Interior designers predict an exciting year for bedroom style. In 2024, we’ll see some cool emerging trends that make bed frames more stylish and functional than before.
From sustainable woods to storage solutions cleverly built into the frame, beds are getting a modern makeover.
The updates reflect what savvy homeowners care about – helping the environment through renewable materials and organising small spaces through multi-use furniture.
Rattan
Rattan bed frames like the Birlea Leonie (pictured above) are popular, with these renewable materials bringing texture and warmth to bedrooms with a touch of boho design.
Rattan is woven into headboards for an artisanal look. Similarly, frames made from recycled metal or reclaimed wood tap into industrial and vintage-inspired interiors without detracting from the bedroom décor.
Crisp White Beds
White beds feel fresh and contemporary for a light and airy aesthetic. Crisp white bed frames pop against darker floors and walls, contrasting the palette.
Layering on white linens and pillows evokes a luxurious hotel vibe. The muted white-on-white scheme also imparts spaciousness within small bedrooms. This versatile colour suits any style, from modern farmhouse to coastal.
Bold Black Beds
Like the little black dress, black bed frames always feel glamorous and dramatic. The deep hue complements eclectic spaces with vintage flair or minimally elegant rooms with gold and marble accents. Black iron beds have an antique farmhouse vibe.
For a contemporary edge, black leather headboards add sleekness. Designers often use this striking shade for focal contrast against light walls.
Beige and Neutral Beds
Beige, tan, and neutral beds offer flexible, demure styles on the opposite end of the colour spectrum. These softer earth-tone frames blend seamlessly into boho, rustic, and transitional bedrooms, where texture precedes colour.
Natural woven woods and light leather and linen upholstery keep the look subtly chic. Neutral beds work especially well in guest rooms.
Upholstered Headboards
Upholstered headboards are on the rise for the ultimate cosy and glamorous bed frame. From rich velvets to classic linen, fabric headboards provide comfort and style.
Tufted designs with buttons or nail heads deliver high-end flair and work nicely in transitional spaces. Delicate, flowing fabrics like cotton or linen can impart breezy elegance to bohemian or romantic bedrooms. Whatever the fabric, upholstered headboards create an inviting sleeping space.
Storage Beds
Storage beds with built-in drawers are useful for holding extra linens, clothes, accessories, or anything else you want out of sight.
Some storage beds feature open shelving underneath for displayed books and curated bedside objects. For smaller bedrooms, these storage solutions keep clutter at bay. Customised storage beds cater perfectly to specific spatial needs.
Pictured: Bedmr Quest Wooden 3 Drawer Bed – Grey. Available from Bedstar. Priced £499.
Higher Platform Beds
Platform beds are hitting new heights with tall legs that raise mattresses well above the floor. These elevated beds have an airy, spacious feel and pop visually within open floor plans. High-platform beds complement the clean lines of modern and contemporary rooms while bringing cosiness through soft textiles.
Floating nightstands that attach to the bed frame capitalise on the airiness. Placing pendant lights or artwork behind the headboard stops the tall bed from feeling disconnected.
Accent Colours and Materials
Instead of basic black or brown, colourful, eye-catching bed frames are making a splash this year. Vibrant paint hues, metallic finishes, and multi-tone wood stains turn the bed into a central statement piece.
Contrasting materials like wood combined with rattan or metal infuse visual interest. For bohemian interiors, an accent wall colour picked up through bedding and rattan elements pulls the space together.
TV Beds
A TV bed has a hidden compartment built right into the footboard to store a TV. With just the click of a button, the footboard lifts, and your TV rises into view, ready for watching shows or movies in bed. When you’re done watching, another click lowers the TV back into its out-of-sight chamber inside the bed frame.
The best part is that there’s no need for a standalone TV to clutter the bedroom. A TV bed will keep your television handy but concealed when not in use, freeing up space and giving your bedroom a cleaner look.
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