Mismatched Bedding: How Does it Work?
Mixed-up linens and pretty pastels: these two trends combined create a casual, inviting look for your sleep space
Matching doona-cover and pillowcase sets can look a bit, well, matched. So if you’re tired of the nice and neat approach to dressing your bed, work mismatched style instead. Choose different pillowcases to the doona cover and layer with cushions and throws for a relaxed, original look. Take your bedroom in a soft, sensual direction by combining this look with the latest trend for pastels. Sweet dreams are made of this…
Stir in some grey
Not strictly a pastel colour, pale grey nevertheless beautifully complements pastel pinks and blues. It adds a little depth to a mismatched array of bedding, preventing the true pastels from looking too sugary.
Get in the mood with fifty shades of grey
Not strictly a pastel colour, pale grey nevertheless beautifully complements pastel pinks and blues. It adds a little depth to a mismatched array of bedding, preventing the true pastels from looking too sugary.
Get in the mood with fifty shades of grey
Create some calm
Pastels beautifully subdue a bold accent colour or pattern. On this mismatched bed, the hard lines of the blue checked design on the blanket are balanced out by cushions, a throw and pillowcases all in softer tones of blue and grey. Their check and chevron patterns continue the graphic theme, but the dialled-down colours ensure the overall look is still quite calming.
Pastels beautifully subdue a bold accent colour or pattern. On this mismatched bed, the hard lines of the blue checked design on the blanket are balanced out by cushions, a throw and pillowcases all in softer tones of blue and grey. Their check and chevron patterns continue the graphic theme, but the dialled-down colours ensure the overall look is still quite calming.
Anchor with a dark accent
Pastel bedding looks soothing and appealing, but to prevent it lacking edge, simply work in one or two elements in a darker tone. Here, pillowcases in mossy green complement the baby blue bedding without clashing with it. They create a focal point on the bed, but also in the room, preventing it from floating away on its own airy scheme!
How to be confident with colour
Pastel bedding looks soothing and appealing, but to prevent it lacking edge, simply work in one or two elements in a darker tone. Here, pillowcases in mossy green complement the baby blue bedding without clashing with it. They create a focal point on the bed, but also in the room, preventing it from floating away on its own airy scheme!
How to be confident with colour
Pick out some patterns
Mismatch patterns as well as colours on your bed for a unique, homemade look. Combining pastels with patterns also helps give them some oomph and detail.
Mismatch patterns as well as colours on your bed for a unique, homemade look. Combining pastels with patterns also helps give them some oomph and detail.
Rev up with neon brights
If you fear that pastel tones will tip your scheme into looking like a little girl’s bedroom, there’s a simple, exciting solution. Shake up those ice-cream tones with pops of neon. Bold cerise on these cushions maintains the pink theme, but nudges it towards something more punk rock than sweet shop.
If you fear that pastel tones will tip your scheme into looking like a little girl’s bedroom, there’s a simple, exciting solution. Shake up those ice-cream tones with pops of neon. Bold cerise on these cushions maintains the pink theme, but nudges it towards something more punk rock than sweet shop.
Veer towards vintage
Give your mismatched scheme some old-school integrity by sourcing vintage bedding. From floral cushions to crocheted blankets, vintage pieces often feature a warm riot of pastel tones, while packing a retro punch.
Give your mismatched scheme some old-school integrity by sourcing vintage bedding. From floral cushions to crocheted blankets, vintage pieces often feature a warm riot of pastel tones, while packing a retro punch.
Ditch the doona
Don’t get us wrong, doonas are fantastic! But they’re so ubiquitous that we often forget to dress our beds with anything else. Using a mix of sheets, blankets and a deep, inviting quilt instead makes a fresh alternative to the familiar doona. It also offers heaps of potential for layering up pastel tones and patterns.
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What do you think of mismatched bedding in pastel colours? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
Freshen Up Your Bed for Feel-Good Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Unleash Your Passion for Pastels
Bedroom Styling Tricks Anyone Can Do
Don’t get us wrong, doonas are fantastic! But they’re so ubiquitous that we often forget to dress our beds with anything else. Using a mix of sheets, blankets and a deep, inviting quilt instead makes a fresh alternative to the familiar doona. It also offers heaps of potential for layering up pastel tones and patterns.
TELL US
What do you think of mismatched bedding in pastel colours? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
Freshen Up Your Bed for Feel-Good Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Unleash Your Passion for Pastels
Bedroom Styling Tricks Anyone Can Do
Mismatched schemes work best when they’re styled with abundance, so don’t hold back. Further enhance your combination of sheets and covers by adding a wealth of cushions in soft, gentle tones.
Here, a grain-sack cushion cover adds a little contrasting texture too.