between the sheets

No matter how bold the space, introducing subtle textural elements like this white diamond-stitched coverlet offers an ultra-cozy feel. Queen Judy White Studio cotton Diamond Quilt COVERLET in White, $620, Design Within Reach, dwr.com; queen Loft 2-line Egyptian cotton embroidered PILLOWCASE in Lagoon, $89 per pair, Au Lit Fine Linens, aulitfinelinens.com. Care to up your room’s colour ante further? Bring on the bold by layering on a cheerful yellow area rug, as we have here. “The piece ties in with the other sunny accents and plays up the contrast,” says contributing design editor Christine Hanlon. Bonus: A healthy dose of yellow makes waking up in the a.m. all the easier (or so we think!). Stockholm handwoven wool and cotton RUG in Yellow, 6'x 8', $249, IKEA, ikea.ca.