Bedroom trends for 2025 hold the mirror right back to us. Where we once erased personality in favor of beige-on-beige, we’re now entering an oxymoronic era of visible introspection — a curated eclecticism that swaps perfection for soul, imperfection for story.
But don’t confuse eclectic modern bedroom ideas with chaotic, or imperfect with messy. “True luxury is in the details — those subtle nuances that only a hand can create, where slight variations are not imperfections but rather marks of authenticity,” says Charu Gandhi, founder and director of London-based design studio Elicyon.
Think of it this way: if eyes are the window to the soul, the bedroom is the portal to the self. Like walking into a child’s room — full of favorite colors, cherished objects, and traces of imagination — your bedroom should tell a story. Where you’ve been, what you love, and where you’re headed.
Of course, personal doesn’t mean thoughtless. There’s an art to layering your world in a way that feels elevated. Ahead, we’ve decoded the 2025 bedroom trends that do exactly that — helping you make your bedroom a place to look within, recharge, and just be.
1. Longline Headboards
Go big — you’re already home. Oversized, wall-to-wall, and extended headboards have been gaining ground for the past few years, venturing beyond the bed to become integrated focal points, storage solutions, and design statements.
“Wall-to-wall headboards are a beautiful design element in bedrooms because they make the room feel warm and cozy, literally wrapping the room in the bed,” says Lydia Toppston, design director at Chicago’s Wendy Labrum Interiors. “It is also a great way to add a lot of design impact in a bedroom in a sophisticated and quiet way.”
But “impact” doesn’t denote extreme. 2025 headboards still command attention but are more likely to be tonal than loud, and certainly more sculptural rather than tufted (so long, 2016).
“A headboard is an anchor in the bedroom, but that doesn’t mean it has to be overly dominant,” says Charu Gandhi. “We’re moving towards more understated forms where the beauty lies in the contrast of textures. A structured timber frame with soft wool upholstery, or a smooth leather panel set against raw linen, creates depth and tactility without the need for excessive ornamentation.”
Headboard texture, in other words, is non-negotiable at this scale. Wood meets fabric. Leather plays off metal. Linen softens stone. The magic its oversized sensibility brings to the bedroom is heightened by leaning into the already off-kilter mix.
2. Drapery
“Bed drapery is making a comeback too, which adds softness and a sense of quiet luxury,” says luxury interior designer Jessica Summer. And while there’s no shortage of ways to do it, she’s noticing a shift: “I’m seeing a renewed interest in four-poster beds being used in creative, unexpected ways — not always traditional, but adapted to feel more contemporary.”
So, maybe don't reach for that medieval guest room-adjacent brocade damask. Think sheer chiffons and featherweight voiles — fabric that softens the formality of structured posts and adds a touch of ethereal airiness.
Even without a four-poster frame, background draping is also (and paradoxcially) at the fore this year. Take wall-to-wall fabric panels, for example. “Wall-to-wall drapery adds softness and a theatrical drama to a room,” says Houston-based designer Meg Lonergan. It’s a clever way to create symmetry behind a bed, disguise awkward windows, and envelope the space in a hush, both visually and acoustically.
“The drapery looks best when hung almost ceiling height and kissing the floor,” Meg notes. For full-scale applications, the goal is the same: avoid weighty fabric. “Natural, thin fabrics such as wool, wool blends, or linen hang the nicest,” she adds.
3. A Collector’s Eye
We’ve hinted at this already — the idea that bedrooms in 2025 are becoming portals into our inner world, or maybe more accurately, an elevated version of the creative-filled bed chamber of a child. The throughline is a sense of curation that can’t be replicated. No one else will have this exact mix of objects.
It’s your bedroom — so have fun. Be weird. Bring in things that tell a story. “There’s also a growing confidence in mixing in antiques and vintage pieces, which I always love to do — it gives the room character and a more collected feel,” designer Jessica Summer tells Livingetc.
Beyond the small, charming things — a vintage frame from a flea market, a rug your cousin wove by hand, a delicately embroidered initial on a silk pillowcase — Jessica says she’s seeing more of everything. “There’s definitely a shift toward bolder personal expression: more pattern, more color, more layering.”
“People are starting to feel freer in how they decorate their bedrooms,” she continues, “with eclectic combinations like wallpaper paired with patterned headboards.” Think of the bedrooms we’ve seen from Rebecca Udall or Studio Duggan — layered with prints, nostalgia, and personality. Jessica admits that a full-on eclecticism might not be for everyone, but even a small dose of individuality, she says, can make a big impact.
4. Asymmetry
One of the most memorable bedrooms of 2025 so far comes courtesy of Parisian design duo Rebecca Benichou and Florence Jallet of Batiik Studio. Their Le Marais project flips the idea of visual balance on its head: instead of matching bedside lights, you'll find a slender pendant hanging on one side and a bold sconce mounted on the other — a pairing so wrong, it’s right.
The appeal wasn’t the fixtures themselves, but the unexpected relationship between them. “Mismatching heights, patterns, forms and designs in a room injects personality,” says Charu Gandhi. When design is too perfect, it can feel sterile — there’s a reason Brutalism thrives everywhere but the bedroom in 2025. It doesn’t invite ease.
“There’s an inherent movement in asymmetrical design that draws the eye, making a room feel more organic and lived in,” adds the Elicyon founder and director. 2025 bedrooms are less about precision and more about creating tension in a way that feels alive.
And to the overnight guest, asymmetry reads as soft presentation of prowess. It’s a wink of rebellion: knowing the design rules just well enough to break them.
5. Minimal Cushioning
There was a time when beds were borderline pillow hoarding situations. Princess-adjacent pillow forts that required their own secondary bedroom for storage. In 2025, we’re over it.
That doesn’t mean we’re abandoning comfort, but there’s a difference between being cozy and being buried. Think fewer cushions, more intentional choices. “A singular lumbar pillow or a long bolster adds structure without overwhelming the space, allowing the textures and materials of the bed itself to take centre stage,” says Charu Gandhi, founder and director of Elicyon.
And let this be your gentle reminder: cushions aren’t exclusive to beds. If you’ve got a window seat, toss one there (but only one — maybe two, max). The point isn’t to strip the joy from layering, but to stop before the chaos.
Just addressing the pillows is its own kind of cheat code to minimalist interior design — gentle guidance to keep bedrooms plush, not puffy.
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This textural, reversible bedspread is giving me all the luxurious bedroom feels. Ruffled frill edge, cotton chambray fabric and the gorgeous, soft color palette. Use as an extra bedding layer or a cozy blanket. It also receives a glowing 4.8 star rating across 48 reviews with customers commenting on its excellent quality.
This sculptural knot cushion would look as perfect on an armchair in your bedroom as on the sofa in your living room — a unique way to add texture and layering to your space. I love the dusty pink, pictured, but it is also available in nine other colorways.
Now that you know how to set up your sleep sanctuary in style, ensure you're up to speed with the latest bedding trends for 2025, too.
