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Interesting Styles for Modern Bedding

Interesting styles of modern bedding allow you to take a basic platform bed and really turn it into something quite special. You can get these bedding sets quite inexpensively at just Walmart or IKEA. Here are a few styles that you should really look out for.

You don't have to get an entire bedding set to make an entirely new look in your room. In this case it makes a lot more sense to just invest in white high thread count sheets that are comfortable and luxurious. You can even have these for several years. Then, you might just want to make sure that you also get a lot of the white bedding that is so popular but mix in some colorful quilts or really basic patterned pillowcases.

We are also seeing the pillows being integrated a lot more into this design style. In fact the branches or flowers can really flow straight from the comforter up to the pillowcase in a continuous design and this is where the drama comes into the room.

You can also really play around with the look of oversized throws. Velvet and faux fur are two very popular fabrics but it can also be a little bit too expensive. Designer versions can cost thousands of dollars. Instead, look at discount stores for polyester versions. This can even mimic a faux mink. Look for faux silvers and grays that look as real as possible but are still animal friendly and really easy to care for. Just placing one of these on the edge of your bed is really gives you a very luxurious element on a budget and adds a lot of character to solid colors of bedding. You can also change up where you use this by bringing in orange crib bedding which is definitely going to be an unusual choice for a nursery.

Decorating with Colors

type='html'>Mary McDonald's book is coming out on October 5th and we can't wait to get a hold of it.  For those of you who are not familiar with her work, check out her portfolio below.  She does amazing work in mixing colors and patterns together...

Check out her interview with the Wall Street Journal for some decorating tips...