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Quilts are my absolute favorite bedding accessory. They add a simple elegance to a bedroom and bring the design to life with their subtle texture. In these photos I styled a white, hand-quilted cotton quilt from The White Company in my guest room. It is simple on its own, but striking when layered with other quilts and bed linens, and its mid-weight feel makes it perfect for spring and summer nights.
Here are three of my favorite ways to style a quilt, with photos of each, plus the quilts, bedding and finishing touches I love linked below the photos, so just swipe through to shop!
Option 1: Fold the Quilt at the Foot of the Bed
This is the simplest way to add texture and dimension. Fold the quilt in thirds and lay it across the bottom third of the bed over your duvet. It frames the bed and is easy to pull up on a cool night.
Option 2: Use the Quilt as a Full Bed Cover
In warmer months, skip the duvet and use the quilt on its own as a full bed cover. Tuck it in or let it hang, then add a knit throw at the corner for a little warmth and color.
Option 3: Layer the Quilt Under the Duvet
For the most layered, hotel-style look, lay the quilt on the bed first, then add the duvet on top and fold it back so the quilt shows underneath. It acts like a frame for the rest of the bedding.
Quilts I Love
Look for a mid-weight quilt in cotton or linen with a simple stitched pattern. White, ivory and oatmeal are the easiest to layer with what you already have.
Duvets and Shams to Layer With
Finishing Touches
A chunky knit throw, a couple of textured pillows, a blanket ladder and a landscape print over the bed finish the look.
Quick Tips for Styling a Quilt
- Pick a quilt one size up if you want it to hang over the sides as a bed cover.
- Layer different textures in the same color, like a quilted cotton with washed linen.
- Fold it in thirds at the foot of the bed for the easiest everyday look.
- Swap the duvet for just the quilt in spring and summer.
- Repeat the quilt color in your pillows so it all feels connected.
Which way is your favorite? For more bedroom ideas, see my tongue and groove bedroom ceiling and how I pair pillows, and shop everything in my home on my Shop Our Home page.