass orb.
Mythos wall sconce, £825, Lee Broom.

Golden retro

The uncomplicated mid-century style remains a beloved, highly attractive choice for any stunning bedroom design. Bring it to the 21st century by welcoming a more sparkling take on the classic look, with the ultra-glamorous Antin sideboard by Mid-Century Club – available from essentialhome.eu. Its grand, shimmering presence is sure to give your space bonus personality points.

Long, golden, fluted sideboard against blue wall, with matching lights and artwork above in a mid-century bedroom design.
Antin sideboard by Mid-Century Club, priced around £12,752 (€14,990).

The great outdoors

Recreate the relaxing ambience of a glamping tent in your bedroom, with Garden Trading’s chic Fawley chevron bed. It’s crafted from reclaimed pinewood and features a warm, natural finish, while the solid wooden slats make it a sturdy, long-lasting choice.

To complete the ‘al fresco’ look, match it with the brand’s Fawley chevron bedside table, at £280, which features the same appealing chevron design.

Bedroom design with chevron wooden slats and white and beige linen, next to wooden beside table, with window looking to garden in the background.
Fawley chevron bed, £900, Garden Trading.

Happy storing

Buttery yellow shades are dominating the season, and they can really help to balance out the mixing-and-matching of patterns like gingham or stripes.

Add Mustard Made’s oh-so-cheery Shorty locker in Butter next to your bed, and keep all the important bits safely stored away. It features two adjustable shelves inside, and comes with a lock and custom keyring, too, for extra privacy.

Yellow bedside locker with bobbin table lamp on top, next to bed with striped yellow linen and red checkered pillows.
Shorty locker in Butter, £139, Mustard Made.

Declutter your bedroom

Can’t decide how big you want your wardrobe to be or how many compartments you’d like it to have? Designed by Vuesse, Scavolini’s Walk-in Fluida collection offers several possible reconfigurations to suit your space and taste. Choose from linear or corner solutions, with visible modules or modules closed with doors, or freestanding pieces.

With five available colours (from Pure White to Garden Walnut) and a range of door materials with push-pull openings or handles, it really doesn’t get more versatile than this.

Open black wardrobe with an array of shelves and drawers, displaying mostly white shirts and tops, against a peach-coloured wall.
Scavolini‘s Walk-in Fluida collection, price on application.

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