The bedroom is not just a room in the apartment, but a special space for which the right atmosphere is a guarantee of comfortable rest and relaxation.
Therefore, we always approach the design of a bedroom with special attention, so that if not to turn your bedroom into a real corner of paradise, then at least to emphasize your taste. And the bedspread plays a significant role in the design of the bedroom interior. We will tell you how to choose it correctly and what to consider.
So, the most important nuances when choosing a bedspread and combining it with the interior:
- Combination with interior color. One solution is to fit your bedspread into the overall palette of shades in the bedroom. A good idea for small room sizes, where there is absolutely no need to emphasize the bed with contrast. For example, you can choose a turquoise bedspread in a blue bedroom or a white bedspread in a beige one. Don't forget that warm shades are preferable for the bedroom - they add coziness. A cold palette will come in handy in a hot room with windows facing south. For a large room, the bedspread can be used as a color accent.
- Combination with curtain color. Usually a bedspread and curtains are matched to the bedroom, like a handbag with shoes - in one color. This combination is considered a sign of good taste and style. True, today this approach is considered outdated and too conservative. However, you shouldn’t completely abandon the idea of this unity: you can combine with the curtain pattern, for example, pillows on the bed or a bedspread “skirt” that covers the legs of the bed. You can also add a bright accent to sofa cushions and curtain ties.
- Combination with decor. Another stylistic move is to continue the idea of decor in the bedspread, an accent wall above the bed or the head of the bed. That is, to achieve unity in the bedspread and bedside background. Naturally, there is no need to achieve 100% similarity - it is too boring for the overall interior. The color of the bedspread should differ by at least 2-3 tones from the decor, wallpaper, curtains. As a guide in decor, you can choose a furniture set or other important interior items that are the focus of your bedroom.
- Combination with bed design. If the bed is made in a modern style, then the royal bedspread “a la baroque” will look ridiculous on it.
What color and pattern of the bedspread should I choose?
Most designers agree that the ideal bedspread is a bedspread without a pattern or with an unobtrusive light pattern. Patterned ones will come in handy in a children’s room, and too bright ones will be used as an accent.
If you like variety, look for a double-sided bedspread - you can change the pattern according to your mood.
- Stripes on the bedspread will expand the bed if the pattern is horizontal. As for the vertical stripes, they draw the eye to the wall above the headboard.
- The combination of curtains and bedspreads allows you to reduce the degree of “tension” in an overly bright interior by choosing calm shades or, on the contrary, splashing a little riot of colors on boring surfaces. A simple change of bedspread and curtains can sometimes change a room beyond recognition. Especially the small one.
- By choosing beige, sand and cream bedspreads , you get the opportunity to expand the range of color and stylistic solutions in the interior (these colors can be combined with almost any shade).
- If you are prone to melancholy or depression, look for warmer shades of bedspreads . If your bedroom is both an office and a living room where you need to concentrate on work, choose yellow and orange shades of bedspreads that awaken and inspire optimism. If you are hiding from the “hard world” in the bedroom and just want to relieve stress and get some sleep, choose shades of soothing green. But golden threads will add to your festive atmosphere.
Bedspread and interior colors
The bedspread for the bedroom must be combined with the overall design of the bedroom in color and texture. The safest option would be to buy a bedspread that is similar in color. For example, a beige or lavender bedspread would look good in a pink bedroom.
In order not to make a mistake with the color, it is better to choose two decorative elements that will have the same color. For example, curtains and a bedspread for a bedroom can be sewn from the same fabric or different materials of the same color.
Choosing the right bedspread size for the bedroom - important measurements and nuances
The bedspread has 2 main purposes:
- Ensure that the shared sleeping area is tidy and protect the bed from dirt.
- Be part of the design solution.
But if absolutely any textile (and not only) can cope with the first task, only not every bedspread can solve interior tasks.
And you need to achieve harmony in everything, including the size of the bedspread, which in this particular case still matters.
Examples of bedspreads in combination with the interior
Next you can look at the bedspread for the bedroom, photos of new items, beautiful examples and choose for the room.
Modern interiors in any room (the bedroom in this case is no exception) do not involve the use of textiles in most situations. But even when the home is decorated in a minimalist style, the bed (single or double) must certainly be gracefully made with an equally attractive blanket/bedspread.
What size bedspreads do we know?
- 110 x 140 cm Children's version. Used for a small crib or as a play mat.
- 140 x 220 cm “One and a half” size is good for a teenage bed.
- 170 x 210 cm and 180 x 220 cm Option for a double bed, the legs of which do not need to be covered with a blanket.
- 200 x 220 cm There are many worthy options available today in the “euro” size. In addition, Euro-maxi sizes (220x240, 240x260 and 250x270) are also in great demand.
- 270 x 270 cm The maximum size that will be ideal for a large custom-made bed.
How to make a choice, and what size do you need?
Bedspread size
The size of the bedspread directly depends on the design of the bed. Beds with thin legs should be covered to the floor. An alternative could be a “skirt” that is attached to the frame and covers the legs of the furniture. You can use a shorter bedspread with it.
Beds on a wide podium base do not cover the floor. The blanket should only cover the mattress.
It is also worth remembering the thickness of the fabric. For single beds, a thinner fabric is suitable, for larger ones - a denser one.
Size selection rules:
- The optimal bedspread allowance is about 20-30 cm in the absence of bed restrictions in the form of a backrest and walls. This size is enough to protect the bed from dirt.
- If there are two backs, allowances are needed only for the width of the bedspread.
- If you have children and animals who constantly crumple the bedspread, it is better to choose an option with an elastic band that is fixed around the perimeter. This size is chosen in accordance with the dimensions of the bed.
- If you want to hide the bed legs, add another 60 cm to the standard size of the bedspread.
- It is not recommended to choose massive and wide bedspreads for beds with wide frames. Instead of a stylish part of the interior, you will get a ridiculous hut in the room.
- For a bed of a non-standard shape, the bedspread must be sewn to order.
Tips on how to choose a bedspread for your bedroom
When choosing bedspreads, it is worth considering some nuances:
- Before you go shopping, check the size of the bed and mattress.
- It is worth considering the design of the bed. Some models are completely covered, including the legs. There are sleeping places with beautiful carvings or upholstery. Such types are covered with short blankets so as not to cover all the beauty of the structure.
- Decide what role this accessory will play, whether it will be a bright accent or whether it should be combined with the interior of the room.
- The model of the bedspread, the drapery of the windows, and the upholstery of the chairs and sofas depend on the textile solutions in the room.
- The bedspread should match the style of the interior.
- It is important for whom the product is purchased, for a child, teenager or adult.
- If there are allergy sufferers in the family, choose natural fabrics.
- If you have small children or pets in the house, choose a model with darker colors and a material that can be easily washed in the washing machine.
You can order individual tailoring if the bed is of non-standard shape or if you want the curtains, bedspread, pillowcases to be in the same style and made of the same material.
What fabric?
When choosing fabric for a bedspread, you should consider the following nuances:
- wear resistance;
- strength;
- environmental friendliness;
- pleasant to the touch.
Another point worth paying attention to is the design of the room. Silk suits different interiors, but cotton bedspreads do not.
If you want to choose from silk, satin, or crepe, this is a good choice, such materials are durable and wear-resistant, but they require careful care. Models made from such material are always in trend and will decorate any interior. They always look impressive whether they are plain or patterned.
The cotton bedspread is soft to the touch, non-allergenic, environmentally friendly, which is very important if the product is chosen for a nursery or if there are allergy sufferers in the family. There are some disadvantages: if washed frequently, it may lose its shape.
Natural fur always has a stylish look and attracts with its majesty. Before purchasing a model made from such fabric, you need to know that lint attracts dust, and such textiles require special care. The fur is wiped off and the bedspread will quickly lose its attractive appearance. The same applies to fleecy materials.
What color should it be
We choose according to three rules:
- The main color of the bedspread should match the main tone of the interior, or close to it.
- To match the wall covering. The blanket is matched to the color of the wall decoration, in the same color scheme, but the textiles used in the interior should differ by several tones from it, otherwise the room will merge into one spot.
- The bed cover is matched to the color of the curtains. As in the second option, the bedspread should be a little darker than the rest of the textiles, or there should be a pattern on some type of textile.
More and more often they are using options when curtains and blankets are selected in different colors. But they should not conflict with each other.
There are these options:
- If the interior is decorated in two primary colors, then the textiles are selected in the same colors. The bedroom is gray-green, then the curtains will be gray or light gray, the bedspread will be green.
- The patterns on the blanket match the color of the curtains on the windows or vice versa.
- Multi-colored textiles can be combined with decorative accessories. If the bed cover is beige and the curtains are gray, gray pillows on the sleeping bed, and beige lambrequins and tiebacks on the windows will look harmonious.
A beautiful bedspread should not be a bright spot in the room, but should fit harmoniously into the interior.
Which size to choose
After choosing the material, model and color, it is important to correctly determine the dimensions of the product. A mandatory rule is that the bedspread must cover the bed linen and mattress, and optionally the bed frame. If a floor-length model is selected, the thickness of the mattress, bed, frame, if any, and bed legs are taken into account.
We measure the length, width and height of the bed; this is the minimum size of the bedspread. We determine the hanging length of the product, 20-40 cm. To the obtained result we add 10-15 cm on all sides, for reserve for bed linen with a blanket and mattress. On a bed with a headboard, you only need to add it on one side. If you want the bedspread to lie a little on the floor, as is often practiced now, add another 10 cm.
For a bed design with two headboards, the bedspread will hang from 2 sides. In this case, the length of the bedspread and the bed will be the same. The width will be equal to the width of the bed with a double overhang parameter.
With a headboard, then the length of the bed plus the length of the overhang will be equal to the length of the bedspread, and the width will be equal to the width of the bed plus twice the height of the overhang.
Video on how to correctly determine the bedspread size
Standard bedspread sizes:
- one and a half
- double;
- double euro option.
Before purchasing a bedspread for your bedroom, you need to measure the bed, especially if you plan to order custom tailoring. This option is also convenient when the bed is large, non-standard in shape, round, oval. To the resulting product you can add pillows, chair covers, and ottomans of the same style. For one and a half sleeping beds, finding a blanket is not difficult.
What do you need to know?
- The bedspread is the first thing a person looks at when entering the bedroom. Therefore, the bedspread, first of all, should be present, and secondly, it should not stand out from the general style.
- If natural materials dominate in the bedroom, choose a bedspread made from the same ones - linen, cotton, wool or even silk.
- If the interior is oversaturated with materials such as laminate, polyresin, plexiglass/glass, etc. , look for an option made from mixed fabrics.
Video: 76 bedspread ideas
Focus on the style of the bedroom. It is unlikely that a modern black and white “minimalist” bedspread will look harmonious in a luxuriously ornate bedroom with canopies, candelabra and monograms in the stucco ceiling.
- For a royal bedroom, a bedspread with a heavy texture, rich drapery and golden shades is more suitable.
- In a minimalist style bedroom, the bedspread should be chosen with or without a simple ornament, made of light fabric, without ruffles or other elements.
- A patchwork bedspread will come in handy in a rustic bedroom.
- For country, boho, Provence - floral patterns, linen, quilted cotton and patchwork technique.
- For modernism - satin bedspreads with frills and ruffles.
- Ethnic style implies an appropriate pattern (giraffe, zebra or jaguar colors).
- For loft and contemporary we choose laconic options made of wool or satin.
- High-tech style requires geometric prints, smooth surfaces and any non-standard elements.
- A knitted bedspread is an excellent modern solution (especially large knitted bedspreads). Disadvantage: it quickly wears out, becomes deformed, and breaks.
Which bedspread did you choose? What were you guided by in your choice?
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