A new year means fresh, invigorating trends for our most sacred spaces—the place where we relax and be ourselves: our bedrooms.
2024 ushers in an array of inspired looks, from cosy nostalgic vibes to bright colour pops that command attention. Elevate your bedroom oasis with these microtrends:
- Ottoman beds for ultimate storage
An ingenious built-in storage compartment within the base of an ottoman bed provides discreet stowaway spots for linens, pillows, and off-season garments.
Sleek, streamlined silhouettes complement aesthetics from modern minimalist to classic traditional—go plush with an upholstered bed like the Bedmr Warwick or choose timeless wood framing with a bed like the Birlea Phoenix.
Pictured: Birlea Phoenix 4FT Small Double Wooden Ottoman Bed – Oak. Priced £454 (Save £374 on RRP) Available from Bedstar.
- Traditional wooden furniture for nostalgic warmth
2024 revives ornately crafted, traditional bedroom furniture to push back against minimalism’s flat-pack norm.
Rich mahogany wardrobes like the Willis Gambier Antoinette Wardrobe and decoratively carved dressing tables like the Willis Gambier Dressing Table bring nostalgic splendour to your bedroom for a touch of class.
Pictured: Willis Gambier Antoinette 2 Door Robe, crafted from solid hevea and prima vera veneers with a soft lacquer finish. Available from Bedstar. Priced £1868 (Save £530 on RRP).
Pictured: Willis Gambier Antoinette Dressing Table, crafted from solid hevea and prima vera veneers with a soft lacquer finish. Available from Bedstar. Priced £768 (Save £230 on RRP).
- Low bed frames
Minimalist streamlined bed frames like the Shed Beds Tokyo and Nordic Mill Orlan Low Bed Frame create a relaxed, lounge-worthy vibe.
Pictured: Shed Beds Tokyo Single Bed Frame – Gunpowder. Priced £262. Available from Bedstar.
Pictured: Nordic Mill Orlan Low 4FT Small Double Bed Frame. Priced £372 (Save £306 on RRP) Available from Bedstar.
Pair them with a low-profile mattress under 10 inches tall to really achieve that grounded, hugged-by-the-bed sensation—check out hybrid mattresses from Dormeo (the Dormeo Octosmart Premium Classic is only 17cm thick).
Pictured: Dormeo Octosmart Premium Classic 4FT 6 Double Mattress. Priced £416 (Save £182 on RRP) Available from Bedstar.
- Unexpected red
The “unexpected red theory” is an interior design concept created by designer Taylor Migliazzo Simon. The idea is to introduce vibrant red accents and decor elements in spaces where red is not typically used or expected.
Some ways to incorporate unexpected red include painting an accent wall crimson, using a red bed frame against blue walls, placing a red vase or lamp in a neutral room, or hanging bold red artwork — the red elements don’t need to be significant. An intense cherry or fire engine shade best provides maximum vibrancy and pop.
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- Supersized headboards
Oversized, dramatic headboards elevate the bed as the focal point, creating a grand sense of scale that helps fill larger, airy bedrooms.
The eye draws upwards along the tall headboard’s lines, helping spaces feel more expansive. Check out the Urban Beds Infinity for something contemporary and the Emperor Sherwood for a classic clamshell design.
Pictured: Infinity 4FT 6 Double Bed Frame – Cream. Priced £438 (Save £140 on RRP) Available from Bedstar.
