In a bold look ahead, La Redoute has unveiled its vision of the bedroom of 2050, far removed from dystopian, tech-dominated futures often portrayed in science fiction. Instead, the future bedroom is imagined as a refuge; a calm, multi-functional space designed for wellbeing, warmth, and meaningful disconnection.
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The French home and fashion brand, now generating 60% of its turnover from home furnishings, commissioned a nationwide survey in collaboration with YouGov to better understand how bedrooms are evolving. Conducted between 10–11 February 2025, the study involved 1,013 adults and explored key aspects from design and function to emotional resonance.
The findings reflect a clear shift: younger generations, particularly 18–34 year-olds, are redefining the bedroom as a living space. Today, people not only sleep in their bedrooms—they read (68%), stream films (75%), browse their phones (76%), work (59%), dine (33%), exercise (31%), and even entertain guests (17%). Among 25–34 year-olds, 59% foresee a multifunctional bedroom by 2050, combining rest, work and relaxation, while 37% believe the room will take up more space within the home.
'More spacious and more functional, the bedroom of the future could thus become the new heart of the home, gradually replacing the living room,' notes the study's authors.
Rejecting sterile, screen-heavy environments reminiscent of Blade Runner 2049 or Black Mirror, La Redoute's designers envision a serene and nature-inspired sanctuary. 'The bedroom of 2050 is not oriented towards a dark, industrial and ultra-technological universe, dominated by metal and the coldness of screens. On the contrary, it aims to be a real cocoon," the report reveals. For 32% of participants, this means warm, enveloping spaces with soft tones and tactile comfort. Another 23% describe the future bedroom as a haven of peace, zen and conducive to relaxation.'
'It's not surprising to see the French favouring warm and cosy decor,' explains Marie Hermet-Noulez, Style and Design Director at La Redoute Intérieurs. 'In 2050, in a hyperconnected world, we are seeing weak signals that reflect a growing need to disconnect and find time to spend with ourselves or our loved ones. This directly influences interior design, with a return to earthy colours that restore, soft materials as well as organic and enveloping shapes. This approach is reminiscent of the 1970s... with a design featuring rounded shapes and warm colours.'
Natural and sustainable materials are prioritised by 47% of respondents, while 48% of 18–24 year-olds favour smart materials capable of responding to light and temperature. Core design priorities remain clear: physical comfort (77%) and thermal comfort (75%).
Adaptability will define furniture of the future. Beds will be modular (45%), wardrobes discreet or absent (36%), and curtains replaced with smart glazing and light-adjusting screens (34%).
'The bedroom of 2050 leaves no room for phones or screens,' says Adrien Edel, Lead Designer at La Redoute Intérieurs. 'The survey results reveal a strong desire to create a bubble of comfort, sheltered from the hustle and bustle of outside stress. The goal is to completely disconnect, thanks to smart materials that reduce noise and visual disturbances, while providing a space conducive to introspection.'
Rounded alcoves, ideal for reading or intimacy, and the revival of retro "conversation pits" further underscore a design language rooted in comfort, community and calm.
'This exciting and inspiring project allows us to fully project the French into a realistic bedroom of the future… and even to push our thinking as designers to potentially integrate elements of this bedroom into our next collections,' concludes Edel.
As La Redoute continues to expand its role in the home furnishings market, now the fourth largest e-commerce site for home decor in France, the brand's vision for 2050 underscores a broader cultural desire to reclaim space, time and comfort in an increasingly digital world.
Source: www.meuble-info.fr