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Making a Bed the Ralph Lauren Way |
Mixed patterns and layers make for a luxurious bed |
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March 2007 |
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 Ralph Lauren Home bedding is known
for its sumptuous patterns, quality materials, and for the ability to mix and
match the patterns to make your own creation.
These superb linens display beautifully and last for
years to come.You
will never see Ralph Lauren stage a bed with only one or
even two patterns like the bed-in-a-bag collections.
Patterns from one collection are used freely with
other Ralph Lauren collections with the same hue.
This layering and snuggly-soft style lends itself
perfectly to cottage and shabby chic decor. Discontinued Ralph
Lauren patterns become collectible almost as
soon as they are discontinued.
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Making a Bed Step by StepTo make your bed look absolutely luxurious,
start with a mattress pad or
feather top bed
for a deep cushy base. Your bed will never quite achieve the plush luxurious look of the 'magazine beds' without using down and feather products. It's also a quality investment that will last for years to come.After using feather and down mattress pads, pillows and comforters, you'll never want anything else because your bed will not only look
fabulous, it will feel absolutely indulgent.
Next,
add
a
bed
skirt,
fitted
sheet
and
flat
sheet
in
coordinating
Ralph
Lauren
patterns.
Make
sure
at
least
the
flat
sheet
is
in
a
different
but
coordinating
pattern
to
the
bed
skirt
and
fitted
sheet.
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can
also
add
two
flat
sheets.
Ralph
Lauren
has
displayed
beds
with
two
flat
sheets
folded
so
that
both
patterns
show.
For
example,
in
the
photo
to
the
right, there is a white ruffled flat sheet
as well as a Cottage Lane flat sheet folded
so that the
white ruffle just shows on the edge.
 Put the flat sheet/sheets
on
with
the
patterned
side
facing
the
fitted
sheet
so
that
when
you
fold
it
down,
the
pattern
shows.
Add
a
matching
blanket,
quilt
or
coverlet
on
top
of
the
flat
sheet
and
then
fold
both
down
about
eighteen inches.
Pull your comforter to the top and
fold it
back
down two or three times loose accordion-style so that it is plump at the foot of the bed and still allows you to see part of the coverlet.
This
is
the
most
important aspect in
dressing a bed
-- avoid pulling your
comforter/duvet all the way to top and
merely setting the pillows on top of it. This tends to
give a stiff and dated look. But you can pull your
comforter/duvet all the way to the top if you add a blanket or coverlet folded at the foot
of the bed to break up the length.
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each of the compatible patterns should be visible on
your bed. Continue by being very generous with
pillow cases, shams and Euro shams in these same
patterns as well as boudoir pillows and throws.Mix the patterns up on all of these components. Just
remember to use one or two of the patterns at least three
times to pull it all together.
The decorating rule is to mix
at least:
- a floral
- a plaid, check, or geometric
- a stripe
Get
creative
with
your
patterns
and
have
fun!
Available Ralph Lauren Bedding
See the available discontinued
Ralph Lauren bedding at Sophie's Cottage. |
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