Choosing Beautiful Bedding for your Bedroom Retreat
A bedroom is supposed to be a warm and welcoming place. Sometimes, our bedrooms become the last place we decorate as not many visitors see like the rest of our home. As we spend almost a third of of our lives there, it makes sense to make it a sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation. Beautiful bedding can make your bedroom feel like a welcome retreat from the outside world. By choosing the right bedding, you can create a sanctuary that will make you feel rested and give you an increase sense of well-being.
New bedding will instantly improve any bedrooms look and feel. Nothing will make a drab bedroom look better than a new bedding set complete with fresh sheets and a beautiful comforter. Tailored bed skirts provide a polished look that makes the room look finished. Beautiful comforters and matching shams will make a bed look amazing and bring the rest of the room to life. Accessories such as throw pillows, roll pillows, and a luxurious soft throw takes the room to the next level of beauty.
No matter what your budget is for making over your bedroom, there are beautiful bedding sets available that will make your room look great. A great way to make over your room on a low budget is to get an inexpensive bed-in-a-bag set. These ensembles include everything you need for a well-put together and inviting bed. An added bonus to bed-in-a-bag sets are that everything you need is available at once, there is no searching around for the one item you need to complete the look you want that’s out of stock.
A bed-in-a-bag set usually includes a flat and fitted sheet, a comforter or duvet cover, pillowcases and pillow shams, and a tailored bed skirt. Sometimes bed-in-a-bag sets will include decorative pillows, neck roll pillows and their shams, as well as curtains and valances for your windows. Make sure you check the description when buying as you want to make sure you have the right size, the fabrics you want, and how to clean them. The great thing about bed-in-a-bag sets is that you save a huge amount of money than you would if you purchased everything separately. This is not to say that bed-in-a-bags are low-end, as some of them, especially from the designers, can be higher priced. As in all other bedding, fabrics and quality varies.
Fabrics are a consideration when choosing the perfect sheet set for your room. There are many options available including polyester, cotton/poly blend, 100% cotton, silk, wool, and even bamboo. Also, plenty of finishes are available such as sateen, jersey, and flannel and satin. Sateen is a finish used with cotton that is super soft and shiny. It involves weaving the fibers densely. Jersey is a type of fabric usually used with cotton in sheets. It is a light weave that feels like a soft tee-shirt. Flannel sheets are usually made of cotton, are very soft, warm and perfect for cool winter nights. Satin sheets are usually made of polyesters or silk and are smooth and shiny. They offer a luxurious feel in addition to being very romantic.
Remember to keep in mind the care instructions when deciding on the fabric of the sheets. It might not be practical to dry-clean your sheets, but as for comforters, this may not be a problem for you. When getting silk satin sheets, consider what the care is as although they are comfortable and durable, they may not be machine washable. Definitely follow the care instructions when you launder your sheet set. Keep in mind that most home washing machines don’t have the capacity to wash and dry comforters, so you may have to make a trip to the laundromat occasionally.
Don’t forget to choose the right size when buying your beautiful bedding. There is nothing worse than getting a set, washing it, and then realizing that it is the wrong size! It doesn’t help that there are many different sizes available including twin, twin long, double, queen, king, and California king. If you are not sure what you have, get a tape measure and write down the measurements of your bed and compare them to the dimensions of the bedding set. Also, remember to measure how deep the mattress is so as you want your fitted sheets to fit and not slip off.
Also, when creating the perfect bedroom retreat, make sure to consider the right accessories to coordinate with your bedding. A beautiful lamp is also functional for reading late into the night. Extra pillows look good, but also are practical for propping up in bed. An elegant bed tray can be used for writing and breakfast in bed. The right framed print or painting that coordinates with your style can be the finishing touch for a great bedroom.
Create the Perfect Designer Look for your Bedroom.
If you are looking for the perfect style to have in the bedroom, you may want to consider your favorite designer. With a the right designer bedding set and a few choice furniture or decorating pieces, you can have a well put together designer-inspired room.
Usually designer bedding comes with high-quality extra-soft fabric and has a luxurious feel to it. They tend to use soft cottons with high thread counts. You still need to remember to check the fabric type and style to make sure a it fits your needs. A warm, thick. cotton flannel bed sheet may not feel as nice in the middle of a hot summer, so purchase accordingly. Also, check to see the care instructions for when you wash them. You don’t want to purchase a beautiful designer bedding set only to learn that it isn’t practical to use and clean it.
Designer bedding comes in all sizes from baby’s crib sets all the way to California king sizes. Make sure you check your bed size and preferrably, measure and record your mattress dimensions so you know you have the right size. Don’t forget to measure how deep your mattress is so your fitted sheets don’t come off too easily.
Often, designer bedding sets have great accessories available to complete the look of your bedroom. Consider extra pillows and throw blankets that match or coordinate the bedding set. Curtains are available that compliment and look great with the bedding set. Some designers will create matching lamp shades, lighting, rugs and artwork that works perfectly with the bedding set without overdoing it.
Create the Look of Luxury in your Bedroom.
There are few comforts in life as nice as having a bedroom retreat with the look and feel of luxury. Since we spend as much as a third of our lives in our bedroom, it makes sense to make it welcoming and luxurious so we can rest and relax in comfort.
Luxury bedding also means beautiful and soft comforters, duvet covers, and quilts. These are made with all sorts of fabrics like cotton, silk, wool, chenille and microfiber. Sometimes the textures are mixed and matched for contrast. This helps create a luxury look in your home. As with all bedding sets, check to see how to care for your luxury bedding. Many of the comforters, duvets and pillow shams are dry clean only, or in some cases are spot clean only. This may not be a problem, but just check to make sure.
In addition to the bedding, you can bring luxury to your bedroom by having great accessories. A chandelier put in the right place screams luxury and elegance. Try adding accessories like a sparkling crystal or china vase with fresh cut flowers. Elegantly decorated framed mirrors or prints help complete the look of a luxurious bedroom retreat.
Creating a Shabby Chic Bedroom.
Are you looking for an elegant style room that isn’t too stuffy? Do you love the idea of living in an English cottage? Shabby chic style incorporates furniture that has a distressed yet elegant look, with soft, warn and gently faded colors. Soft floral patterns are popular. It is a great look for any bedroom as it has the look of comfort and style with elegant touches.
Shabby chic bedding is a way to get the look without redoing your whole bedroom. Shabby chic bedding will have a soft comforting look with faded pastels or antique whites, and evokes a feeling of understated elegance. Ruffles are beautifully soft and inviting. A comforter may have an English country rose pattern that looks faded perfectly.
To further accessorize your bedroom in true shabby chic style, look for antique distressed furniture like a white dressing table. You can either purchase these new in the shabby chic style, or get a consignment store or garage sale find, paint in antique white, and then sand it to get that beautiful distressed look. Touch up accents in gold or silver. If the paint is chipped or peeling that is even better.
You can also instantly create the look of shabby chic by using white soft slipcovers over your existing furniture. The look is tailored to fit, yet with beautiful feminine ruffles on the bottom. This is an inexpensive way to get a completely different look in your bedroom without buying new furniture.
Don’t forget to accessorize with romantic curtains, you can make plain white curtains look shabby chic by soaking them in tea. Make sure you incorporate a crystal vase with fresh flowers in it. Also place lace doilies, chipped china pieces, and softly colored knickknacks throughout. For classic shabby chic style, put up a beautiful antique chandelier that states casual elegance.
Create a Contemporary Look in Your Bedroom.
Creating a contemporary bedroom with clean, minimalistic lines can bring a modern look to your home. For many people who don’t care for traditional or fancy look and don’t want to be bothered with too many accessories, a contemporary look is perfect for them. Both form and function are important in contemporary design.
The key to a contemporary look is to start with the furniture. Contemporary furniture has clean minimalist lines. It uses materials like wood, or chrome. It is often painted white or black, have light or dark wood stains, or even white or black lacquer. Look for matching pieces, but not too many, since you want an uncluttered look. Choose a simple, unadorned dresser and nightstand pieces that match but are not overdone.
A staple of contemporary bedrooms are platform beds. They have a modern look that is sleek and low. Another great but taller contemporary piece is a headboard, upholstered in soft leather. This is a contemporary look, but has a softer element to it. They even have striking four poster beds in contemporary style that is both striking and stylish.
Make sure to get contemporary bedding. This is an easy way to start decorating in contemporary style without spending too much money. Contemporary bedding has clean lines, and sometimes has simple geometric shapes and patterns. Contemporary bedding even has beautiful nature scenes with a graphic contemporary patterns. There are many contemporary bedding sets to choose from, in whatever colors and patterns that you like.
The thing to remember when decorating your bedroom in a contemporary style is to not overdo the accessories. It is safer to do less than more. A great way to decorate is with a framed modern print on the wall, and simple practical accessories. For lighting choose a modern look, or even an art-deco style. If you keep it simple, with clean lines, you will achieve a contemporary look.