Wellness interior design trends

How your bedroom looks affects how you feel, which in turn can impact your ability to switch off and, consequently, the quality of your sleep. Planning your décor with wellness in mind ensures this room is a haven in the home where you can effectively recharge and rebalance your mood to begin every day refreshed.

Discover our top interior design tips for creating a bedroom that promotes wellness, from classic methods like incorporating natural elements to the latest trends for 2025. It doesn't take much to shift a space from stressful to soothing, so soon you'll be sleeping better than a baby.

Embrace natural elements

Studies have shown that being in nature has a calming effect on the mind and body, lowering our cortisol levels so we feel less stressed and anxious. Bringing the outside in by using natural elements in your décor is an effective way to harness nature's relaxing power within the home.

Biophilic design isn't all about floral prints – although these can look beautiful in a bedroom, and there's enough variety between geometric and ditsy prints to find designs that align with your style. Featuring the colours commonly found in nature is enough to evoke the same sensation.

Recreate a forest feel with a green and brown palette, matching a Hammonds green fitted wardrobe with wooden furnishings or flooring and fabrics in warming neutrals like tan or taupe. You could also celebrate blue spaces, painting the walls the colour of the sea or sky and picking up the gold of sand in your flooring and furnishings.

Introducing plants can promote the sense of being in nature. Choose houseplants suited to the light levels of your room to ensure they stay healthy. Natural light is also a mood booster, so leave windows clear of clutter and consider adjustable blinds over traditional curtains. In winter, a SAD lamp can stimulate hormones as sunlight does.

Create quiet spaces

Make your bedroom suitable for multipurpose relaxation by introducing dedicated quiet spaces. Simple zoning techniques like creating different levels, separating areas with colour or using room dividers help to distinguish these spaces from your main bedroom which should be reserved for sleeping.

If space allows, mark out a wellness zone in an open corner of the room using simple home décor like a large plant, pretty print and yoga mat. Having a dedicated space will promote movement as an antidote to stressful days and provide a place for grounding meditation. You can start every day with gentle stretching to get your body and mind ready for the day.

A cosy armchair is an easy way to give your bedroom a secondary purpose. Simply position it by the window so you can benefit from natural light and fresh air while you curl up with a good book. If you have space beneath the window, you could build out a bench as a raised sitting area with hidden storage. Alcoves are also easily turned into nooks for reading or crafts.

Add some sunshine

Celebrate the return of spring and summer with home decorating ideas that add sunshine to your interiors. Yellow can be relaxing or stimulating depending on the shade you use, so be careful to incorporate muted rather than bright tones to maintain a low-key ambience in your bedroom.

Painting the walls a light pastel yellow is soothing, promoting low-stress mornings where you feel energised but in control. Darker yellows with a brown or orange undertone can contribute to peaceful sleep. Leave refreshing citrus colours for rooms like kitchens and strong primary yellows for children's playrooms. Balance your yellow hues with contrasting blues for a joyful beach theme.

Utilise smart technology

Relaxing in your bedroom shouldn't be hard work. Implementing smart technology trends in your interior design could help make prioritising wellness become second nature in 2025.

Install smart lighting so you can optimise levels to suit your needs and mood. These can be set to gradually increase in brightness each morning or slowly dim in the evenings, influencing your circadian rhythm which regulates alertness and sleepiness. You can also turn on or off lights from your bed via your phone so you can stay comfortable and drift off faster.

Hidden Bluetooth speakers can run your favourite tunes around your room and let you enjoy films, podcasts and guided meditation sessions in perfect surround sound, enhancing the experience when you're relaxing before bed. Smart thermometers give you complete control over the temperature so it's never too hot or too cold to get a good night's sleep.

Get design advice from Hammonds

Embracing some of these decorating ideas will instantly make your bedroom more relaxing and a true haven in the home so you get out of bed on the right side each day. From recommending fitted furnishings that minimise clutter to offering advice on incorporating smart technology, our experts are here to help with this transformation. Book a free design visit from Hammonds today for tailored advice on how to make your bedroom a space that supports and enhances your wellness.