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HOW TO

PROPERLY LAYER A BED

– Makes the room feel calmer – Helps you sleep better nightly – Motivates a tidier whole bedroom – Lets you adjust warmth easily – Protects duvets from daily wear – Adds personality through mixed textures

WHY LEARNING HOW TO PROPERLY LAYER A BED MAKES SUCH A DIFFERENCE

– Mattress protector for the base – Fitted sheet in breathable fabric – Flat sheet for a soft barrier – Duvet comforter or quilt on top – Two to four sleeping pillows – Throw blanket and decorative pillows

WHAT YOU NEED

– Start with a neutral base – Add seasonal accent colors – Mix smooth woven and knitted fabrics – Pair crisp sheets with chunky knits – Mix fabric finishes for warmth – Limit patterns to two three shades

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COLORS & TEXTURES

- Diamond Organic Cotton Blanket - Textured Basketweave Knit Throw - Shredded Memory Foam Bed Pillows - Linen Diamond Quilt

MY FAVORITE BEDDING PIECES

– Start with the mattress protector – Add the fitted sheet – Layer on the flat sheet – Add your duvet or comforter – Place and layer the pillows – Drape your throw blanket

HOW TO PROPERLY LAYER A BED STEP BY STEP

– Mix at least three fabric textures – Pair cotton sheets with linen – Add a waffle weave blanket – Layer chunky knit for warmth – Mix linen velvet or embroidered pillows – Balance textures over exact color matching

HOW TO PROPERLY LAYER A BED USING DIFFERENT TEXTURES

– Use lightweight cotton for summer – Add medium blankets for spring fall – Choose warm shades for fall – Switch to down duvet for winter – Keep neutral base bedding year round – Refresh with throws and pillows only

HOW TO PROPERLY LAYER A BED FOR EVERY SEASON

– Shop clearance and thrift stores – Start with a simple white sheet set – Splurge on one standout piece – Mix budget pieces with nicer ones – Watch for end of season sales

BUDGET-FRIENDLY TIPS

– Skipping the flat sheet – Using too many bold patterns – Mismatching bedding to bed size – Forgetting to fluff pillows daily – Piling on too many pillows – Using all one pillow size – Choosing overly slippery fabrics

COMMON MISTAKES