We've spent a good deal of time mixing patterns and stripes and what have you with bedding; so this is a nice change:keep the bedding simple and white and dress up the headboard.
You may not have as much flexibility with changing the color or look of your bedroom, but we do love how crisp the white bedding looks paired with a more bohemian or ornate headboard.
(Images: Skona Hem, Domino Magazine)
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Here's what bothers me: In the red and white room, take away the ruffly red dress (which is obviously only there for the photo) and the whole balance of the vignette is off. Maybe there is more red in the room out of the shot, but if not, the success of the room relies on not putting one's clothes away.
I have to say I am really liking the bed with the red headboard. And I think the bed needs a touch more red. Instead of the dress, maybe a throw of some kind.
Love the first bed, but that must be the most unflattering dress ever.