Create a charming bedroom hideaway with an Instagram aesthetic.
Put mildly, the year has felt challenging. Between global politics, a recovering economy, and balancing day-to-day workloads, we need spaces to decompress and make time for ourselves. Setting aside a place and time to focus on physical, mental and emotional health is essential. A key piece of design advice is to create quiet zones within the home that are a refuge of comfort and security. To get you started, we have compiled styling tips to help transform the bedroom into an oasis of well-being.
Of all the rooms in the home, the bedroom is the ideal spot to recharge. It's where we rest after a day full of challenges and activity. As a focal point for self-care, it makes sense to approach it with intention.
There's no question that the fabrics, colours, and objects we use to fill our homes impact mood and energy. To curate spaces that promote well-being, we must pay attention to what brings us joy. Luxurious linen has been a longtime favourite for the bedroom due to the timeless appeal of its elegant and relaxed aesthetic. Additionally, our stainable-by-design, pretty-in-a-mess linen bedding essentials are naturally hypoallergenic and temperature-regulating, with sweat-wicking qualities that promote healthy sleep and relaxation for the wellness-obsessed.
When styling the bedroom, we recommend starting with the bed and working from the base up. Traditionally, that means beginning with a fitted sheet, which provides an excellent foundation with its crisp yet soft aesthetic. Next, lay down a flat sheet with enough left at the head to neatly fold over the duvet.
As the room's anchor, your duvet cover is a focal point that deserves extra consideration. A good rule of thumb is to have a few different covers so that you can rotate. Rather than bold details and noisy designs, we designed most of our collection in soft, nature-inspired palettes for versatile combinations you can vary to reflect your mood and the season. Play with layers of colour to create a serene space to focus on your physical, mental and emotional well-being in the best tradition of self-care. Some of our most popular shades from 2024 include Earth, Sand, Ocean Teal, and Mineral Green.
Give yourself the freedom to experiment. Dress your bed with earth-tone colours and luxurious textures for a cozy farmhouse feel. Elements like a beautiful bolster or woven throw effortlessly add layers of sophistication. Alternatively, those aligned with a soft, dreamy and quirky vibe should embrace bolder colours, complementing them with amorphous-shaped pillows that playfully invoke the artist's studio aesthetic–perfect for sleepovers or fun best buddy nights.
When styling a bed for our showroom, we opt for four standard pillows stacked or angled, depending on the effect we want to achieve. Layering pillows rather than leaning them creates an inviting, lived-in effect that's effortlessly chic.
For the final touch, we always add a textured throw blanket or bedspread. Lighter-weight, woven blankets made of materials like pure alpaca wool and linen make for a tactile finishing touch that is as practical as beautiful. For example, curling up in a simple throw might be more comfortable on warmer nights. Remember to work with similar tones and textures for a balanced, harmonious feel.
Final Thoughts
Remember to choose bedding colours that complement your home for flow and continuity. Consider your design choices and what you want to achieve. For example, if you're targeting a Japandi aesthetic, opt for colours like Natural, Sand or Off-White. Mid-Century Modern, on the other hand, mandates hues like Kidney Bean, Desert Pink, Cinnamon, and Nude.
If you're working with two colours, place the darker colour at the bottom (fitted and lower pillowcases). Softer colours go on top. If a third colour is desirable, create a peekaboo effect by limiting it to the flat sheet or bottom pillowcases. Complete your bedroom design with a few personal accessories as the finishing touch: a favourite book, framed art, or even a well-loved childhood toy.
The result should be a space that cocoons and comforts, where you can switch off and recharge in a private sanctuary designed purely to meet your personal needs.
Life is Sömn beautiful.