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Although the mountains were not yet covered in snow, my room β which has a starting rate of nearly $1,000 a night during the winter ski season β seemed like a peaceful place to rest after an active day of gliding through powder.
When I arrived at the Four Seasons Jackson Hole on a muggy day in early September, I imagined it covered in snow.
The 63-year-old hotel chain has a luxurious reputation and 133 locations worldwide, each designed to reflect its destination.
"There's a sense of place at every Four Seasons," Kim Cole, the director of public relations for the Four Seasons, told Business Insider.
Cole added that the company describes the Jackson Hole location's aesthetic as "modern mountain chic," catering to hikers, bicyclists, and skiers in the winter.
After checking in, I explored the room with the typical peak-season guest in mind.
The hotel has 106 guest rooms and 18 suites. The starting rate is $525 in the offseason and $995 in the peak winter season. BI received a media rate for a one-night stay.
There are also 31 Resort Residences on-site, built to serve large groups. These residences have kitchens and as many as five bedrooms. Starting prices range from $4,200 to $11,000, depending on the season.
Cole told BI that in the winter, guest rooms are typically booked with active guests who participate in winter sports, so I imagined how the room would feel as a skier.
I thought my 550-square-foot room blended traditional cabin nostalgia with midcentury modern luxury.
My room had a king-sized bed, a full bathroom, and a private balcony.
Renovated by Wimberly Interiors in 2022, the guest rooms were designed to bring the outside in, with metal accents, stone finishings, and a soft, earth-toned color palette. This nature-inspired trend, known asΒ biophilic design,Β gained traction in 2024.
The bed was plush with warm, fluffy bedding and dense pillows.
The king-sized bed sat between mixed material nightstands with edgy lamps contrasting classic wooden shutters.
With one king-sized bed, the room sleeps up to three adults (or two adults and one kid). The room can also be arranged with two double beds, increasing the maximum occupancy to four adults (or two adults and two kids).
The nature-inspired headboard was a mesmerizing statement piece.
The headboard was the standout piece in the room. A cherry wood frame juxtaposed a bright, white image, giving it a midcentury modern look.
The image was a textured carving of trees that I could feel when I brushed my fingers over the branches. A light bar glowed beneath the board, making it easier to see the details of the monochrome image.
The bed was so comfy that I didn't want to get up β and with smart controls on the in-room tablet, I didn't have to.
The tablet on the nightstand served as the room's control center, commanding everything from the TV to room service. This amenity was added in the 2022 remodel.
The tablet would be especially handy after an exhausting day on the slopes.
The other nightstand held an eclectic shelf of books with a warm white color palette.
Few things are more relaxing on a snow day than cozying up with a good book.
Luckily, my room had a small selection of biographies, historical literature, and novels ranging from realistic fiction to young-adult fantasy.
Publishing dates for these books ranged from 2003 to 2020, but I thought they looked much older. They were all sleeveless with a white or off-white binding.
Across from the bed, a large TV was mounted above a stone fireplace.
Rustic drawers were to the left of the fireplace, while a modern sitting area was on the right.
I noticed all the seating in my room was soft and cushy, which seemed ideal for sore bodies after an active day.
The room also had a private bar with gold trimmings.
The bar had an espresso machine, neutral-toned ceramic mugs, and Four Seasons branded water.
Beneath the bar, a cabinet hid the mini-fridge. It was stocked with alcohol and snacks like peanut M&Ms and gummy bears, which were available for an extra cost.
In the marble bathroom, the oversize tub had a bendy shower head that made me feel like I was in a spa.
The bathroom felt large, with a double sink vanity, a sizable shower, and a separate toilet room.
The mirrors and vanities were replaced by Wimberly Interiors in 2022.
Across from the bathroom, a spacious walk-in closet held bathrobes, a safe, and some classic, upscale amenities I've only seen in ultra-luxury hotels.
I spotted old-school amenities like a shoe horn and shine brush, which I've seen more often in high-end European accommodations than in the US.
The ample size of the bathroom and closet made the room suitable for up to four guests.
The private balcony seated one on a comfortable lounge chair.
I spent some time on the deck, but since I imagined it would be less enjoyable in the cold, I appreciated that there were sliding glass doors to enjoy the view without the low temperatures.
Out there, I had a view of the ski lifts traveling up and down Rendezvous Mountain.
From the balcony, I spotted the slopes towering over the resort's courtyard.
Looking down, I pictured the green courtyard in a blanket of snow as bundled-up skiers got their bearings before hitting the slopes.
Business Insider asked interior designers about the bedroom trends that are in and out for 2025.
Designers think hand-painted murals, wallpaper, and natural hues will likely be popular next year.
However, they said trends like matching furniture and recessed lighting will be out.
The new year is a great time to refresh your personal spaces, and the bedroom is no exception.
So, Business Insider asked interior designers to share the bedroom trends they think will make a big impact next year β and which we'll likely see less of. Here's what they said.
One designer said hand-painted murals will be popular in 2025.
San Francisco Bay Area designer Jasmine Wang predicts people will start to embrace hand-painted murals in their bedrooms because they add artistry, warmth, and a deeply personal touch.
She said this trend will take shape with nature-inspired scenes, statement accent walls, personalized artistry, and vintage motifs.
Neutral, restorative hues will likely be popular.
Ali Burgoon Nolan, the owner and principal designer of Studio Burgoon, said restorative hues like sage, clay, and soft taupe will help ground bedrooms with calming energy in 2025.
"Drawn from nature, these colors create harmony, offering a tranquil retreat within the home," she said.
Jordan Miranda, the founder and principal designer of JM Living Concepts, also thinks we'll see more muted-terracotta and warm-taupe tones. She also thinks natural materials like wood and linen will be popular.
Reading nooks are becoming trendy.
The bedroom is a place to unwind, which is why Nolan predicts more people will "transform the bedroom into a space for reflection, rest, and rejuvenation from daily life."
She said clients might do this by incorporating relaxing designfeatures like reading nooks or meditation corners into their bedrooms.
Celeste Robbins, the founder of Robbins Architecture, also sees built-in nooks being popular next year.
"There is something intimate and grounding about a built-in nook in a bedroom," she said. "It's a place to curl up, read, or recharge that is not your bed."
Four-poster canopy beds will help create thoughtful separation in the bedroom.
In the age of at-home work and smaller spaces, Miranda acknowledges that the bedroom often becomes a multi-use environment.
By visually and physically defining the bed as its own cozy sanctuary, a canopy bed reinforces the boundary between work or activity zones and restful sleep areas.
"A canopy bed is a way to keep the sleeping space sacred, creating thoughtful separation between the rest of the room where a desk or exercise equipment might also live," she said.
Wallpaper is also making a comeback.
"One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to enhance a bedroom without major construction is using wallpaper to create a feature wall," Kristin Christensen, the owner and principal designer of Mod Earth Studio, said.
She said wallpaper is "in" again because it's an easy way to add personality and flair to a bedroom for much cheaper than construction or custom pieces.
On the other hand, all-white spaces are out for 2025.
Wang and Nolan both told BI they think all-white, minimalist spaces are on their way out.
Nolan said, they can have a "sterile" look and more people are leaning toward "richer, layered designs that invite relaxation."
"The all-white, ultra-minimalist look is making way for spaces with more warmth, color, and texture," Wang said. "In its place, expect to see more accent-wall colors, layered neutrals, and earthy tones that create a cozy, inviting atmosphere."
Matching furniture sets are on their way out.
Wang and Christensen predict the "bedroom in a box" look will be replaced with a more curated and eclectic approach.
"Designers are mixing and matching materials, finishes, and styles to create a unique, collected-over-time vibe,"Wang said.
Christensen recognizes that matching furniture sets provide a convenient solution for creating a polished look, but individuality and self-expression are becoming highly valued by everyday consumers.
"People are increasingly seeking to create spaces that feel more authentic and lived-in," she told BI.
Industrial-heavy styles won't be as popular in 2025.
According to Wang, the ultra-industrial aesthetic will exit bedroom spaces next year.
"While industrial touches may still be popular in certain spaces, the overly rugged look with exposed brick, metal, and harsh edges is being traded for softer, nature-inspired designs," she said. "Organic textures, natural woods, and calming colors are now the go-to for a warmer feel."
Recessed lighting is also out.
Christensen predicts that recessed lighting, a round lighting fixture installed into the ceiling or wall, will be replaced for its lack of ambiance.
"For years, recessed lighting was the go-to choice for many bedrooms, promising a sleek, minimalist look and ample light without taking up visible space," she told BI. "However, in recent years, recessed lighting has started to feel outdated, especially in bedrooms."
Instead, she said, people may opt for alternative lighting solutions with things like smart ceiling lights and dimmable fixtures, table lamps, bedside lighting, wall sconces, or pendant lights.
First lady Jill Biden decorated the White House for the 2024 holiday season.
She chose the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
Hidden details in the Christmas decorations reference the theme and pay tribute to fallen soldiers.
The White House is decked out for the holidays once again.
For her final White House Christmas decorations as first lady, Jill Biden chose the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light," writing in the 2024 White House Holiday Guide that she and President Joe Biden hope for "the Nation to be blessed with the peace and light of the holiday season."
Hidden details in the decorations include symbols of peace and tributes to Hurricane Helene relief efforts and fallen soldiers.
Take a look at the 2024 White House Christmas decorations.
A beaming starlight sculpture above the East entrance referenced the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
Wreaths with matching gold ornaments were mounted on the White House gates.
The gingerbread White House featured a similar starlight design on its roof.
White House executive pastry chef Susan Morrison constructed the gingerbread White House out of 25 gingerbread sheets, 10 sugar cookie sheets, 45 pounds of chocolate, and 50 pounds of royal icing, according to the White House Holiday Guide.
The official White House Christmas tree was sourced from North Carolina in a tribute to those affected by Hurricane Helene.
The Fraser fir was grown at Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm in Newland, North Carolina, which was impacted by the storm.
"The Cartner family lost thousands of trees to the storm," Jill Biden said in her speech while receiving the tree at the White House. "But this one remained standing β and they named it 'Tremendous' for the extraordinary hope that it represents."
The 18-and-a-half-foot tree, which was displayed in the Blue Room, is decorated with the names of every US state and territory.
The official White House Christmas tree was also surrounded by a carousel and featured candy-shaped ornaments.
The Gold Star tree in the East Entrance was made of six stacked stars, representing the six branches of the military.
The names of fallen soldiers appeared on gold star ornaments hanging on the other East entrance trees.
The families of service members on two Navy ships that Jill Biden sponsors made paper-chain garlands for the State Dining Room.
The first lady is a sponsor of two Navy ships, the USS Delaware and the USS Gabrielle Giffords. The Navy families contributed to the White House holiday decorations as part of her Joining Forces initiative.
The decorations in the State Dining Room also included self-portraits drawn by students across the US.
According to the White House Holiday Guide, the self-portraits were included so that "children see themselves reflected in this year's holiday display."
The official White House menorah was displayed in the Cross Hall.
The menorah, which first appeared in the White House holiday decorations in 2022, was constructed using leftover wood from a White House renovation during Harry Truman's presidency.
In the Red Room, Christmas trees featured dove-shaped ornaments in keeping with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
The dove cutouts held red envelopes that read "peace."
Older bathroom styles are back in vogue as homebuyers and renters gravitate toward nostalgia.
Even younger people are opting for patterned tiles, matching sinks and toilets, and pastel colors.
One 24-year-old Florida homeowner paid $900 for a baby blue toilet and vanity from the 1950s.
In August, Miami interior designer Dani Klaric shocked her boyfriend with the new centerpiece of her guest bathroom: a secondhand toilet.
The preowned throne, in a baby blue hue reminiscent of the 1950s, was part of Klaric's plan to "de-modernize" the three-bedroom Miami home she bought in May.
Klaric, a 24-year-old content creator with 2.1 million followers on TikTok as of November 27, fought hard for her used toilet. When she couldn't find the exact shade of blue she wanted in stores, she tracked down a seller on Facebook Marketplace who specialized in saving vintage bathroom fixtures from tear-down projects.
Klaric drove a rented U-Haul five hours across Florida to pick up both the toilet and a vanity for $900.
"It's way more warm and cozy and has so much more personality," Klaric told Business Insider.
Neutral bathrooms have dominated the pages of design and architecture magazines for years, but old-fashioned looks are coming back. A new Zillow report on home trends based on key terms and phrases that crop up more frequently in for-sale listings said, "2025 is set to go full granny." Mentions of "nostalgia" in listings were up 14% from 2023, while the word "vintage" showed up in 9% more listings.
Los Angeles-based interior designer Shannon Ggem told BI that "grandma bathrooms" typically feature pastel pinks and greens, elaborate tile designs, and frilly decorations. Once considered dated, they are driving trends in homebuying and interior design β even among millennials and Gen Zers.
"People are so bored of all white and gray houses," Ggem told BI. "They're so hungry for character."
Even manufacturers are observing the uptick in interest.
In 2023, kitchen and bath manufacturer Kohler reissued two "heritage" colors from its archive, a rose blush called peachblow and minty spring green. It released a limited-edition line of toilets, sinks, and tubs in the hues.
"People are gravitating toward things that pull at those nostalgic heartstrings," Alex Yacavone, head of Kohler's design studio, told BI.
Homeowners are paying to get the look
Interior designers told BI that younger homeowners are turning their bathrooms into time machines.
"I'm really seeing it grow with the younger audiences," said San Diego-based interior designer Rachel Moriarty. "They're taking that grandma aesthetic and running with it. They're making it cool again."
Moriarty recently said a San Diego client spent $5,000 restoring her bathroom's aquamarine tiles with black trim and 1930s Art Deco arches. Previous homeowners had ignored the tiles altogether or tried to paint over them. She and the client shopped for black glass knobs for the cabinets and vintage lights of the era to make the tiles stand out even more.
"The basic finishes didn't feel like they met the luxury level of the community," Ggem said.
A landlord with 30 LA buildings preserves their vintage bathrooms
Forty years ago, real-estate developer Gene Bramson saw historic apartment buildings in Los Angeles being ripped up for the sleek, modern aesthetics of the 1980s. Bramson, who loved the intricate tile work and bold colors found in many of those properties, bought some with the intent of preservation.
"I wanted to take these places and elevate them, bring them back to their original glamour," Bramson told BI. "I just had a great feeling that these locations can't be replicated."
Today, Bramson's company, GLB Properties, manages 30 properties throughout Los Angeles, with rents ranging from $3,250 for a one-bedroom to $11,000 for a four-bedroom.
In 2020, Bramson's daughter Ivana, who also works for GLB, noticed Angelenos clamoring for colorful bathrooms. So she started posting photos of ones in the company's buildings on its Instagram account, whichexploded from 6,000 to 40,000 followers between then and mid-2024. Potential tenants started reaching out through direct messages on Instagram, Bramson said.
Keeping up these vintage rooms isn't cheap. GLB spent $25,000 to preserve and upgrade a pink bathroom in a one-bedroom apartment in one of their properties, sourcing vintage tiles, installing a princess tub, and hanging salvaged mirrors. Bramson estimated a renovation with stick-on tiles from Home Depot would have cost about $9,000.
"The bathrooms are the crown jewels of the apartments. I think people can sense it's not a quick vinyl tile cover," Ivana told Insider.
Tenants seem to agree. In 2021, esthetician Biba de Sousa moved into a GLB apartment in LA's Miracle Mile neighborhood. She pays $4,000 monthly for a two-bedroom apartment with a bathroom covered in green tiles and decorative black accents.
"It's just cheerful," she told Business Insider. "It feels like my grandmother left me the apartment."