For many, home is a livable form of self-realization, so to speak Sense of identity to be proudly shared with others. “Look at me,” your living room might proclaim, “I am a soul who loves chintz upholstery, millefleur wallpaper and wood paneling.” However, the bedroom is intimate and not to be displayed for all to see. It's just for you. It is your sanctuary, your kingdom of sleep, your safe place at the end of the day, no matter what chaos reigns behind these walls.
To help us navigate the year ahead, we reached out to our favorite interior designers to find out what's hot in the bedroom. This year will be bold, innovative and revisit our original roots. We immerse ourselves in AI-inspired dreamscapes; Creating personalized spaces that prioritize well-being; and rethinking bedroom configurations with more separate spaces for couples.
Whether you're looking to completely redesign your sleeping area or just want to make a few improvements, these bedroom trends give us so many ways to bring a little magic into our most intimate spaces. Because what happens in the bedroom stays in the bedroom – unless it's a really great design option that's worth sharing with everyone.
Separate bedrooms
In recent years, people are opting for a so-called “sleep divorce,” where couples sleep in separate bedrooms to improve sleep quality. “A January 2023 survey of 2,200 Americans conducted by the International Housewares Association for The New York Times found that one in five couples sleep in separate bedrooms, and nearly two-thirds of those who do do so every night. The trend even has prominent advocates, like Cameron Diaz, who has been married since 2015 and boldly declared on a website Podcast“We should normalize separate bedrooms.”
What does this mean for interior designers? Many are remodeling their homes to turn separate bedrooms into adjoining bedrooms, an arrangement many couples want, according to ELLE DECOR star designer Joy Moyler. “There’s definitely something going on,” Moyler said. “Maybe the magic doesn't happen there after all – or it's just better if they finally get back together.”
If hugging your lover at the end of the day is best limited to waking moments, creating separate but connected sleeping areas can be as stylish as they are functional. Using color continuity can help bring the rooms together aesthetically, even if they are not physically connected. When you're apart, try bringing an L-shaped pillow to recreate the feeling of cuddling without the snoring.
Raw materials and natural forms
A surprising marble headboard makes a statement in this bedroom designed by Jett Projects.
We go beyond the strict lines of modern design and usher in a renaissance of raw materials, rough textures and natural shapes for a look that combines vintage design elements with modern fundamentals. More than 31 percent of the 643 designers in the 1stdibs 2025 Trend Survey said they plan to use furniture and objects that can be described as “organic modernism” in their 2025 projects. The report found that while some designs, such as Moroccan-influenced decor and plaid patterns, have faded, animal prints have gained momentum, rising from 4 percent in 2024 to 6 percent in 2025.
Whether you use luxurious materials like marble and granite or earthy elements like cork walls and textured mineral surfaces, these tactile materials are the foundation for a look that is as sophisticated as it is forward-thinking. For decorators looking to bridge the gap between old and new, combine such materials with curved furniture and shag rugs to add warmth to your bedroom space.
Earth tones
We really can't talk about trends without talking about color, and this year's color trends offer a wide range of options when it comes to bedroom design. All the paint companies have bet on what is popular with them Colors of the year (COTY) – and the result is an imaginative variety of brown tones: earth-toned, monochromatic moments dominated the runways, designers used brown tones in everything from the kitchen to the bedroom, and even Pantone named 17-1230 Mocha Mousse its COTY 2025 .What does this mean for 2025 bedrooms?
We are facing a resurgence of colors that, as experts keep saying, are dull. “More complex, muddier pinks, purples, greens and yellows with earthy, grounded bases,” says ELLE DECOR A-list designer Ghislaine Viñas expects this to be the next big thing. “Colours that are reminiscent of the calm patina of natural materials,” adds star architect Hannes Peer. Even 1stDibs is getting in on the brown fest, naming “warm chocolate brown as designers' favorite color of 2025,” the report says. The online antiques marketplace found that the earth tone was the top choice for 32 percent of respondents. This means the percentage of designers who preferred it in 2023 (17 percent) almost doubled.
Designers not only rely on these earth tones, they also treat them uncompromisingly. Moyler says she sees many bedrooms where “all the walls, trim, millwork, and ceilings are painted the same deep tone color; Maybe just the shine is different,” she says, adding that she’s looking forward to implementing it in the right place. “This creates a very cozy cocoon feeling, almost cave-like and very sensual.”
Everything about cherries
A cherry red daybed in a home designed by ELLE DECOR A-list firm Redd Kaihoi.
Cherry-themed bedrooms are poised for a cultural moment, Pinterest predicted in its post Trend report 2025with “Cherry Coded” being at the top of the list. The search term “Cherry Bedroom” increased a whopping 100 percent year-over-year, while “Cherry Vibe” increased 325 percent, while “Dark Cherry Red” increased 235 percent. And if you need further proof, look no further than the deluge of videos on social media Decorative items decorated with cherries, Cherry blossom themed bedroomAnd cherry colored diy tutorials.
But it doesn't just stop with the cherries. Trend forecasting agency WGSN predicts a broader rise in fake food interior design choices this year. Articles like “Trompe l'oeil candles, stationery…” [and] “Furniture and room decoration” is also likely to be a great success, according to the agency.
Dip your bedroom walls in an all-cherry color scheme or settle for a few ironic touches Cherry pillow throws. A touch of red is sure to spice up your life a bit.
You as the ultimate muse
This season we want to create homes that are more individual, with spaces carefully tailored to each individual's lifestyle. “I've noticed a real shift in what my customers are looking for,” says ELLE DECOR A-List titan Brigette Romanek. “Instead of fancy, copy-paste interiors, people are choosing spaces that reflect their unique personality – a trend that’s here to stay.”
Whether it's a dressing table in the bedroom for the glamor girl, a cozy reading corner for the fantasy nerd or a record player for relaxing, it's all about individuality. “This approach makes each home feel truly unique, with spaces that reflect the different personalities and daily rhythms of the people who live there,” adds Romanek. “Rather than following a set design formula, each space will feel like a natural extension of the life within it.”
Rachel Silva is Associate Digital Editor at ELLE DECOR, where she covers all things design, architecture and lifestyle. She also oversees coverage of the publication's editorials and is, at any given time, in the midst of an investigation into everything from the Internet to the current situation. She has over 16 years of editorial experience and worked as a photo editor at Time and serves as President of Women in Media in NYC. She attended Columbia Journalism School and her work has been nominated for awards from ASME, the Society of Publication Designers and World Press Photo.