3 Fresh Ways to Style Your Bed

A well-styled bed can transform your bedroom from ordinary to magazine-worthy in minutes. It’s more than just where you sleep—it’s the focal point of the room. With the right combination of layers, textures, and colors, you can create a look that’s inviting, polished, and entirely your own. Here are three designer-approved approaches you can try today.

3 Style Ideas For Your Bed

1. The Layered Luxe Look

Start with crisp, neutral sheets as your base, then build up with a quilt or lightweight coverlet. Add a duvet folded at the foot of the bed for a plush touch. Mix in three to five accent pillows in varying textures—think velvet, linen, or knit—to create depth. This style works beautifully for year-round comfort, bringing a boutique feel into your life.

2. The Minimalist Retreat

For a calmer, more streamlined look, keep your color palette simple—two or three shades max. Opt for a fitted sheet and duvet in the same tone, then add one or two decorative pillows for softness. A textured throw casually draped across the end of the bed adds just enough interest without overwhelming the space. Perfect for those who love a clean aesthetic or have a busy room where the bed needs to be visually restful.

3. The Seasonal Switch-Up

Keep your main bedding pieces neutral, then rotate accent pillows and throws by season. In summer, go for lightweight linen throws and brighter, breezier colors. In fall and winter, swap in chunky knits, flannels, or rich jewel tones. It’s an easy way to refresh your bedroom without a full makeover—and it keeps your style feeling current year-round.

Quick Styling Checklist:

 • Choose a base layer that suits your style (neutral or colorful)

• Add depth with layers—quilts, duvets, throws

• Mix textures for visual interest

• Use decorative pillows to anchor the look

• Adjust accents seasonally for freshness

Which of these styles will you try first? Experiment this weekend and share your results—we love seeing how you love where you live.

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Michele

As the daughter of a carpenter who designed and built furniture and a mother who rearranged our living room every few months as Dean Martin crooned through the stereo, my interest in home interiors is equal parts nature and nurture.

My goal is to help you understand how much your home’s visual environment can positively impact your life and how budget-friendly it can be to transform your home. My mission to help you love where you live®.

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