Everyone
wants to be comfortable when they sleep, but comfort and fashion are not
mutually exclusive and your bedding should also look good. Here's some helpful tips to keep in mind with starting your search!
Comfort
First
When starting
to look at bedding, it can be overwhelming.
Take a breath and figure out what you’re looking for and don’t let your
opinion be swayed by a pretty picture.
If you sleep hot and live in a warm climate, that velvet duvet cover
probably isn’t for you. Consider the
weight, as well as feel, of the bedding.
When shopping online, see if the company has a local store or showroom
that has samples. Local showrooms are
knowledgeable about the lines they carry and can typically answer any questions
that may arise. Also, stay in your
financial comfort zone. Don’t spend a
fortune on a silk coverlet, when you can get a cotton blend coverlet or quilt that
will complete your look. Shop sales and
discount stores, often times last season’s bedding is reduced to almost 50% of
the original retail costs, and bedding and home goods do not go in and out of
style with the change in seasons.
*Helpful
hint–check the return policy of locally owned businesses, because bedding may
not be returnable. Instead ask if they
will let you take the bedding out on approval for a limited time.
Pile on the
layers
The easiest
way to make your bed look fabulous is to layer your bedding. Use different size decorative pillows. For a king, we recommend 3 euro pillows (26”
x 26”) or “super euro” pillows (30” x 30”), 2 king sized pillows, and a
decorative accent in front. For queen
and full beds, we recommend 2 euro pillows, 2 standard pillows, along with
smaller throw pillows. Even twin beds
should have multiple pillows; add a euro pillow behind a standard pillow to
dress up kids’ beds. There is also an
added benefit to layering, it gives you the added advantage of being about to
change your bedding with the seasons.
Folding a duvet on top of a coverlet or blanket doubles as a functional
and pretty addition – use it instead of an extra blanket during the winter, and
it provides richness and fullness to the base of your bed.
Consider
your lifestyle
Think about
your habits. Love making your bed? Go ahead and get those 5 extra throw pillows. Only make it when company comes? Add a larger accent pillow instead; select a
showier pillow with a fun color or pattern to complete the look of your
bed. Also consider where you’ll place
these pillows every night. Will they go
in a chair, on the floor, or on a bench?
Make sure that these pillows won’t be in your way when not on your bed.
Use Texture & Pattern
To create a
sophisticated look, use varying texture and pattern. There is no rule to how elaborate or simple
your bedding has to be. At Design Studio
2010, I look to the client’s personal style when selecting bedding. Love the look of an all white bed? Use varying textures to achieve the look
without it being boring. When use a bold
pattern and pull accent pillows from the individual colors within the
pattern. There is also no rule of using
too much pattern, just make sure that all of the patterns work together and
complement each other, rather than compete and fight for attention.
*Helping
hint: Love that duvet cover but don’t
want a coverlet instead? Lay it on your
bed unfilled. This tip works best with
duvet covers that are thicker and heavier.
Between the
Sheets
There are
all sorts of information with sheets out there.
There are a few things to keep in mind.
The higher the thread count, the softer the sheets, but also the faster
they will wear out. You don’t have to
get sheets made of Egyptian cotton to have soft sheets, news flash – there is
nothing different about cotton woven in Egypt than anywhere else, they have
just been doing it longer so it is seen as more luxurious. There are other content options besides
cotton: bamboo sheets are extremely
popular right now because they are durable and soft; however that they are
generally more expensive than cotton sheets but they generally last
longer. Lastly, don’t limit yourself to
white sheets – don’t be afraid of colored sheets or even a patterned sheet if
it will complete your look.
So go ahead,
love your bedding and leave your bedroom door open!
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