Luxurious Lullabyes

Maybe being a new mom (of two little ones under the age of 2 yrs) with little sleep has played a role in my latest focus - decor in the bedroom.

A luxurious bed is a simple and wonderful way to start and end your day. I just purchased some goose down pillows and do they ever make for a better night's sleep (even if it is only for a few hours at a time).

Here are some tips to create your perfect bed.

-- Mix it. Add some accent pillows to deliver a punch of visual interest. Look at different patterns or colours. Euro pillows (square pillows approx. a 26" square) are great for reading and lounging. Look for prints/colours that coordinate with your existing duvet cover.

-- Tuck it. fold down your duvet to reveal a tucked blanket (in winter and fall) or top/flat sheet (in spring and summer).

-- Fluff it. Keep an additional duvet (a lighter weight is recommended) at the foot of the bed, this too can be in a pattern or 'pop' colour, this also adds dimension and balance to your bed.

-- Layer it. Layering an outfit adds interest, dimension and richness. Layering a bed does the same. Add some texture with a knitted throw blanket or with a quilted coverlet at the foot of the bed.

-- Finish it. Unless it is a platform bed, a floor length skirt (aka dust ruffle) really completes the look of the luxurious bed.

-- Add it. Think about the other elements in your bedroom too, such as a bench to keep your blankets and other linens but also providing seating, a cozy area rug to keep your feet feeling toasty warm, an upholstered headboard adds even more glamour and richness to the bed, a chandelier is a unique and classy touch, and lighting - having a mix of task and overhead it best.

A good night's sleep is priceless but a good night's sleep in style is perfection!