Add Some Holiday Cheer To Your Bedroom With This One Easy Swap

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With carols floating in the air, hot cocoa in a cozy mug, and warm slippers on cold feet, decorating for the holidays is an annual highlight for many people as winter sets in. However, it can sometimes be much easier to know just where to place the ornaments on the tree than to figure out how to add some festive cheer to other areas of the house, such as the bedroom. There are some classic designer options like draping garland over the headboard, hanging a wreath on the wall, or placing a small tree in the corner of the room, but this can sometimes be difficult to do well, particularly when decorating a small bedroom, as it can result in a cluttered, overly full feeling.

There is actually one key area of the bedroom that can sometimes get overlooked in decorating, even though it takes up a good portion of the visual space — the bedding! Due to how our brains work — a process known as 'habituation' — we often stop noticing the things we see frequently, day in and day out. This may be one of the reasons why, if you tend to have the same bedding on display throughout the year, you may be likely to overlook it as an aspect of holiday decorating. But changing out the comforter, pillowcases, blankets, and even the sheets on your bed can go a long way to infusing this often-forgotten room with much-needed festive cheer. So, how should you go about changing up your bed's look this holiday season while staying true to your existing interior design style?

Before purchasing new holiday-appropriate bedding, it is worthwhile to consider two aspects of your bedroom's design: style and color. Holiday decor is effective when it echoes your own tastes, making it feel like an extension of the room rather than an out-of-place addition. For example, if you have a rustic farmhouse vibe, you may want to consider bedding with a similar theme, such as this Home for Christmas duvet cover set from Amazon, which features red trucks and plaid squares. Alternatively, if your decor emphasizes neutral, minimalist pieces, you can reflect that with an understated choice, such as this white Christmas bedspread from Amazon. If the duvet and sheets don't get the job done, you could always find pillowcases, throw blankets, or decorative pillows for an extra layer of festive charm that matches your color scheme.

The other key element in choosing holiday bedding is practicality. If you live in a particularly cold climate, you may want to look for duvet covers that will keep you the warmest this winter, though it is a good idea to opt for ones made from high-quality natural materials, such as cotton, to avoid overheating in the night. If you have kids, nieces and nephews, or grandchildren who are likely to jump up on your bed at dawn on Christmas day, then this can also be a factor in finding the right holiday bedding for you. Colors like dark blue, black, green, and brown are good at hiding stains, so they may be the better choices for households with playful children or excitable pets. That doesn't mean your whole festive bed set has to be dark, though, as you can use the trendy mismatched bedding look to mix in lighter colors for added visual appeal.