From plants to lights, this year had major trends for making your bedroom your own personal cozy space. As 2024 comes to a close, we’re here to take you back through the time machine. Want to come along? Here’s 2024 wrapped - in a blanket!

Of course, you don't have to go as all out as the Changi Airport. Little details like floral bedding are a great way to bring in a natural element while implementing a fun pattern in your room. Materials like wood and bamboo help to ground any interior and provide a more soothing atmosphere.

Incorporating organic shapes like soft curves for items like furniture and bed frames is also a great way to incorporate biophilic design. Mixing these with various textures like rattan and woven materials can provide a more interesting take on this trend. 

You might’ve heard of the dreaded “big light” that makes you feel more tired and drained once all the natural light in your room dissipates - to counter this, “small lights” became a trend to cozy up your room in the evenings. “Small lights” are your collection of lamps, projectors, and anything that creates a smaller but softer glow to help you unwind. In comparison, the "big light" is your usual overhead light, often a bright white that strains the eyes and drains your energy. 

The idea of using small lights is to provide a more chill environment for anything you need to do past sunset, whether that's studying or relaxing with a book. As work from home became more popular, the need for a cozy atmosphere to relax in before another day starts became more of a priority.

Small lights can come in many fun shapes and show a bit of personality in their ability to change colors or their flexibility. Depending on your aesthetic, you may reach for LED strips, sunset lamps, or color-changing light bulbs. Whether you gravitate towards vintage, retro, or modern styles, there are tons of small lights you can explore to fit your space!

In 2024, we cared about the what, where, and how - what our products are made of, where the materials are sourced, and how they are produced. At a time when climate change is slowly worsening, sustainable materials became the forefront of our purchase decisions.

For furniture, natural materials like bamboo, wood, and rattan are popular eco-friendly options. While they may be more expensive, these materials are higher in quality and can last you a lifetime. They also add to the biophilic design feeling we mentioned earlier. For bedding, be on the lookout for organic cotton, linen, and tencel. Sustainable fibers and materials help make products last longer and feel more comfortable. 

Beyond the idea of higher quality products, sustainability was also a testament to a brand's identity. People started to ensure they would buy from sustainable brands that show their care not just for those who use and enjoy their products, but also for the planet on which we live. Safe to say, this is a likely trend to follow us into 2025!

No matter how many design guides you follow, decorating your bedroom can be the best form of self-expression. After all, it's your space! With the rise of little trinkets like Smiskis and Sonny Angels, the biggest trend of 2024 is decorating to your heart’s content and making your space personal to you.

There's no harm in using blogs and social media inspiration to guide you through understanding what styles you like. While there's no tutorial for how to express yourself, keep in mind the designs that you like and what items give you joy or represent you as a person. This could be something as big as a painting, or as small as a figurine.