What Will Bedrooms Look Like in 2022?
From fabrics to furniture, find out what experts predict will be featuring in our bedrooms this year
Will bedrooms be bold or subtle in 2022? What kind of bed will we be sleeping on? And how has our bedroom wishlist changed? We asked four designers to share their insights into how our bedrooms might look in the coming months.
Professional insights from: Emma Merry of Emma Merry Styling; Olga Alexeeva of Black & Milk; Omar Bhatti of Space Shack; Natasha Burton of NB Interiors
More in this series: What Will Kitchens Look Like in 2022? l What Will Living Rooms Look Like in 2022?
Professional insights from: Emma Merry of Emma Merry Styling; Olga Alexeeva of Black & Milk; Omar Bhatti of Space Shack; Natasha Burton of NB Interiors
More in this series: What Will Kitchens Look Like in 2022? l What Will Living Rooms Look Like in 2022?
Natural materials
Along with earthy colours, natural materials are also set to be big, with cotton and linen bedding rising in popularity, and natural wood and rattan furniture pieces making more of an appearance.
“It feels as if there’s been a bit of a shift in fabrics, away from velvets towards linens and cottons … materials with slubby textures,” Natasha says, “as well as earthier materials like wood and rattan.”
Omar Bhatti agrees that we’re set to see “a lot more natural materials in the bedroom, as well as the rest of the home” and adds that the trend is for “a big mixture of materials and textures”.
“We see the trend for people going simpler [with their home design] now, and natural materials feed into this,” Olga says.
Along with earthy colours, natural materials are also set to be big, with cotton and linen bedding rising in popularity, and natural wood and rattan furniture pieces making more of an appearance.
“It feels as if there’s been a bit of a shift in fabrics, away from velvets towards linens and cottons … materials with slubby textures,” Natasha says, “as well as earthier materials like wood and rattan.”
Omar Bhatti agrees that we’re set to see “a lot more natural materials in the bedroom, as well as the rest of the home” and adds that the trend is for “a big mixture of materials and textures”.
“We see the trend for people going simpler [with their home design] now, and natural materials feed into this,” Olga says.
Luxurious curtains
Both Natasha and Emma Merry have noted a rise in clients requesting curtains rather than blinds and predict this will continue in 2022, possibly as part of the drive to make the bedroom a soothing, cosy sanctuary.
“I do get a lot more people coming to me for curtains now,” Natasha says. “They add elegance and luxury to a room, as well as another texture, especially if everything else is neutral in colour. They bring warmth to a room and help with blackout and draughts, too.”
“I’ve had more people ask about full-on pinch-pleat curtains than blinds in a bedroom,” Emma says. “I think there will be a big return in curtains.”
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Both Natasha and Emma Merry have noted a rise in clients requesting curtains rather than blinds and predict this will continue in 2022, possibly as part of the drive to make the bedroom a soothing, cosy sanctuary.
“I do get a lot more people coming to me for curtains now,” Natasha says. “They add elegance and luxury to a room, as well as another texture, especially if everything else is neutral in colour. They bring warmth to a room and help with blackout and draughts, too.”
“I’ve had more people ask about full-on pinch-pleat curtains than blinds in a bedroom,” Emma says. “I think there will be a big return in curtains.”
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Textured walls
The desire for creating a warm and cosy cocoon extends to wall treatments, with textured wallpapers flagged up as a rising trend by all our professionals.
“Textured wallpaper feels like one of the big trends now,” Olga says. “Linen wallpaper gives texture and helps with the acoustics, so you feel as if you’re in a very cosy space.”
“I think textured wallpapers are going to come back in a big way,” Emma agrees.
“People want more high-end comfort,” Natasha says, “so as well as a more luxurious bed, [clients] are more into wallpaper options such as textured papers that can create a Zen space with that hint of luxury.”
The desire for creating a warm and cosy cocoon extends to wall treatments, with textured wallpapers flagged up as a rising trend by all our professionals.
“Textured wallpaper feels like one of the big trends now,” Olga says. “Linen wallpaper gives texture and helps with the acoustics, so you feel as if you’re in a very cosy space.”
“I think textured wallpapers are going to come back in a big way,” Emma agrees.
“People want more high-end comfort,” Natasha says, “so as well as a more luxurious bed, [clients] are more into wallpaper options such as textured papers that can create a Zen space with that hint of luxury.”
Screen-free rooms
Large TV screens and obvious technology in the bedroom are on the way out, say the professionals, with bedrooms set to become simpler spaces designated purely for relaxing and unwinding away from a screen.
“A lot of people don’t want technology in their rooms,” Omar says. “Let’s be honest, we all have our phones anyway, so if we want to watch Netflix in bed we can, but people don’t want so much obvious technology in their bedrooms any more.”
“I do get people who don’t want TVs in their rooms anymore,” Natasha says, agreeing that the bedroom is set to be more of a space for screen-free relaxation in 2022. She sees the bedroom becoming “more of a space where you literally just go, maybe read a book in bed and just sleep – a space where you can switch off from everything else.”
Large TV screens and obvious technology in the bedroom are on the way out, say the professionals, with bedrooms set to become simpler spaces designated purely for relaxing and unwinding away from a screen.
“A lot of people don’t want technology in their rooms,” Omar says. “Let’s be honest, we all have our phones anyway, so if we want to watch Netflix in bed we can, but people don’t want so much obvious technology in their bedrooms any more.”
“I do get people who don’t want TVs in their rooms anymore,” Natasha says, agreeing that the bedroom is set to be more of a space for screen-free relaxation in 2022. She sees the bedroom becoming “more of a space where you literally just go, maybe read a book in bed and just sleep – a space where you can switch off from everything else.”
Reading corners
Leading on from the desire for a screen-free room is a rise in interest in reading nooks in the bedroom.
“We have a lot of requests for reading corners,” Olga says. “If there’s space in a bedroom, we create a cosy nook, such as an armchair with a footstool and a nice reading light near a window.” This could stem from a desire to relax and unwind away from a screen. “Or it could even be somewhere to hide from everyone!” Olga says.
Desks and study spaces, while not quite as relaxing, are often essential when home working is required. “Unfortunately, bedrooms [often] have to be multifunctional,” Olga says. “It’s not preferable to have a work space in the bedroom, but if it’s essential, then there needs to be some kind of separation [between work and relaxation], which could be a small, light screen around the desk area that can be folded away.”
Leading on from the desire for a screen-free room is a rise in interest in reading nooks in the bedroom.
“We have a lot of requests for reading corners,” Olga says. “If there’s space in a bedroom, we create a cosy nook, such as an armchair with a footstool and a nice reading light near a window.” This could stem from a desire to relax and unwind away from a screen. “Or it could even be somewhere to hide from everyone!” Olga says.
Desks and study spaces, while not quite as relaxing, are often essential when home working is required. “Unfortunately, bedrooms [often] have to be multifunctional,” Olga says. “It’s not preferable to have a work space in the bedroom, but if it’s essential, then there needs to be some kind of separation [between work and relaxation], which could be a small, light screen around the desk area that can be folded away.”
Statement headboards
Headboards look set to be big in 2022, according to the professionals, with homeowners requesting larger and bolder bespoke designs.
“Headboards are a much more considered choice now,” Natasha says. “They add so much to a room, and you can be playful with them, [so] I think that trend will continue. There are so many different shapes and styles available now and you can play around with fabrics, too.”
“Headboards are part of the whole design of the room,” Omar adds, explaining that they can create a backdrop for, or encompass, bedside tables, pendant lights and wall lights.
Headboards look set to be big in 2022, according to the professionals, with homeowners requesting larger and bolder bespoke designs.
“Headboards are a much more considered choice now,” Natasha says. “They add so much to a room, and you can be playful with them, [so] I think that trend will continue. There are so many different shapes and styles available now and you can play around with fabrics, too.”
“Headboards are part of the whole design of the room,” Omar adds, explaining that they can create a backdrop for, or encompass, bedside tables, pendant lights and wall lights.
Storage beds
Practicality is also high on the list for bedroom design in 2022, with storage still a key concern for homeowners.
“Storage is still what people need,” Olga says. “We use a lot of storage beds.”
“I’m getting a lot more requests for ottoman beds,” Natasha agrees, “with clients making use of every bit of space for storage. I’m also getting requests for built-in wardrobes as well, to maximise any awkward spaces, especially in new builds where storage is really limited.”
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Practicality is also high on the list for bedroom design in 2022, with storage still a key concern for homeowners.
“Storage is still what people need,” Olga says. “We use a lot of storage beds.”
“I’m getting a lot more requests for ottoman beds,” Natasha agrees, “with clients making use of every bit of space for storage. I’m also getting requests for built-in wardrobes as well, to maximise any awkward spaces, especially in new builds where storage is really limited.”
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Bedrooms will be cloaked in warm, earthy colours in 2022, according to our professionals.
“People are more inclined to use darker colours in the bedroom now,” Olga Alexeeva says, “but at the same time still muted and natural, [such as] greys or earthy tones. My feedback from clients is that they sleep much better in these dark, cocoon-like spaces.”
Natasha Burton adds that she’s getting asked for softer colours. “Greens are quite popular, as are blues – but on the softer scale – as well as warmer neutrals such as dusky pinks.” These colours create a space that “feels really calm rather than busy”.