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Five Beautiful Bedlinen Sets for Every Bedroom

19
Mar
2015
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Comfort and fit matter more than a trend or a high thread-count claim when choosing bedding. Measure your mattress and duvet, check fibre composition and follow the care label. The five looks below use archive and editorial images for inspiration; they do not imply that a pictured LinenMe set is currently available.

Quiet off-white linen

Off-white linen bedding with a simple hemstitched finish

Off-white and natural linen keep a small room calm and work with timber, muted paint and patterned cushions. The original feature highlighted hemstitching; if you like that finish, consider the seam and edge details as well as the colour. Wash a fabric sample if you are choosing material to sew yourself.

Warm colour and stripes

Warm red striped bedlinen from the LinenMe archive

A red or rust stripe can enliven a neutral bedroom without dictating who should sleep there. Repeat one colour in a cushion or throw, then let the larger bedding pieces provide a quieter base. The photographed archive set is a styling example rather than a current stock promise.

Fresh blue-and-white stripes

Blue-and-white striped bedlinen in a softly styled bedroom

Blue and white suit a light, airy room. For children or adults alike, choose a bedding size that fits the mattress and duvet rather than assuming a particular design is meant for one age or gender. Check whether a set is pure linen or a linen blend if fibre content matters to you.

An easy-care everyday base

Practicality is a style decision too. A simple neutral duvet cover can be refreshed with seasonal pillowcases and throws. Compare wash instructions, closure details and replacement pieces before buying. Linen often looks attractive with its natural creases, so it need not be pressed to a perfectly flat finish.

Soft ivory with subtle piping

Ivory linen bedding with fine piping in a neutral bedroom

Ivory bedding with a fine piped edge adds detail without a loud print. Use it as a flexible base for either a minimalist room or a more layered bed. For finished products, compare LinenMe’s current bedding collection; for sewing or soft furnishings, explore LinenBeauty fabrics and order fabric samples to judge the colour and hand in person.

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Inga

I'm Inga and this is a space where I celebrate simple, slow living. It's a place to be curious and creative, to share ideas on how to live and work sustainably and mindfully. Being the creative force behind LinenMe.com I also write about my love for linen and natural fabrics. Linenbeauty weaves inspiring stories of slow living with interior style features, travel and cookery tips and outfit ideas. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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