In 2024, bedroom trends are reflecting a blend of comfort, sustainability, and personalization. Your bedroom is your sacred space. It’s where you start and end your day. It should be everything you need it to be. When dressing your bedroom, don’t forget to include the essential classics like quality bedding and practical storage alongside some of these on-point trends to create a restful and calming haven. Here are some key trends to look out for this year as you embark on giving your bedroom a sprucing up. 

1. Cozy and Cocooning Color Palette

Pair your space-saving murphy beds with cool and cozy hues like soft blues and deep olive greens. When paired with warm lighting, a bedroom becomes more tranquil and soft. It inspires comfort and rest. If you’re not a fan of softer tones, opt for more rich, deep, and earthy colors like cocoa brown and merlot that will make you feel like you’re snug in your favorite blanket. Soft-flowing curtains can help to uplift the room and lighten the mood. 

2. Eclectic Mixes of Styles

Try combining styles like contemporary and vintage, or classic and minimalist. You might be wonderfully surprised by the results. Small classic touches can bring a mix of styles together seamlessly. Antiques, upcycles, and reclaimed pieces can bring a lot of freshness to your room that is more reflective of the multifaceted individual that you are. This is a lot easier to do when you’ve got a room that you’re attempting to give a facelift. But starting from scratch is just as doable and will be more purposeful.

3. Throw Pillows

A lovely collection of throw pillows will truly make your bed or seating area too inviting to pass up. Just this one touch has the power to change the entire look and feel of a bedroom. They’re a versatile accessory because they can help you better incorporate accent colors, bring in patterns, and create texture through layering. If you really want to jazz it all the way up, go for mismatched throw pillows. This means different sizes, shapes, and colors. It will create a lot of interest and contrast.

4. Prioritize Sustainable Design

Eco-friendly materials are gaining traction. Expect to see more bedding made from organic cotton, bamboo, and recycled fabrics. Furniture crafted from reclaimed wood or sustainably sourced materials is also popular. In addition to a sustainable design, incorporate elements that also sustain you. A sleep-friendly environment is a priority. This includes investing in a high-quality mattress, blackout curtains, and calming color schemes. You may also consider incorporating wellness features like aromatherapy diffusers or sound machines. 

5. Add Layers

Layers can be achieved with tonal variations, incorporating different textures, and adding vining plants. A variety of throw pillows and window treatments can also add to the layering effect. Don’t forget about the floor. Area rugs or layered rugs are another excellent way to bring layers into your room. Hang artwork or a gallery wall to add visual interest. Mix frames and sizes to create a dynamic display. Alternatively, you can use textured wallpaper, wall panels, or a feature wall with paint or wallpaper to add depth.

6. Supersized Headboard

Headboards are back in because a large headboard instantly draws attention and can serve as the central focal point of the room, setting the tone for the design and helping anchor the space. It allows for bold design statements, whether through color, pattern, or texture, which makes it a great way to express personal style. They create a visual impact with a sense of grandeur and luxury while also visually balancing a large room or high ceilings. Oversized headboards also help tie together other elements in the room, like matching the headboard’s style or color with other furniture or elements in the room. 

7. Personal Touches

Personal touches are increasingly important. After all, it is your bedroom and you want to feel most comfortable in it. Customizable furniture, personal art collections, and unique decor items help reflect your individual style and truly make the space your own. Art, colors, accessories, and books are great options that really bond your room to you and what makes you feel most at ease.

8. Confident Colors

While neutrals remain popular, there’s a growing interest in bold colors and patterns. Rich hues like deep greens, navy blues, and earthy terracotta are making a statement. Mixing patterns through textiles or accent walls is also on the rise. But take your time when choosing colors. Many factors go into settling into the right hues. Take into consideration the size of the room, your own preferences, and the amount and direction of the natural light. Hues that have more personality to them are definitely one of the best things you can do to be on trend with your room decor this year. 

9. Great Lighting

The right lighting makes all the difference in a photograph and your room. Opt for lighting that you can control. The more natural light the better, but make sure you have lighting that makes you feel good when the sun’s not around to lend you a helping ray. Consider functionality as well when selecting lighting. You’ll want something for low lighting, something for bright lighting, and another that lightens the darkest areas of the room when necessary. 

10. Bring the Outside Inside

Bringing nature indoors continues to be a trend. Incorporating indoor plants, natural textures, and earthy color palettes can create a calming, rejuvenating space. Choose house plants that are best suited for the amount of light your room receives and don’t forget to water them. Many house plants are easy to care for whether you consider yourself a green thumb or not. Consider artificial plants if you don’t trust yourself to mind them well. Large windows or skylights that allow natural light in are also sought after.

Incorporate a few of these trends in your room decor and you’ll learn how difficult it can be to leave. When your room is truly a reflection of you and it meets your needs, you’ll be more comfortable and experience better nights and maybe even better moods.