Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Design Details: Bedding

After reading through the reviews my home received from voters in Apartment Therapy's Small Cool contest, I noticed that many people commented on the bedroom duvet cover. It's true that since the focal point of a bedroom is almost always the bed, it's important to choose great bedding. This selection sets the colour scheme for the room, and can also create a mood.

Last week on Sarah's Cottage, the East guest room had a bright, sunny feel, while the West room had a cooler vibe. Notice how the colours in the bedding set the scheme for the entire room:

East Room


West Room


Finding the perfect bedding can be difficult - I found mine at Quilts, Etc. It's called Sienna, by Carlingdale:


I also like this Pearlized Sequin Duvet cover from Simon's (only in Quebec):


A classic pinstripe from Restoration Hardware always looks crisp:


This orange tile print from Pottery Barn could inspire a Moroccan theme:


With so many options, it helps to know what colours you like and what the kind of mood you want to create. Most importantly, choose bedding that you love!!

3 comments:

  1. hi there! i also fell in love with your duvet cover on the apartment therapy site - thanks for posting the info where to find it! just wondering approximately how much your set cost? there are no prices on their website, and i don't want to trek out to fairview to find out that it costs $500! thanks,
    -anne

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  2. Hi Anne,
    I purchased my duvet cover, bedskirt & shams at Quilts, Etc. in 2007, but the pattern is still available at Quilts, Etc. I paid just over $200 (incl taxes), but right now the pattern is 50% off, so you might get it for even less!!! Thanks for the compliments!

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  3. 50% off?? that's amazing! guess i'm taking the long subway ride out to fairview this weekend! thanks a million :-)

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