Our beds take plenty of space in our bedrooms. Not only do they take up lots of actual space, but they visualize the area as well. This is why a beautifully made bed can increase the visual appeal of a room. Home interior designers know this and use bed linens to their full potential. A well-made bed can change the whole appeal of your room, even if the other items look ordinary. Additionally, layering the bed boosts the wow factor even more. Dressing a bed is a life-long skill that everyone needs to have – this is essentially the same as getting yourself dressed. We’ve dug deeper for practical DIY bed-making tips, and here are the top six. Keep reading below for practical bedding tips that you can use at home.
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6 practical bedding tips that you can use at home
Add an Eye-Catching Top Sheet
Having a designer top sheet lying on your bed helps to visualize and add context to your room. For instance, try putting the top sheet on the bed with the wrong side facing up. If it’s wide enough, you can pull it to the top of the mattress. Ensure you have enough room at the top to fold the sheet over other blankets. As the team at visionbedding.com/custom/fabric points out, you can also have a designer-bedding precisely as you envision it. This helps add pomp and color to your overall room appearance. For the top sheet, ensure you tuck it under the mattress at the bottom end of the bed to achieve straight hospital corners. If you have extra blankets, you can also add them in thin layers and tuck them in with the sheets.
Throw in Some Extra Pillows
Extra pillows in your bed can spice things up quickly. Pillows look beautiful when they’re plump and covered in clean cases. Start by choosing a pillow that’s suited to your sleeping position. Then, add in the extra pillows to dress the bed when you’re not sleeping in it. Every great bedding idea starts with pillow dressing.
A great example is incorporating throw pillows or scatter cushions for bedroom decoration. Go for colors that clash or contrast with your duvet cover design. However, please don’t overdo it as you don’t want to spend hours dressing your bed in the morning.
Patterns and Colors
You can create a bit of drama by using your bedding to introduce color and pattern to your bedroom. This doesn’t have to be as permanent as a wall color, so it’s easy to change from time to time. This gives your room a different look each time. Start by laying a foundation of crisp whites. To increase the appeal, go for a design with a colored border.
This is an innovative way of introducing color instead of having a block color or a printed duvet set. Next, get creative by adding in throws, and decorative scatter pillows for an inviting appeal. If you plan to incorporate a bit of pattern into your space through bedding, ensure you keep your sheets plain.
Introduce a Theme or Color Palette
Choose a bold design that makes your bed the focal point of the room. Next, build up your theme with the bedding design in mind. For instance, bedding with nature designs can be complemented with a floral-colored wall. Remember: dressing a bed is all about attention to detail. Small and visible details like an exposed zip, button, or metallic folding can add that extra layer of elegance to bed styling. Additionally, what lies under is also crucial. For instance, a flat sheet with old-fashioned hospital corners is a lovely detail.
Sometimes, Less Is More
Scandinavia bedroom ideas are very popular with many interior designers; This comes with a good reason. Combining natural colors and soft fabrics with organic cotton makes a relaxing environment that looks appealing. Additionally, minimal is key: you should avoid fluffy blankets, bold prints, or silky sheets. Keep your bed design ideas simple by using a bed throw and a cushion. For a more inviting appeal, set these in natural cotton and mild tones.
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Go for Quality Bedding
We saved the best for the last. This guide would’ve been incomplete without mentioning this. Remember, you get what you pay for: from pillow covers to duvets and the filled bedding. Always go for the top-quality bedding available. This will not only exude style but also withstand frequent washing. Finally, ensure you give duvets and pillows a fair shake before dressing. This helps to even out the filling and return their plump.
Practical Bedding Tips
Even on a small budget, you can still get a designer look and appeal for your bed. Use these six practical bedding tips and tweaks to give all the beds in your home that elegant designer look. Finally, don’t forget to add in a throw. This can be anything, such as a blanket. Throws help add a welcoming layer to your bed and compliment your overall preference.
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