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Three Important Factors for Choosing Bedding

Of all the elements that go into decorating a bedroom and creating a personal oasis, bedding can have the most dramatic affect on the overall look and mood of the room. When done properly, your choice of bedding can accentuate or diminish your room-decorating efforts. You can spend an outlandish amount of time and money decorating your bedroom, but the wrong choice of bedding may leave you with disappointing results.

There are three important factors to consider when making a decision on bedding: color, style, and quality.

When choosing bedding color and style check to make sure it is in sync with your decorating goals. First, think about the mood you are trying to achieve in the room. This is sometimes an element that is overlooked. 

If you want calm and relaxing, stick with cool colors such as green or blue. If you want sexy or vibrant, choose warm colors such as red or orange. Create a sophisticated environment with soft yellows. Neutral colors can help bring balance to any room. Add black for a dramatic effect and a touch of elegance and mystery. When using mostly neutral colors in the room, be sure to add a splash of color for interest and contrast so the end result is not too dull. A combination of neutrals and small amounts of color can create a cozy inviting feeling. Different intensities of a color can create different moods. For example, soft pinks are associated with little girls or babies and are calming. Rosier pinks create a romantic feel to a room. Bright pinks, like reds, are energizing and stimulating. Many books are available that explain the effects of color and suggestions for color schemes. It is well worth the time to study this aspect of decorating.

Choose bedding that matches the personality of the person who will be using the room. Just because bedding may work for the room does not mean it is right for its occupant. If the style preference is contemporary, then choose bedding with clean lines and unfussy details. Embroidery, jacquards, and some patterns are more traditional. Add decorative pillows in accent colors for a dramatic touch. Don't forget the mood you are creating and keep the bedding formal or casual depending on your goals. Find bedding that makes you happy, if you're the occupant of the bedroom you're decorating. After all, we spend about a third of our lives in the bedroom. Why not make it your place of solitude or escapism where you can enjoy the fruits of your labour, relax, and experience some self-indulgence.

Purchase high quality, high thread count bedding for its durability and luxurious look. Purchase the highest quality sheets and bedding you can afford. Why spend money on bargain bedding that will soon pill, fade, and lose its luster? Dress your bed with quality linen in the right color and style for you and your décor and you'll have a private sanctuary that you'll love for years.
 
Beddington’s has a wide range of bedding made with Egyptian cotton and a variety of thread counts. Click here to visit our bedding section.