A perfectly made bed can dramatically impact the look of your bedroom and create an inviting environment for the best night’s sleep. Together with interior stylist, Sania Pell, we look at the art of bedscaping. From choosing the right bedding to adding visual intrigue through patterns and unexpected textures.
The right finishing touches can make any bed feel instantly more inviting, but with so many beautiful textures, prints, and patterns to consider, choosing the perfect accessories can be surprisingly complex.
At Savoir, we work with leading creatives to help us curate the right fabrics and colour schemes that complement our designs and champion the art of bedscaping.
Among them is stylist Sania Pell, whose two decades of experience and acclaimed work in ELLE Décor and beyond make her a trusted creative partner. Her keen eye for detail and talent for pairing the unexpected have helped shape some of our most iconic designs.
Together, we’ve created a guide to help you dress a bed that feels as effortlessly elegant as it looks.
Bedding down
The right bedding underpins the entire aesthetic. Feather and down fillings offer exceptional loft and softness, giving the bed an irresistibly plush appearance while providing natural temperature regulation. Choosing a duvet one size larger than your mattress—such as a super king duvet on a king-size bed—adds an extra layer of sumptuousness and creates a beautifully draped silhouette.
A calming foundation
Selecting bed linen is a deeply personal choice. Crisp percale, relaxed natural linen and textured jacquards lend quiet sophistication to pared-back designs. For the smoothest, silkiest sheets, Giza cotton sateen pairs beautifully with more intricate design or upholstery. Sania notes, “An Oxford pillowcase gives the impression of a larger, more luxurious pillow, which complements bigger beds and headboards. Cording is a subtle way of adding interest, refining a plain pillow into a sophisticated style statement.”
Cording is a subtle way of adding interest and smartens a plain pillow up, making it a sophisticated style statement.
The colour scheme
Your colour palette sets the tone for the entire room. Soft earth hues, blues and greens create a naturally tranquil atmosphere, while vibrant tones such as yellow, orange or red introduce energy and joy.
Your bed does not need to match the décor exactly, but harmony is key. Sania explains, “I usually begin by choosing colours that work tonally with the headboard, then add a contrasting colour for interest. A statement chair tone can be echoed in throws or cushions to bring the scheme together.”
Start with patterns and colours that already exist in the space, then introduce something unexpected—either a bold hue or an intriguing print—to keep the look fresh and considered.
Adding visual intrigue
Combining prints, patterns and textures needn’t feel daunting. The secret lies in tonal balance. “Work on a sliding scale,” Sania advises. “Begin with smaller patterns and build towards larger ones. Blues and greens work beautifully in bedrooms, and stripes suit both contemporary and classic interiors”.
As for fabrics, she recommends Kvadrat, Dedar and Kirkby for their exceptional quality, rich colour ranges and striking modern textures.
Size matters
While sizing up your duvet enhances that luxurious, enveloping feel, accessories benefit from a more curated approach. “Start with two large cushions in the same size and colour to anchor the scheme,” Sania suggests. “Then add a bolster and perhaps a smaller cushion in a playful colour or pattern.” This layering adds depth and personality without overwhelming the bed’s design.
Explore Savoir’s carefully curated collection of the finest bedding and bed linen for further inspiration. Visit our website or get in touch with our showroom teams, we’re here to help you create your perfect bed.
