Your bedroom is the part of your home that shows you the most intimate reflection of who you are. Going back to basics to refresh your bedroom is a great way to step into the Fall season feeling grounded and connected to yourself. Plus, refreshing your guest bedrooms will get your space ready for welcoming friends and family during the holiday season (it will be here before we know it).
My basic recipe for a “well-dressed bed” has 3 simple ingredients:
Sheets
Comforter or Duvet (There’s no right or wrong between a comforter or a duvet. It’s a personal preference. They serve the same purpose — the only difference is duvet covers can be taken off to be washed separately.)
Coverlet or quilt layered at the end of the bed
Pillows and mattresses are additional key pieces to make sure your bedroom feels as comfortable as it looks.
Here are my top choices for bedding basics.
Kate’s Favorite Bedding Basics
Duvets and Comforters
Here are my top picks for Duvet Covers, Duvet Inserts, and Comforters from soft and cozy to luxurious to patterned. I’ve also selected options for kids and some great budget choices. Enjoy finding the perfect one for you!
Soft/cozy
A cool, calming pallet
Sunday Citizen Comforter
Timeless, snug, and fluffy
Luxurious
Embroidered with a modern motif
Priano Duvet Cover
Scalloped edges with botanical print
Chic, elegant, charming, and beautiful
Patterned
Legends Hotel™ Winter Garden Wrinkle-Free Sateen Comforter
Colorful, contemporary floral print
Legends Hotel™ Chiseled Floral Wrinkle-Free Sateen Comforter
Elegant lacy floral in soft shades of green and ivory
Goes with Everything
Belamy White Pleated Duvet Covers and Pillow Shams
Natural yet refined beauty
Everyday luxury
Suffolk Comforter Set in White — Threshold
Soft and chic
Budget-Friendly
X Stitch Comforter & Sham Set — Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Casual elegance and lasting comfort
Mid Weight Premium Down Comforter — Casaluna™
Light and airy yet warm and comforting, great for all seasons
Duvet Inserts
Cooling, light, and airy
Mid Weight Premium Down Comforter — Casaluna™
Great budget pick for all-season comfort
Kids
Candlewick Rainbow Comforter & Shams
Charming, soft and cozy
Sheets
You know the feeling…crawling into a bed and being embraced by the sheets with that special sense of comfort. I highly recommend Boll & Branch sheets. Made with organic cotton and finished without harsh chemicals, these sheets are uniquely soft and made with a dedication to environmental responsibility.
Signature Embroidered Vine Sheet Set
Buttery, breathable, crisp, and soft
Refreshing & cool
Printed Patterns Sheet Set Extra Soft, Easy Care — Becky Cameron
Great budget pick
Top Layer (Coverlet or Quilt)
Choosing your top layer is the time to have some fun. Play with textures, colors, and patterns that express your style and make you feel amazing.
Buttery soft in a breathable, all-season weight
Reversible cotton quilt with a quirky circle print
Bubble Tangerine Matelassé Coverlet
Colorful waffle-weave coverlet with a delightful texture
Pebbled Handstitched Organic Quilt
Inspired by the traditional Kantha quilts of India
The very best of soft and fluffy
Pillows
Some people love firm pillows, while others can’t live without their fluffy pillows. Having a combination of both is a good idea for guest rooms. Accent pillows are great for decoration, but they should also feel great, so I included my favorite accent pillow inserts in the list below.
The perfect all-around pillow with a soft side and a firm side
Firm, supportive, and temperature regulating
Fluffiest pillow, naturally lightweight, made cruelty-free
Comfy Down 28x28 Decorative Throw Pillow Insert, Square
Decorative and comfortable (Euro size)
Comfy Down 22x22 Decorative Throw Pillow Insert, Square
Decorative and comfortable (For 20x20 covers)
Mattress
If you’ve ever had to sleep on a bad mattress, you know how important mattress quality is. I recommend this Mint Mattress because it’s cooling, supportive and designed to minimize movement transfers (so you can get in and out without disturbing your partner). It also comes with a convenient machine washable cover.
The change of seasons is a great time to use the power of design to welcome a new level of comfort into your home for yourself and your guests. I hope these recommendations gave you a great starting point. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry. I offer Design Kick-Start packages to help you make a plan that works for you and your space. You receive a proposed space plan, a custom mood board, item selection, and a detailed shopping list with all of the information you will need for purchasing.
Contact me to get started with your Design Kick-Start.