You spend about half your life in bed. Here, a few top designers tell us how to keep it calm and classic with the help of the 1872 Collection from Bloomingdale's.
You spend about half your life in bed. Here, a few top designers tell us how to keep it calm and classic with the help of the 1872 Collection from Bloomingdale's.
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Ashton
Media Platforms Design Team
“For a more subtle look, go for texture over bold patterns or colors,” says Georgie Hambright and Jennifer Beek of J+G Design. “Mixing materials and tone-on-tone patterns gives a rich, sumptuous feeling that won't ever visually tire you out. For example, we love mixing chunky wovens with smooth silks and textured linens all within the same color family.”
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Sabine
Media Platforms Design Team
"The Sabine collection is a nod to traditional," says Grant K. Gibson of Grant K. Gibson Interior Design. "If you were into toile, but lived in a rental and couldn't do a whole room or wallpaper in toile—it's a great way to add in something fun to change the look and feel of the space. The color blue is calming and the grey detailing on the underside modernizes it."
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3
Zanzibar
Media Platforms Design Team
"Layer it on," advises Hambright and Beek. "You want your bed to be luxurious so don't be afraid to go overboard with pillows. Try mixing different shapes and sizes. You can even try mixing in an accent color taken from the duvet or quilt to add that perfect pop!"
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4
Harlow
Media Platforms Design Team
“Let the sheets do the talking. Try opting for a more neutral and classic duvet set, but spice it up with bolder sheets. Try a fun pattern or color. The best part? You can switch it up every week,” says Hambright and Beek.
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Bukhara Sheets
Media Platforms Design Team
"The animal print is fun, the colors are rich, and it would pair well with white bedding," says Gibson. "I would love to see this as a surprise climbing into bed at night or first thing in the morning."
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Signature Collection
Media Platforms Design Team
"For years I only had all white bedding," says Gibson. "I love the crisp, freshness of white it. It's very classic. For this particular set the textures of the pattern are subtlety feminine, but it would still work in a man's room."
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Haydn Sheets
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"The right cream colored sheets can be hard to find, but what I love about the Haydn is the geometric detail on the border," says Gibson. "They offer an elegant but timeless look."
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Gathered Pillow
Media Platforms Design Team
"Above all, your bed should express your personality so don't be afraid to let yourself shine," says Hambright and Beek. "If you're even keeled, opt for something calming and neutral. If you want to add a pop or some interest, don't be afraid to mix in a bold color or graphic pattern."