GO-TO BED
April 22, 2016
Top-of-bed dressings have come a long way since the days of the ruffled and quilted polyester bedspread. Sheets and pillowcases are the bed’s undergarments. Mind the thread count, and never omit the touch test! But the real icing on the cake is the fabulous ensembles that dress the bed, not for a night out, but rather a night in.
As in the world of fashion, go for a layered look. Duvets, coverlets and sundry pillows are designed as true ensemble pieces by smart companies like Anna Gish and Eastern Accents, both available at Robb & Stucky. Color, pattern and texture vary, and beautifully so. Piece by piece, each diverse element is orchestrated into an elegant whole.
Avery mixes color, pattern and texture. From Eastern Accents. At Robb & Stucky.
A word about pillows. The real truth is, the popular plethora of pillows on top of the bed is both fluff – and a lot more. Squares, rounds, and rolls – today pillows are layered atop the bed in all manner of size and design, with fabulous fabric and trim treatments. They’re awesome eye candy. Pillows also bolster nighttime reading or check-ins with the late night TV.
When it’s lights out, too many pillows can make for strange bedfellows, and crowd golden slumbers. A bench at the foot of the bed or an upholstered slipper chair is the perfect overnight solution for extra pillows. So much better than the floor!
For dreamy private suite retreats, cast the lead player first: the bed. Next, finish the bed – and the entire room for that matter – with a dazzling ensemble. Today, there’s every reason to make your bed.
The Bardot ensemble from Eastern Accents favors a monochromatic but textured look. At Robb & Stucky.
ABOUT MARK STUART: Robb & Stucky Creative Director Mark Stuart is responsible for the floor plan and visual display of all Robb & Stucky stores. In his spare time, he also shops the world for accessories and engages with our amazing buying team to ensure Robb & Stucky stores enchant as a unified, beautiful experience.
