One designer said hand-painted murals will be popular in 2025.
San Francisco Bay Area designer Jasmine Wang predicts people will start to embrace hand-painted murals in their bedrooms because they add artistry, warmth, and a deeply personal touch.
She said this trend will take shape with nature-inspired scenes, statement accent walls, personalized artistry, and vintage motifs.
Neutral, restorative hues will likely be popular.
Ali Burgoon Nolan, the owner and principal designer of Studio Burgoon, said restorative hues like sage, clay, and soft taupe will help ground bedrooms with calming energy in 2025.
“Drawn from nature, these colors create harmony, offering a tranquil retreat within the home,” she said.
Jordan Miranda, the founder and principal designer of JM Living Concepts, also thinks we’ll see more muted-terracotta and warm-taupe tones. She also thinks natural materials like wood and linen will be popular.
Reading nooks are becoming trendy.
The bedroom is a place to unwind, which is why Nolan predicts more people will “transform the bedroom into a space for reflection, rest, and rejuvenation from daily life.”
She said clients might do this by incorporating relaxing design features like reading nooks or meditation corners into their bedrooms.
Celeste Robbins, the founder of Robbins Architecture, also sees built-in nooks being popular next year.
“There is something intimate and grounding about a built-in nook in a bedroom,” she said. “It’s a place to curl up, read, or recharge that is not your bed.”
Four-poster canopy beds will help create thoughtful separation in the bedroom.
In the age of at-home work and smaller spaces, Miranda acknowledges that the bedroom often becomes a multi-use environment.
By visually and physically defining the bed as its own cozy sanctuary, a canopy bed reinforces the boundary between work or activity zones and restful sleep areas.
“A canopy bed is a way to keep the sleeping space sacred, creating thoughtful separation between the rest of the room where a desk or exercise equipment might also live,” she said.
Wallpaper is also making a comeback.
“One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to enhance a bedroom without major construction is using wallpaper to create a feature wall,” Kristin Christensen, the owner and principal designer of Mod Earth Studio, said.
She said wallpaper is “in” again because it’s an easy way to add personality and flair to a bedroom for much cheaper than construction or custom pieces.
On the other hand, all-white spaces are out for 2025.
Wang and Nolan both told BI they think all-white, minimalist spaces are on their way out.
Nolan said, they can have a “sterile” look and more people are leaning toward “richer, layered designs that invite relaxation.”
“The all-white, ultra-minimalist look is making way for spaces with more warmth, color, and texture,” Wang said. “In its place, expect to see more accent-wall colors, layered neutrals, and earthy tones that create a cozy, inviting atmosphere.”
Matching furniture sets are on their way out.
Wang and Christensen predict the “bedroom in a box” look will be replaced with a more curated and eclectic approach.
“Designers are mixing and matching materials, finishes, and styles to create a unique, collected-over-time vibe,” Wang said.
Christensen recognizes that matching furniture sets provide a convenient solution for creating a polished look, but individuality and self-expression are becoming highly valued by everyday consumers.
“People are increasingly seeking to create spaces that feel more authentic and lived-in,” she told BI.
Industrial-heavy styles won’t be as popular in 2025.
According to Wang, the ultra-industrial aesthetic will exit bedroom spaces next year.
“While industrial touches may still be popular in certain spaces, the overly rugged look with exposed brick, metal, and harsh edges is being traded for softer, nature-inspired designs,” she said. “Organic textures, natural woods, and calming colors are now the go-to for a warmer feel.”
Recessed lighting is also out.
Christensen predicts that recessed lighting, a round lighting fixture installed into the ceiling or wall, will be replaced for its lack of ambiance.
“For years, recessed lighting was the go-to choice for many bedrooms, promising a sleek, minimalist look and ample light without taking up visible space,” she told BI. “However, in recent years, recessed lighting has started to feel outdated, especially in bedrooms.”
Instead, she said, people may opt for alternative lighting solutions with things like smart ceiling lights and dimmable fixtures, table lamps, bedside lighting, wall sconces, or pendant lights.
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