How to Dress Your Perfect Bed
2025 Apr 23rd
Ever gaze longingly at one of our lavishly-styled beds and think: “I want the whole thing... but where do I start?”
Vous n'êtes pas seul ! Si vous ne connaissez pas le jargon de la literie, regarder tous ces oreillers et toutes ces couches peut être un peu intimidant. Vous vous posez peut-être des questions comme :
"C'est quoi ce petit coussin maigre au milieu ?"
“What’s the difference between a quilt and a coverlet?”
“Why do I need a flat sheet?
Thankfully, the answers are simple — and will help you dress the perfect bed for your style and needs! Read on to learn more, and discover what to look for during your next bedding makeover.
Ci-dessous, nous avons établi un schéma montrant les éléments communs d'un lit :
8 Common Elements of a Bed
1. Duvet Cover
A duvet cover anchors the look of your entire bed. Often, all the other elements on your bed will be styled around this piece! More than just a pretty face, your duvet cover also protects and extends the life of your duvet. It’s an easy piece to swap out too, whenever you want to refresh and restyle your bedroom.
2. Pillow Sham*
Not to be confused with pillowcases, pillow shams are more decorative! Typically, they match your duvet cover (although they don’t have to!) and showcase a design or pattern. You can tell them apart from pillowcases by their tight closure. Shams have zippers or buttons, while pillowcases have a loose opening on the side.
3: Sheet Set: A Fitted Sheet, Flat Sheet, and a Pillowcase or Two
3A) Fitted Sheet
A fitted sheet makes your mattress ‘fit’ for sleeping! With the QE Home Stay Snug border feature and deep pockets, our fitted sheet stretches taut over your mattress, stays put, and provides a soft surface to sleep on. Pro-tip: to reduce wear on the elastic of this sheet, invest in a couple and swap them out on laundry day.
3B) Flat Sheet
Depending on where you grew up, you may or may not be familiar with this piece! A flat sheet is simply a sheet without an elastic that goes between your body and your duvet cover. The top edge of a flat sheet has an elegant, deep hem, which can be folded over your duvet when making your bed. This piece is especially handy if you sleep with only a comforter or quilt instead of a duvet cover, as it will keep these layers cleaner.
3C) Taie d'oreiller
When you lay your head down at night, a pillowcase is your best friend! It protects your pillow and feels comfortable against the skin. A soft, silky material such as Mulberry Silk or TENCEL™ Modal will allow your hair and skin to glide across your pillowcase at night, preventing tangling and the formation of fine lines. For extra comfort and protection, consider adding a pillow protector under your pillowcase.
4. Euro Sham* (Short for European Sham)
A versatile and stylish staple, euro shams are both functional and beautiful. With their luxuriously large size they add extra snuggly coziness to your bed and can practically serve as a headboard! They also provide back and neck support when you want to sit up and read or watch TV.
5. Décor Cushions*
A décor cushion, whether it be a boudoir, a square, or a funky furry friend, is generally used as a chic accent piece on your bed, couch, or cozy nook. This fun accessory adds a pop of colour and texture to your bed and offers an eye-catching embellishment to your pillow arrangement. Small but mighty, a décor cushion can provide neck support for bedtime reading (or scrolling) sessions, and help prop up your book (or phone).
6. Quilt or Coverlet
Quilts and coverlets add a stylish and cozy layer to your bed. Both bedding items come in rich textures and colours, and can be paired with a duvet or rocked solo in the summer months. Traditionally, you layer a coverlet between a flat sheet and duvet, even folding it over the top for a subtle touch of artistry. A quilt may be folded across the foot of your bed for aesthetic appeal, but can also be a warm and cozy bonus layer on cold nights.
7. Blanket or Throw
Easy to style, and even easier to enjoy, blankets and throws are unsurprisingly a bedding fan favourite! As the name implies, a throw is meant to be casually ‘thrown’ over your bed (or armchair, or couch) to create a relaxed vibe. Throws come in a huge variety of fabrics and styles, and are slightly smaller, making them perfect for cozy corners or curling up in bed with a book. Blankets come in larger sizes to cover your whole bed and can even offer specific features, like heating, cooling, or weighted blankets.
8. Bedskirt
Bedskirts offer a classic, traditional look! Whether you use a bedskirt or not may depend on your bed, as some modern frames don’t allow for one. But when incorporated, this element can ground the look of an ensemble, hide the messiness monsters under your bed, or add an extra bit of flair, depending on the style and colour you choose.
Remarque : toutes les housses d'oreillers et les housses de coussins requièrent des garnitures d'oreillers correspondantes.
Need Help Dressing Your Perfect Bed?
Congrats, now you know the lingo and are well on your way to dressing your perfect bed!
If it's all still a bit confusing, not to worry. Visit us in-store to chat with our friendly stylists about your sleep space, and get inspired by our luxury bedding displays. Or schedule a free virtual consultation for advice on style, comfort, and everything in-between.
Looking to learn more about bedroom style? Read our blog on Top Trends in Interior Design for 2025.
