We all have one.
Some of us share it. Some of us get it all to ourselves.
Get your mind out of the gutter — we're talking about a bed.
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Sure it can be a place for well, you know, but it can also be a place to read, watch TV and, oh yeah, sleep! But what does your bedding say about your style?
Leslie Hearn, a national bedding buyer for JC Penney, keeps her eye on the latest trends. She says “solid-color bedding is a huge trend right now. That way you've got an easier way to redo your room, or change the look.”
Regardless of your taste, you can always mix up the look by adding accessories or choosing different fabric for your sheets or pillows.
“You can do a whole lot with accessories, even if you have a plain-looking bed,” Hearn adds.
So how do current trends play out in three different bedding styles?
MODERN
With the MTV Cribs collection featured at JC Penney, named for the TV show Cribs, anyone can feel like a star — even without the paycheck.
This collection features bold patterns and colors. Try pairing a loud color or pattern, such as a purple, silver or a leopard print comforter, with accent throw pillows in coordinating animal prints or metallic hues.
Use a coordinating bed skirt in a vibrant color like black or burgundy to complete the look.
Hearn suggests “(adding) a sequined pillow (or) a zebra rug.” to finish the Cribs look.
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Classic
Try a down comforter with a duvet in a classic plaid or striped pattern.
Using duvets (which start at about $100) as accessories allows you to “redo your room more often,” Hearn says.
To create a truly classic, rustic look, coordinate plaids, stripes and solids using your own color scheme. If you choose a plaid duvet, use solid sheets and striped pillowcases or throw pillows.
Check out Nautica, Eddie Bauer or Polo for some ideas on putting this classic look together.
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ROMANTIC
For true romantics, it's all about the senses. These people want their spaces to make them feel sexy and luxurious.
To achieve this try a silk or velvet comforter and pair it with accent pillowcases in fabrics such as satin, silk or velvet. Use plush goose-feather throw pillows in complementary colors and fabrics to finish the effect.
The sheet sets range in price from $120 to $200 (depending on the size of your bed and the fabric chosen). For more information on silk, satin and other exotic fabrics, click on the U.S. flag at:
