Interior designers share the worst bedroom trends they saw this year

Blue wall with molding and bed with low bed frame with brown fabric covering headboard — One designer said they don't really like when bedframes are too low to the ground.

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We asked interior designers to share which bedroom trends and designs missed the mark this year.
Neon lights and industrial-chic design elements can make a bedroom feel less warm than it should.
Low-to-the-ground beds aren't practical, especially if you want extra storage.

We asked three interior designers which bedroom trends and designs they didn't like seeing in 2024.

Here's what they said missed the mark this year.

Neon lights don't really belong in a bedroom.

Neon planet, star, and rocket ship hung on bedroom wall — Neon lights may be better off being used for businesses, not as bedroom decor.

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Brad Smith, CEO and lead designer at Omni Home Ideas, told BI that neon lights, especially in excess, have no place in a bedroom.

“Although striking, neon lights can disrupt sleep patterns and create a jarring visual environment, which is less than ideal for a bedroom,” he said. “Instead, opt for softer, layered lighting that enhances mood and function.”

Wall-to-wall carpeting can be cozy, but it isn't always practical.

Bedroom with white wall, beige wall-to-wall carpeting and large window with black edges — Carpets can be tough to clean.

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Smith told BI that fully carpeted rooms made a comeback in 2024, but that's not exactly a good thing.

Homeowners should be aware of the challenges that come with wall-to-wall carpeted floors before choosing to install them.

“They're not always practical because of maintenance challenges and allergen accumulation,” he told BI. “A preferable alternative is using area rugs on hardwood floors, which can enhance the room's aesthetics while being easier to clean and swap out.”

Monochromatic bedrooms can look cold and bland.

Bedroom with white walls, white bedding, white furniture, white headboard — All-white bedrooms can look sterile.

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Shiva Samiei, interior designer and CEO of Shiva Samiei & Co., told BI that bedrooms aren't the best place in a home for single-tone or all-white color schemes.

“Overly minimalist bedrooms are more like hospital rooms than sanctuaries,” Samiei said, adding they can often lack warmth and coziness.

Instead, she said, layer textures and utilize accent pieces to work more personality and color into a space.

The industrial-chic style can feel cold in a bedroom.

Room with metal wall behind bed, exposed brick, and black metal light fixtures — Some industrial looks can feel sterile.

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Samiei also told BI that although edgy industrial designs with exposed brick and metal finishes look cool, they can make a bedroom feel uninviting.

If you're going to lean into an industrial style, she said, balance out the “toughness” of it by adding warm wood tones, bedding with soft textures, and thoughtful mood lighting.

Low-to-the-ground beds are unsuitable for most.

green bedding with pillows in a neutral boho chic bedroom — A low frame could mean you don't have much extra under-bed storage.

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A bed with a low frame (or none at all) can look really minimal, but Lucy Harrison, senior interior designer at SouthPark Interiors, said this look is rarely ideal and often inconvenient.

“If you place this bed in a large room, it also makes the bedroom very disproportional, which can mess with the overall look and feel of the space,” she told BI.

Plus, a low-to-the-ground mattress means missing out on the opportunity to have under-bed storage space.

Matching bedroom furniture sets are still out.

Bedroom with greige walls, distressed wood bedframe, nightstands, and dresser — Rather than choosing a complete bedroom set from a catalog and clicking “buy all,” consider switching things up.

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“Your bedroom does not have to be perfectly curated, and every piece of furniture does not need to match,” Harrison said.

She isn't the first designer to tell BI they dislike a matching bedroom set and that a space looks better when the nightstands, dressers, and headboard aren't the same material and finish.

After all, Harrison said, mixing various pieces can make a bedroom feel more interesting and relaxing.

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