It Only Takes A Few Small Tweaks To Transform The Look Of Your Bed And Style A Super Cozy Sleep Space
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized how much a well-decorated bed can transform a bedroom.
You may think that making your bed look aesthetically pleasing doesn’t really matter, especially if you’re the only person hanging out in your bedroom. Still, I promise that once you give your bed a makeover, the vibe of your bedroom will change entirely.
A well-decorated bed is especially important if you live in a studio apartment where your bed is seen by anyone who enters your home.
You can make a few small changes and additions to transform the look of your bed and make your bedroom so much more inviting and cozy.
First things first, you have to get great sheets. Just because your sheets may not be visible after you make your bed with your comforter, pillows, and a throw blanket doesn’t mean they’re unimportant.
When I finally treated myself to a nice pair of sheets that were my favorite color and extremely comfortable, soft, and high-quality, I thought, “Why haven’t I done this sooner?”
Investing in good sheets is never a bad idea, as a comfortable base makes a comfortable bed. Pick out a high-quality set that comes in a color that makes you feel happy and relaxed.
The same goes for pillows. We’ll get into decorative pillows later, but be attentive to what pillows you pick out for sleeping. They need to be supportive, comfortable, and long-lasting. I’m a fan of down pillows, but you can look into memory foam, wool pillows, etc.
Once you’ve covered your comfy sheets and pillows in the sheet’s pillowcases, it’s time to up your comforter game. If you want to stick to one great comforter, that’s great, but you can also add more depth and dimension to the overall look of your bed by layering blankets.
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Instead of throwing a big puffy comforter on your bed, putting a throw blanket at the end, and calling it a day, experiment with layering different blankets like quilts and linen blankets.
However, if you like to keep things simple with one big duvet to cover your entire bed, I’d suggest having two to three duvet covers you can swap out and exchange. Select neutral colors that can be paired with different kinds of decorative pillows and cushions.
While you don’t have to choose white, beige, or grey for all your sheet and duvet colors, I wouldn’t recommend selecting bright colors.
Sure, you may love the look of a hot pink comforter, but the goal of setting up your bed is to set up a cozy and relaxing area. You want the colors of your bed to make you feel peaceful and serene.
So, instead of selecting super bright colors for the pieces that take up most of your bed, I’d recommend more pastel, neutral, and muted versions of your favorite colors.
Now it’s time for the fun part – the decorative ‘toppings!’ Sure, you could simply stack two pillows on either side at the top of your bed and call it a day. But to up your bed game, I’d select a variety of pillows. It’s okay if you won’t use all these pillows for sleeping; they’re for decoration.
I’d select two big cushiony pillows in a color that complements your duvet and sheets and two to three more decorative, small pillows you can layer in front of the ones you sleep on.
Play around with the texture and colors of your decorative pillows. You can even select pillows with writing or pictures of your favorite animal or character. Again, the goal is to have a solid, neutral base with your sheets and comforter that you embellish with various pillows.
If you want to add a throw blanket into the mix, get one you’d actually happily cozy up in, so it’s decorative and serves a purpose. Treat yourself to a comfortable material like cashmere or heavy knits, and gracefully drape it onto your bed.
After following all these tips, you’ll be left with a bed that’s comfortable, relaxing, and extremely aesthetically pleasing. Happy snoozing!
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