7 Bed Styling Mistakes You Might Be Making

Mistake #1: Angling rather than stacking your pillows

Whenever we style a bed, we use four standard pillows, with the pillows stacked on top of each other (not leaning on one another at an angle!) We then 'punch' the middle of each of the top pillows to look like they have just been slept in – this gives that effortlessly-chic effect. We recommend using low-profile pillows made from natural fibres (rather than synthetic) as these retain the ‘punch’.

Mistake #3: Ironing your sheets

We said it before and we'll say it again: linen actually looks better when it's not perfectly ironed and when it's left to fall naturally. If things look too wrinkly for your taste, give your linen a quick steam before you properly make your bed to slightly smooth some of the wrinkles for a more refined finish. You can also use a spray bottle to spritz over the linen to smooth wrinkles.

Mistake #5: Not placing colors correctly

We like to style a bed with 1-3 colors. If you're opting for two colours, the stronger colour is placed on top (the duvet cover and top pillowcases), with the softer colour inside (the fitted and flat sheets, and bottom pillowcases).

If you've opted for three colors, the third color is usually the bottom pillowcase only.

Mistake #7: Choosing the wrong colours

Choosing colours that don't complement your bedroom will leave your space looking confused. To find linen colours that will suit your bedroom, consult your wider interior style at home. How is the rest of your house or apartment styled? And what are you trying to convey through your décor? If your home has a Scandi aesthetic, opt for colourways like White and Oatmeal. If your home is mid-century in style Olive, Rust, Turmeric, Mineral, and Sage will suit perfectly.

If in doubt, add white separates to brighten things up!