Add Bedding Details

Bedding can make a big difference in a bedroom. Most of the bedding I had been looking at for my daughter's bedroom makeover for the ORC was expensive and I just couldn't go there with my budget. Bedding can be expensive, but there are simple ways to add your own flare to inexpensive bedding or a sheet to create a chic look at a low cost.

 By adding coral grosgrain ribbon to a white Ikea duvet cover, I was able to create a timeless look. Here was my inspiration:

                                                          Land of Nod ($198)
                   
                                                             Crane & Canopy ($179)

First, I washed and ironed the bedding. I rolled out ribbon on the bed to see what shape I wanted to do. Hotel bedding is the inspiration here. I decided to go with not just your normal rectangle shape. At first I was thinking about mint, but then I went to JoAnn's and bought some coral ribbon.
                                                           
Once it was laid out, I used some fabric glue to help it stay in place and then I did a quick sew around to attach the ribbon to the bedding. I did the same shape on the pillowcases.

My cost $37

Why haven't I done this to more of our bedding? It was a simple project that added a lot of class. Have you ever done a ribbon trim before? I also realized that I didn't give out all my sources for her room so here it is:

Sources for room:
Ikea bedding
pillow (fabric)
fabric for headboard
curtains Ikea
paint: SW Naval, BM White Dove, (hutch) SW Charisma
bulletin board fabric
Vintage (or thrifted): desk and chair, hutch, chair, bench seat, lamp (spray painted), side table
art: Sisters watercolor, a lot of homemade art


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