​6 Bedroom Ideas and Trends for 2023

There’s no better time to start thinking about a whole new bedroom design than the dawn of a new year. From diets to digital detoxes; fresh from the excesses of the festive season, we’re all ready to create a clean new look, not just for ourselves but for our homes too.

Now don’t get us wrong, we’re firmly on the side of decorating a room to suit your tastes – if you love it, it can’t be wrong! That said, there’s no harm in taking a peek at what interior experts and trendsetters are predicting for a new style year.

With that in mind, we’re ushering in 2023 with a round-up of our six favourite room décor ideas and style predictions for 2023.

1. Be Clutter-Free With Minimalist Bedroom Trends

Ezra ottoman Bed Frame

If you’ve yet to be influenced by TikTok storage hacks, this is the year to succumb to the hype. According to experts, minimalism is here to stay, with hidden storage replacing open shelves and neutrals increasingly in vogue.

Modern minimalism is far from cold with interior fashionistas continuing to lean into the so-called Japandi trend. A blend of Japanese and Scandinavian styles, Japandi minimalism is highly textural, using natural materials and earthy tones to create welcoming warmth.

Three ways to get the Japandi look:

1. Store seasonally. Choose an ottoman bed for seasonal storage. Packing away items you won’t need for months is an easy way to keep a bedroom clutter-free and minimal.
2. Go blonde. Light wood double-duty pieces like the Ezra dresser desk are the epitome of the Japandi trend.
3. Be inspired by ikebana. The Japanese art of flower arranging, ikebana is all about simplicity. Online tutorials can turn you on to this chic, affordable alternative to abundant bunches.

2. Earth Tone Bedroom Ideas for Better Sleep

Keaton Bedside Table

In keeping with that minimalist aesthetic, room decoration trends are edging into soothing earth tones. But don’t plump for beige, instead look to wall paints in rich browns, deep pinks and oxblood reds.

The bonus of these soothing tones is that they could help to create the kind of relaxing atmosphere that promotes a good night’s sleep. And if dark colours aren’t right for you, there’s a rainbow of muted tones to try, from light taupe to perfect pink.

Three ways to get the look:

1. Channel African sunsets. Choose paints and wallpapers in rust, terracotta and ochre.
2. Turn to clay. Make like the British Museum and display unglazed pottery pieces for earthy simplicity. Think candlesticks, vases and bowls in naturalistic matte finishes.
3. Opt for straw and rattan. The perfect complement to earth tones, wicker baskets make for affordable storage while rattan feature furniture, like the Esme wardrobe keeps that African safari theme running.

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3. Brutalist Aesthetic Room Designs

Alexis Ottoman Upholstered Bed Frame

The natural successor to the mid-century style so beloved by Millennials, brutalism has been easing its way into our interiors since 2022, the 40th anniversary of concrete London icon, the Barbican.

While in kitchens and bathrooms, the use of raw concrete and other industrial materials is an easy nod to the brutalist trend, clean lines and less cluttered living brings it into the bedroom.

Three ways to get the look:

1. Dazzle with terrazzo. A cute way to bring colour into a neutral room, terrazzo tiles and furniture tops are big news right now.
2. Choose simple shapes. Brutalism is all clean lines and bold shapes. Pay homage to this with unfussy furniture lines like those found in the Alexis Ottoman Upholstered bed frame.
3. Don’t be afraid of curves. This look doesn’t have to be sharp so don’t shy away from the simplified curves of pieces like this Tatum bedside table.

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4. Small Bedroom Ideas: Simple Bed Dressing

Staples & Co. Lambeth Full Length Headboard

For many years now we’ve been piling pillows, bolsters and blankets onto our beds with glee, creating depth through the use of plump and plush finishing touches. Now, however, interior design experts are paring things back with simply made beds – ideal for smaller rooms where over-furnishing can be too much.

Gone are the carefully folded and layered faux furs in favour of artfully draped cottons and linens while neat housewife pillowcases replace tassels and tucks.

Three ways to get the look:

1. Keep it natural. Choose cotton or linen blends in plain colours. If you can’t resist a pattern, a pale ticking stripe always looks classy.
2. Let your headboard do the talking. A simple upholstered headboard helps to bring a bed together. A beige or grey headboard would be ideal.
3. Don’t iron. Rumpled bed linen gives you that up-to-the-minute look and a breather from arguably one of the most annoying household chores.

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5. Silver Bedroom Décor Ideas

Harvard Metal Bed Frame

It’s finally time to wave goodbye to gold. Why? Because it’s silver’s turn to shine! Bringing a classy gleam to the bedroom and bathroom, silver is a pretty, timeless choice for fixtures and fittings and blends well with the all-grey trend that shows no sign of abating.

Polished aluminium and stainless steel are affordable ways to latch onto the silver trend in furniture while softs shot through with silver thread are an easy – and subtle – nod.

Three ways to get the look:

1. Update your hardware. Swapping out knobs on drawers and bedside tables is an effective option for taking silver on a budget.
2. If silver isn’t your thing other metal looks can provide on-trend alternatives. The Harvard metal bedframe is available in metal matte black, white, and high-shine silver chrome.
3. Be subtle. Don’t go full tinman. Less is more when it comes to silver so best dodge that foiled wallpaper.

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6. Traditional Bedroom Design is Back

Upholstered Ottoman Blanket Box

If you loved the Coastal Grandma aesthetic that ruled 2022, you might be thrilled to hear that traditional design is making a comeback for ’23.And no, we’re not talking modern farmhouse. This look is all about neoclassical lines and stately home-inspired patterns and prints.

Symmetry is key and those little details, like fluted cabinetry and quirky ornaments can really make the neoclassical look sing.

Three ways to get the look:

1. Mix and match. If you’re wholeheartedly dedicated to the trad bedroom carefully blend patterns. Toiles and chinoiserie should be your starting point.
2. Or go mono. Matching striped wallpaper to your upholstery stripe is a bold choice but done with confidence it can really work.
3. Embrace the ottoman. An ottoman storage box is a handy piece for any bedroom. Invest in two for the symmetry that a neoclassical scheme demands.

Make Your Bedroom Décor Ideas a Reality at Bensons for Beds

Inspired to start revamping your home for a refreshed 2023 aesthetic? Whether it’s a new room for the kids or a makeover for your own boudoir, we’ve got all the practical things you need to make it happen. Not only can we help you to furnish your room with wardrobes, bedside tables and chests of drawers, we’ve also got the very latest bed styles, including ultra-sleek TV beds, to inspire your scheme. Not only that but we’ll help you to pick out the small stuff, including bedding and even protectors to keep everything ’23 new for years to come.

Not only can the team at Bensons for Beds help you to find the perfect bedframe, they’re also on hand to help you choose a mattress that’ll guarantee a great night’s sleep and get you set up with a financing plan should you need it.

Ready to take those first steps into a trend-led bedroom? Shop online, head into a Bensons for Beds showroom or call us on 0808 144 6160 to place an order or for more information on our products.

References

Interior Design Trends 2023: Experts Share What’s in This Year | Vogue

14 Interior Design Trends Here To Stay In 2023 (forbes.com)

Lauren Jaques

Senior Buyer

Lauren has worked at Bensons for Beds for 1 ¹⁄₂ years. Lauren is a real industry expert in the area of home furnishing and has buying skills in abundance combined with a keen eye for product detail and flair for design.
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