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8 Different Ways to Dress Your Bed

May 12, 2015

We swapped out the linens and accessories to give the same bed eight completely different looks and personalities. Take a look and see which suits you best.

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Photo: Rustic White Photography, LLC. From: Brian Patrick Flynn.

One Bed Gets Eight New Looks

From bright and cheerful to dark and moody, this classic wooden bed proves that transitional furnishings can adapt to a wide range of design aesthetics with a simple swap of accessories and bedding. Take a look...

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Photo: Rustic White Photography, LLC. From: Brian Patrick Flynn.

If Your Style is Bright & Girly

If you're interested in feminine style that's not stuffy, super traditional or too grown-up, then you may want bedding filled with vibrant florals. To add a young and girly look to this bed, a duvet featuring a large-scale botanical print with bold orange and blue was layered with a variety of bright throw pillows. To keep the feminine look fresh, stick with super-saturated tones, like hot pink, tangerine and aqua, instead of muted colors or pastels.

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Photo: Rustic White Photography, LLC. From: Brian Patrick Flynn.

If Your Style is Cottage Casual

A popular fit for bungalows, cabins and coastal homes, cottage-casual style is all about super comfy textures, forgiving fabrics and a no-fuss vibe. Washed denim is an excellent duvet choice for cottage-casual beds. When mixed with nubby fabrics, such as basketweave wool or stonewashed linen, a bed can become timeless, as well as gender neutral.

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Photo: Rustic White Photography, LLC. From: Brian Patrick Flynn.

If Your Style is Vintage Americana

Loved by men, women, boys and girls, the vintage-Americana look is characterized by worn textures, a touch of farmhouse style and a mix of both old and new elements. This look demonstrates the more masculine side of vintage Americana with its navy, washed-linen duvet, check and gingham fabrics and faded red throw. Accessories, such as vintage 35mm cameras and industrial table fans, help bring this look to life.

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