Good design is all about balance. Pairing metallic with matte, darks with lights, and patterns with solids is a guaranteed technique to keep your home interesting yet relaxing. Zoe Saldana's bedroom is the perfect example.
The actor took to Instagram to share her stunning spin on a white bedroom featuring a gold headboard with an intricate hand-painted overlay. She selected all white bedding (like this bamboo set from Cozy Earth) to contrast the bold furniture, and added a modern gold lamp on the side table to bring it together. The emphasis on contrast and glamor perfectly taps into the Neo Deco trend taking over this year.
So, what is Neo Deco? Magdalena Gierasinska, Head of Product & Displays at Barker and Stonehouse, explains: 'Pinterest Predicts has identified Neo Deco as a defining interior trend for 2026. This comes as no surprise, following the renewed interest in Art Deco-inspired interiors in 2025, the centenary of Art Deco, when ‘New Deco’ emerged - a decorating trend that reinterpreted the classic 1920s style with a modern twist. Neo Deco is the latest iteration of this sophisticated and glamorous look.
She contines: 'Neo Deco reimagines Art Deco for modern interiors by applying its signature geometry and luxurious materials in a more pared-back and curated way, with fewer heavy ornamental details, softer colour combinations, and a focus on creating elegant spaces, rather than grandiose glamour.'
We see this combination emerge in Zoe Saldana's bedroom, where white bedding and walls soften and modernize the gaudy headboard.
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This stunning set is made from 100% finest Belgian flax linen with matching shams for a naturally beautiful and breathable finish. It gets even softer and more exquisite each time it is washed.
This gold throw pillow would be a beautiful addition to a white bed. Paired with a tan quilt, it would create a stunning match.
A white throw blanket is a great, affordable way to experiment with the texture in your bedding, while keeping it neutral. This 100% linen throw from Amazon offers that cozy rustic vibe while being machine washable – low maintenance yet utterly stylish.
I can't get over how beautiful this lamp is, and its burnished copper base would be the perfect fit for a white bedroom. It puts a modern spin on the use of gold.
This muslin duvet set captures the same modern California warmth embodied in Zoe Saldana's bedroom. It brings a stunning textural contrast anywhere it is used.
Crafted with a sturdy metal frame with a lacquered finish, this round decorative tray is the perfect backdrop to display tiny memorabilia, art books, or candles. It would be a beautiful feature on a bedside table, for adding just the right amount of shine.
As Zoe's home demonstrates, tapping into the Neo Deco trend as envisioned by Pinterest requires a restrained approach that incorporates bold accents, but lightly.
Magdalena advises: 'Rather than adding an abundance of mirrored accessories, which can look a little gaudy, choose just one or two statement pieces. A sculptural mirror in a sunburst or fan shape, crafted from polished brass or bronze, is eye-catching yet refined. Finally, lighting is a defining element of Neo Deco interiors. Choose a chandelier or table lamp with decorative detailing in materials like marble, brass, and dark wood to add an elegant and polished final flourish to your Neo Deco look.'
Zoe Saldana's stunning Neo Deco bedroom is a reminder of the importance of balance. This technique gives you license to lean into your most over-the-top design ideas without taking anything too far.
