Wondering how a designer dresses their bed? Longing to create that layered aesthetic bedding look at home? Well, styling a bed is much more than simply deciding on a new duvet cover, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be complicated!
Of course, there’s a lot to consider with bedding ideas - duvet togs, duvet materials, mattress types, and the likes – before you can get to snoozing and relaxing. So, to help you get there just a bit sooner, we’ve put together a guide to dressing your bed like a designer.
From how to layer your bed like a designer to the basics like picking the right pillow, you’ll find everything you need to know to inspire your inner interior designer, below.
1. Choose the right mattress
Before we get into any bed dressing ideas, let’s kick it all off with the basics – getting the mattress right.
After all, you can make any bed look beautiful, but it's no secret that a good night's sleep depends greatly on the feel of your mattress. From pocket sprung mattresses to foam mattresses, and even hybrid, you’ll want to style your bed with the right mattress for you, guaranteeing that restful snooze.
For example, if you struggle with back pain, then a foam mattress can help better align your spine as you sleep. For side sleepers or back sleepers, a medium-firm pocket sprung mattress offers great support to avoid any back twinges or neck pains. But don’t forget about a hybrid mattress which is a perfect mix of the two!
2. Find the perfect pillow
Next up, you’ll want somewhere comfy to rest your head after a long day, so let’s delve into the perfect pillow!
Not only great for giving you a heavenly night’s sleep, a plump pillow will also look stylish to boot on your bedspread. For a boutique-hotel feel, layer two to four pillows against your headboard to make your bed look just as luxurious as it feels.
And in terms of stuffing, we’ve got duck feathers, goose feathers, and different hypoallergenic pillows, all as cosy and luxurious as the other. But don’t forget, different pillow fillings change the weight, firmness, and overall feel, so it's important to choose your perfect pillow carefully.
3. Don’t forget your duvet
Every comfy pillow needs a soft, warm, cosy partner – that’s right, it’s time to look at duvets!
Opting for a cloud-like duvet will make your bed extra cosy and create a truly plush look when you dress your bed. What’s more, always ensure you choose a high-quality, breathable duvet to keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer. That’s why all our duvets come in a 100% cotton covering, which is ideal for that all-season comfort!
You can find luxurious duck feathers, warm goose feathers, or hypoallergenic microfibre stuffing in our duvets. All offer a cosy sheet to snuggle into for a blissful night’s sleep, but you can explore our duvet buying guide if you want advice for finding the best duvet for you.
4. Pick up luxe sheets
Essentials sorted, it’s time to start looking at how to dress your bed, and the best place to begin is with some luxury soft sheets.
For the ultimate designer-styled bed, you’ll want to start with a luxury fitted sheet. Ensure the sheet you choose is the right size to fit your mattress, as a sheet with the wrong depth will ride up the edges and make it look untidy.
While all our fitted sheets offer you a silky-soft material to slip onto, our 100% Egyptian cotton sheets are truly the crème-de-la-crème of luxe sheets. Crisp and clean, these sheets will go with any colour pillowcase and duvet cover – which we will get to soon – helping to make your bed look just as luxurious as hotel beds!
5. Use stylish pillowcases
And just as important to dress your bed is those luxury pillows we spoke about before. And luckily, we stock loads of soft and stylish pillowcases to do just that!
Oxford border pillowcases offer a traditional finish, helping you to create that designer look. But for something a bit more modern, you could try our waffle pillowcases – extra soft but with a funky texture, similar to, well…waffles!
Of course, you can find the matching duvet cover to all of our pillow cases, giving you that cosy cohesion when dressing your bed. However, if you’d prefer a more eclectic style, then you can mix and match your pillowcases and duvet covers too!
6. Sort out a duvet cover
Now, as we mentioned, we have tons of stunning duvet covers, ready to pair with your pillowcases. So, let’s take a look at the duvet covers we have waiting to dress your bed.
A white duvet cover will create a timeless bedroom interior, exuding that designer look and feel. And then you can pair with any other colour to add depth and texture to your bedroom. But if you want your bedroom to feel bright and airy with a pop of colour, dress your bedding with a lighter shade, such as light grey, sage green, stone, or pastel pink.
7. Add cushions to your bedspread
And we’ve finally reached the fun part – getting creative by dressing your bed with cushions!
Decorative throw cushions are a great way to introduce colour and texture for that all-important designer finishing touch. For the complete look, layer large cushions in front of your bed pillows, and then add a layer of smaller cushions in front.
Matching the cushions on your bed with your bedroom’s colour scheme creates an effortlessly put together look for your space. Whether you want to achieve a glamorous style with gold and silver accents or go bold with a deep navy blue, you won't be disappointed by the stylish outcome.
8. Explore cosy throws
Now it’s time to put the finishing touches to your new designer-style bed. Of course, we’re talking about dressing your bed with a throw and how you can layer your bed like a designer with this simple addition!
Neatly place your throw over the end of your bed or - for an extra touch of style - casually drape it over the corner, letting part of your throw drop to the floor for a more relaxed look. Whichever style you prefer, a throw is the easiest way to layer your bed just like a designer!
With your essential bed dressing items sorted, you might want to explore some clean and cosy additions – mattress toppers and mattress protectors! You can learn all about what mattress toppers and protectors do, as well as read some bedroom style guidance, over on our inspiration page!