Patterned Quilts Are the Underutilized Heroes of Bed Styling Right Now — Here's How to Do It, and the Styles That Work

A beautiful blue bedroom with a wood side table a small table lamp. blue pillows, a striped bolster, a patterned quilt, and a curved green headboard.

As a home wellness writer, I strongly believe that a bed benefits from minimalism for a more soothing atmosphere. But for some reason, around this time of year, I feel the need to spice things up a bit — and patterned quilts are an underrated way to do so.

With traditional patterns and ornate trim being some of the biggest bedding trends this year, it makes sense to lean into these indulgent layers. Especially since many beds treat patterned quilts as a decorative finish rather than a fabric to tuck into.