As the weather turns cool and the sun rises later, wanting to hit the snooze button a few times is completely understandable. To maximise enjoyment of your extra time under the covers, it’s worth making your bed the cosiest place it can be. During summer, an all-white bed can feel as refreshing as a swim in ice-cold water, but in the depths of winter, it’s worth changing to a more cocooning palette, with cosy layers and tactile textures creating a room that won’t make you dread the dawn.
Interiors stylist Heather Nette King has the right idea. “The best winter bedding is made from natural fibres such as cotton, linen or wool. This year, I’m opting for linen sheets in a deep forest green. I like a minimum of two wool blankets so I have options depending on the chill factor. A cloud-like down-filled quilt is essential too.” For the ultimate luxury, opt for blankets made from alpaca fleece or cashmere, says Heather. “I adore the Natalia blanket from Abode Living. It’s Australian-made in the finest Italian cashmere and an absolute dream.”
This story is from the July 2020 edition of Australian House & Garden Magazine.
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