Through thoughtful layering of high-quality bedding essentials, your bed can look and feel as if it came straight out of your favorite design magazine.
Like any good outfit (for body or bed), set the foundation for your look. Start by choosing silky-soft cotton sateen or luxuriously weighty linen sheets in white, neutral, or a color that is grounded in your room’s aesthetic. If your taste embraces decorative detailing, sheet sets with embroidered trim add a subtle yet elegant designer flair.
Depending upon your sleep preferences or the season, your next layer can either be a coverlet (or quilt) or a duvet. A quilt or coverlet adds texture and personality, whether topping your sheets or draped gracefully across the end of your bed. Keep your look classic with a timeless stripe or ikat pattern that can easily complement both relaxed and polished ensembles. Or go cleanly modern with a monochromatic statement.
The downiness of a duvet is enhanced when left in fluffed mode – feather light atop your sheets or folded into a comforting cloud beneath your coverlet. Encase your duvet cover in fine fabric akin to (or even matching) the fabric you chose for your sheets. Don’t be afraid to go oversized! Along with attention to detail, lavish proportions are one more sumptuous sensibility that takes your bed from made to majestic.
Once you've dressed your bed in the essentials, it's time to add the finishing touches. Start with a few standard pillows along the headboard, then build a rich tapestry of decorative pillows in front. The number of pillows that’s right for you is both a personal preference as well as a nod to your décor aesthetic. However many you choose, you’ll want to mix and match textures like velvet, linen, and cotton, as well as play with patterns and embroidered designs. Complete the look with a cozy throw blanket at the foot of your bed – your warm toes will thank you.
Read Dress Your Perfect Bed for more details and inspiration.