Why You Can't Go Wrong With White Bedlinen
White sheets, quilt covers and pillowcases are easy to accessorise, gender neutral and always on trend – it's a no brainer!
White bedlinen might seem basic and boring, but that’s just not the case. In my opinion, white linens are an easy design essential that should be part of every dream bedroom scheme. Check out my 11 reasons why you should make the switch today.
2. They make neutrals sing
One of the reasons white bedlinen is such a foolproof option is the way they make other neutrals appear more vibrant without getting loud. Calming neutral tones are popular for bedrooms, and adding a strong presence of white to the palette helps make neutral walls show their beautiful undertones, instead of feeling drab. It looks restful, but you won’t be yawning out of boredom.
One of the reasons white bedlinen is such a foolproof option is the way they make other neutrals appear more vibrant without getting loud. Calming neutral tones are popular for bedrooms, and adding a strong presence of white to the palette helps make neutral walls show their beautiful undertones, instead of feeling drab. It looks restful, but you won’t be yawning out of boredom.
3. They’re a breath of fresh air
White bedlinen is also a great choice for bolder schemes because it breaks up dark colours and busy patterns, making the look rich but not totally overwhelming.
White bedlinen is also a great choice for bolder schemes because it breaks up dark colours and busy patterns, making the look rich but not totally overwhelming.
4. They’re easy to accessorise
It’s easy to think that white bedlinen won’t have any personality. When comparing two packages in a shop, a bold pattern or print may certainly seem like the more interesting choice. But with white, you can give your bedlinen a unique, personal look with just a few accents. Look for large, square cushions and a faux fur or richly textured throw to cap off the head and foot of the bed, and suddenly you’ve got a complete look with just a few pieces.
It’s easy to think that white bedlinen won’t have any personality. When comparing two packages in a shop, a bold pattern or print may certainly seem like the more interesting choice. But with white, you can give your bedlinen a unique, personal look with just a few accents. Look for large, square cushions and a faux fur or richly textured throw to cap off the head and foot of the bed, and suddenly you’ve got a complete look with just a few pieces.
5. They’re effortless
Chances are your bed doesn’t look picture-perfect every day. White sheets have a certain clean quality that makes them look great even when they’re a little dishevelled. Feel free to toss those pillows around and casually drape that extra blanket – white sheets will still look stylish.
Chances are your bed doesn’t look picture-perfect every day. White sheets have a certain clean quality that makes them look great even when they’re a little dishevelled. Feel free to toss those pillows around and casually drape that extra blanket – white sheets will still look stylish.
6. They’re crisp
In many cases, white can feel like a ‘cool’ colour (despite not having a true hue), but in the bedroom, white sheets work well as a crisp counterpoint to warm accessories for an inviting look that says clean but not cold. Notice how the pale blue blanket appears extra fluffy and soft next to the simple sheet, and the hits of gold and other natural materials appear warm and welcoming.
In many cases, white can feel like a ‘cool’ colour (despite not having a true hue), but in the bedroom, white sheets work well as a crisp counterpoint to warm accessories for an inviting look that says clean but not cold. Notice how the pale blue blanket appears extra fluffy and soft next to the simple sheet, and the hits of gold and other natural materials appear warm and welcoming.
7. They go anywhere
It’s worth noting that white sheets aren’t only for the master bedroom. Daybeds, guest beds and window benches all can look stunning in sleek white, especially paired with white walls to allow the bed to visually become part of the architecture.
Here, the whole window niche looks like one cohesive statement, and that statement is: come curl up and stay for a while.
It’s worth noting that white sheets aren’t only for the master bedroom. Daybeds, guest beds and window benches all can look stunning in sleek white, especially paired with white walls to allow the bed to visually become part of the architecture.
Here, the whole window niche looks like one cohesive statement, and that statement is: come curl up and stay for a while.
8. They balance masculine and feminine
The bedroom can be a hotspot for fights – over style, that is. When one person wants a more romantic look and the other doesn’t want to go ‘girly’, the balanced solution is simple white sheets. They aren’t aggressively masculine like the grey or black bedlinen of some bachelor pads, but they also don’t have florals or frills to remind you of Grandma’s house.
The bedroom can be a hotspot for fights – over style, that is. When one person wants a more romantic look and the other doesn’t want to go ‘girly’, the balanced solution is simple white sheets. They aren’t aggressively masculine like the grey or black bedlinen of some bachelor pads, but they also don’t have florals or frills to remind you of Grandma’s house.
9. They’re hip without even trying
White sheets are perfect for a hip, stylish bedroom, without feeling like they’re trying to chase trends. They’ll work with eclectic furnishings and exotic collections for a modern look that always feels up to date.
White sheets are perfect for a hip, stylish bedroom, without feeling like they’re trying to chase trends. They’ll work with eclectic furnishings and exotic collections for a modern look that always feels up to date.
10. They’re haute
White bedlinen can totally hold their own against haute luxury and high drama – they’re that classic. Opulent chandeliers, delicate rugs, bold walls and intricate furniture all feel right at home with the simplest of white sheets, which look great in any thread count.
White bedlinen can totally hold their own against haute luxury and high drama – they’re that classic. Opulent chandeliers, delicate rugs, bold walls and intricate furniture all feel right at home with the simplest of white sheets, which look great in any thread count.
11. They’re dreamy
Ultimately, no other look has the same serene, cloud-like quality as a set of white sheets. Add neutral walls, soft curtains and a fantastical light fixture, and you’ve got a perfect bedroom you’ll cherish every day – even if you do spend most of your time there fast asleep.
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Ultimately, no other look has the same serene, cloud-like quality as a set of white sheets. Add neutral walls, soft curtains and a fantastical light fixture, and you’ve got a perfect bedroom you’ll cherish every day – even if you do spend most of your time there fast asleep.
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One of my go-to design solutions for projects on a small budget is a quick update of the bedlinen to a new all-white set. Since typically the bed visually dominates the bedroom (hence the name), this one upgrade can go a long way toward making the room look like a whole new space. It’s like giving a wall a fresh coat of paint, without all the work.
Add a textural pillow or two for subtle contrast and you’ve got a classic look with depth that you’ll want to dive in to every night.