Embrace the “More is More” Mentality
Keep It Light and Bright
Make the most of natural light by painting the walls and a ceiling a bright white shade. Take note from Rebel Builder and layer in organic textures like fabric Roman shades, a wicker chandler and woven ottomans at the foot of the bed.
Photo by: Lara Kimmerer
Choose a Glossy Paint Finish
Create a monochrome moment by painting the entire room a deep shade — designer Brooke Dailey went with Benjamin Moore’s Narragansett Green. A high-shine finish adds drama and intrigue.
Photo by: Polina Pigulevsky
Wallpaper the “Fifth Wall”
Don’t forget about the fifth wall! Design a dreamy escape by applying cloudy wallpaper on the ceiling, which Sarah Cain Design expertly pairs with a vintage-inspired candelabra chandelier.
Photo by: Polina Pigulevsky
Weave in Natural Textures
You don’t need color to create visual interest. From a rustic wood bed frame to a nature-inspired wallpaper, designer Amy Zee Haight infuses visual interest with organic texture.
Photo by: Sonya Sellers
Embrace Eclectic Style
Designers agree: Eclectic interiors are trending for 2025. This small bedroom, designed by Jackie Terrell, is defined by a unique gallery wall and bold black-and-white bedding.
Photo by: Lara Kimmerer
Hang Bedside Pendant Lights
Swap bedside table lamps for beautiful pendants, which is exactly what designer Isabel Stover of Design Vision Interiors does in this peaceful bedroom. Our advice? Hang the fixtures at least two feet above the nightstand’s surface.
Photo by: Lara Kimmerer
Design a Cozy Canopy Bed
Encompass your bed with decorative drapes, creating the option for seclusion when the curtains are drawn. This vintage style makes this small room feel larger and more elegant.
Photo by: Matt Albiani
Play With Pattern
Make the Most of an A-frame
An angled roof can easily become a design opportunity. Finished in Sherwin-Williams’s Pure White, this one has two elements of surprise: a compact bookshelf and an understated pendant light. “A-frames have a lot of dead space, and finding ways to make these spaces useful is super rewarding,” says designer Amy Pigliacampo.
Photo by: David Lauer
Create Contrast With Shiplap
Draw the eye up — and temper busy wallpaper — by installing vertical shiplap three-quarters of the way up a wall, suggests designer Janna McCalley.
Photo by: Molly Rose
Rely on Sage Green
Cool and calming, sage green is a perfect hue for bedrooms seeking a subtle pop of color. From the curvy bed frame to luxe drapery, design firm Daley Home lets the earthy shade define this serene bedroom.
Photo by: Madeline Harper
Let Travel Inspire Decor
This Moroccan desert-inspired guest room by designer Michelle Boudreau exudes tropical flair thanks to Marrakesh wallpaper and brass palm pendant lights. “This room is full of character, warmth and personality,” she says.
Photo by: Lance Gerber
Wallpaper the Entire Room
Layer in Warm Reds
Whether it’s with drapes, an area rug or this vintage tapestry hung over the bed, rusty red accents warm up any bedroom design. Here, designer Ashley Ferguson chooses to keep surrounding furniture and seating neutral to allow the red accents to pop.
Photo by: Kieran Reeves Photography
Paint a Wall-to-Wall Headboard
Mimic the impact of a piece of furniture with a rich color on the wall and baseboard behind a bed. Here, designer Julie Rose painted a ¼ inch black line to emphasize the cheerful green (Farrow & Ball’s Breakfast Room Green).
Photo by: Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Decorate Open Shelving
Incorporate Soft Black
Put a Reading Chair in the Corner
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand’s home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, “What’s in My Cart.”
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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