There’s nothing like sinking into linen bedding at the end of a long day. The relaxed yet sophisticated fabric is soft, stylish and looks great even when rumpled. It doesn’t matter if your decor style is modern or traditional — these 8 bedrooms prove that linen is lovely in any sleep sanctuary.
Elegant and timeless, this European-inspired principal bedroom features neutral bed linens that look crisp against the grey-on-grey headboard and wall.
Photographer: Maxime Desbiens
Source: House & Home June 2017
Designer: Mélanie Cherrier
In this moody, rustic retreat, the olive bed linens and grey rug are further grounded by a black pedestal side table and inky pillows. A sand-colored throw completes the nature-inspired theme.
Photographer: Tessa Neustadt
The crumpled linen bedding and velvet pillows in this serene, French-inspired bedroom pick up on the peach hues in the framed botanicals hung above the headboard.
Photographer: André Rider
Source: House & Home March 2014
Designer: Scott Yetman
Actor Kristin Lehman’s bed is dressed in pretty green Israeli linens made out of the tablecloths from her own wedding.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home April 2014
Designer: Nancy Riesco
Senior design editor Stacey Smithers prettified linen sheets with a unique DIY project. After drawing an outline around her white linens with a Sharpie pen and then spraying it with rubbing alcohol, Stacey hung the sheets to dry, then tumble dried. The result? Striking linens with a hand-dyed look in a soft lilac hue.
Photographer: Tracy Shumate
Source: House & Home July 2012
Designer: Stacey Smithers
In the guest bedroom of this Gambier Island, British Columbia, cottage, white linen bedding introduces a relaxed attitude for visitors who come to stay.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home August 2016
Designer: Erin Chow
Designed by Sarah Sherman Samuel, this principal bedroom is anchored by vibrant green linens and an olive-toned headboard. Balancing the saturated colors are crisp white walls, wood accents and stunning woven jute wall art that Sarah created herself.
Photographer: Sarah Sherman Samuel
The foundation of this principal bedroom is all about a neutral backdrop: light grey walls, fluffy white linens and pale artwork. Fun pops of blue and pink in the accent pillows as well as the handsome tufted headboard with nailhead details give this sleep sanctuary loads of personality.
Photographer: Becky Kimball
Designer: House of Jade Interiors