Because a cotton-rich blend drapes so beautifully while maintaining a very neat, unwrinkled appearance, it is the absolute perfect foundation for the highly popular 'layered' interior design look. To make the bed look incredibly inviting, you want to contrast that smooth, tidy duvet cover with wonderfully chunky, oversized accessories.
Start by layering your pillows. Prop up your crisp, patterned pillowcases at the back, and place a pair of plain, heavily textured European square cushions (perhaps in a soft velvet or brushed cotton) right in front of them. This instantly gives the bed a highly professional, plumped-up finish that you usually only see in interior design magazines.
At the foot of the bed, casual styling works best. Instead of folding a bed runner perfectly straight, take a large, soft waffle-knit blanket or a heavily fringed throw and drape it diagonally across the bottom corner. The relaxed, tactile nature of the throw contrasts brilliantly with the smooth, easy-care fabric, making the whole room feel effortlessly chic and wonderfully cosy.