Styling bedlinen is all about bringing together inviting layers that deliver on the promise of peaceful slumber. As the most personal pocket of our homes, a thoughtfully composed bed can buffer against those daily stresses and increase wellbeing. “People are embracing ways to turn their bedrooms into cosy sanctuaries, where they feel cocooned and safe,” explains Meghan McGann, head of brand at MyHouse and House – Bed & Bath.
Fabrications across all categories are leaning towards tactile and natural materials that feel oh-so-good to touch. “There is a yearning for new and interesting textures,” says Christie Maartensz, head of homewares at Freedom, where vintage washes and quilting are key. “People aren’t travelling and staying in hotels as often as they’d like due to the pandemic, and they want to invest in their bedrooms.”
When it comes to prioritising your bedding budget, interior designer Lisa Burdus makes an excellent point. “I wouldn’t scrimp on sheets,” she says. “You are in them for eight hours every day – you want to be comfortable!” Christie agrees, noting: “There is nothing like getting into a beautifully dressed bed [above and opposite] that is also really comfortable.”
NATURALLY FAB FABRICS
Linen Woven from flax fibres, linen is breathable and highly absorbent, which allows it to regulate your temperature as you sleep. It has an organic, stylishly crumpled look that softens with age.
This story is from the May 2022 edition of Home Beautiful.
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