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ith the bed being the focal point in most bedrooms — the castle in make believe, the classroom when playing school, and the piece of furniture in our homes that screams, “You made it to bedtime!” — it deserves its own time to shine. Whether in accessorizing, purchasing quality linens, or pulling together a total look, there’s a lot more to a child’s bed than just a mattress!

Comfort First

My children all know that I am a huge believer in a comfortable bed, and they can attest to my focus on making sure that besides being aesthetically pleasing, their beds are also super cozy and comfortable. 

“Cozy,” however, is an adjective that doesn’t include a manual. Here are some of the tips I’ve compiled to break down this multi-step process.

The first thing you need to do is select the right mattress, duvet, and pillows. While there’s been much hype over hypoallergenic and alternative duvets, I’m still a classic down-blanket-and-pillow type of girl. After that, I highly recommend buying a good-quality duvet and pillow insert. Not only is this crucial for the comfort of the bed, but it’s also important for getting bedding to lie flat. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve seen lumpy duvets in the most beautiful and expensive linen sets, ruining the entire look.

Pillows and Patterns

Over the past few years, we’ve seen a complete shift in how bedrooms look. In the past, people bought an entire bedroom set with all the accoutrements matching.

Nowadays, they’re gravitating to a more collected and layered look, extending even to the bedding and linens. Mixing and matching pieces is not just very trendy, but it can also be extremely cost effective.

Some important general rules: