Sleep Sweetly With Mismatched Bedding in Soft Shades
http://www.decor-ideas.org 10/04/2015 05:13 Decor Ideas
Matching duvet cover and pillowcase sets can look a bit, well, matched. So if you’re tiring of the nice and neat approach to dressing your bed, work the mismatched idea instead. Choose pillowcases different from the duvet cover and layer with pillows and throws for a relaxed, original look. Combine this with the latest trend for soft pastels and take your bedroom in a soft, sensual direction.
![Shabby chic Bedroom by Dreamy Whites](http://www.decor-ideas.org/upload/cases/2015-10-03/photos/middle/Sleep_Sw2696520151003021204369087801300.jpg)
Layer the look. Mismatched schemes work best when they are styled with abundance, so don’t hold back. Further enhance a combination of sheets and covers by adding a wealth of pillows in soft, gentle tones. Here, a grain-sack pillow cover adds a little contrasting texture.
![Eclectic Bedroom by GEREMIA DESIGN](http://www.decor-ideas.org/upload/cases/2015-10-03/photos/middle/Sleep_Sw2696520151003021205110033886200.jpg)
Go light and dark. Pastel mismatched bedding can act as a great foil to darker tones and rustic materials used elsewhere in the bedroom. Here, the pink throw and soft-toned cushions add softness to the wooden headboard, and are beautifully framed by the statement wall in inky gray.
![Eclectic Bedroom by Apartment Apothecary](http://www.decor-ideas.org/upload/cases/2015-10-03/photos/middle/Sleep_Sw2696520151003021205884055095800.jpg)
Stir in some soft gray. Soft gray beautifully complements pastel pinks and blues. It adds a little depth to a mismatched array of bedding, preventing the true pastels from looking too sugary.
![Traditional Bedroom by Tori Murphy](http://www.decor-ideas.org/upload/cases/2015-10-03/photos/middle/Sleep_Sw2696520151003021205803077610300.jpg)
Create some calm. Pastels beautifully soften a bold accent color or pattern. On this mismatched bed, the hard lines of the blue crisscross design on the blanket are smoothed out by pillows, a throw and pillowcases all in softer tones of blue and gray. Their check and chevron patterns continue the graphic theme, but the soft colors ensure the overall look is gentle.
![Tropical Bedroom by Stofft Cooney Architects](http://www.decor-ideas.org/upload/cases/2015-10-03/photos/middle/Sleep_Sw2696520151003021206638006163400.jpg)
Anchor with a dark accent. Pastel bedding looks soothing and appealing, but to give it some edge, simply work in one or two elements in a darker tone. Here, pillowcases in mossy green complement the pastel bedding without clashing with it. They create a focal point on the bed, but also in the room, preventing it from floating away on its own airy scheme.
![Eclectic Bedroom by Red Images Fine Photography](http://www.decor-ideas.org/upload/cases/2015-10-03/photos/middle/Sleep_Sw2696520151003021206527031198600.jpg)
Add some patterns. Mismatch both colors and patterns on your bed for a really homemade look. Combining pastels with patterns also helps give them some oomph and detail.
![Eclectic Bedroom by Rikki Snyder](http://www.decor-ideas.org/upload/cases/2015-10-03/photos/middle/Sleep_Sw2696520151003021206691058472300.jpg)
Rev up with neon brights. If you fear that pastel tones will tip your scheme toward looking like a little girl’s bedroom, there is a simple solution. Shake up those ice cream tones with pops of neon. A bold cerise on these pillows maintains the pink theme, but nudges it toward something more punk rock than sweet shop.
![Eclectic Bedroom by Alternative Flooring](http://www.decor-ideas.org/upload/cases/2015-10-03/photos/middle/Sleep_Sw2696520151003021206815076359100.jpg)
Go silky. Give mismatched pastel bedding a seriously slinky feel by choosing pieces in glossy, sexy fabrics. Satin and silk are obvious choices, bringing a seductive feel to a simple pastel scheme. Layer them for a generous, luxe look.
![Eclectic Bedroom by Emily Chalmers | Caravan Style Ltd.](http://www.decor-ideas.org/upload/cases/2015-10-03/photos/middle/Sleep_Sw2696520151003021206003097031600.jpg)
Veer toward vintage. Give your mismatched scheme some old-school integrity with vintage bedding. From floral pillows to crocheted blankets, vintage pieces often feature a warm riot of pastel tones and pack a retro punch.
![Eclectic Bedroom by Kim Pearson Pty Ltd](http://www.decor-ideas.org/upload/cases/2015-10-03/photos/middle/Sleep_Sw2696520151003021207915041790600.jpg)
Ditch the duvet. Don’t get me wrong; duvets are fantastic! But they are ubiquitous, and we often forget to dress our beds with anything else. A mix of sheets, blankets and a deep, inviting quilt instead is a fresh alternative to the familiar duvet, and also offers heaps of potential for layering pastel tones and patterns.
Tell us: What do you think of mismatched bedding in pastel colors? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
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