1. Anthropologie is queen of ruffles and ribbons, and their bedding is no exception. The navy version of their Rosette Quilt offers a much darker look than the ones listed below. (If you'd like something similar but in custom colors, check out Etsy seller Quiltery.)
2. The Waterfall Ruffle duvet cover is girly (there are other colors, including pink), but it looks like it'd make for a peaceful night's sleep.
3. Ruffles, ruffles everywhere. They are all over clothes lately, and the aqua Tuxedo Ruffle bedding has them in a smaller size but brighter color. (It is also more affordable than this Anthropologie duvet cover of the same name and style. )
4. These silk comforters from Eileen Fisher are the most expensive things in this roundup and are appropriately luxurious.
5. For over a year I used West Elm's Pin-Tuck Duvet Cover in "sea spray," which is a really pretty, hard-to-pinpoint color. In Image 5, see the white version in the home of Design Star's Emily Henderson.
6. An Irish wool blanket might be a little small for two-person coverage, but it will keep one lucky person very warm. These blankets come with a long history (and sometimes the smell of sheep).
7. One of the best parts about textural bedding is that it looks good a little messy. Consider sleeping under a linen duvet, which has subtle natural texture and is bound to get creased quickly.
8. Pottery Barn's Pick-Stitch Quilt is minimal fuss, available in several colors, hand quilted, and on sale.
9. The look of this quilt from Brocade Home falls somewhere in between the two Urban Outfitters duvets but at a higher price point.
10. The Ofelia blanket from Ikea is the cheapest way to add texture to your bed. It won't be as soft as silk or as warm as wool, but it does the job.
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I love the waterfall ruffle duvet, I'm trying to DIY my own version with some sheets.. we'll see how it turns out (probably not as pretty as the real version!)
i love the west elm sea spray pintuck duvet cover!! it's elegant AND cozy. my mom got it for my sister last year for xmas and i was soooo jealous!!
Gorgeous...
I've been drooling over the Anthropologie Rosette Quilt for quite some time. Alas since I already have an Anthropologie bed set I can't quite justify another.
Although my nubby old cotton thermal blankets feel great, I switched to synthetic ones since my dogs kept snagging the cotton blankets with their claws. All of them are machine wash and dry, practical, simple, comfortable, and very homey.
Ruffles and Pintucks and Silky/frilly things....
...watching the guys run away in horror.
Oh love the Anthropologie Rosette Quilt! Also, love the quilt from Brocade. Sadly, I'll stick to my textured knitted blankets I purchased many years ago and still look great. That and a few quilts/bedspreads which are also good as new. Rarely used. I'll just dream about these pretties!
If anyone is considering the Anthro Rosette Quilt - I have it and LOVE it. It's incredibly soft and reminds me of an old favorite t-shirt. It's best used with another "fluffier" comforter/duvet below it, though. I use the biloxi duvet from CB2 below it and it works fabulously.
"Ruffles and Pintucks and Silky/frilly things....
...watching the guys run away in horror."
And not JUST the guys, let me tell you! (ick)
@michelou, they make something called a "ruffle foot" for your sewing machine. My sister has one and swears by it. I bet it would make your DIY a LOT easier.
After I saw the wall in the first photo, I dashed out and bought a can of blackboard paint to copy that wonderful look. Thanks!
Man, I don't do frilly, but I LOVE the great color and texture of the rosette comforter. No way can I justify it to my practical (and cheap) self, but I love it.
I know people go ga-ga over these but the 1st two remind me of coffin linings. The chalkboard paint & headboard are cool though.
I've had my eye on the ruffled Urban Outfitters duvet cover for a while now. I can't justify spending that much, but hopefully one of these days I'll learn my machine's ruffle foot so I can make my own!
I covet the pintuck duvet cover. I think it looks fantastic. Can't wait to add it to my house!
Number 1 is insanely awesome. I like that it doesn't scream RUFFLES!!