A good night’s sleep is critical to your health, and nothing sends you off to dreamland faster than a well-dressed bed! Here are my 5 tips for styling a bed that’s gorgeous and inviting:

1. PATTERN PLAY!

Never be afraid to mix patterns and colors. In the bedroom I designed below, I mixed stripes, solids, zig zags, and a cool modern print. Too much? Never. Whether it’s for your room or your kids’, everyone will love the excitement of pattern on display.

2. SHAPES AND SIZES

I’m clearly a designer who believes in plenty of comfy, fluffy pillows, but be sure to vary shape and size to keep all the pillows on the bed visually interesting. The standard for me tends to be 2 large square euro pillows, then two standard queen (or king) rectangular pillows (these often, but not always, match the sheets as this is the size pillow most people sleep with). Then in front one long low lumbar pillow! Five pillows, 3 sizes; but you can always go higher with both figures!

5. Quiet Please

There is a reason that you very rarely see a bold red bedroom. That color actually makes people feel hyper and wide awake, so it isn’t the best hue for a room where that’s all about rest. Think about quiet and soft neutral palettes in your bedroom. Pale tones also work, like sky blue, sage green, and greys.

4. GET PRESSED!

When styling a room for photos or video, my team and I spend a lot of time pressing and steaming sheets, duvets, blankets, you name it! In a Houston bedroom below, you’ll notice these isn’t a wrinkle or fold on that bedding to be found! While this was intentionally done for the photography, I highly recommend ironing your sheets when you change your linens at home. There is nothing like slipping between crisp, smooth sheets!

5. THOSE LITTLE EXTRAS

You want your bed to be as inviting and indulgent as possible. So add extra throws or blankets. Be sure your duvet is extra fluffy. Invest in an upholstered headboard or a fully upholstered bed. Envelop the bed in sheltering drapery. All of those textures and soft extras will make your bed a true oasis.