From groovy prints to rustic romantic styles, Ikea looks back through its archives to see how bedroom styles have changed over the decades.
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1950s
Early IKEA catalogues featured detailed illustrations of room sets. The 'sängskåp' or bed in a cabinet was common in the '50s, ideal for small space living.
Catalogues from 1955 show tree-in-one beds, reminiscent of nesting tables. The Bambi cot featured in 1957. This had an extendable frame growing up to 140 cm and was one of the first children's cots at Ikea.
1960s
In 1962 catalogues, beds were adorned with pleated flounces, making under the bed a perfect hiding spot. Solid wood headboards and footboards were a thing and beds weren't ideal for tall sleepers! Dressing tables were a staple accompaniment in self-respecting bedrooms.
1970s
Bold colours like royal blue made a striking entrance in the early 1970s. By 1971, bold prints and patterns, including the iconic ALFI, spiced up bedrooms.
It was also around 1973 when the duvet debuted, replacing layers of blankets and by 1974, kids furniture became something respectable.
1980s
Bamboo in the bedroom was all the rage in the early 1980s. Old-fashioned romance took centre stage in bedrooms mid-1980s, with pastel-themed dreamy bedrooms evoked romance novels.
By 1988, parallel lines were a strong feature in bedrooms, with monochrome stripes adorned everything from duvet covers to cushions.
1990s
Small space solutions were a centre feature of 1990s bedrooms. 1990 catalogues feature mobile storage solutions for growing kids' rooms.
Rustic look also became prominent by 1995 and rooms with multiple lamps were popular.
2000s
The colour purple adorned catalogues of 2002, with lilac offering a soothing alternative to bolder colours. Futon frames emerged as popular in 2004 catalogues. These were Japanese-inspired square bed bases. In 2006, sleigh beds brought a rustic, past-inspired appeal.
In 2008, frosted wardrobe doors introduced a new lightness to bedroom interiors.
2010s
2013 catalogues showed vintage and repurposed items adding personality to homes.
The lived-in look trended in 2014 catalogues, inspired by social media.
Shades of grey became trendy in 2017 and by 2018, strong, monochromatic palettes gave bedrooms character.
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