Your bedroom should be a sanctuary, a place to go at the end of the day where you can shut out the world and relax. The bed is the most important part of the bedroom and how you dress the bed should reflect this. I love dressing beds and when I do this as part of a project installation I'm always surprised by the client's reaction. One of delight that I have turned their bed into a hotel bed! You may well ask what I do to create a 'hotel bed'. Well first of all you should buy the best bed you can afford, with a deep tufted mattress. On top of that a thick down mattress protector, this creates a beautifully soft bed to lie on and allows your mattress to last longer. Sheets are always Egyptian cotton and again go for the best duvet you can afford. Top of the range for me is Syberian goose down. (That is of course if you're not allergic to feathers, if this is the case go for a good Holofibre that replicates the feather feel). Next is a great headboard, there are so many styles you can buy or have your local upholsterer make. The higher the better. Two continental pillows (60cm x 60) to sit against the headboard and 4 standard pillows. All feather if you can.
Duvet covers and pillowcases in white with a fabulous throw or quilt and some beautiful cushions and there you have it, a hotel bed! If space allows, it's always a good idea to put a blanket box or ottoman at the bottom of the bed. This serves various purposes; a place to sit when getting dressed, storage and where the throw and cushions go when you're in bed.
For me, the best places to buy bedlinen, throws, quilts and cushions are - Zara Home, Anthropologie and The White Company, and all available on line.
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