Everything We’ve Learnt about Bedding in the Last 5 Years

Upsizing your duvet is key

You've probably seen this hack in action before without even realising it, as most beds featured in magazines or on Instagram are shot with an oversized duvet. This allows the duvet to hang over the edge of the bed, or even fall to the floor, making the bed look bigger than it actually is.

So, if you have a double bed, consider buying a Queen duvet and duvet cover. If you have a Queen, purchase a King duvet and duvet cover. (Hint: these options are available with our bedding sets.)

It might seem counterintuitive to buy the "wrong" size, but it makes your bed look like one giant pillow, a space that you can't wait to hop into at the end of a long day.

How to pick bedding colours

Picking bedding colours can be tricky, particularly when you have 23 colourways to choose from. There are a few handy tips you can apply when it’s time to make a choice about what colour you want to purchase for your bed. It’s all about considering:

• Your personal style: Think about the colours that you love to wear, especially when it comes to your cosiest, softest, most relaxing and soothing items of colour, such as knitwear and loungewear. These are the clothes that will conjure up the warmth and calm vibes that you want when you’re in bed, too.
• Your overall home decor scheme: Do you have a colour scheme at home? If yes, what is it, and how can your bed linen work within that scheme? It doesn’t mean your bed linen has to perfectly match the colours throughout your home, but ideally you want there to be a theme that runs across the different rooms in your house - and the bedroom is no different.
• The vibe of your bedroom: Spend some time looking at your bedroom and thinking about the environment you are trying to create there. Sheets, and the colours that you choose for them, are one of the best tools you have to do so.
• Whether you would mix and match colours: Our linen colours are all designed to be thrown together, which makes choosing which shades to style with each other a very fun decorating activity. 

Exactly how to fold a fitted sheet

1. Turn the sheet inside out and make sure the elastic edges are facing you.
2. Grab two corners lengthwise (underside facing down).
3. Bring your hands together and fold the right corner over the left hand.
4. Swap hands and reach to collect the opposite corners.
5. Again, fold the right corner over the left.
6. Lay your sheet onto a flat surface and fold it into thirds, and then into thirds the other way.

Cushions transform a bed

There’s no instant transformation quite like a cushion. They add colour and texture to a room and make a bed look stylish, cosy, and inviting. Add a darker or opposite cover shade to your linen for drama or select a tone that's on par with your current spread for a look that's chic and minimal.

There are no rules

At the end of the day, there really aren't any set rules when it comes to creating the perfect bed. We've seen it all – single-toned bedding looks, bedding schemes that use multiple colours, beds with no top sheets, and beds with an abundance of pillows. It really all depends on your sleeping style and personal aesthetic. We're constantly inspired by the clever ways the Bed Threads Community have styled their beds – there's inspiration galore when you search the #MyBedThreads hashtag on Instagram.