By Rachel Burt
Bed: where most of us spend a lot of time, whether sleeping, watching TV or curling-up with a good book. It is an intimate place, where we escape from the outside problems and peacefully relax. So, how do we choose a bedding set that is soft to the touch, warm and cozy? Here I have laid out some tips on choosing styles, fabrics and colors that make you feel fresh, relaxed, and perhaps, be warned, never get out of bed...
1. Down Comforter: Simple, Fresh, & Organic (My Favorite)
Sleep soundly no matter what the season; do not be scared to splurge on a 100% luxurious down comforter that can fit into a duvet. White is king when it comes to sheets and comforters. The purity of white adds a sense of freshness. If you are not a big fan of white, try pastel shades because these light colors set a tranquil and calming mood.
3. Decorative Pillows: Try plush fabrics like silk or velvet for decorating and adding various shapes and sizes to the pillow set. Match the colors of the decorative pillows with fluffy feather pillows, e.g., light shades of silk and velvet where you can rest your weary head after an exhausting day.
4. Layer it: Layers, layers, and more layers. Layering from top to bottom creates the look of luxury bedding.
Some elements to have the luxury bedding feel and look:
· Bed skirt.
· Feather or foam mattress topper.
· Mattress pad.
· Fitted Sheet.
· Top sheet.
· Down Comforter.
· Top sheet/quilt/cover.
· Duvet.
· Feather pillows.
· Decorative pillows.
5. Patterned linens: Having a few options for seasonal changes is always the key. Cost saving tip: Pick out a couple of different sets of patterned sheets and pillowcases that you can swap for a variety or use quilts when it is too warm for a duvet.
6. Thread Count: If you really want to feel the extra soft and smooth touch when cuddling or curling-up in your bed, go for a higher thread count. Also, choosing a higher threat count will ensure longevity with your bedding set. Try 300 Egyptian cotton for fitted sheets and a 400 thread count and higher for top sheets; this combination will make you literally feel like you are sleeping in heaven.
All this pillow talk is making me sleepy...
Now, don’t wake me up...I am already dreaming...
Oh, that looks fresh and cool, even luxuries. White is so nice with warm couloirs of wood.
ReplyDeleteMore pillows the merrier! Those look just so great I want to have all of these pillows on my bed!!
ReplyDeleteI like you blog very much. Now, these pillows are great. My children will love the Animal Applique Bedroom pillows. Thanks for your creative team!!
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That looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog.
Wow! I've got to try this on my bed right away.
ReplyDeleteColour schemes for my new flat?
ReplyDeleteI'm in the process of buying a newly renovated flat. Currently the walls are white as the developer is waiting for my decision on the color scheme for the 2 main rooms. The only completed area is the bathroom - Bedding - white suite, luxury shower cabinet with beige and brown tiles throughout.
Throughout the flat the floors, skirting, door frames and doors are all a deep mahogony/cocoa colour (I had no choice in this but it looks good), the ceilings are high and the windows are also new (white, plastic). I have views from all the windows across fields to gentle hills and forestry, it's a quiet, rural area at the end of a village.
The main living room is around 25m squared with 2 large east-facing windows that let in a lot of light, the sun is that side of the apartment in the morning only so it needs to be a fairly light colour as it won't get direct sunlight most of the day, and my existing furniture (which I don't really need to change) is neutral colours - wheat background with gold and darker brown patterns. Part of this room will be the kitchen as there is an alcove set aside so the whole space feels more open - it's a big airy place :)
The second room, which will be the bedroom, is around 20m squared with huge west-facing balcony doors that let in a lot of light from mid afternoon to sunset, I intend to set aside a reading corner near the doors to maximise the light and make the most of the view. When I visited last week this room had a greyness that I'd like to warm up by changing the white walls. The colour of the existing furniture is irrelevant as I intend to keep this room as empty as possible with just the bed and minimal storage as I don't have a huge amount of clothes. I'm looking for a calm, restful colour.
I don't need links to colour swatches, I'd just like some good advice about matching the walls in those 2 rooms to suit the existing furniture, light and function of the spaces. I'm open to holistic and theraputic approaches - feng shui or other styles.
Any budding interior designers out there, please help :)