Minimalist Bed Styling: The New Way to Make Your Bed

Once upon a time, styling your bed meant a mountain of throw cushions, triple-stacked pillows, and a decorative throw tossed at the foot with precision. It was a daily performance in symmetry and fluffing. But the bedding aesthetic has shifted.

Modern bed styling has entered a quieter, more confident era… One where a single long cushion or just your everyday pillows, plumped and proud.

This new pared-back approach to bedroom decor is showing up in abundance. From the warm, minimalist and coolest homes of New Zealand, the “less is more” mantra is making itself at home. Even boutique hotel rooms are embracing sparse, styled-down bedding as the new luxury.

So why the shift?

For one, minimalist bedding brings visual calm. In a world of constant sensory overload, our bedrooms have become a space to subtract, not add. A couple of perfectly chosen pillows or a single statement lumbar cushion feels fresh, intentional and low-effort. In a time when burnout is rife, and the mental load is a daily mountain to climb, the bedroom can be an inviting respite. 

No more daily reshuffling of six throw pillows to make your bed look made. This is bed styling that fits into real life, while remaining design-led, minus the decorative overthinking.

For anyone wondering how to style a bed in 2025, the answer is don’t over-style it. Just invest in quality linen, a strong headboard, and one really good cushion. 

Looking to simplify your space, or create an intentional room? Get in touch. We can help you strip things back without losing style.

Imagery: Styled by Mieke ten Have, Scott Formby Design, Meet West Studio, Yond Interiors, Rowena Morgan-Cox from Palefire Studio, Sandra Weingort, Sucher Studios.