Top of Bed: Case of the Blues
-- Home Accents Today, 3/1/2008
Icy blue partners with rich chocolate, tan and cream in the latest top-of-bed designs, creating sophisticated combinations that are truly tranquil in nature. Patterned or plain, the soothing mix proves just as irresistible on intricate designs as on simple tailored pieces and makes the statement that catching the blues is a must this season. — Lindsey Strader
Icy blue partners with rich chocolate, tan and cream in the latest top-of-bed designs, creating sophisticated combinations that are truly tranquil in nature. Patterned or plain, the soothing mix proves just as irresistible on intricate designs as on simple tailored pieces and makes the statement that catching the blues is a must this season. — Lindsey Strader

A graphic circle pattern in an aqua blue and chocolate color scheme adorns the Metro Collection of pillows, throws and bed runners from Saro Trading, made of 100% polyester chenille ($20 to $54).

Tranquil hues of ivory, ocean blue and camel combine to create the Metropolitan bedding ensemble from The Well Dressed Bed, featuring a Turkish duvet cover, velvet flocked Euro shams, decorative sham, reversible standard shams, Silk Straw woven box spring cover and Silk Straw pillow with fringe ($799, queen).

Made in Italy, the 100% Giza Egyptian cotton Aragon Water bedding from St. Geneve pairs hues of icy blue with espresso brown in an elegant floral pattern ($1,900, queen).

Boasting a multi-dimensional pattern, the Quebec bedding ensemble in Sand from Nancy Koltes Fine Linens mixes feminine floral overlays with backgrounds that are reminiscent of the couture tweeds and heathers found in men's suiting ($600 to $1,063).

Delicate designs waltz across the Everyday Color Gemstone Collection bedding ensemble from J. Ennis Fabrics in a calming sapphire color palette.

Inspired by a lagoon's silent rippling tides, the Laguna Collection bedding from Diana Mei showcases a calming wave-like pattern in powder blue and tan ($349 to $599).

















