How to Style Your Bed with Throws and Blankets
Beyond just a place to sleep, your bed is the centerpiece of your bedroom. Your bed can also be a reflection of your style and personality. If you play your cards right, you can turn your bedroom from boring to looking like the ones you find on Pinterest. It all comes down to knowing your materials, experimenting with layers, and finding a cohesive color palette that you like.
Follow this simple guide below and you’ll be well on your way to styling your own bed like a pro.
How to Style Your Bed with Throws and Blankets
Bed Sheets
The key to a stylish and comfortable bed is layering. Start with high-quality sheets in crisp, soft fabrics. There are plenty to choose from, from cotton, satin, bamboo sheets, or linen. Invest in your bed sheets as crisp sheets will go a long way to ensure a comfortable night's sleep.
As this will be the foundation upon which you will build your bed style, it’s better to stick with neutral colors like white or gray. Not only will it create an atmosphere of calm in the bedroom, it also allows you to experiment with pops of color with the pillows, duvet cover, and throws.
Make sure that it’s breathable to help you stay cool and comfortable all night long.
For a more professional look, consider using white or neutral-colored bedding. This creates a clean and calming atmosphere, and allows you to add pops of color with pillows and throws. When choosing your bedding, make sure it is soft and breathable. Breathable fabrics like cotton will help you stay cool and comfortable all night long.
Layering with Duvets, Quilts, and Throws
Next, layer on a duvet or quilt. A duvet is a thick comforter, while a quilt is a thinner coverlet. You can use both for added warmth and texture, or choose one based on your climate and preferences.
The advantage of using a duvet is that it allows you to use a duvet cover, making it easy for you to change the look of your bed without having to wash the duvet itself. Look for duvet covers with corner ties or a zipper closure to ensure the duvet stays in place.
You could also play a lot with the colors and material of your duvet color. Your duvet can be matching in color with your bed sheet, or you could add another neutral or soft color like beige, or gray.
Dress Your Bed with Throws
Throw blankets are best to be layered on top of bedsheet, duvet or quilt. You also won’t need to fold and iron your throw blankets, as you could also give off that undone and natural if you want to.
Throw blankets could simply be casually draped on top of your bed (also on top of your duvet or quilt) to create that cozy and inviting atmosphere in your bedroom.
Pillows for Comfort and Style
Pillows add both comfort and style to your bed. A good rule of thumb is to start with two standard pillows for sleeping, then add decorative pillows for a touch of personality.
Euro shams, which are square pillows, can be placed on top of your sleeping pillows to give off that 5 star hotel look.
When it comes to pillows, remember that not everything has to be functional. You can add in small square pillows which you will actually never use to give your bedroom that hotel feeling to it.
But remember to match the number of pillows with your bed size. You don’t want to have too many pillows on your bed when you have, say, a single or full bed. It will overcrowd your bed.
Texture and Color
Don't be afraid to incorporate texture and color into your bed styling. Throws and cushions are a great way to add a pop of color or pattern, and can also be used for extra warmth on chilly nights.
As a rule of thumb, the pillows underneath (your sleeping pillows) should match the color of your bed sheet. While the decorative pillows or the euro shams should match the color or pattern of your duvet.
Once you've layered your bedding and added pillows, take a step back and see how it all comes together.
Your bed should be a place of relaxation and comfort, so don't be afraid to experiment until you find a style that reflects your personality.
With a little planning and effort, you can transform your bed into a stylish but still inviting retreat.
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