Is this the end of built-in bedroom furniture? Designers decide if this once-loved feature will in fact date your space

An art-deco style bedroom with a dark green built-in closet along the back wall. A bed with an orange throw over the end. .

For a long time, built-in furniture was the go-to choice for bedroom design. Fitted closets, open shelving, and built-in cabinetry became the solution to the endless storage struggle, allowing homeowners to create a chic, serene sleep space, all while prioritizing tidiness and saving space.

As trends inevitably change and bedroom furniture ideas center around more contemporary styles, classic carpentry is appearing less and less in the latest interior design bedroom projects, posing the question: 'Is built-in bedroom furniture on the way out?'