4 Things Every Stylish Bedroom Will Have in 2026, According to Designers

Low-Slung Beds

Your bedroom should be a place of ease, and what’s easier than getting into a low-slung or low-platform bed designed for slinking right into? There’s something about a low bed that begs you to lounge around. It becomes a hangout spot where you grab a cup of coffee and leaf through the newspaper on a Saturday morning. 

A low bed is effortless and minimalist. It lacks all the formality of a four-poster bed, and that’s a good thing in many bedroom settings. “They ground the space, create a sense of calm, and emphasize proportion and materiality in the room,” says architect Xiao Lin of Studio Xiao. Complete with its low-to-the-ground bed frame, I’d say this bedroom by designer Madison Massaro of Madison Lea Interiors certainly fits that bill. 

Calming Colors

Calming colors in a bedroom might not be inherently groundbreaking, but they can be when you think outside the usual sky blues and pastels. Instead, designers are opting for tranquil colors that have more depth and perhaps a bit of warmth — just look at this gorgeous brown-forward sleep space by designer Courtney Aleksa of Aleksa Interiors. Think: serene hues that bring sophistication in addition to softness. 

Need a specific paint color recommendation? Designer Cathryn Erickson of Cathryn Lindsey Design loves Farrow & Ball French Gray (No. 18). “It’s that perfect chameleon shade that reads soft green, gray, or blue depending on the light,” Erickson says. “It has depth without feeling heavy, and works beautifully in everything from bedrooms to cabinetry. It always brings a calm, timeless quality to a space while still feeling a bit unexpected.”

Cozy Touches

Designers are turning to cozy touches in 2026 to add a sense of much-needed comfort to the bedroom. Tactile layers are the most inviting way to introduce this coziness, whether it’s through layers of linens, such as a cashmere blanket intentionally thrown over a crisp cotton duvet, or textures that add both visual and touchable interest, like what you see displayed in this bedroom above by designer Rachel Brown of RB Interiors. 

You don’t have to spend a fortune, either. Designer Leslie Myrick loves IKEA’s ULLERSLEV sheepskins for this. “Tossed over the back of a chair or used as a throw rug at the side of the bed, this is a go-to accessory I’ve used for years,” says Myrick. 

Canopy Beds

Canopy beds (and their more demure sister, the half-tester) are making a comeback. Layers of sumptuous fabric framing dramatic beds are practically made for photographing (and saving!), but you can also do a canopy bed that’s more pared-down, as seen here. Whichever way you go, though, know that a canopy bed doesn’t always translate well in real life. As stunning as the look may be, it’s not always the best choice in a home where the bedroom is a standard or even small size.

Sonia Chauhan, founder and principal designer at Studio Sonia, is a fan of the look but did have a client once who regretted it because of the size of her sleep space. “What felt dreamy in theory ended up making the whole space feel closed-in and heavy,” says Chauhan. “It was a good reminder that scale matters just as much as style.” The lesson here? All of these trends still have to work for you — and your square footage — so think it through before you make any big moves.