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5 Simple Steps to Your Chic New Bed!

Free spirit, uptown girl, or sophisticated minimalist? Get inspired by these essentials for a bed that reflects your personality!
In Style // In Style

Bohemian Retreat: Sheets

White sheet set with red embroidery Next Slide

The embroidered details connect these sheets to your scheme's dominant color.

Chelsea Berry cotton sateen sheet set, Blissliving Home, from $225; blisslivinghome.com.

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1 of 16 Photo: Brian Henn

Bohemian Retreat: Blanket

Previous Slide Red blanket Next Slide

Unify and anchor the mix of patterns with a cozy solid.

Ideal wool-acrylic blanket, the Company Store, from $99; thecompanystore.com.

2 of 16 Photo: Brian Henn

Bohemian Retreat: Pillows

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Have fun and experiment with motifs and fabrics from around the world.

Chiapas cotton pillow, L'Aviva Home, $185/20"; lavivahome.com. Kaleidoscope embroidered linen pillow, Jamie Young, $225/16"; horchow.com.

3 of 16 Photo: Brian Henn

Bohemian Retreat: Throw

Previous Slide Printed quilt Next Slide

A block-printed quilt breaks up the density of the other pieces.

Carnation Georgette quilt, Les Indiennes, from $392; lesindiennesshop.com.

4 of 16 Photo: Brian Henn

Bohemian Retreat: Headboard

Previous Slide Silk embroidery Next Slide

Hang a vintage textile on the wall or drape it over an existing headboard.

Uzbek embroidered silk suzani, Yurdan, $360/63" x 85"; yurdan.com.

5 of 16 Photo: Brian Henn

Classic Comfort: Sheets

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Solid blue lines on a white base create a preppy, pulled-together look.

Meridian sheets and cases, Matouk, from $88; finelinens.com.

6 of 16 Photo: Brian Henn

Classic Comfort: Blanket

Previous Slide White fleece blanket Next Slide

A fleecy white coverlet is the perfect complement to the blue-and-white patterns on the rest of the bed.

St. Moritz cotton blanket, Sferra, $243/queen; sferra.com.

7 of 16 Photo: Brian Henn

Classic Comfort: Pillows

Previous Slide Blue and white embroidered pillows Next Slide

Bold throw pillows with traditional geometric patterns punch up an otherwise serene setting.

Fretwork embroidered linen pillow, Tourmaline, $258/22"; 845-809-5700. Links cotton pillow, Pine Cone Hill, $104/18"; gracioushome.com.

8 of 16 Photo: Brian Henn

Classic Comfort: Throw

Previous Slide White and blue duvet cover Next Slide

Fill a white duvet cover that exactly matches the hue of your sheets with a fluffy comforter for an inviting, pillowy layer at the foot of the bed.

Meridian duvet cover, Matouk, from $303; finelinens.com.

9 of 16 Photo: Brian Henn

Classic Comfort: Headboard

Previous Slide Headboard Next Slide

The scalloped silhouette subtly references graphic elements in the bedding and throw pillows.

Stevenson basic headboard, Ballard Designs, from $299; ballarddesigns.com.

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