The Ultimate Guide to Styling and Washing Bedding and Accessories
There’s nothing better than being wrapped up in warm, fabulous bed linen. Whether you’re taking a well-deserved nap or you’re putting your head down for the evening, our fabulous floral bedding will not only add a cosy, stylish touch to your bedroom, but it’ll improve your sleep quality too, thanks to it’s breathable cotton fabric.
From bold floral patterned duvet covers to delicate printed pillowcases, the right Joe Browns bedding can give your bedroom the refresh it deserves - it’ll catch the eye while you catch some z’s.
Choosing bed linen that perfectly complements your home’s soft furnishings will make it easy to add those chic finishing touches! To help, our bedding guide covers all you need to know about styling, washing, and storing our bed linen.
Joe’s Bedding Styling Ideas
Bring on the flower power with floral print duvet covers
Bright and bold or delicate and dainty floral print bedding lets the outside in, providing a peaceful vibe with a touch of colour. Joe Browns vibrant floral duvet and pillowcase sets add unique charm and a feel of freshness to any space.
Not sure how to style funky floral patterned bedding? Our Joe Browns Bedding Guide will help you to make sure your bold prints look their best.
Take a walk on the wild side with animal print bedding
Transform your boudoir into a jungle or fabulous forest with our animal designs. We have everything from lions and leopards to peacocks and parrots, so you’re sure to find the perfect furry or feathered friend for your bedding style.
Add a pop of personality with colourful throws
If patterns and prints aren’t your thing, bedding in a vibrant block colour could be a beautifully bold choice. It’ll give you the opportunity to style your room around one central colour scheme without sticking to plain pastels or beige bedding. Go the extra mile and add a touch of texture to your bedding with a snuggly throw to pull the colours of your interior together.
Can’t make up your mind? Try reversible bed linen styles
With reversible bedding you can refresh your style day in, day out. The ultimate duvet cover 2-4-1 is a reversible piece that really helps you make the most of your bed linen collection - an absolute must if you’re low on storage space. The Joe Browns bedding collection is packed full of reversible styles so there’s always a new pattern for you to discover!
How to Style Your Bed to Create a Cosy Room That Evokes Joe Browns Charm
Maybe you roll straight out of bed and jump straight into your daily routine, or maybe you’re all about that neat and tidy bedroom. No matter what your style, you will want to know how to layer up your bed linen to create the ultimate bedroom centrepiece.
Single beds look just as fantastic all dressed up as a super king, and we reckon every bed deserves to look its best! Whether you’re adding a bright pop of colour to your main bedroom or looking for stunning bedding for a snazzy spare room, we’ve got something for everyone.
Step One: Basics don’t have to be basic
Your bedroom, as the name suggests, is all about the bed. Not only does your bed need to be blissfully comfy, it should also be a showstopper packed full of prints and patterns to bring personality to your sleep space.
A bed really can make a huge impact - it’s the stand-out piece within the bedroom after all - so have fun choosing the bedroom basics. All snooze-worthy beds need a heavenly mattress, a deluxe duvet and plump pillows. The bed of your dreams has to look good, sure, but to really have that ‘I never want to leave my bed again’ vibe it’ll need to feel extra cosy too.
Choose the bedding that feels right for you and your sleep style. Do you know your mattress type? Are you deciding whether to splurge on a mattress protector or topper for that extra layer of comfort? Have you thought about your favourite filling for your duvet and pillows? All of these factors contribute to a wonderful night's beauty sleep.
Joe’s top tip: Switch up your duvet at the same time you swap over your seasonal capsule wardrobe! No one wants to sweat through the summer in a hefty 13.5 tog duvet or shiver through the winter in a lightweight 7.5 tog duvet either. When you break out your summer or winter wardrobe, pack up your duvet and replace it with the new season’s version so you’ll always be ready for a comfy night’s sleep.
Step Two: Start layering up with your fitted sheet
You’ll need to start your styling mission with a fabulous fitted sheet. They just pop on over your mattress (or your mattress protector and topper if you’re really going all out for a quality night’s sleep), with elasticated corners that make sure your fitted sheet stays snug all night long.
Most fitted sheet colours fall somewhere between white, grey and black, but we reckon it’s time to throw out the greige and put a pop of personality back into your fitted sheet choice.
Think about your fave shade or pick out the most prominent colour in your duvet cover to help you choose a vibrant fitted sheet that’ll really make a statement.
Printed fitted sheets are another super stylish way to spruce up your bed. You’ll only see hints of the gorgeous fitted sheet once your bed’s all beautifully made up - it’s only when you climb in that you’ll really feel the full effect. ‘More is more’ is our motto when it comes to choosing a fitted sheet - a bright and bold choice will give you a mood-lifting surprise every time you peel your duvet cover back.
There are a huge range of printed fitted sheets to choose from. Classic polka dot sheets, animal prints or floral designs work with a wide variety of duvet covers so you can mix and match your style depending on what bed linen set catches your eye that week.
Step Three: Choose a duvet cover that makes your room sing
A coordinating duvet cover and pillowcase set is an absolute must and, lucky for you, our bed sets all include a pillowcase (or two if you buy a double, king or super king set), so you’ll have no mismatched misadventures when you buy from Joe Browns (unless you want to, of course).
Your bed will take up most of your bedroom space, so adding a funky duvet cover and pillowcases is a great way to make your bed a fashionable focal point. Choose a duvet cover that complements your bed frame and the rest of your room decor. If you have a bright feature wall for example, pick a duvet cover from a similar colour palette rather than a contrasting shade.
Step Four: Get creative with bold soft furnishings
Soft furnishings are an absolute must for transforming your house into a home, thanks to the way they instantly infuse a space with so much more cosiness and character.
Our top tip is to pick out those lovely accent colours from your room decor and choose cushions and throws to match.
You could also take even more inspo from our theming suggestions by selecting a cushion or throw that matches your room’s overall vibe. Going for an all-out boho look? A vibrant, colourful cushion packed full of boho spirit could be a great choice. If you’re transforming your room into an opulent Victorian-inspired boudoir, however, a velour cushion embroidered with a stag or pheasant design could be the perfect find.
How to Wash Bedding
Keep your bedding as comfortable and beautiful as can be with a biweekly wash.
Because our bedding is so vibrant and colourful, you’ll want to wash it separately from any white items to avoid colour transfer.
Before washing your bedding, check the care label for all the info you need on what wash cycle and temperature your remarkable bedding should be cleaned. Remember - don’t overload that washing machine; your detergent needs a little room to work its magic.
See our bedding care guide for more advice on the freshest, most fabulous bedding.
Should New Bedding Be Washed Before Use?
Giving your new bedding a wash before putting it on your bed softens it perfectly and gets rid of any unwanted bits or bobs from the shipping process.
How to Store Bedding Sets
When storing bedding, give it a good wash first to avoid mustiness and make sure they’re fully dried off before storing. Then, fold them and pop them in a dry space like a linen cupboard or some stylish storage furniture.
A handy trick for storing your bedding sets without them getting muddled is to put all of your bedding from a certain set into one of the pillowcases to keep the matching patterns together. However, if you do prefer to mix-and-match, that is something we absolutely encourage. Never be afraid to get creative with your home decor!
How to Put On Bedding
Once you’ve got your gorgeous bedding, you’ll want to place it perfectly on your bed, without lumps or creases.
How to Put On a Fitted Sheet
For a fitted sheet to stay snugly on your bed without coming loose, you’ll need to pick out the right size for your mattress. That means a queen-sized sheet for a queen bed and a king-sized sheet for a king.
If your sheet is the right fit for your bed, you can pop it around your mattress like so:
- Place your fitted sheet against your mattress, ensuring the longer sides of the fitted sheet line up with the longer sides of the mattress.
- Place one corner of the fitted sheet over one corner of the mattress, making sure you’ve fully wrapped the corner of the fitted sheet over and under the mattress.
- Move from this corner of the mattress to the other, stretching the elastic of the fitted sheet and tucking it tightly under the side of the mattress as you go.
- When you reach the opposite corner, tuck the corner of the fitted sheet around it tightly.
- Repeat for all four sides of the mattress.
How to Put on a Duvet Cover
Our vibrant duvet covers look sensational spread out over your bed. But how do you put them on?
- Turn your duvet cover inside out.
- Lay your duvet flat on the bed.
- Lay your inside-out duvet cover on top of the duvet.
- Pop your hands inside the duvet cover, as though you’re wearing it like a gigantic pair of oven mitts, with a hand in each top corner.
- With your hands in the corners of the duvet cover, grab the top corners of your actual duvet.
- Pull the duvet through so it’s inside the duvet cover - sometimes a good shake as you pull the duvet through helps it to slide in smoothly.
- Fasten your duvet cover-up at the bottom.
How to Put on Your Pillowcases
Much like a duvet cover, turn your pillowcase inside out, wear it like oven mitts and pull the pillow through. Then, give the pillow a few pushes and pats to ensure everything is sitting as it should be.
All You Need To Know About Joe Browns Bed Linen
Now you know all about the different types of bedding you need to transform your bed into the ultimate sleep zone, and you’re armed with a bucket load of style tips, too. Let’s turn our attention to our top five frequently asked questions to help give you even more info about Joe Browns bedding collection.
1. What is a reversible duvet cover?
A reversible duvet cover has a different print or fabric on each side, meaning there’ll be a whole new pattern to look at with a simple flip of your duvet cover! They’re a great choice if you’re always looking to update your style or can’t quite decide which duvet cover you want to go for.
2. Which duvet cover material is best?
Cotton is without a doubt the most luxurious choice for bed linen. It’s a low-maintenance material that’ll last you for years. Plus, the natural nature of cotton means it’s breathable and temperature-regulating, so you’ll be able to keep cool in the summer and toasty warm in the winter!
Joe Browns bedding is crafted from either 100% cotton or 100% cotton sateen fabric, where cotton fibre is woven in a sateen weave to give it a glorious sheen and super silky feel.
3. What is a good thread count for bedding?
A thread count between 200-600 is considered best for bedding. It’s that perfect sweet spot - not too heavy whilst still giving you that cosy warm feeling.
Thread count is basically the number of horizontal and vertical threads in one square inch of your bed linen’s fabric which determines how tightly woven (aka heavy) your duvet cover, pillowcase or fitted sheet might be.
All of our bedding is crafted in a 200 thread count here at Joe Browns. It feels light, soft and plush to the touch to help you feel like you’re snuggling up in a boutique hotel.
4. Can a duvet cover be used on its own?
If you’re looking for a way to stay cool in the summer months, a duvet cover can be used as a covering on its own. It’s essentially just two thin layers of lovely soft fabric, and you don’t necessarily need to fill it with a duvet - it’s all about your personal preference and finding the right sleep temperature for you.
5. How many cushions should I layer on my bed?
There’s no hard and fast rule but, generally speaking, choose an odd number of cushions if you’re going for a laid-back look or an even number of cushions layered up on each side of the bed for a smart and symmetrical vibe.
Place the largest of your cushions at the back and have some fun arranging your cushions into the best position. The trick is to choose cushions that add intrigue and variety - a set of identical cushions will do nothing for your space! Pick a range of interesting textures and printed cushions that create a beautifully vibrant look when grouped together.
Our guide on how to spruce up your space with funky cushions will give you an extra helping hand in accessorising your slumber spot to perfection.
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