For some (like us), styling a bed can be as exciting as styling an outfit. Selecting materials and colors for a duvet is crucial to not only the way a bed looks, but the way it makes us feel.
Kristin Davis, AKA Sex and the City's Charlotte York, likes a layered bedding look, as evidenced by a recent TikTok. The actor and star of the revival series ...And Just Like That posted a video of herself reading in her bed, complete with several fluffy, white pillows, a matching white duvet, and a chunky, woven blanket placed on top. The assortment of luxury bedding and linens looks, in a word, blissful.
Even for those with an affinity for neutrals, maximalism can manifest through thoughtfully layering linens – and experts say the more is more phenomenon is right on trend.
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'Layers are back,' says General Manager of Design at Sheridan, Joanna Ross. 'We see it in fashion and our homes are also benefitting – layered looks are key. Take a relaxed approach and have fun with contrasting weights, fabrics, and textures.'
A layered look on a bed is definitely visually pleasing, but there's some practicality to this styling, too (particularly for those of us who run hot or cold in the night).
'This trend is also a pragmatic one,' Ross explains. 'As we move between seasons, weather events, lifestyle changes we use combinations of layers to bring comfort, or simply reflect a new mood or season.'
Layering allows for change; pieces can be taken off the bed or placed back on depending on temperature or our body's needs. This goes for materials, as well – opt for heavier materials in bedding like wool or even a heated blanket to retain warmth, and linen or cotton for a cool sleep. Alternatively, try both at once, like Davis has done with her mix of warming and cooling bedding materials.
Finally, appreciate the nostalgia that layered bedding provides – the process itself of styling a bed can be meditative, and the outcome is always satisfying.
'Bedding solutions are adaptable in style and function,' Ross states. 'In some cases, we see a move back to the way our parents or grandparents may have made the bed, with bed covers and old fashioned blankets and throws again under the spotlight.'
Shop the Davis-inspired edit below
Below, find some essential bed layering pieces to create a comforting and cozy, night-time oasis. They'll impress in bedrooms far beyond Manhattan...
