Tips to Refresh Your Bedroom: Simple Swaps to Design Investments
Giving your bedroom a stylish refresh is a lot easier than you might think. Whether it’s a quick swap-out for a new season, or a larger investment in the kind of expertly crafted, heirloom quality furniture that can be passed down for generations, our Urban Natural team has some great ideas for you. Here are our designers’ top tips for refreshing your bedroom spaces, with a simpler quick-fix option for each, as well as a more invested option if you’re looking to make a bigger purchase this year:
Set a different mood with layered rugs and lighting
One of the first things you can do to make any space feel fresh and inviting is to reimagine the overall mood you want to set with your design. Particularly for a bedroom, two areas of focus that tend to be more obvious are what’s under your bare feet, and what’s over your head casting just the right day-to-night effect.
Make a simpler change when you layer rugs for a more nuanced and vibrant feel. Don’t be afraid to mix patterns, colors, or textures with your rugs either, since this can lend a more personal expression to your design too. We love the handcrafted and ethically sourced rug collection, whose hand-knotted Adelaide rug is a lovely base piece with its warm palette and nature-inspired pattern.
Make a larger investment when you add layered lighting to create the perfect ambiance that can easily transition your bedroom from day to night. Look for sculptural hanging pieces that feel like a functional piece of art, or unique pendant lamps that add a soft glow to your corner chair or bedside table. We love the Beaker Lamp from Cisco Home for its stunning and softly-curved shape that’s hand-blown from clear or colored glass.
Soften your experience with textured accents or upholstered beds
Adding texture to your bedroom can have such an immediately satisfying effect. Not only does it bring more tactile enjoyment to the space, but it also lends a subtle visual allure that keeps the room from feeling flat.
Make a simpler change when you choose textured accent pieces like the Barrow Pouf from Ethnicraft. Made with Italian fabric that’s irresistible to the touch, this versatile piece can be a quick and stylish addition whether you use one as an ottoman, or several as additional seating options that can be easily moved around the room. An upholstered bench is another way to imbue your bedroom with more texture; the Slim Bench from Cisco Home, for example, can be upholstered in your choice of textured fabrics in a variety of warm tones, or even customized with your own fabric for a more personalized look.
Make a larger investment when you opt for an entirely upholstered bed. Upholstered headboards are an especially beautiful way to anchor your bedroom design with a more enveloping sense of comfort. We love the Emma Bed from Cisco Home, whose headboard gently curves inward for an even cozier sleep experience, or the Aimee Bed from Verellen if you prefer a more tailored sophistication, and structured aesthetic.
Expand your possibilities with new bedding or a multifunctional bed
Another thoughtful way to bring a fresh design perspective to your bedroom is to upgrade the potential of its centerpiece. Often the first thing you notice when entering this most personal room in the home, your bed is also the furniture piece you ideally get to indulge in for at least eight hours of restful sleep each night!
Make a simpler change simply by refreshing the bedding alone. New bed sheets, pillow covers, duvet, and a throw blanket can make a bed feel like an entirely different piece– when you’re really only introducing a few fresh colors, patterns, or textures. Libeco Belgian linens are a team favorite for their sustainable quality and premium comfort, but also for the wide range of nature-inspired colors they offer. In fact, this year’s top design trends even encourage swapping out any stark whites in favor of warmer earth tones, and natural textiles.
Make a larger investment by swapping out your entire bed for a multifunctional storage bed. Large hidden compartments underneath make it easy to give your room a helpful decluttering, or to store seasonal bedding and clothing without sacrificing valuable closet or layout space with an extra dresser. The Mansfield Storage Bed from Copeland is one exceptionally crafted option with its sleek and modern low profile made from sustainably harvested wood. The Harvestmoon Storage Bed from Maple Corner Woodworks is also captivating with its half-moon shaped arches on the head and footboard, soft-close storage drawers, and reverse-tapered bedposts.
Add a personal touch with live plants or a customized accent chair
Personally curated luxury is a design trend that continues to gain incredible momentum in 2026. Gone are the days of perfectly styled interiors that feel impersonal at best, or sterile at worst. Rather, designers recommend building your own style aesthetic by adding more uniquely intentional accents that feel meaningful to you.
Make a simpler change by incorporating live plants in your bedroom. A quick and easy way to imbue the space with an organic sense of tranquility, plants are also natural decor elements that literally clear the air too. Feel free to get creative with the planters and flower pots you choose, like the handmade Raw Rosa Københavner Planter & Saucer from Bergs Potter, whose design was inspired by pottery crafted for the Royal Danish Palace. We also love their stackable Hoff Misty Blue Pot & Saucer, with its soothing visual allure that’s made from raw terra cotta to enhance breathability for your plants’ roots.
Make a larger investment when you add a customized accent chair to a softly lit corner or bedroom reading nook. It’s a stylish way to instantly create a secondary space in your room that still feels cozy and purposeful. Particularly for smaller bedrooms, a more compact and curved design like the Percy Chair from Verellen can serve as another opportunity to add texture and nuance, depending on the upholstery you choose. If you prefer your accent chair with a movement experience, you might also consider the Womb swivel glider from Younger + Co; with its laid-back appeal, high back, and deep seat, it may even rival your bed for the most comfortable place in the room.
Creating a bedroom that reflects your own style and everyday comfort needs can be an inspiring and enjoyable home project. Whether you plan on making big changes this year, or start by focusing on small, still impactful additions, our team of expert designers is on hand and ready to offer personalized guidance. Schedule your complimentary design consultation today, and we’re always happy to lend an extra hand and experienced eye.
