IKEA bedrooms through the years

A room for the night

The 1962 IKEA catalogue showing a bed with a light blue flounce and light blue pillows.

The 1973 IKEA catalogue showing a man lounging on a brown patterned bed with a white headboard behind.

The 1974 IKEA catalogue showing two children playing in a children's bedroom with toys on the floor.

The 1980 IKEA catalogue showing a bamboo bed with green bedlinen in a bedroom. There is a large plant.

The 1985 IKEA catalogue showing a romantic white bedroom with flowers and a metal framed bed.

The 1988 IKEA catalogue showing a metal bed in a white bedroom. The bed has a striped duvet cover. There are posters on the wall.

The 1995 IKEA catalogue showing a rustic wood bedroom with a messy bed.

An image of a iilac bedroom withh a double bed with single duvets and lights on above, from the 2002 IKEA catalogue

The 2006 IKEA catalogue showing a wooden sleigh bed with white bedlinen in a white room with a wood wardrobe in the background.

The 2017 IKEA catalogue with a bed with light blue bedlinen in the foreground and wood cupboards behind.

The 2018 IKEA catalogue shows a roomset showing a blue metal frame bed with blue and grey bedlinen. Behind the bed are drawn blue cutrains and a blue chair is placed on the right.

A white bedroom with coloured cushions on a white wood bed and light muslin fabric hanging from the ceiling.

The bedroom, a place for rest and relaxation, but also for play and even watching a spot of TV! From groovy prints to rustic romantic styles, let's take a look back through our archives to see how bedroom styles have changed over the decades.

A black and white illustration of a bedroom from the 1951 IKEA catalogue.

A drawing of the INGA LILL cupboard bed from the 1951 IKEA catalogue.

A drawing of the TRIPPEL bed with three mattresses from the 1955 IKEA catalogue

The 1957 IKEA catalogue featuring a black-and-white drawing of the BAMBI children's cot.

An AVENY corner bed/sofa in red, from the 1957 IKEA catalogue.

Dreaming in black-and-white

1951: In the early IKEA catalogues, roomsets are illustrated, with plenty of attention to detail. Check out the woodgrain!

Sleep-in storage

1951: The "sängskåp" or bed in a cabinet can often be found in the ´50s home. Perfect for small space living.

There were three in the bed

1955: You've heard of nesting tables, well here's three beds in one!

A cot called BAMBI

1957: One of the first children's cots to join the IKEA bedroom is BAMBI. Made of birch it features an extendable frame that grows up to 140 cm long. Today IKEA children's extendable beds measure 200 cm!

Top-to-toe

1957: This corner bed offers an interesting sleep configuration – maybe toe-to-toe? It also doubles as a great corner sofa in smaller homes.

The 1963 IKEA catalogue showing two different sets of twin beds. The top set have blue mattresses with white headboards and footboards, while below has wood head and footboards.

The 1966 iKEA catalogue, showing a dark wood dressing table with an oval mirror and a chair.

The 1967 IKEA catalogue showing a dark wood bed in a blue bedroom.

Under cover

1962: Beds are enshrouded in covers with fancy pleated flounces that reach down to the floor, making under the bed the perfect hiding spot in a game of hide-and-seek!

Heads and tails

1963: Headboards and footboards in solid wood or padded topped and tailed beds of the '60s aren't ideal for tall sleepers.

Hello gorgeous!

1966: No self-respecting bedroom is without a dressing table. You could say it's a staple for beauty routines.

Not just nights getting darker

1967: Teak and mahogany adds a darker feel to bedrooms – an alternative to the lighter look of pine and oak.

The 1970 IKEA catalogue showing a dark blue bedroom with two blue single beds. There are pictures on the wall.

A white bedroom from the 1971 IKEA catalogue featuring a white headboard unit with a bed with brown patterned bedlinen.

A woman sleeps in a bed with green patterned bedlinen.

A double bed with black storage shelves/headboard. The bed has a black and white check cover.

In glorious colour

1970: Colourful bedrooms start creeping into the IKEA catalogue in the most striking tones. Royal blue may not be associated with sleep, but it certainly is in style.

Feeling groovy

1971: Bold prints and patterns are also shaking things up in the '70s bedroom. Do you recognise the print? Yes, it's ALFI, now known as ÄNGSFIBBLA from the Nytillverkad collection!

A debut for duvets

1973: The duvet is a new addition to the bedroom. No more wrestling with layers of blankets.

Space for the kids

1974: Finally, the kids get their own room as furniture and accessories for childrens' rooms get a place in the IKEA catalogue.

Mind your head!

1976: Headboards are no longer just a backstop, they're also a storage solution! Plenty of space for the bedtime reading collection.

The 1982 IKEA catalogue, showing a metal bed with beige bedlinen and a large cream headboard/storage unit behind.

Bamboo in the bedroom

1980: Bamboo and rattan add an exotic new look to the IKEA bedroom range in the '80s.

A bedroom icon

1982: Designed by Knut Hagberg, with a price tag as attractive as its sleek chrome frame (around 30 euros for a 160 cm frame) KROMVIK is set to become a popular sleep partner in the '80s bedroom.

Old fashioned romance

1985: Dreamy bedrooms in pastels and traditional details could be straight out of a romance novel.

Parallel lines

1988: Monochrome stripes are a pattern throughout the home – especially diagonals! They adorn everything from duvet covers to cushions.

The 1990 IKEA catalogue showing a children's elevated bed with drawers and mobile modultes underneath.

The 1994 IKEA catalogue features a white bedroom with a white metal SORRENTO four-poster bed.

The 1996 IKEA catalogue showing a bedroom with a wardrobe and desk in the background and a bed with a light above in the foreground.

The 1996 IKEA catalogue showing a nursery with floral curtains and fabrics, a four-poster wood cot and a wooden wardrobe next to a window.

Small space solutions

1990: As bedrooms become smaller, flexible, mobile storage solutions are popular. Perfect for kids' rooms as they grow up.

Four posters with all the trimmings

1994: The SORRENTO four-poster bed adds a fairytale touch to the bedroom.

Rustic looks

1995: Dark and moody, this rustic bedroom is channeling woodland cabin chic.

No such thing as too many lamps

1996: Before illuminated screens, lights above the bed help bedtime readers. Paired with bedside lamps, task lights and ceiling spots there's no need to fear the dark.

Bedrooms with borders

1996: Decorative wallpaper borders add to the bows, frills and flounces in this floral nursery. And is that a four-poster cot?

The 2002 IKEA catalogue featuring a lilac bedroom with a double bed with two single duvets in lilac. There are two illuminated lamps and a bookshelp above the bed.

The 2004 IKEA catalogue showing an aerial image of a Japanese-inspired futon bed with navy windowpane check squares and a long wooden tray.

An image from the 2005 IKEA catalogue showing a bed with lots of covers and cushions. In front is a metal table with a lamp and behind is a window and a wardrobe with a mirror.

The 2008 IKEA catalogue, showing a built-in wardrobe with frosted transparent doors.

The colour purple

2002: Or lilac to be exact. Among the bold and bright bedroom colourschemes of the 2000s, lilac offers a soothing, restorative alternative to lime green, sunshine yellow and princess pink.

Futon frames

2004: Who could forget the square bed base inspired by Japanese futon beds? Not least for its sharp, protruding corners that inflicted many a bruised ankle.

Boho style

2005: Decorative details are big, as craft inspired chandeliers, ornaments and old-fashioned style mirrors matched with florals add a free-spirited, feminine touch.

The sleigh bed's calling

2006: A sleigh bed isn't just for Christmas. With its craft-inspired, rustic appeal, sleigh beds channel the past in the new 21st century bedroom.

A touch of frost

2008: Frosted wardrobe doors add to a new lightness in bedroom interiors. The semi-transparent effect offers even more motivation for tidy shelves and good storage solutions.

The 2013 IKEA catalogue featuring a bed covered with throws and cushions in muted natural colours. To the left is a blue rough looking wood door and to the right, a ladder doubles as a bedside table.

A bedroom from the 2014 IKEA catalogue showing a bed surrounded by books, magazines and storage boxes. There is a reading lamp to the left.

The 2017 IKEA catalogue showing a grey bedroom with a dark grey bed with white and grey bedlinen. Clothes hang from hooks on the wall behind the bed.

Shabby chic

2013: A backlash to the minimal, streamlined look of the ´90s, vintage and found pieces fill the home with personality. Nothing goes to waste as old furniture and household items are given a new lease on life.

Real life at home

2014: Forget styled roomsets, the lived-in look is a trend. Inspired by real life interiors on social media, art imitates life at home.

Japandi style

2017: Japanese and Scandinavian interiors share many similar style traits. The light woods, calm colours and softness of this bedroom exemplify east-meets-west style.

Shades of grey

2017: Once considered the bycolour for boring, grey enjoys a renaissance. Far from dull, this achromatic bedroom strikes the perfect balance of elegance and style.

Tone on tone

2018: There was a time when the idea of an all-blue bedroom was only for the brave, but the growing interest in interiors inspires more experimental looks. Stong tones from the same palette gives this bedroom character.

A dark green bedroom with a white bed from the 2020 IKEA catalogue. On the wall there is a giant image of flowers.

A blue bedroom with blue, grey and mustard bedlinen, in the 2021 IKEA catalogue. In the background hang baby clothes and above is a paper lampshade and a cot to the left.

A children's bedroom with a metal bed and circus style bedlinen. On the floor is a harlequin style coloured rug.

A bedroom with bright orange walls, a bed and a nightstand. The bedding is a bold print of orange flowers on a white background.

Bedrooms in full bloom

2020: Taking florals to another level in the bedroom, oversized images inspired by old masters create a flowery backdrop. What better sight to wake up to?

Room for everyone

2021: Bedrooms aren't just a place for one or couples. They're a space where family can rest, sleep and be together.

Storytime spaces

2022: Who doesn't love a themed bedroom? Tonight's star attraction in this circus style bed is the amazing sound sleeper!

Design flashback

2024: The retro look is big as vintage furniture favourites and bold prints like the 1971 favourite MAJSOL (now known as SANDETERNELL) make a triumphant return.

And so to bed

2024: The bedroom may be many things, but at the end of the day, it's the place that we long for. A place to rest our heads and recharge, ready for a brand new day.

There's lots going on in the bedroom!

Styles and trends may have changed over the decades, but at IKEA you'll find plenty of products and inspiration for today's bedroom. Whether you're longing for a fresh new look or everything you need for a good night's sleep, Visit your local IKEA store or click below.

"Tusen tack" (that's a big, Swedish thank you) to the team at the IKEA Museum for all the help in bringing this story to life. Even if you can't make a trip to Älmhult, Sweden, you can still enjoy the Museum's digital archive of every IKEA catalogue ever published – from comfort of your own bedroom!