The Hamilton Spectator

Style at Home: A fresh look with spring bedding

- KATIE LAUGHRIDGE

Is there a better feeling than crawling into a freshly laundered and made-up bed? Sinking into a feather-soft duvet, slipping between crisp, cool sheets and lounging on the firm but forgiving mattress is truly what sweet dreams are made of. Can I be honest with you, dear reader? Going to bed is my most favourite time of day. This is the prime time of the year to bring a fresh look to your home, and of course, this includes the bedroom. With warmer weather approachin­g (slowly but surely), it is time to put the heavy extra quilts and blankets back into the cedar chest and bring out the spring. Our lovely bedding experts have been busy switching looks out and imparting a few tips and tricks to the perfect spring bed.

Neat and neutral

I love everything about a neutral bedroom. Playing with light tans, creams and whites is both soothing and interestin­g. You don’t need a rainbow of colour to showcase a creative and fun personalit­y. This ready-made oversized floral duvet and pillows pairs perfectly with a variety of custom pillows and features some of my favourite textiles and trims. When it comes to accent pillows, I am always looking for rooms in which to put fawn fabric. With its wild yet delicate pattern, it truly is an element perfect for any space. Adding in fan-favourite leopard tape on the white front accent pillow and edging the white linen in a beautiful tan ruffle adds depth and interest to the bed without sacrificin­g the colour scheme.

Dreamy denim

Just like your favourite jeans, this dark wash denim look never goes out of style. Navies and denims can be paired with a plethora of colours and patterns — there really is no way to pair them wrong. The colours’ versatilit­y also carries looks through the seasons, perfect for warming up in the winter and brightenin­g up in the spring. For this current look, we added fresh spring green in peppy patterns to offer a pop of energy. Stunning stripes

This blue, white and tan duvet is perfect for pairing with our favourite fawn textile. A neutral colour scheme with a twist of colour makes this bedding timeless and classic.

The embroidere­d fabric is a great way to tiptoe into incorporat­ing textured embroidery into your room. Embroidere­d fabrics can be overwhelmi­ng, so it can compete with other bold patterns in a space. However, this large-scale pattern is perfect for mixing, as it plays well with others without being a solid.

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