Add Texture to Your Bedroom with Velvet, Linen and Gauze Bedding
Comfort is king when it comes to bedding, so naturally, your first priority when shopping for bed linens is to find something that feels amazing. This means the fabric should be incredibly soft and breathable, but it should also look enticing, even from afar. You'll find that opting for a bit of added texture in your bedding can help make your whole bedroom feel cozier and more inviting. Texture can be added to just about any material through quilting or the addition of three-dimensional embellishments, but velvet, linen and gauze bedding is often inherently textural, even without the use of special sewing techniques. In addition to choosing dimensional fabric for your bedding, you can bring in even more texture by layering throws and pillows over your comforter, quilt or duvet.
Textured Bedding Options
When thinking about how to add depth and dimension to your bedding, you may want to begin by considering your climate, particularly if you plan on adding in additional layers. If you live somewhere fairly temperate, you may need only one bedding set, but if you live somewhere with drastic seasonal temperature changes, you might prefer to have one set of bedding for fall and winter and another for spring and summer. There are certainly no hard and fast rules when it comes to bedding materials, but just like with clothing, velvet is often perceived as a winter fabric and linen as more suited to summertime, so you may want to reserve your velvet bedding for when the temperatures drop, switching over to your linen bedding when the days get longer and warmer. Gauze bedding doesn't have a close seasonal association, making it the perfect base layer for year-round use.
Whether you opt for linen, velvet or gauze bedding, or some combination thereof, you'll love the variety of colors and styles available at West Elm. You'll find ruffled linen duvet covers in an array of soft neutral hues, rich, jewel-toned velvet comforters, casually elegant cotton gauze blankets and much more. Here are just a few of the available options:
- Dreamy Gauze Cotton Blanket - Crafted from airy, sustainably sourced cotton, the naturally crinkled texture of this blanket looks great casually draped across the foot of your bed or tucked under for a more tailored feel. The gauzy cotton blanket is lightweight but warm, making it the ideal top layer. Available in full/queen and king sizes.
- European Flax Linen Tack Stitch Quilt and Shams - Made of 100% European flax linen, this cloud-like, textured quilt has a luxe, heirloom quality that you'll enjoy for years to come. The highly breathable linen is prized for its ability to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Available in ten shades, including pale blue, lilac, currant and mocha.
- Space-Dyed Clipped Gauze Duvet Cover and Shams - Made with three layers of cotton, this gauze bedding set brings lightweight warmth to your bed. The crinkly texture of the gauze is accentuated by the space-dyed striping that adds to the playful style and casual elegance. The duvet cover and shams are available separately or as a set.
- Lush Velvet Comforter and Shams - This plush velvet comforter has an ultra-soft, high-shine finish that looks and feels incredibly luxurious. The box stitching adds to the velvet's natural texture and provides a lofty layer. Each hand-quilted comforter is one of a kind. Available in five sumptuous shades.