Winter is a season of celebrating comfort. Most of our time during this season is spent inside our homes. This season brings with it a sense of calmness and introduces us to the beauty that nature holds. The white snowflakes spread on the trees and ground, creating an awe-inspiring view that captures your attention in such a way that you cannot let go of it easily.
We cover ourselves with warm clothes as the temperature drops, making ourselves comfortable as we can. Since this season most of us spend our quality time in our room, it is time to change the way our bedding is right now and style it the winter way. To make our rooms more comfortable and cozier with a warm ambiance, we must make some changes to bed linens that will not make us a sweatbox at night but rather regulate our body temperature. Thus, take off those spreads and layer them elsewhere as space for newcomers needs to be ready. With the correct bed linens, the image of your room will enhance and will be an add-on to the comfort of your room.
Let us have a look at ways on how you can style your bed for winters:
“Base Layers”
It is the most important step to start with. We all should have some know-how of base layers. There is a variety of fabrics available, but you need to see whether the fabric consists of properties including breathable, temperature regulating, soft, and others. These properties not only help in providing a night of restful sleep but also improves the overall look of the bed.
You must be wondering about the fabrics that have such qualities. Well, percale sheets and linen are here to save the day. If you long for hotel linen, crisp and soft, percale is the option to go for. It will provide you with the similar comfort that is found in hotel linens. It will keep you comfortable enough for your mind to relax after a hectic day.
Moreover, linen can be your call too, as it is a natural fabric and contains all the qualities a comfortable layer sheet should have. It has ventilating properties, it saves you from bed mites, and its softness helps in keeping you away from itchiness.
“Sweater Weather Calls For Fluffy Quilt Layer”
As you get excited when winter comes and layer yourself with sweaters, similarly, your bed needs to be layered with a quilt. Most of us have gone shopping for quilts or duvets, but how do we know which quilt is better for trapping warmness? It can be known by the unit it is measured from, known as tog. The higher the tog is, the warmer the quilt is. Generally, 13.5 or higher tog is known better for this season.
Quilts are the accessories that make the bed looks softer and fluffier. They are best during the winter season. The fabric for the quilt cover should be cotton. Organic Cotton has temperature regulating properties, which will keep you warm. It is hypoallergenic, which indicates that it is skin-friendly. There is a variety of fabrics that you can choose from including Egyptian Cotton, it is breathable, light, and has a higher thread count which is best for winters. Moreover, other than cotton, wool quilts are considered to be better for winters. They are natural and have ventilating properties. They can keep you warm and cozy, providing you with restful sleep. It is best for the ones who have allergies as it keeps all the bacteria and bed mites away.
“Finish The Look With A Throw”
The look of a winter bed is not finished until it is topped with a luxurious accessory, also known as a throw. As you finish your winter look with a hat or gloves, the bed needs that extra accessory, or it will feel like something is missing from the look. With what you have styled your bed until now, the addition of a throw will increase the styling points. You can place the throw on the bottom side of the bed.
The throw can be used for multiple purposes, for instance when you are relaxing on the bed you can use it to cover your feet. Moreover, the pattern and color should be in contrast to what your quilts and sheets already have. It will enhance the look of your bed, providing it with a cozy yet classy look.
There is a variety of fabrics that you can choose your throw from including faux fur, Australian lambswool, and wool yarn; to make a chunky hand-knitted blanket.
Other than a throw blanket you can add throw pillows. They are made from cotton, velvet, faux leather, and others. You have a variety to choose from. You can contrast the theme of the throw pillows with your bed. Choose different patterns and colors, it will make your bed stand out.
“Play With Colors And Patterns”
Styling is not complete unless the color contrast is right. Your base layer should be of colors that will help you sleep better. Some of the studies showed that colors such as blue, green, pink, and others are stress relievers and can help in providing us a good night’s sleep. With light shades of the respective color, you add a dark-colored throw blanket and a patterned throw pillow. The colors of the throw should be in contrast to further improve the image of the bed.
