Molly Mae has become synonymous with cosy minimalism, and her recent bedroom transformation is no exception. She turned a cold and icy space into warm, old-money elegance.

If you’re in need of new bedroom ideas, influencer and businesswoman Molly Mae Hague has shown that you don’t need a full-blown renovation; a fresh lick of paint and a few design tricks can completely transform your sleep space.

The Ideal Home team raved about Molly’s last neutral bedroom, and this most recent transformation shows she’s not lost her gift. If you want warm, cosy bedroom inspiration, here’s why Molly Mae’s is where you should look.

Posting the before-and-after photos on her home Instagram @mollymaison, Molly explained that while there was absolutely nothing wrong with the space before, she was planning to stay in her home for a long time, so she wanted something ‘that feels completely like us’.

There’s an undeniable difference between the two rooms. While the layout hasn’t changed, Molly Mae’s switch to warmer-toned colours and natural finishes gives the room a far cosier, yet luxurious look.

‘The original bedroom’s cool greys, reflective surfaces and sharper contrasts gave it a sleek, contemporary hotel feel, but it could also appear slightly icy and impersonal. The finished bedroom feels softer, warmer and much more established. The natural timber, creamy neutrals, layered textiles and traditional furniture shapes give it the character associated with the ‘old-money’ aesthetic,’ says Melanie Whetstone, in-house interior design expert at British Bedmakers Get Laid Beds. Melanie also designed the house prior to Molly Mae moving in.

‘The warmer scheme also feels better suited to the proportions of the room. The bed provides a strong visual anchor, while the deeper wood tones prevent such a large space from feeling empty or overly polished. It now feels like a private retreat rather than simply an impressive room.

‘It is also a more tactile space. Timber grain, soft bedding, upholstery and layered fabrics bring sensory warmth, which is particularly important in a bedroom. The styling feels luxurious without being showy, and the combination of traditional forms with a restrained modern palette gives the room a timeless quality. Ultimately, it feels designed around rest rather than display.’

Is Molly Mae a good example to follow?

If you plan on decorating with neutrals, Molly Mae is always a good example to follow. She transformed her bedroom into a space that is both welcoming and screams old money sophistication.

And it’s for this reason that Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director and Colour Expert at Dulux, prefers the renovated bedroom, too.

‘They’re both beautifully considered, but for a bedroom I’d lean towards the new design. There’s something very comforting about those warm cream tones, particularly when they’re paired with natural materials and softer lighting. A bedroom is ultimately somewhere we want to unwind at the end of the day, and this palette creates that sense of calm without the room feeling bland or lacking in character,’ she says.

‘What works so well in the finished room is the layering. Rather than relying on one colour or one statement feature, you’ve got warm neutral tones sitting alongside wood, linen, soft upholstery and pools of lamplight, which gives the room depth without making it feel busy

‘It’s also a really timeless approach to decorating. When you build a decorating scheme around a considered palette and beautiful natural textures, rather than lots of competing trends, you create something that feels stylish now but will still feel lovely to live with for years to come.’

Get the look

While I normally opt for a splash of colour, I have to say Molly Mae has nailed the cosy neutral look. I’ll definitely be using her for inspiration for my own bedroom this autumn.

They may be slightly unexpected style icons, but Martin and Shirlie Kemp have been offering fans plenty of design inspiration this summer. The celeb couple’s fans have spent the summer swooning over the Kemps’ picturesque garden, admiring both their statement DIY water feature and, more recently, their ingenious pumpkin archway.

However, the design inspo doesn’t stop at their outside space. The Ideal Home team has already been impressed by the Kemps’ classic Shaker kitchen, and now it’s their restful bedroom that’s caught our eye. The vintage-inspired boudoir is a masterclass in creating a relaxing sleeping space, and it’s all down to Shirlie’s use of one of Farrow & Ball’s most popular colours.

In a social media post shared to her @maisonnumber9 Instagram account, Shirlie tells her followers about her bedroom redecoration project, and the star of the room is a decorative wooden headboard painted in a soft green shade.

Her followers can’t get enough of the colourway, which Shirlie soon reveals is Farrow & Ball’s Green Blue No. 84. ‘The headboard needed a paint, so I used @farrowandball blue and green which matched the wallpaper beautifully!’, shares Shirlie.

Yes, the paint’s official title is ‘Green Blue’, not blue green, but it’s an easy mistake to make, and it’s clear which Farrow & Ball shade Shirlie plumped for. A delicate and slightly ‘dirty’ duck egg blue, Green Blue is pretty without being *too* pretty, and her followers are quick to praise its relaxing qualities.

‘That’s very pretty…a lovely restful colour!,’ says one follower. ‘Beautiful ✨want this same colour for my bedroom one day,’ shares another admirer.

And her paint choice isn’t the only thing her keen-eyed followers are quick to appreciate about Shirley’s restful bedroom idea. The delicately patterned wallpaper is another hit.

‘The wallpaper is beautiful,’ says one commenter, after Shirlie shares that it’s from one of her favourite brands.

‘I’m a huge Nina Campbell fan, so I chose one of her wallpapers to decorate this bedroom, and I’m so pleased with it,’ says Shirlie in the Instagram post, ‘it has turned out prettier than I thought!’.

Personally, I’m also impressed by Shirlie’s choice of bed linen. She’s chosen to finish off her romantic Parisian-chic bedroom look with lace-edged pillowcases.

Pinterest named ‘laced up’ as one of the biggest trends of 2026, saying ‘lace sets the pace in 2026, bringing unexpected elegance to absolutely everything. This trend is a gentle reminder that more is more: especially when it’s this gorgeous.’

And I certainly think that lace-edged bed linen is the finishing touch to this pretty bedroom idea.

Martin and Shirlie Kemp may not have been on our radar as bedroom style aficionados before, but following this room reveal, they are now!

In fact, as one follower comments on Shirlie’s bedroom post: ‘Love it! If you’ve not done already, you should publish an interiors book.’

We’ll definitely be watching this space to see if that request becomes reality!

I don’t know about you, but I’m a little over summer now, and all I can think about is putting my autumn decorating ideas into practice. And if you’re also seeking that cosy, autumnal feeling, George Home’s autumn/ winter range is the place to find it.

This month, plenty of autumn ranges such as Primark’s Heritage Collection and Matalan’s pumpkin decor have caught my eye, but I’m not convinced that any brand has nailed the cosy brief as well as George Home.

If you’re looking for affordable, stylish homeware that makes you excited for the upcoming season, you’ve landed in the right place. Here are my top picks from George Home’s AW26 collection.

Regarding home decor trends, George Home is always a viable option for picking up stylish home accessories, from bedding to lighting, on a budget. And this year, cosy is certainly the buzzword on everyone’s lips.

We’re all sick of the recurrent heatwaves and are looking forward to snuggling up under a blanket this autumn. In particular, the Green Argyle Brushed Throw (£15), whose mossy green and beige colourway looks very autumnal, while its timeless argyle design means it won’t go out of fashion either. It’s perfect for giving your living room a country makeover.

Then, if you want to create a Piglet In Bed vibe in your bedroom, George Home is offering a seriously discounted alternative. Their Gingham Piped Edge Duvet Set in ochre starts at just £14 for a set, and its warm colourway makes it perfect for the cosy season.

And if you are in need of more cosy picks, here are the rest of my top picks.

George Home has so many stylish seasonal looks this year. If you’re looking for autumn decor on a budget, this is one of the best places to look.