If you’re like us, making the bed is never a chore. Smoothing the sheets, fluffing the pillows, assembling the shams and folding the comforter or coverlet “just so” gets our designer hearts pumping! Likewise, it is always a delight helping clients envision, source and assemble the perfect bedding to anchor each of their sleep spaces.

Select the eye-catching, comfortable, quality bedding for you best night’s sleep by considering these factors:

Spa Ah, Va-va-voom or Multipurpose Room

Before building your bed design, focus on the vibe you are trying to achieve and your usage of the space. Also, think about the overall home style, your flooring and your wall paint to narrow down your options.

• How do you want to feel when you enter the room, when you go to sleep and when you awaken? The desire for a restful, calming neutrals-based sanctuary versus a room that feels energetic and vibrant will lead you in vastly different directions.
• Are you sharing the bedroom? Ensure both members of a couple have a voice and/or each child sharing a room will feel happy and function well with your choices.
• Is the room just for sleeping and dressing or does it serve other purposes such as an office or reading nook? If the latter, watch out for scale. You don’t want your bed and bedding to overcrowd the space — visually or literally.

Talking Sheet

New sheets are our easiest and most cost-effective bedroom makeover secret weapons. While you can never go wrong with basic white or cream, that may not be your thing and, again, the options for colors and patterns are infinite. With your goals in mind, we start by talking about sleep “feel” to narrow them down. In other words, is your sleep nirvana fabricated on a bed that is:

• Tightly made with crispier, stiffer sheets? Go with cotton percale or linen sheets.
• Soft and cloudlike? Purchase the highest thread count you can afford. Egyptian cotton is wonderfully luxurious. However, if you’re a hot sleeper, keep in mind that higher the thread counts may mean a less breathable fabric.
• Sensuously silky? Shop sateen cotton, bamboo or silk blends.

You can find high-quality sheets at every price point from Costco and Target to newer online companies such as Boll and Branch and Brooklinen to luxury brands like Schweitzer Linen and Frette. Rotate between solids, patterns, stipes or mix and match between sets!

Topping it Off

Shopping for the perfect top layer is the fun part! Your quilt is the element that can sets the overall tone of the room, pulling it all together.

• Duvet covers are classic and washable. Additionally, you can change the inner comforter weight based on the season...though some folks struggle a bit to keep duvets from getting twisted if the insert isn’t exactly the same size. We adore a simple, solid or tone on tone duvet for a sophisticated look and feel. If monochromatic isn’t for you, add some pillows of differing shapes, patterns and complementary colors for movement, fun and depth.
• Comforters make bed-making easy and your bed inviting. Based on your preference, choose poly- or down-filled, puffy, tufted, pleated or flat. A classic stripe, geometric or fun nature-based pattern sets the mood.
• Quilts and coverlets are summer staples or bottom-of-the-bed winter accents. Depending on the edging, shape, sheen and texture, they can be uber formal or cottage casual. Whimsical designs are wonderful for youth and guest bedrooms, beach and ski houses, or to throw over a bedroom reading chair! We opt for the softest of cottons.

Skirting the Issue

If you don’t have a platform bed, bed skirts can hide an unsightly metal frame and give you a finished look. (You may also see them referred to as dust ruffles.) Bed skirts can be loose and flouncy, straight and tailored with neat pleats, or quilted with some dimension. A Susan Corvo Redesign favorite is the Standard Textile Circa bedwrap. It’s sturdy, easy-to-install, comes in many colors and truly mimics the look of a platform base.

Send us your feedback on your favorite bedding products! Visit our website, post on our social pages or email susan@susancorvo.com with your comments and ideas! If your bedroom is feeling less than inspiring and you need help getting started on a refresh, contact us for a complimentary phone consultation.