Styling and dressing your bed is one of the best ways to take your home to the next level. A bed with simple linen and hardly any pillows can be boring, but the right linen and the best dressing tips can make it a work of art in no time.
How to Dress Your Bed Like a Pro
Quality Bedding
The first thing you need to do is invest in quality bedding. Your bed and bedroom act like a sanctuary, a place to unwind and relax, so you want to ensure they are as comfortable as possible.
Whether it be a linen sheet, a cotton duvet, or a soft wool blanket, investing in quality pieces and materials is the first and arguably the biggest step in the bed-dressing process.
Make it Eye-Catching
Next, make your bed eye-catching and the centre of the room. Not literally, but think about it like a piece of art; it will be the first thing someone sees, making it the best-looking thing in the room.
This can be done with bold colours or patterns, great accessories, or simply looking and feeling ultra-cosy. You can also change the frame, such as getting a four-poster frame, which is one of the most eye-catching things you can do.
Headboard
If your bed frame doesn’t have a headboard, investing in one or creating one yourself is necessary. Headboards are functional and can add another layer of luxury and cosiness to the room.
You can also make it padded, paint it, add a pattern, or light features; a simple headboard, designed and used correctly, can become almost as eye-catching as the bed itself.
Color Scheme
The sky is the limit when it comes to colours, but there are some things to remember. Firstly, the colour scheme can either complement the rest of the room and house or contrast with what you already have.
However, it is important to exercise self-control when contrasting, as a colour scheme packed with orange and purple can look very out of place in a house with cream and wood tones.
Theme
The theme element of your bed is fairly flexible and is more related to a pattern you may choose for your linen, particularly your duvet, pillowcases, and throw pillows. The great thing is that you don’t have to have the colours associated with a theme to get it.
For example, if you want flowers or plants, there is a plethora of linen with those elements, but in black and white, sepia, shades of brown, etc., you can easily achieve the theme you are after without accepting the colours typically associated with it. Similarly, Christmas comforter sets offer a festive theme that can be tailored to your preferred colour palette, allowing you to embrace the holiday spirit in a way that complements your decor.
Cushions
Cushions and throw pillows are brilliant for adding another layer to the bed and making it more dynamic. However, the right number of cushions is essential.
If you don’t have any, the bed can look boring, but if you have too many, you will spend a lot of time putting them on, taking them off, and potentially only using one or two. Therefore, choose quality over quantity.
Layer
Much like creating an outfit, layering is a great way to add style to your bed. Typically, a small blanket is used for layering, and while this doesn’t sound like much, the right blanket will have a bigger impact than a large one.
For instance, you can choose an ultra-colourful or patterned blanket that looks great on white or off-white linen or an unusual material like sheep’s wool that adds a snowy cabin feel to the bed.
Side Tables
Never forget to use your side tables. They can easily be used as ultra-functional display pieces and add great touches to the bed and bedroom, such as lamps, art, or house plants.
You can also mix it up by having a chest of drawers as a side table on one side of the bed and a regular side table on the other. This eclectic touch will give your bedroom a unique look and feel.
Lighting
Lighting is essential for setting the tone and feel of your bed and bedroom. While lamps on your side tables are the norm, you can add light fixtures to your headboard. This is particularly useful if you don’t have enough space for side tables.
You can add fairy lights to your bedroom if you want a more whimsical feel. This is a really sweet and excellent idea for four-poster beds, as you can wrap them around the uprights or string them from one side of the bed to the other.
Dressing a bed and creating the ultimate cocoon of luxury doesn’t have to be difficult if you know where to start. Hopefully, these tips will help you create the most luxurious and beautiful bed you have ever seen or slept in.