Transform Your Bedroom with Gray Bedding
Your bedroom should be an oasis, a tranquil escape where you can calm your mind and drift off for eight hours of deep, restorative sleep. That's the goal, at least. Research has consistently shown that soft, neutral colors can have a calming effect that helps to promote good sleep, so if you're considering a bedroom overhaul, you might want to begin by updating your bedding. Gray bedding, in particular, is a stylish and soothing option that might help you get just a little bit closer to that elusive goal of eight solid hours of sleep.
Gray -- A Modern Neutral
Gray is a sophisticated and elegant alternative to ivory and beige that appeals to people who want a neutral color palette with a contemporary feel. That's part of the reason why this versatile shade has enjoyed many years at the top of interior designer lists of favorite colors for paint, flooring, furniture and textiles. Gray's popularity is due in part to the fact that it comes in a seemingly endless variety of shades. There are cool gray hues with blue or green undertones, as well as warm grays with red or brown undertones. West Elm's collection of gray bedding includes options in a wide range of shades, so you'll have no trouble finding something that complements your aesthetic and your space.
Gray bedding offers a lot of flexibility, providing numerous options for deploying the shade in your bedroom. You might opt to embrace a monochromatic look, pairing your gray quilt or duvet cover with gray sheets in a similar tone. Alternatively, you could mix and match neutrals by opting for white sheets, a gray blanket and shams with a taupe throw layered on top. If you want to mix in some color, you could pair your soft gray comforter with bold patterned sheets and a few vibrant pillows.
Gray Sheets, Blankets, Duvet Covers and More
Once you've settled on how to deploy your gray bedding, you'll need to decide on the style of bedding and your preferred fabric. Given the color's popularity, it's no surprise that West Elm's bedding collection includes gray options in nearly every imaginable bedding style. You'll find solid-colored and patterned gray sheets in linen, percale, sateen and more. For the top bedding layer, you can choose from quilts, comforters, duvet covers and blankets of varying weights in a wide range of gray hues. Read on for more about a few of your options.
- Organic Brushstroke Dot Sheet Set - Made of organic cotton in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, this sheet set has a fun, laidback dot pattern that goes with anything. Available in twin, twin XL, full and queen sizes. The set includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and one or two pillowcases.
- Cotton Cloud Jersey Duvet Cover and Shams - This super-comfy jersey duvet cover is made of organic cotton yarns, which are double-knit for increased softness and durability. The ribbed texture adds visual interest and extra plushness. Available in light and dark gray and six other soothing shades.
- Silky TENCEL™ and Cotton Matelasse Duvet Cover and Shams - Featuring a matelassé pattern that adds subtle texture, this duvet cover is made of TENCEL, a silky, luxe-feeling fabric that is sustainably made with botanical fibers. Available in five deeply saturated colors and two soft neutrals, this duvet can be purchased separately or as a set with two shams.