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sizes of cushions will continue to be an
enduring bedroom trend.
Bedroom wallpaper ideas are a popular
choice for many; enriching spaces with
beautiful colour, pattern and eye-catching
visual interest and this year, the bigger
and bolder, the better.
As we look to make more sustainable
and long-lasting choices and create
comfortable environments that can
provide us with a good night’s sleep, it
is essential to invest in quality luxury
bedding for bedrooms.
We spend so much time in our beds, so
recommend mattresses that provide Latex mattresses tend to be rated as it is crucial to invest in the right bedding,
proper support and comfort for the the most comfortable mattress type. ensuring that our bodies are supported
individual. However, there is no specific This eco-friendly material offers plenty and comfortable and feel fully relaxed and
type or brand of mattress that doctors of support across the entire mattress. cosy.
universally recommend, as it largely Plus, it returns to its original shape more Sharp angles are out and soft lines are
depends on an individual’s personal readily than memory foam. Many people in, incorporate plush, curved sofas and
preferences and particular needs. describe latex mattresses as a combination armchairs. These softer silhouettes extend
of innerspring and memory foam. to everything, from sculptural side tables
Grand, super-sized headboard ideas to gracefully curving consoles to create a
have always been a ‘thing’, but in 2025 we wonderful sense of flow throughout the
are going to see designers making a real bedroom.
statement with their colour and pattern Table lamps, floor lamps and wall
choices. sconces are natural choices for modern
Colourful patterns have replaced bedroom lights. Wall lamps with
boring textures, and shapes have become swing arms can serve as substitutes for
more complex and curvaceous. The nightstand tables, freeing up room on
rectangle has been superseded by curves the tables for books, an alarm clock and
and free-form asymmetrical pieces that other items. A wall fixture installed closer
are almost pieces of art in their own right. to the ceiling can provide ambient light.
Bedrooms are all about layering. This Floor lamps in this category are simple
can be tonal variations of colour on in design and can provide task or accent
different surfaces, a mix of patterns that lighting anywhere a bedroom needs it.
playfully explore a particular palette or a For a dramatic focal point, hang a
dynamic blend of textures. modern chandelier over the bed. The size
A stylish selection of scatter cushions of the fixture will depend on the size of the
placed on a bed can completely change room and bed and height of the ceiling.
the look and feel of a bedroom. Scatter For the look of a chandelier, but on
cushions can not only make a bed look and a smaller scale, hang three or more
feel more cosy and comfortable, but they matching or coordinating pendant lights
can be a highly versatile decorating tool over the bed. For added interest, choose
too. From introducing an accent colour to pendants that are similar in style, but have
enhancing a space with eye-catching print globes in different shapes and shades and
and pattern, layering different styles and hang them at varying heights. dw

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