Design of bedspreads, useful tips and instructions for sewing

The bed in the bedroom is the central detail that attracts attention. There is a large number of people who do not cover the bed with a blanket, and under the interior of the room, just bed linens are picked up. But most housewives prefer not to put their bed on display, but hide it under a layer of beautiful cloth. There are several reasons for this:

• so the room looks neater;
• linens are protected from dust, stains and wool of domestic animals;
• with the help of bedspread can complement the decoration of the room.

Aesthetics for many gives way to hygiene, because most families live in small apartments, and in the afternoon the bedroom turns into a study, a playroom, a room for watching TV.Therefore, in the first place, the bed should be protected from dirt, and simply hide it from prying eyes. Whatever one may say, a bed occupies a large space in the bedroom, so the blanket immediately catches your eye. Its color, size, fabric texture should be carefully selected, otherwise - disharmony will prevail in the interior. What should the design of the cover be so that the interior of the room does not lose its style?

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Why select a blanket?

How to choose a bedspread on the bed to the interior, what should I orient myself on? Opinions on this issue can be many, because everyone has his own understanding of beauty, harmony and style. Let's consider the basic tendencies.

We select for curtains

People of the older generation and adherents of strict classics insist that the veil must duplicate the curtains. Maybe many do, but modern designers say that these canons have become obsolete. That is, the blanket and curtains do not need to be sewn from the same fabric. But it's very good if they are in the same color, and the fabric will be similar in texture.

Important! You can also link these two things in the room thanks to the drawing: the color of the pattern on the cover must match the color of the fabric. But it's very good if they are in the same color, and the fabric will be similar in texture.

There is another interesting option, how to "make friends" the curtains and the bed: you can lay a path over the neutral coverlet, repeating the curtains. It is not superfluous to add 1-2 pillows in the same performance.

Choose the color of the walls

If you decide to select the design of the coverlet to the walls, you should remember that they should not merge with each other. It is necessary that there should be either a difference in tone, or on the coverlet there should be an expressive pattern, in case the walls are solid( or vice versa).

Choose to furniture

Often, the color of the cover is tied to the furniture in the bedroom. In this case, you need to adhere to the color scheme of upholstered furniture - armchairs, padded stools or wardrobe facades.

Coverlet in the spotlight:

• If the interior style allows, then you can not tie the bedspread to either the furniture or the wallpaper. It can be a bright spot, a catchy accent. For example, in a beige-brown room - a red veil. And it looks quite harmonious.
• For a pair, you can add pick-ups to the curtains in the tone, the lampshade on the floor lamp, the vase, the picture, that is, any small thing. The main rule - you must correctly combine colors in the interior of the room.

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Picking up the size of the

When you have decided what you will choose for the design of the bedspread, it is very important not to miss with the size, otherwise - all your efforts will be in vain:

• Bedspread should not only cover the bed linen completely, but also close the mattress,the bed frame and its legs. Therefore, before buying, measure the length and width of the berth and make allowances for the width of the mattress and the height of the bed.

Important! Usually the allowance for standard beds is from 40 to 60 cm. For example, if your double bed is 160 cm by 200 cm, then you need to buy a blanket measuring 240 cm by 280 cm.

• The cover should not reach the floor, leave 5-7 cm of clearance. Exceptions are beds with a serving frame or wooden beds with carvings, fanciful legs, stands for the canopy. In this case, the allowance to the floor will look ridiculous.

Important! This bed is suitable cover, which covers only linens and mattress, possibly a cover-cover - it clearly corresponds to the size of the mattress and has stitched corners, that is, the product does not pounce on top, but is worn on the mattress.

• For beds of non-standard sizes and shapes, for example, round, you are unlikely to pick up the finished product, so you have to sew to order or yourself.

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Cloth cover

Coverlets are produced from different types of fabric. They should not only harmonize with the interior, but also be seasonal, pleasant to the touch, do not cause allergies. The last point is especially important for baby beds.

So, how to choose the bedspread on the bed in the bedroom correctly? It is advisable to have two types of bedspreads - for summer and for winter.

Coverlets for summer. Features:

• In the warm season, cover the bed with a cover made of cotton, linen, silk, satin, satin, jacquard. If the style allows, it can even be lacy. Flax, silk and cotton strongly wrinkle and ironing badly, silk can also burn in the sun. When you choose them, you should weigh all the pros and cons.

Important! Natural fabrics are expensive and require careful care, but they are pleasant to the touch and do not cause allergies.

• A good option is viscose - it is natural, but inexpensive. Its only disadvantage is that she can sit down while washing. This point needs to be taken into account when choosing the size and get a little bigger.

Important! There are a lot of bedspreads of mixed fabric on the market. They are cheap, do not crinkle and are wonderfully erased, but fabrics with polyester additives are unpleasant to the body, cling to the slightest roughness on the skin, and accumulate static electricity. They can also cause allergies, especially in combination with substandard dyes.

Bedspread for winter:

• For a cool time buy cashmere veils, fur( natural or artificial), wool, microfiber, fleece or cotton.
• If the cost of a woolen or fur blanket does not suit you, you can cover the bed with a beautiful rug or hand-knitted cover.

What are the points to consider when choosing a fabric coverlet?

• If the product will have a lot of frills, ruches and other ornaments, it will be very dusty. Accordingly - the fabric should be practical and well washable, ironed.
• The fabric should be in harmony with the rest of the interior. For example, if the windows are heavy curtains, then the blanket should be made of dense, maybe textured fabric.
• If the room is small and northern, then the fabric with gloss( satin, satin, silk) visually adds to the room of coldness.
• Brilliant fabrics are appropriate in large, well-lit bedrooms.
• For small rooms, light and airy fabrics are recommended.

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How to choose a bedspread on the bed to the interior?

A bed as the central element of a bedroom should not break out of the concept of a room style.

Important! If your bedroom is in the style of High-tech, then magnificent frills, fringe and gold monograms will be out of place.

Let's take a little look at how to combine the style of the room with the design of the bedspread on the double bed:

• Baroque, Art Deco and similar pompous styles require from chic and luxury cover. There is where to go for a walk. Relevant will be brushes in the corners, bows, ruffles, frills, puffs, fringe. In tissues, you need to give preference to satin, satin, silk, velvet. There can be gold patterns, laces, monograms and other attributes of luxury.
• Romantic style includes a veil of pastel colors, soft textured fabric, flowers, ruffles, frills. If the bed is high, then you can lay a veil with a picnic( lush decorative skirt-frill that completely hides the space under the bed).
• Provence, Country, rustic style - bedspreads can be natural natural shades, made from natural fabric, possibly with handmade elements. This can be woven lace, patchwork( patchwork), knitted plaid and so on.
• Ethnic style requires bright fabrics with a pattern that mimics animal skins( leopard, giraffe, zebra), perhaps even fur. It can also be national drawings and motifs( paisley - "Indian cucumbers").
• Minimalism, High-tech - bedspread can be one- or two-color, the figure is acceptable, but it should be clear, concise, for example, geometric patterns. Desirable expressive texture of the fabric, smooth lines, no ruffles and lace.

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Sew coverlet yourself

If you have sewing skills on a sewing machine, then you can easily sew a blanket on a bed in a bedroom in a modern style with your own hands. Specialty stores have the widest choice of fabrics and sewing accessories. You can easily choose any of the color and texture of the fabric, in addition - lace, brushes, threads and stuff.

Important! Novice seamstresses should not take on complex fabrics - velvet, silk, and the like.

Materials:

• To purchase the desired cut of fabric, measure the length and breadth of the berth, add 40-60 cm of allowance, so that the cover is covered not only by the mattress, but also by the frame with the legs of the bed.
• For a simple cover it is enough to cut a cut of the right size and sew the edges.
• For a higher density, you can sew a substrate from a quilted synthon.
• If you have the right skills, you can add a frill to three sides. This will require more tissue.

Cover with frill. Tailoring technology:

1. First you need to sew a rectangle equal to the size of the mattress, process the edges.
2. Then measure the length of the three sides( exclude the one at the headboard) and the desired width( to prevent 3-5 cm from reaching the floor).The resulting length is multiplied by 1.5 times. You can take a little less.
3. On this long piece, too, process the edges and go over the top edge of the outline, on which the fabric should be picked up.
4. Now it's time to sew the ruffle neatly.
5. The joint can be decorated with lace or decorative tape.

If you have a lot of leftovers of fabrics of similar thickness and texture, then you can sew a blanket in the patchwork technique. Of course, if such a product will be appropriate to the style of your bedroom.

Cover patchwork. Tailoring technology:

• If you've never done this before, it's the easiest way to cut out the same squares( triangles, rectangles), cut out the edges, spread out on the floor in order to beautifully combine colors, and then sew them together.
• To cover the joints of the squares, you will need to sew the backing. This will also give the veil more density.
• If you have practiced more than once in the patchwork technique, then you can use more complex drawings to make the cover.

Important! For the teen's room, you can sew a patchwork from the remains of old jeans. It will look original, if the edges of the squares are disheveled, for this you can use a steel brush-duster.

• You can try sewing a quilt. To do this, you need a cut of the upper fabric, the substrate( it can be a simple fabric, and beautiful, which turns your simple blanket into a two-sided) and the inside, for example, a sintepon.

Quilting technology:

1. To begin, sew the layers together.
2. After that you need to draw the layout of the picture. It can be squares, rhombuses, stripes.

Important! You can also do without markup - cut out a thick paper template and scribble along it.

A very important detail of any bedroom is the bedspread on the bed. Its design can be very different, but it must necessarily be in harmony with the rest of the furniture and the decor of the room. Applying practical recommendations from this article in practice, you will definitely achieve the desired effect. If you are an amateur to create beautiful things with your own hands, then such a product on the bed in the right design will be an excellent decoration for the bed and the room as a whole.