
The prevailing trend in bedding is that it should be calming. However, 'calming' sometimes seems to be a stand-in for only colors like white, beige, tan, and gray. This need not always be the case.
In Mariah Carey's tan bedroom, a deep gray silky duvet and patterned dark red pillows add an air of warmth and coziness to the space that could never be accomplished with more neutral colors. The depth and heat of the colors bring an aesthetic value to the room, but design experts say her sheet colors may also improve sleep.