To design a bedscape that feels balanced and intentional, one style does not always suit every mattress size. Pillow and cushion configuration, deciding between a blanket and a throw, and whether to size up or down with your duvet are all considerations that vary by bed size. Find a look that feels intuitively connected to you and your home with these tips on choosing the right bed linen and accessories for your double, queen, or king-size bed.
How to Style a Full Bed
How to choose the correct duvet cover size for a double bed depends on the look and feel you prefer. When styling a full bed, sizing up to a queen-size duvet is a great way to make the bed appear more generous and provide better coverage on all sides. Keep your accessories simple, layering a throw at the end for rich texture and added warmth when needed, and one or two scatter cushions for interest. If your space allows it, a queen-size bedhead is a perfect pairing with a double mattress. Its extra width helps elevate your bed's presence in the room and creates balance by framing your bedding.
How to Style a Queen Bed
As the most common size, a queen-size bed can handle most pillow and accessory configurations with ease. Styling will depend on the space itself, so consider elements like ceiling height and the width of a feature wall. Incorporating European pillows will accentuate high ceilings, while standard pillows, styled upright, are best for a wider room. The most important aspect of styling a queen bed is duvet upsizing – a king duvet will provide better coverage, enhancing both aesthetics and usability. An exception is when a low-profile bed base is used rather than an ensemble; in that case, a queen duvet may be better, so be sure to measure the amount of side drape you would like.
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How to Style a King Bed/California King Bed
The most challenging size to style is often king beds due to their width, however a few simple tips on how to style a king bed can help you design the perfect look. As with a queen bed, upsizing your duvet to a California king size is an effective option for providing additional drop and overall coverage. It is not as essential as a queen bed, however, as king-size duvets are more generous. End-of-bed styling is important, and opting for a blanket, quilt or coverlet is a better choice than a throw for a king bed. While a throw can get lost over the expanse of a king or California king bed, a blanket will provide greater coverage, either draped side to side or over the end. You can still use a throw as a finishing layer to elevate the look with color and tactility.
King pillows are key to creating balance and filling out the width; however, how to style pillows for a king bed requires some consideration. King-size pillow inserts can be difficult to find and are not always best for sleep needs. This long profile pillow is best used decoratively at the back, against the wall or bedhead, with standard-size pillows in front. If you prefer to cover your standard sleeping pillows, these can be hidden behind the decorative king pillows, ready for bed, and styled with two European pillows at the front. This will help to balance the elongation of the standard pillows with height. Finish the look with a refined 50cm x 50cm cushion or a luxurious body pillow.
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