At A Loss For Styling New Bed!
So with our completed remodel, my husband and I just moved into a new room and made the upgrade from a Queen to King sized bed, which means all new bed linens. Our style is best described as casual rustic, eclectic, transitional. We like a lot of the elements from PB & RH. We can be all over the place, really. I personally really like mixing things that may be a little unexpected.
So far we've purchased the bed and a nicer set of solid white sheets. Please excuse the fact that I still have standard pillows in the king cases... We live in a very rural area and do most shopping online, but sleeping pillows are not something I will purchase sight unseen, so we won't be replacing those until we make it to the big city. Our walls are Revere Pewter. I have ordered the Pottery Barn Belgian Flax Linen Duvet in Ivory. https://www.potterybarn.com/products/belgian-flax-linen-duvet-cover-sham-ivory/?pkey=e%7Cbelgian%2Bflax%2Blinen%2Bsham%7C135%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C48%7C%7C2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH
But beyond that (pillows, quilt?, blanket?) I'm lost. I did not initially order any coordinating shams with the duvet cover, partly because I'm unsure of what I need and partly because even on sale I balk at the price. I didn't mind spending so much on just the duvet cover since we will actually sleep with it, but struggle with spending $150+ on a set of shams for pillows we will remove before getting into bed every night. Obviously I may just have to pony up and buy them, but I want to be sure I get it right, so I need help figuring out if I need Euros, Kings, how many, etc.
I know that I would like to incorporate these throw pillows, as my husband and I both love them and I feel the bed needs some pop of color. I particularly like the Bodrum and Izmir colorways. https://www.grandinroad.com/kilim-indoor-throw-pillows/158649?searchTerm=SUGGESTION%20-%20KILIM%20INDOOR%20THROW%20PILLOWS
So my question, is what do you all recommend in the way of Euro shams, King shams, etc? I have considered purchasing a quilt. Maybe something like this... https://www.target.com/p/all-over-stitched-chambray-quilt-threshold-153/-/A-17319786?preselect=17142205#lnk=sametab to fold at the end of the bed. I was kind of drawn to the olive green and thought it may look okay with the Kilim pillows. If I did that, would you recommend a sham of some sort in the same quilted pattern? If so, what size, how many? Really just seeking guidance on what shams I need and how I should place pillows. Thanks in advance for any help!
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Peppapoodle
5 years agoMorgan, i like what you have so far!!
So, I'll share 2 pics of my bed -with &without Euro pillows. I have the same PB quilt-love & easy to wash. I air dry it.
I much prefer the look with the 3euro pillows(IKEA &ikea down inserts=cheap!!), but live with the 2nd picture for day to day living. Because I'm tired when I go to bed & don't want to fuss with pillows!!
1. 3 euros, 4 king sleeping pillows, 1accent-for when I have company!!:) I would throw a down comforter under the quilt, too so it would look extra fluffy &inviting. Only when having party, thou!!!
2. 4 king sleeping pillows & truthfully, the accent pillow is usually tossed!!
Im also a big advocate of IKEA for mixing in prints/patterns. My duvet cover is IKEA, too
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Sharyn
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5 years agoMorgan
5 years agoThank you everyone who has chimed in so far!
I remembered that the Queen bed upstairs has Euros (which were not chosen by me, so please ignore the style), so I went and stole them. I’ve attached a photo and this definitely confirms that I need 3. I’m going to take some time to read back through all of your different suggestions.
Morgan
5 years ago
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