Style at Home: How to Build Your Bed

Style at Home: How to Build Your Bed
Deep reds and rich blues adorn this beautiful bespoke bed. Handout/TNS
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By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service
Have you ever wondered exactly how stylists create dreamy beds that make you want to pause your shopping and burrow under the covers for a good nap? Or is that just me? Either way, in this column I’m revealing some of our biggest bedding secrets to help you build your dream bed.

Making the Bed Basics

While the “appropriate” amount of decorative pillows on a bed may still be up for debate (the more the merrier, in my opinion), no bed is fully dressed without certain staples.

Sheets

There are two main schools of thought on bed sheets: those who believe they should be all-white only, and everyone else. I happen to favor a crisp white sheet, but I do enjoy playing it up with a fun texture or pattern every now and again. We will often mix whites and creams — don’t be afraid of combining for your perfect match.