When considering modern, luxury design for the home, the hardest working rooms (such as the kitchen) often get the most attention. However, it’s the bedroom that we spend the largest percentage of our time in and that contributes the most to our overall well-being.
Typically, almost half of our day is spent in the bedroom either sleeping, dressing, unwinding or relaxing, so it is important to make sure that this room is the best that it can be. Bedrooms should feel inviting, cosy and aesthetically pleasing, as well as embracing all of the elements of modern luxury to meet our everyday needs for living and getting a good night's sleep.
If you are thinking of giving your bedroom a refresh to bring about a more modern and luxurious design aesthetic, or are seeking out bedroom ideas and inspiration to elevate your bedroom at home (either via simple changes or by making bigger investments), below are five of the best new bedroom design trends and luxury bedroom decor ideas within contemporary interior design:
Upholstered beds in good-quality, luxurious fabrics
There’s a reason why luxury hotels containing high-end interior-designed rooms always contain an upholstered bed: thick, sumptuous fabrics add layering and texture to a room, creating a feeling of grandeur and evoking an opulence that is warm and inviting. Tactile fabrics in rich tones that are padded or woven add visual depth and create a soft veneer in the room that cannot be achieved by hard materials.
If you want to elevate the look of luxury in your bedroom, invest in an upholstered bed frame in a hard-wearing fabric like velvet or bouclé. Neutral fabrics are a good choice if you regularly change your wall colour. Or, you prefer a bedroom full of personality, jewel-toned textiles feel elegant and grandiose against any backdrop. For extra decadence, choose an upholstered bed with stitched detailing or extra padding on the headboard.
TV beds: The ultimate buy for relaxing bedroom luxury
Ever-evolving technology has meant that TV beds are now no longer only an option for the ultra-wealthy. Modern and Smart slimline TVs can now easily slot into the foot of a regular-sized bed for the ultimate relaxing and luxurious bedroom experience. Thanks to more accessible technology and innovative design, TV beds can now be considered more of an affordable luxury, with high-quality TV beds ranging from £550 - £1700.
Offering a surround-sound experience with built-in speakers or Bluetooth connectivity, modern TV beds host a slimline TV at the foot of the bed, with the slender bed end storing the screen when not in use. These beds are available in a variety of colours and designs, so if you are someone who loves to unwind watching your favourite shows or films, a TV bed is the ultimate luxury that does not compromise on style!
The return of statement headboards
Statement headboards have recently made a big comeback within interior design. Associated with time-honoured heritage and good craftsmanship, a large sculpted headboard creates a key focal point in a bedroom and adds elegance.
If you want to refresh your bedroom and create impact, switch up your bed headboard for something more dramatic and luxurious in style. If you are DIY savvy, you could reupholster your existing headboard using fabric, wadding and a staple gun. Alternatively, you can purchase a single headboard on its own for your existing bed.
Choose a headboard that has height or is an interesting shape, such as those featuring contemporary on-trend curves or wavy lines. For a more traditional appeal, select a headboard with button detailing, upholstered in a sophisticated hue.
The ultimate in nighttime comfort: memory foam mattresses
A modern, luxurious bedroom is not just about the aesthetics; it has to have a superior level of comfort, featuring a mattress that you can sink into, designed using the latest technology to support your body and relieve pressure on your joints for the best night’s sleep possible. If you are not completely comfortable at night and don’t wake well rested ready to face the day ahead, you may need to upgrade your mattress.
Choose an ergonomic memory foam mattress to relieve discomfort around the back and shoulders and support important body alignment. Memory foam mattresses are low motion, so they don’t move around with your body and you are less likely to have a disturbed sleep if you or a partner moves in the night.
Bed layering and side table dressing
A luxurious bedroom has to involve silky-soft, decadent bedsheets. While crisp white bed sheets will always be classic in style as they evoke the feeling of a luxury hotel room, warmer, earthy shades including soft pink, taupe and caramel browns are currently popular and modern bedding set colourway choices.
Bedsheets constructed from natural materials are best to allow the skin to breathe. Invest in bedsheets made from bamboo (a strong, fast-growing plant that is self-sufficient as it doesn’t rely on good quality soil or regular watering), linen and natural cotton that are less likely to aggravate the skin. These natural fibres will keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter; they are also a sustainable option, being able to be recycled at the end of their lifespan.
On top of the sheets, layer your bed with throws and cushions in a variety of sizes. Rectangular-shaped or long lumber cushions work well on a bed, as they sit better alongside standard-size pillows. Spritz your bed with a calming pillow spray or place a hemp bag of lavender tucked in out of sight to help aid sleep. On the bedside tables, make sure to include lamps for atmospheric lighting to avoid turning on harsh ceiling lights and place down a small bud vase of flowers for decadence.
Whether you make just a few small changes, like switching up your bedsheets and adding more cushions, or larger changes, such as investing in a new bed, these refreshes will instantly upgrade your bedroom for a more modern and luxurious bedroom scheme that will improve your bedroom's level of style and comfort.
