What’s the best thing about being an adult? Taking yourself for a nap! We may have spent our entire childhood fighting sleep, but now? We’re fighting for it.
And more than ever we care about making our bedrooms – and specifically our beds – not just feel great but look great too.
When it comes to curating a beautiful bed, the key is knowing your materials, mixing textures, layering for dimension, and working within a cohesive colour palette.
No matter what you’re working with, here are tried and tested tips for creating a beautiful bed spread:
It’s all about the base
Before all else, make sure the base of your bed focusses on comfort. Sleep is key to wellbeing, so find something that feels good every time you hunker down.
Aside from a sturdy frame and great mattress, choose crisp, soft sheets with subtle design accents. When it comes to sheets, not only do small design details elevate a look, great sheets hold their quality wash after wash. Whether you love linen blends for their cooling qualities or luxurious satin, find something to give you both form and function.
Layer like it’s cold
The key to getting a Pinterest worthy look? Layer, layer, layer. Add a duvet or quilt, or a mix of both to create a comfortable canvas to work with. We recommend using a duvet as a main layer and fold a quilt at the bottom to create texture.
Speaking of texture, a variety of textures and tones adds dimension and creates a relaxed and elevated feeling when mixing bedding pieces. If you love neutral palettes, focus on greys, beiges, browns, and subtle patterned covers to add tonal depth.
Consider flair not just function
When it comes to creating a swoon worthy bed spread, not everything needs to be functional. To get that hotel-like feeling we recommend adding throw pillows and throws for extra layers, dimension, and creative flair.
When it comes to incorporating throw pillows, keep the palette neutral and focus on mixing textures to add depth. Draping throws across the bedspread adds extra visual interest and can complete the look. Focus on throws in luxurious materials like cashmere or heavy knits to elevate any bedding combination.
