What’s trending: are wellness bedrooms the next big thing?

Wellness bedrooms

With wellness bathrooms predicted to become even bigger in 2026, we explore how this trend is now having an impact on bedroom design…

I recently wrote about the rise of saunas and wellness at home, which is a result of people spending more time indoors than before. Whether we’re talking smart tech, such as baths with chromotherapy and sunshowers (yes, really), or achieving a zen scheme with the help of furnishings, homeowners are craving spaces that promote relaxation and everyday comfort. Now, the bedroom is receiving the same retreat-like treatment.

Over the years, hotels have served as inspiration for renovators looking to add a touch of luxury to their sleep space. However, in 2026, we’re turning to spas and resorts for bringing wellness not only into the bathroom, but the bedroom, too. Think calming, neutral paint, natural, organic materials, and greenery with restorative qualities.

Neutral, nature-inspired bedroom with wood furniture and open shelving, a green frame, airy curtains, and green linen.
Hypnos bespoke ottoman bed, £2599, Furniture Village.
A bedroom with neutral wall panelling and striped bedding.
Secret Linen Store Amber Cora Stripe 100% linen duvet cover, from £175, available from The Roost.

But beyond aesthetics, the one key element that has the power to transform both the quality of your sleep and the look of your space is the bed. In fact, new sales research from independent bed and mattress retailer Land of Beds shows there’s a rising demand for king and super king beds, supportive hotel-style mattresses, and ultimately a desire to invest in sleep quality.

So, if you, too, are in the market for a new bed, there is plenty to take into consideration before you go ahead and swipe your card. From how to choose a mattress and a frame to deciding on the right pillows and bedding, click here to explore our complete guide first.

A green velvet frame with a luxury mattress.
Magnificence mattress and Viceroy divan high, £29,870 both, and Eccleston bed head, from £2050, all Vispring.

Also on my radar…

The bedroom is, for most of us, a sanctuary – a place where we can pause, unwind, and recharge. But according to the latest research, the bathroom is surprisingly becoming the UK’s unofficial safe space at home.

Georgina has looked into why this is and how you can add a little wellness into your design. Click here to find out more about bathroom camping.

A bathroom camping scheme with a wood vanity with a countertop basin, exotic wall murals, and a freestanding bath surrounded by house plants.
Aviary Tropics Classic wallpaper, £42.72 per sq m, Hovia.
A calm bathroom design with white wall paint, a double light wood vanity unit with marbled worktops and splashback and gold taps, two brass framed mirrors, wall sconces, and terracotta flooring with a durable rug.
Made-to-measure Anywhere Panama Syrup rug, £195, Alternative Flooring.
A calm bathroom scheme with a double-ended bath, wood flooring, sheer curtains, and house plants.
Milano Irwell white modern oval double-ended freestanding bath, from £454.99, Big Bathroom Shop.
  • Fresh pastels and nature’s touch – if you are tired of the cold weather, invite spring into your home early with pale pops of colour, terrazzo-effect tiles, and striking stone furniture.
  • Fluted wood, from kitchen islands, bathroom vanities, to bedside tables, is one of the hottest design elements of the moment.
  • Lounge in style and bring that hotel feeling into your bedroom with shearling rugs and slippers, sumptuous bed linen, charming rechargeable table lamps, and air purifiers.
A wellness inspired moodboard for bedrooms and bathrooms with pale pops of colour, terrazzo-effect and marble tiles, and striking stone furniture.
1. Misty Green French linen, £95 for a double duvet cover, Soak&Sleep. 2. Mirabelle Travertine chest of drawers, £899, Atkin and Thyme. 3. Venetica Terrazzo Or 60cm x 60cm, £59 per sq m, The Baked Tiles Co. 4. Mendani mango wood and fluted glass low cabinet in Walnut Stain, £750, Nkuku. 5. Shearins slippers in Natural, £49, Loaf. 6. The Blue Signature in Midnight, from £319, Blueair. 7. Anaiah side table, £237, Lime Lace. 8. Elixir Marble in Oud Rose, £175 per sq m, and Cashmere, £190 per sq m, Ca’ Pietra. 9. Champagne Truffle walls and ceilings washable flat matt paint, £39 for 2.5 litres, Rowen. 10. LED touch table lamp, £35.95, The Wisteria Tree.

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Daring to go bold pays off – I love how interior designer Georgie Wykeham mixed cabinet colours, worktop materials and flooring in this farmhouse kitchen.

Honed limestone, antique brass, burgundy and sea foam blue, and luxurious velvet work together harmoniously here, resulting in a gorgeous spot for relaxing with a good book.

Draw inspiration from this serene bedroom and indulge in a bit of wellness this year. The peachy limewash walls, muted mustard bed and canopy, and elegant furnishings give this space a boutique hotel allure.

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