How to make your bed like an interior designer − what to buy and where to shop

Front view of four-poster black wooden bed, white bedding with patterned throw and pillow, gray stroped rug and wicker nightstand.

Your bedspread is an integral part of your bedroom design. Whether you opt for silky sateen or crisp percale, a comforter or a duvet insert, with or without a top sheet makes a big difference to the look and feel of your bedroom.

I asked an expert panel of interior designers how they make their beds in the morning. I also asked for their recommendations of the best places to buy bedding, ranging from specialist sleep stores to luxury design houses. I'll outline their design philosophies so that you can choose the style that works for you.