How to match your bedroom design to your favourite music genre

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Music is a powerful thing. It can set the mood, ignite emotions, and transport us on a trip down memory lane with just a few chords. But what about using it to inform your bedroom design? 

Whilst many of us view our bedrooms as just a place to rest our heads at night, it really is so much more. Your bedroom should be your personal safe haven. A place to feel totally relaxed and at peace. In many respects, it should be a reflection of you.

So, what’s more ‘you’ than your favourite playlist? A bedroom inspired by your favourite tunes may just have more benefits than you realise. Whether you’re drawn to the soulful sounds of smooth jazz or edgy indie vibes, your bedroom décor can harmonise with the soundtracks of your life.

Ready to hit play? Let’s explore how to create the ultimate bedroom aesthetic, by syncing your decor with your unique music taste.

Your soundtrack: Radical Optimism – Dua Lipa

Recommended bed: Deacon Upholstered Ottoman Bed Frame

Are you a pop princess (or prince)? A bedroom inspired by pop music should feel fun, fresh, and energising. Think sleek surfaces, high-gloss finishes, and a colour scheme to match the vibrancy of your favourite diva’s album cover. You might want to take inspiration from the Y2K trend, which honours the nostalgic noughties and includes quirky accents, such as neon lighting, satin bed sheets and fluffy pillows. All that’s missing is a personalised satin dressing gown.

Key design features:

• Bright colour schemes, such as white and pink
• Y2K aesthetic
• Sleek, polished surfaces
• Metallic accents
• Glam dressing table
• Full-length mirror, for practising your best popstar poses
• Luxe materials, such as a satin or velvet bedspread
• Funky picture wall
• Neon tube lighting

Your soundtrack: People Watching – Sam Fender

Recommended bed: Hayden Platform Ottoman Bed Frame

Prefer alternative vibes? An indie-inspired bedroom is effortlessly cool. We’re talking muted, earthy shades, plenty of dark woods and warm accents like forest green, navy and rust. You may want to invest in some vintage pieces that have a mid-century modern look, for a touch of retro. Oh, and you’ll probably wanna frame your fave band posters above your bed…

Key design features:

• Darker, muted colour palettes
• Lots of wooden furniture
• Mid-century modern style, with sleek curves and edges
• Low-rise bed
• Framed band posters
• Funky accessories, like an orange mushroom lamp
• Checkerboard rug
• Plenty of house plants
• Boy-girl bedroom style

Your soundtrack: L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole

Recommended bed: Jay Velvet-Finish Ottoman Bed Frame

A bedroom inspired by jazz music is exactly what you might expect. Moody, sophisticated and a touch of old school charm about it. Look to rich jewel tones, like emerald green, sapphire blue and ruby red. Texture-wise, we’re thinking plenty of luxurious fabrics like velvet. Mood lighting is also super important here, so consider lots of warm lamps to create a jazz club atmosphere. Finally, make sure to display a record player to spin your favourite vinyl as you wind down. Bonus points if it’s retro.

Key design features:

• Dark, rich shades
• Gold or brass accents
• Art-deco design
• Velvet, velvet and more velvet!
• Sumptuous bed sheets
• Low, sultry mood lighting
• Record player and vinyl display
• Statement wall

Your soundtrack: We Are Family – Sister Sledge

Recommended bed: Flaxby Gransmore Headboard in gold velvet

Calling all disco divas! This one’s for you. There’s plenty of inspiration to take from this dynamic genre to channel into your next bedroom makeover. For your colour scheme, opt for warm, vibrant shades like yellows and oranges, and plenty of patterns that you’d expect to see in the 1970s. Disco is all about self-expression, so don’t be afraid to go bold. Experiment with natural materials, textures, and of course, a disco ball wouldn’t hurt anybody… Groovy baby!

Key design features:

• Rich warm colours like oranges, greens and yellows
• 1970s-inspired aesthetic
• Bold prints and patterns
• Bohemian accessories
• Natural materials like wicker and rattan
• Textured shaggy rug or carpet
• Disco ball
• Lots of houseplants

Your soundtrack: Jolene – Dolly Parton

Recommended bed: Jenkins Upholstered Ottoman Bed Frame

Thought we’d forgotten about country music? This ain’t our first rodeo. A country music-inspired bedroom should be cosy, inviting and full of rustic charm. Make use of natural materials such as a wooden bed and furniture, elevated neutrals like beige, taupe and sand. To accessorise, incorporate some Western touches like plaid patterns, authentic metal details and animal prints, to create a real cowboy ranch. Yee-haw!

Key design features:

• Western-theme aesthetic
• Distressed, upcycled furniture for rustic charm
• Rich brows and warm neutrals
• Patterns like plaid, check and geometric shapes
• A wooden bed
• Iron and metal details
• Plenty of animal print, such as a cowhide rug
• Cowboy motifs, such as a decorative cowboy hat or horseshoe

Your soundtrack: Claire De Lune (and other piano favourites) – Claude Debussy

Recommended bed: Lucia Upholstered Bed Frame

If you’re more into Beethoven than Beyoncé, how about using your refined music taste to create a bedroom that’s truly timeless and elegant? Think calming neutral shades, contrasted with ornate furniture and intricate designs. Invest in a grand sleigh bed, and dress it in luxe bedding, such as velvet, silk and satin, for some drama. Remember, a bedroom inspired by classical music should ooze sophistication whilst still feeling serene and relaxing.

Key design features:

• Creams, ivory and pale pastel colours
• Elegant soft furnishings
• Ornate furniture
• A grand dressing table and mirror
• A traditional sleigh bed
• Luxurious textures, like velvet and silk
• Patterned wallpaper, with dainty details

Your soundtrack: The Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Floyd

Recommended bed: Yardley Upholstered Ottoman Bed Frame in black faux leather

Stick it to the man and design a bedroom that’s totally rock and roll. We’re thinking a dark and grungy room with low lighting. Your bed should be leather, with metal stud detailing, and dressed in bold bedding such as cheetah print, for a dose of ‘80s glam-rock. To style, add some framed posters of your favourite rock bands, and strategically display your electric guitar (if you have one) in the corner, for all guests to see. Now you’re all set to live like a rock star. Just don’t go trashing your room like one, as there won’t be any hotel maids to clean up the mess…

Key design features:

• ‘80s glam rock aesthetic
• Rich, dark shades like burgundy and violet
• Sleek faux leather bed
• Metallic accents
• Exposed brick (or brick-look wallpaper)
• Animal print
• Neon tube lighting
• Framed band posters

Who knew music could be so useful for interior design?! We hope this article has inspired you to be more experimental with your bedroom design, even if you just take a few elements of your favourite genre’s aesthetic to add a little piece of ‘you’. Alexa, volume up!