Your bedroom serves an important function. It’s the place where you’ll unwind each evening, and settle in for a night’s sleep. Since the quality of your sleep will help to determine the quality of your waking life, it’s critical that your environment supports your ability to relax and unwind. In many cases, this means bringing your decor up to modern standards.
Refresh with modern colour & texture choices
The feel of a bedroom can be shaped through your choices of hues and textures. You can convey these using paints, wallpaper, and various soft furnishings, including scatter cushions and quilt covers. In 2026, we’re sure to see a continuation of the trend toward natural, earthy tones – and these provide a worthwhile change from sterile white walls.
Rethink layout, lighting and furniture placement
The way that your room is laid out can have a big influence on your experience of the space. If you’re forever bumping into errant chairs and tables, and you can’t feel your way around the bed in the dark, then it might be that your layout isn’t sufficiently well thought through. To correct this, you might think about changes.
The lighting can make a big difference, too. Soft, warm lighting that can adjust automatically according to the time of day can often bring a dated space into the modern era.
Invest in a few statement pieces rather than overhauling everything
You don’t need to make huge changes to overhaul the feel of your bedroom. Often, it’s just a handful of objects that will exert the greatest influence. Swapping out the bed frame or headboard can be surprisingly effective. The same goes for the addition, or removal, of a major item of furniture.
If you’re dealing with a larger bedroom space, or you have a spare room elsewhere in the home, you might deal with clutter by installing a Hammonds walk-in wardrobe, office, or library. This will allow the bedroom to serve solely as a space in which you can relax.
Introduce natural elements & personal touches to create a sanctuary feel
Your bedroom should ideally reflect your tastes, dispositions, and personality. That way, the items of decor will help you to feel comfortable and at home. Meaningful photographs and artworks can make a big difference.
It’s also worth favouring natural materials and design elements. Stone and timber are a perfect, homely antidote to the stark chrome and plastic that have dominated many modern interiors over the last few years. Through their use, a bedroom can be made to feel timeless, rather than dated.
