5 Tips for Styling a Dreamy Bed

A good night’s sleep is critical to your health, and nothing sends you off to dreamland faster than a well-dressed bed! Here are my 5 tips for styling a bed that’s gorgeous and inviting:

1. Pattern Play!

Never be afraid to mix patterns and colors. In the bedroom I designed above, I mixed stripes, solids, fish patterns, and a cool coral. Too much? Never. Whether it’s for your room or your kids, everyone will love the riot of pattern on display.

2. Shapes and Sizes

I’m clearly a designer who believes in plenty of comfy, fluffy pillows, but be sure to vary shape and size to keep all the pillows on the bed visually interesting. The standard for me tends to be 2 large square euro pillows, then two standard queen (or king) rectangular pillows (these often, but not always, match the sheets as this is the size pillow most people sleep with). Then in front one long low lumbar pillow! Five pillows, 3 sizes; but you can always go higher with both figures!

3. Get Pressed!

When styling a room for photos or video, my team and I spend a lot of time pressing and steaming sheets, duvets, blankets, you name it! In my coastal Galveston bedroom above, you’ll notice these isn’t a wrinkle or fold on those sheets to be found! While this was intentionally done for the photography, I highly recommend ironing your sheets when you change your linens at home. There is nothing like slipping between crisp, smooth sheets! Who has the time, I hear some of you asking? Well, I’m one of those people who finds ironing relaxing, so I love to zone out during whatever new show I’m binging. Try it - it may change your life!

4. Those Little Extras

You want your bed to be as inviting and indulgent as possible. So add extra throws or blankets. Be sure your duvet is extra fluffy. Invest in an upholstered headboard or a fully upholstered bed. All of those textures and soft extras will make your bed a true oasis.

5. Scent for Sleep

For my last tip, I could have gone for the perfect mattress, or talked about quiet palettes, but after posting these heavenly rests, I noticed 4 of 5 have flowers on the nightstands. So scent is my last tip for a beautiful bed. Yes, these rooms all have flowers because it was photo shoot day, but I do the same at home. I always have a simple bouquet in the main bedroom and also in guest rooms when we are hosting friends (hopefully, we can do that again soon!). Falling asleep to the scent of peonies or lilacs is just divine. A scented candle is nice as well. I always travel with a compact candle in my luggage, as sometimes even the nicest hotel room can have the faint smell of disuse.

I hope these tips send you off to dreamland! And for more dreamy bedtime inspiration, please visit my Bedding Pinterest board.

Warmly,

Beth