Pillow talk

Update your bedroom with the latest snoozing space trends for 2023 and beyond

- Shelley Tustin

A beautiful bedroom is the type of indulgence we all deserve – it’s a private space that’s designed to bring joy every day. The idea of embracing individuality is behind all the major trends hitting sleep spaces right now. It’s about designing a space that serves as your personal wonderland, an escape from the stresses of the outside world. Read on for the experts’ top trends to play with in a room of one’s own.

(Bed)head of the class

Bedheads are back and ready to step up as the star attraction of the bedroom. The new bedhead goes well beyond comfort and functionality and is designed to make a bold statement and become the defining feature of the room. “We love feature headboards. They are the perfect way to give your bedroom a sense of luxury,” says interior designer Vanessa Webb of Dress My Nest, who uses custom-made upholstered headboards to introduce colour and pattern.

The stand-out bedhead is an embodiment of the broader trend of luxe maximalism, with a move towards voluptuous curves, interesting shapes and statement-making features. Square upholstered bedheads barely scratch the surface here – and a quick scan of the inspirational options reveals scallops, waves, arches and oversized (wide or high) bedheads. Fabrics are luxurious and tactile – the interior trend for velvet is still popular, either richly coloured or even patterned.

Long, low headboards are a sleek and contemporary alternative. These are built-in, stretch the entire length of a wall and might incorporate a narrow shelf along the top and even floating bedside tables.

Sweet nostalgia