Our bedrooms are our safe space. They're where we retreat to after a long day at work. They're where we spend lazy Sundays bingeing our favourite Netflix shows. They're where we feel the most relaxed. So it's important that, visually, they reflect this. And if there's one shade that instils a serene sense of calm — even on the most stressful of days — it's white. Reflecting natural light to create an open, airy feeling, and an expert at clearing mental clutter, it's the ultimate soothing tone. Especially if it's a warmer off-white. (Pure, bright white can feel quite clinical compared to softer versions.)
If you're looking at introducing the shade into your room, the most obvious choice is to find the perfect bedding. And, as if by magic, we happen to have stumbled across it. Coming from one of our favourite homeware high street stores, Matalan, this white piped edge duvet set was designed to add a refined touch to any bedroom, without breaking the bank.
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Just looking at the quality of the fabric is enough to make us wish the day away so we can slip into bed — it's giving that soft, pillowy hotel feel that guarantees a good night's sleep. Comfort aside, the appearance of the set is incredibly stylish. Finished with contrasting black piped edging (the same goes for the matching pillowcases), the design adds a touch of quiet luxury that makes the bedding look way more expensive than it is.
Seriously, the double set comes in at £37, while the king costs £42. Lucky enough to have a super king? It'll set you back a mere £47.
Finally, if you need some inspiration for how to style the bedding with the rest of your room, it all depends on the overall vibe you want to exude. If you're wanting that sleek, finished apartment feel, keep everything else around you minimal. That means off-white walls, cream furniture, and simple line-drawing paintings. Don't forget those all-important indoor plants for a fresh feel, of course.
Homestore White Piped Edge Duvet Set
For those of you who need more texture, pair with some Scandi-style furniture, and perhaps paint the feature wall behind your bed a calming sage green. It is still a trending colour, after all. And again, it goes without saying: add that foliage!
Bottom line? This bedding will 100% allow you to catch those zzz's in peace.
Sophie Williams is a Freelance Journalist and Copywriter, covering everything from Fashion to Entertainment to music, Lifestyle and Features. She has interviewed a range of musical artists and authors including Alyssa Edwards, Courtney Barnett, Confidence Man, The Vaccines, Loyle Carner, Gabrielle, and John Niven, and has written for publications like Metro, Reader's Digest, ITV's Woo! and Vice’s NBGA. She is also working on a book for HarperCollins about Taylor Swift, due to be published in 2024.
