How to Choose Seasonal Bedding
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Swapping out your bedding seasonally is a simple way to improve your sleep and add a little touch of luxury to your home. From style and color to weight and warmth, here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing seasonal bedding.
1. Compare the Different Bedding Types
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Comforter: Comforters are thick blankets filled with synthetic fiber or down to create a warm, evenly distributed bed cover – making them a great cold weather bedding choice for cooler climates or the winter season.
Quilt: Quilts are thinner blankets that can be used on their own or as a coverlet to add a decorative layer over a comforter or duvet. Opt for a thin quilt in the summer months for a lightweight bedding option.
Duvet: Duvets are versatile bedding options and can be customized for all seasons. You can switch out the insert for something heavier or lighter depending on the season, while the cover can be tossed in your washing machine for easy cleaning.
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For more information to help you choose the right material and fill power for your seasonal duvet inserts, check out our Duvet Buying Guide.
2. Choose a Comfortable Material
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Cotton: Cotton bedding is soft, breathable, and affordable – making it a solid bedding choice for any season or climate. It has a crisp look, smooth texture, and comes in a huge range of colors that makes it stylistically versatile.
Linen: Linen is the most breathable bedding material and is ideal for staying cool during warm seasons. While it can be more expensive than cotton, linen is a naturally durable material. The loose weave and soft, wrinkle-prone texture gives linen a relaxed, charming look.
Flannel: Flannel bedding is perfect for staying warm during cold winter nights. It has a thicker, fuzzier feel than cotton or linen bedding and its brushed fabric is especially effective for heat retention.
Velvet: Velvet adds luxurious shine, sophistication, and year-round comfort as a bedding material. While it is not very breathable, velvet feels cooler to the touch than flannel, so it is a good choice for transitional seasons like autumn and spring.
Faux Fur: Faux fur is as warm and cozy as you can get when it comes to seasonal bedding materials. It’s perfect for adding extra softness and insulation to stay warm on winter nights. Faux fur also adds a sophisticated yet cozy look to your space for the chilly seasons.
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Don’t forget to swap out your sheets too. Sheet sets come in a range of materials from breathable cotton to cozy flannel to ensure your comfort each season.
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Extra-Warm: Extra-warm bedding is made with heavy filler and well-insulated materials to retain heat and keep you warm while you sleep. Consider swapping in extra-warm bedding during the fall and winter months to help you save on your heating costs.
Lightweight: Lightweight bedding, on the other hand, is made with thinner filler and breathable materials. Lightweight bedding is useful in the summer months or warm climates to provide soft coverage without too much heat.
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If you run especially warm, try cooling bedding that is specifically designed to improve airflow and reduce heat buildup so you can stay cool while you sleep.
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Winter: Winter is the perfect time to embrace dark, moody colors in your bedding. Make a seasonal statement with navy blue or deep red bedding, or opt for cool slate gray for a neutral option. Try incorporating a classic plaid or buffalo check pattern to enhance the cozy vibes of the season.
Spring: Spring is a time of blooms and brighter days. Harness this energy by choosing light bedding of soft ivory, pastel pink, or sage green for a garden-inspired aesthetic. Drive home your seasonal aesthetic with a fresh floral pattern.
Summer: When the hot summer days hit, add in cooling tones such as crisp white or blue to refresh your space. Or opt for something cheery and sunny with a shade of yellow. Choose striped bedding to give your bed a relaxed, nautical feel for beach season.
Fall: For fall bedding, consider choosing foliage-inspired colors like burnt orange or olive green to enhance the autumn aesethic in your home. You also can’t go wrong with a warm, earthy brown or a muted geometric pattern for more visual interest.
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Read our guide Snuggly Shades: How to Choose Bedding Colors for more tips on choosing the perfect color for your seasonal bedding, and check out the video below for a complete visual overview:
