Bedroom Design Choices That Interior Pros Wish You’d Avoid
Apartment Therapy asked four interior designers to identify common bedroom design choices they dislike. Among the objections are fully matched furniture collections and overly coordinated bedding sets, which can make a room feel impersonal. The article suggests mixing textures, tones, and styles to create a more personal retreat.
Four designers—Dorothy McGhee, Orna Fathers, Lauren Winsor, and Natalie Hager—shared bedroom choices they dislike. McGhee objects to matching furniture collections, saying they can feel impersonal; she favors blending textures, tones, and styles. Fathers discourages bedding packages that repeat one pattern across pillows, covers, and curtains, preferring mixed fabrics and colors for a relaxed look.
Winsor warns about scale: a king bed with tiny nightstands or a large bed on a small rug looks unbalanced. She suggests nightstands at least 30 inches wide for king and queen beds, and rugs extending two feet beyond all sides. Hager says clothing racks should not replace closet space; overflow can go in another closet or seasonal bins stored out of sight.
Articles like this may shape how readers approach bedroom decor, potentially nudging them away from coordinated sets and toward mixed pieces. This could affect furniture and bedding retailers, as shoppers may seek individual items rather than collections. It may also influence renters and homeowners who use design advice to make small spaces feel more personal, though tastes will vary.