Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to give your bedroom a long-deserved makeover? If so, you’ve probably started to think about what sort of look you would like and have started looking around for inspiration. Everyone has their own particular style, but it’s worth knowing about the major interior design trends predicted to take hold in 2015, so that you can think about incorporating them into your own bedroom.
Colour Trends
There are going to be far less of the bright “jewel” tones around in 2015, so if you’ve been eyeing up some emerald green wallpaper, it might be time to reconsider. Experts predict that the big colour trends for 2015 will be all about looking to nature for inspiration and pastels may be making a comeback. Think about nice soft shades of aqua, soft oranges or bluish greys for the main colour for your bedroom, perhaps accented by deeper shades of royal blue or deeper burgundy red. Neutrals will still be big news in 2015 and shades of stone and almond are also very calming and suited to use in the bedroom.
Textures and Soft Furnishings
Bedrooms in 2015 are all about comfort and cosiness. Texture is going to be increasingly important so expect to see lots of different sorts of fabric including quilts, velvet, chenille, fake fur and wool. The easiest way to incorporate these sorts of textures and fabrics into your bedroom is by getting a throw or bedspread, or by choosing some textured cushions which you can use on the bed or on an armchair in the corner of the room. Think carefully before buying curtains using unusual fabrics or textures; a pair of curtains for a large window can often cost several hundreds of pounds and if fashions change you could well be stuck with something you no longer like until you can afford to replace them.
Wooden Walls
Many experts believe that wooden planks on the walls are going to be big news in the coming year, and this neatly brings together the previous two trends of natural colours and lots of textures. We’ve seen wooden walls before – who could forget the 1980s orange pine panelling which seemed to be everywhere? This time round though the look is more about natural shades and reusing old planks horizontally across one wall of the bedroom as a feature. This is a very bold trend and not one which will be to everyone’s taste. If it’s a step too far for you, think about getting or making a similar headboard which will give the impression of lots of wood but is easier to remove.
Mid-Century Modern
Shows like Mad Men, based in the glamourous world of advertising in the 1960s, have brought everything from the 1950s and 1960s right back into fashion. This is one of the easiest and most economical trends to follow at home, as charity shops, car boot sales and house clearances are a plentiful source of furniture and accessories to pull off this design scheme effectively. Look out for unusual pieces of abstract art, unusual ceramics and vases or vintage chests of drawers and other items of garden furniture. Remember that you can always paint older pieces of furniture which are too dark for the look you are trying to achieve. Decorating your home doesn’t have to be expensive. Here's a great article if you're on a budget.
Bringing the Outside In
It’s hardly surprising that with so much emphasis on natural materials and colours that plants and greenery are big news in the bedroom for 2015. Many people are put off buying plants because they think they are difficult to look after and expensive to buy but this is not always the case. Bigger is better when it comes to having plants in the bedroom, so look out for tall ferns, ivy or other climbing plants. If you are not particularly green-fingered, get a slow release feed system from your local garden centre. You can set it to drip a constant stream of water and feed into your plant so it should never dry out. Staff in the garden centre will also be happy to advise about which plants are low-maintenance and easiest to look after for novices.
Wall Artwork
Floral patterns are still going to be around in a big way in 2015, but in the form of large paintings and photographs for the wall rather than smaller patterns on wallpaper. All home interiors shops and department stores have a wide range of striking artwork, so you will have plenty of choice. If you’re artistic, consider taking your own photographs in the garden or park and then having them blown up onto a large wall canvas – this isn’t quite as expensive as you might think. Another good alternative is to look for large wall stickers featuring floral motifs which can look stunning against a plain painted walls. Updating your home using artwork or stickers is one of the best ideas for tenants as everything can be easily removed, or taken with you if you decide to move on.
Tartan and Tweed
Two of the types of fabric which tie many of the main themes running through interior design trends for 2015 are tartans and tweeds. They tick all of the boxes in terms of texture and natural influences, and if you choose the colours correctly they can tie in with the trendiest colours of 2015 too. Tartan never really goes out of fashion so making a wise purchase now will give you bedding, cushions or rugs which you can use for years to come. Tartan or tweed is a relatively bold fabric though, and should be used sparingly in the bedroom – too many different clashing tartans and tweeds will not create a restful or relaxing atmosphere in your bedroom so invest in one key piece and then build the rest of your bedroom design around it.
