Lenny Kravitz's otherworldly Miami bedroom is unlike anything I've ever seen – his unexpected walls are a dreamlike ode to Y2K glamor

The musician's bedroom feels like it's underwater in the best way – I explore what makes the nostalgic look so compelling and how to recreate it

Lenny Kravitz
(Image credit: Getty Images / Mike Coppola / Staff)

When I saw Lenny Kravitz's former Miami bedroom, I couldn't help but gasp.

It looked like something from my childhood fantasies, the kind of place where I could see a very sophisticated mermaid living. Upon closer inspection, the room's effortless glamor comes from one source: reflective tile on the walls and ceilings. Though integrating tile ideas in the bedroom is unconventional, I think it's brilliant.

Why do I love Lenny's bedroom decor so much? First, I'm obsessed with the nostalgia of this image; it feels so distinctly turn of the 20th century. The tiles' unabashed bling captures Miami's optimism and glamor in this period. In contrast to the current search for 'timelessness,' I think there is something so charming about looking at a room and knowing exactly when it is from.

Furthermore, I love the way the mirrored walls flow into the mirrored ceiling. It's a very interesting take on the color-drenching trend we've seen emerge over the last year or so. It shows that trends aren't always linear, and often take inspiration from older ideas.

I also love how the combination of mirrored tiles with blue makes the entire room look like it's underwater. This sense gives the space an instantly unique and unexpected feel that transforms the space into a sensory experience. Since most of us will never step foot in an underwater room, it's amazing to see that design can create this illusion.

Finally, I admire how although Lenny has upped the drama and glamor in this room, it still maintains the warmth of a cozy bedroom. He accomplishes this contrast by pairing the smooth surfaces of the walls with a white shag carpet, textured armchairs, and a fluffy white bed. These softer textures ground the opulence for a space that feels like you could live in.

To recreate Lenny Kravitz's idea, I recommend starting with a mirror and going from there. Though not everyone will be interested in applying mirrored tiles across their walls and ceilings, more subtle ideas like creating a gallery wall of mirrors can create some of the same reflective effects in a more manageable way. Next, work to create contrast by pairing loud luxury style with cozy furnishings.


In 2025, we're decorating like it's 2000. As the pull of nostalgia gains traction, we will only see more and more spaces like Lenny Kravitz's bedroom move into the mainstream.


Sophie Edwards
News Editor

Sophie is a News Editor at Homes & Gardens, where she works on the Celebrity Style team. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly excited when researching trends or interior history. Sophie is an avid pop culture fan. As an H&G editor, she has interviewed the likes of Martha Stewart, Hilary Duff, and the casts of Queer Eye and Selling Sunset. Before joining Future Publishing, Sophie worked as the Head of Content and Communications at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens and furniture brand. She has also written features on exciting developments in the design world for Westport Magazine. Sophie has an MSc from the Oxford University Department of Anthropology and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.

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