Mark My Words: 2026 Is The Year of 'The Statement Bed,' and Cher's '70s Floral Design Captures Its Unorthodox Yet Timeless Elegance

55 years later, we're still swooning over Cher's all-floral statement bed, and the trend of characterful, pattern-filled bedrooms is returning this year

cher on her floral sofa
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Are you bored of plain white sheets? So are we. Though simple bedding can be a beautiful and relaxing way to welcome the evening, as we move into 2026, we're craving bedrooms that feel more storied, sumptuous, and full of life. For inspiration, we decided to go back in time to a period obsessed with pattern and movement: the '70s.

Of course, it's impossible to talk about the aesthetics of the '70s without mentioning Cher, and the bedroom in her Beverly Hills home perfectly embodies the unorthodox yet timeless elegance of the period. A photo from 1977 shows the singer posing on her all-floral statement bed.

cher on her 70s floral bed

(Image credit: Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images)

Georgia Metcalfe, Founder & Creative Director at French Bedroom explains: 'Floral and botanical homeware effortlessly infuses a sense of serenity and timeless elegance into any interior. By layering soft floral bedding, delicate cushions, and nature-inspired decorative accents, you can create a space that feels both refreshing and deeply comforting.'

Suddenly, Cher's 1970s look feels approachable and modern.

Recreate Cher's Look at Home

Of course, some cases of statement beds look undeniably dated, but this bedroom decorating mistake is easy to avoid with care.

Georgia advises: 'The key is to balance classic charm with contemporary touches, allowing floral patterns and textures to bring warmth, romance, and a connection to nature into your home.' Through this unique combination, you can create a space that captures the whimsy of Cher's home while maintaining a contemporary edge.


Interior design trends are not a ceaseless journey forward, instead they are a winding path that often loops back on popular looks from previous decades. By looking to tastemakers from the past, you can, paradoxically, always stay on top of what's coming next.


Sophie Edwards
News Editor

Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.

In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.

Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.