A bedroom should feel like a retreat and should not feel like a cluttered afterthought in the home. Many men may treat there bedding with whatever items is in the bedroom box moves in and whatever item is gifted to them during the holidays. However, the items that are used to cover the bed will have the greatest influence on both the quality of sleep that they get as well as the way that the bedroom seems to be organized.
If a man can find the right bedding for his bedroom, then the entire bedroom will begin to look and feel more better. There is no need to have a degree in interior design or to break the bank for such an undertaking to enhance the bedroom with a few careful choices. There are a few different item that should be considered for a mans bedroom that will transform the space into one that feels luxurius.
Once a man understands what items will work for his bedroom as well as the reason that they are the best options for his bedroom, he will find comfort in the knowledge that he will upgrade and enhance his bedding. Below are ten different bedding ideas that can be implemented into a man’s bedroom that the man’s bedroom has tested in real life as opposed to being staged for display. These ideas range from items that can be purchased during the weekend to items that will provide benefit to the man for many years.
Ten Great Bedding Ideas For Men
1. High-quality Percale Sheets
High-quality sheets are an item that can be purchased for a man’s bedroom. Sheets that contain percale weaves will provide a cool feeling against the sleeper and will not contain the synthetic sheen that some other bedding do. Percale sheets has a tight weave with a thread count between 200 and 400.
Percale textiles are known to breathe better than satin textiles. Sheets of this type are best for those who tend to sleep hotter than others or for those who live in more humid region of the country. The sheets will begin to soften after a few washings.
These sheets are made for the sleeper with these benefits. Additionally, if a man purchases a duvet that is rated for the sleepers climate, then the sleeper has solved eighty percent of their sleep discomfort. Another item that can be included in a mans bedroom is a quilt that is placed at the foot of the bed.
2. Duvets and Quilts
Sheets alone may be sufficient for warm weather or for those who sleep light in the middle of the night. However, a quilt can provide additional warmth for those cooler periods of the year. Additionally, a man can use the quilt as a means of adding visual interest to the bed without the need for visual clutter.
The quilt can be a color that contrasts with other item in the bedroom, such as the rug in the bedroom. However, one should avoid patterns for the quilt as they may be too distracting from the sleepers sleep. If solid colors are used, they may include colors such as navy, charcoal, or olive green for a more masculine bedroom.
3. Wool or Cashmere Blankets
Another item that can be added to the bed is a wool or cashmere blanket that can be added to the foot of the bed. Wool products has the benefit of being able to naturally regulate the temperature of those who sleep on the bed without the need for additional blankets or clothing. Additionally, a wool blanket that is folded allows for those who enter the bedroom to touch the blanket.
Blankets of this type have a herringbone or check pattern in neutral color for those who wish to enhance the bedroom without making it look too busy. Bedding in solid colors that are dark in color is another item that can enhance a man’s bedroom. Colors such as charcoal, forest green, or deep blue will hide spills such as coffee, water, or protein bars better then a white bedding option.
4. Dark Colored Bedding
Additionally, dark colors will make the bedroom appear to be larger in size. A sleeper can choose to pair the bedding that is darker in color with lighter pillowcases or lighter bedding with darker pillowcases to avoid giving the bedroom the feel of a black hole. Additionally, these colors are likely to photograph well in the bedroom.
In addition to color, bedding that has different texture can be added to a mans bedroom. For instance, items with nubby texture such as a blanket or throw may replace bedding that is smooth. The human eye looks for variety in texture, and if every item on the bed feels the same, the bedroom may appear cheap in comparison to other bedrooms that have different textures in their bedding.
5. Textured Bedding Materials
Items such as chenille or matelassé bedding are both interesting and require little attention when being cleaned. An advantage for men who only clean their bedding every two weeks. If a mans bedroom is warm in the climate in which they live, or if the man is uncomfortable with feeling sticky when sleeping, he may want to consider switching to linen bedding.
Linen is known to wrinkle, indicating one of the features of linen that is considered to be one of its great charms. Linen softens with time. Linen wicks moisture away from the body better than cotton.
6. Linen Bedding
Linen bedding in stonewashed colors such as beige, slate, or olive are options that may provide benefit to sleepers. Another item that a man can purchase for his bedroom is a bed skirt. Bed skirts can hide the ugliness of a box spring as well as provide a sense of elegance to the bed.
Men may not wish to purchase a bed skirt for their bedroom, but may regret their choice once they see the benefits that a bed skirt can provide for their bed. Skirts made of twill or duck cloth are less likely to contain frilly details. Skirts should graze the floor but should not puddle under the bed.
7. Bed Skirts
The skirt and the throw pillows can include a color that is of the same name as the duvet. Square pillows, known as European or euro pillows are 26 inches in size and can be used to replace a large amount of small pillows. Two euro pillows and two sleep pillows may be all that is needed for a sleeper to feel supported and comfortable.
8. Euro Pillows
Cases for these pillows should match the duvet or contrast with it. This type of bedding arrangement allows for those who make their beds in the morning to avoid having to use five different types of pillows to feel supported by their bedding. During the colder months, it is beneficial for those who sleep in those areas to purchase a down-alternative comforter.
These comforters provide much of the same properties as real down but with fewer allergies and at a lower price tag. A comforter with baffle-box construction will allow for the down-alternative to remain evenly distributed throughout the comforter so that it does not clump together in the corners of the comforter after it has been washed. A cotton comforter shell with 300 thread counts will breathe and retain heat.
9. Down-Alternative Comforters
Additionally, the weight of the comforter should be one that is appropriate for the sleepers winter climate rather than purchasing the thickest comforter to add as much insulation as possible for sleep. Finally, one option for mens bedrooms is for a man to place a throw blanket on the armchair or on the end of the bed. A throw blanket of wool and cashmere in colors such as rust or burgundy may provide an interesting contrast with the bedding in the room.
Blankets that are thrown on the chair or bed should be large enough for the sleeper to wrap the blanket around their shoulders. A tiny blanket that may only be decorative will not provide benefit to the sleeper and may fade quick from use. Such a blanket can provide benefit to those who lie down to read or watch television without the need to be fully under the covers.
10. Decorative Throw Blankets
None of these suggestions will require a total overhaul of the mans bedroom. Sheets and sleep pillows can be purchased to enhance the bedroom, followed by the other items once the man gains more confidence in the enhancements to the bedroom. The goal is not just to have a bed that feels calm, but to have a bed that feels better than any bed that the man has slept on in his life.
Additionally, the man should require minimal effort to clean the bed or to make it look good in the morning. In this way, the mans bedroom will not be an afterthought, but will become the foundation for the entire home.
