9 Bedroom Trends That Will Dominate 2026

The bedroom trends that we’ll be seeing a lot of in 2026 aren’t about what’s new, but about what feels right. There aren’t hard and fast rules regarding what you can and can’t do; it’s about making your space personal, whether that’s designing a built-in bed nook or layering in pieces from your travels.

Bedrooms, especially, are moving away from overly styled looks and toward spaces that feel collected, textured, and deeply individual. Designers are embracing this freedom by mixing materials, eras, and moods. Here, we spoke with them and got their predictions regarding what aesthetics will define the bedroom in 2026.

Color Drenching

The accent wall’s moment has officially passed. If you ask Alyssa Anselmo, architect and founder of Studio Anva, it should have never existed. “[They] cut the conceptual flow of a space in half and make a room feel choppy,” she says. “Painting an entire room one color, including the walls, ceiling, and trim, creates a cohesive and intentional atmosphere.”

“While not a new concept, I think 2026 will see this taken further with bolder forms and more nuanced layering,” says interior designer and architect Daniel Chenin. “Instead of a simple accent wall, entire rooms will be saturated in a single hue—[like] clay pinks, dusty plums, and deep sages—with tonal shifts across walls, textiles, and furniture.”

What makes this new wave of color drenching so compelling is its scale and confidence—like a headboard wall that blends seamlessly into built-in cabinetry or a ceiling painted to match the bedding. If you want to start small, Chenin suggests choosing one confident hue and layering textures to keep the look from feeling flat.

Built-In Beds

If you’ve ever felt like your bedroom lacks cohesion, then a built-in bed might be the answer. “It makes the room feel so grounded,” says Anselmo. “Built-in beds where the frame is integrated into the architecture make everything feel intentional and sculptural.”

Beyond aesthetics, a built-in frame can also help with function: storage drawers, nightstands, or shelving can feel seamless, rather than tacked on. The bed becomes the centerpiece—a sculptural anchor around which the rest of the room naturally flows.

Kinetic Lighting

Lighting is becoming part of the architecture, creating spaces that shift and respond to mood and function.

“I see interest in frames of light that wrap ceilings or headboard walls, shifting tone and intensity with the time of day,” says Chenin. “It’s theatrical but also practical: homeowners can create a sunrise effect in the morning, an ambient wash for winding down, or a quiet glow at floor level for navigating at night.”

Chenin notes that these lighting strategies do more than look impressive: They support wellbeing. Cooler light in the morning can help cue alertness, while warmer amber tones in the evening can help encourage rest, aligning with natural circadian rhythms.

Individual Character

Anselmo believes next year won’t be about any one trend but rather personal expression. “More than anything, I think people are done chasing trends,” she says. “They’re starting to design spaces that actually reflect who they are.” That means incorporating personal objects, nostalgic items, and pieces collected while traveling—elements with a story, rather than mass-produced décor.

Homeowners are gravitating toward objects that bring warmth, character, and a sense of history. “We’ll see more vintage and secondhand pieces making their way into bedrooms because people want spaces that feel like them, not like something they saw online,” she says.

Textural Walls

“After years of flat, painted backdrops, clients are asking for surfaces that feel alive to the touch,” says Chenin. These are finishes that echo natural erosion, bark, or mineral strata. A plaster relief or subtly carved wall behind the bed can add depth and softness without the need for additional artwork.

Chenin encourages homeowners to start small if they’re hesitant: a single tactile wall or large-scale wallpaper with raised textures can transform a room. “What I love is the intimacy: you walk into the room and the wall almost invites your hand, making the bedroom a multi-sensory retreat,” he says. “The effect is subtle but powerful.”

Mini Ecosystems

We’ve seen indoor plants take over living rooms and kitchens—next year, designers predict they’ll play a more immersive role in bedrooms. It’s not just about placing a plant in the corner, says Chenin: The room itself is becoming a micro ecosystem, balancing light, texture, and even humidity to support wellbeing.

“Imagine a mineral-textured wall that subtly regulates moisture, paired with self-watering planters softened by concealed backlighting,” he says. “Warm evening tones and cooler morning light support circadian rhythm while highlighting tactile surfaces, creating a space that feels alive yet restful.”

The concept often extends to adjoining bathrooms, where clay walls, stone basins, and integrated greenery thrive in the shower’s humidity, creating continuity between bedroom and bath. Designers like Chenin love this trend because it reframes interiors as more than decorative.

Natural Wood and Warm Tones

Natural wood, rich neutrals, and earthy tones are taking center stage, creating rooms that feel inviting and grounded—but there’s a catch. “I do think there’s an overcorrection happening,” Anselmo explains. “People are reacting to millennial grey by going too far into dark and moody tones.”

She emphasizes balance: incorporating warm woods and tonal accents doesn’t have to mean heavy, gloomy spaces. Lighter grains, soft amber lighting, and mixed textures can make a bedroom feel cozy without seeming overstuffed or oppressive.

Architectural Details

If your bedroom feels a bit too minimal, you’re not alone. “Because so many newer spaces lack character, I think homeowners will start investing in details that bring it back,” says Anselmo. Designers are seeing a resurgence of moldings, wainscoting, and trim work that subtly frame walls, windows, and doors.

These elements do more than decorate; they anchor a room visually and make it feel thoughtfully designed rather than staged.

“Even a subtle trim or a single paneled wall can elevate a bedroom from simple to sculptural,” she says. Layer these details with color, texture, and lighting to give your bedroom a quiet elegance.

Curtain-Wrapped Rooms

There’s a new way to add texture and softness to your bedroom: walls swathed in curtains. “I think we’ll see people using them to conceal closets or even surround the whole room,” says Anselmo.

The effect is both practical and transformative. Drapery softens hard architectural lines, improves acoustics, and creates a sense of intimacy, while also providing a way to conceal storage or define zones within the bedroom.

“Often the curtains will match the wall color, tying into the color-drenching idea,” Anselmo adds. This transforms a room into a cocoon-like retreat where the boundaries of the space feel fluid and intentional.