I have been looking for a new, inexpensive duvet and pillowcases for the guest bedroom for what feels like forever.
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| A closeup of the pattern in my new duvet |
The issue has always been that despite the fact I was easily able to find sets that incorporated some red within their patterns, everything I found that I liked within my meager budget seemed to have a cream background. I couldn’t find one for the life of me anywhere that had red in combination with pure white. Mad, isn’t it? And I’m telling you, I was looking EVERYWHERE. I just didn’t want to spend upwards of Β£70 for something that will only get occasional use. Not saying that my lovely guests wouldn’t be WORTH that. I just didn’t have it.
The set of linens that had been on the bed since my intial go at zhushing up the guest bedroom was from Sainsbury’s. I’d picked them up on clearance for a mere Β£7 one day out of desperation as I was due for company that evening. And despite the fact there was absolutely no red in the stripey pattern whatsoever, it still kind of worked. And, let’s be honest, it was a lot better than what was there previously… but I knew that this particular set was never going to be a permanent fixture.
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| The previous stripey duvet set. |
Enter the saviour of inexpensive delights, good old Ikea. I found this duvet cover in a lovely thick cotton fabric (it really is lovely and heavy to the touch, the quality is suprisingly excellent) with 4 pillowcases for a mere Β£16. Oh I do sometimes love you Ikea.
The colour is slightly darker – more of a scarlet than the cherry red in the rest of the room but I like the look of layered shades in here. And we’ve had guests to stay since I purchased these and they commented how nice the bed linens were. I know I should have just said, ‘Oh yes, darling, only the best for you!’ but like a total mug said, ‘Oh I got them from Ikea!’ Way to make your guests feel important, Red.
I’ve added the red and white paper flower pom poms that were leftover from my Anglo-American party because they just looked cute there. I may hang them over the bed but wasn’t sure if it would distract from the chandelier? Hmm.
Just a small change sometimes makes a big difference, doesn’t it? And there is still more to come for this room in the way of this cute wallpaper…
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The room still needs a mirror and I need to find SOMETHING for the wall above the bed. And we’re looking at moving the ugly desk and chair that’s currently in residence in this room that I hate (they are W’s and they have never appeared on this blog!) down to what will eventually be ‘the man cave’, aka, the cellar. So that will leave a bit more room for me to put something rather pretty there in it’s place.
But for now, I like the simple change.
So have you scored any bargains at Ikea lately? What do you think of my bargain buy? Maybe you prefer the old duvet? Do share in the comments…
I love the new duvet it's so pretty! My sister and I are doing a girl's bedroom at the moment and I wonder if we should add some pom poms in the corner. We're having the hardest time finding a hot pink duvet to go in the room. Might have to go with the always reliable white. Great inspiration here.
This room is looking fab! The bedcover is gorgeous and I totally love the red chandelier. The poms look great too. (Agree they might detract from the light if you hang them) <br /><br />I love Ikea – I think you get what you pay for and if you stay away from the mega cheap items that everyone has there are some lovely items! We bought some fabric and made our curtains from the study from there…
Love the new duvet cover, it looks way more expensive.
Your guest room looks so cute! The pompoms there are adorable. <br /><br />Superb IKEA find, the duvet cover is lovely! I haven't been to IKEA since the launch of the new catalogue (too long!), I've got to try and find some time to go. Do you also have to go on your own? My man refuses… <br /><br />Hugs hugs, <br />Meera xx
omg, red, the close shot of the pom poms and polka dotty pillow is KILLER. immediately send this image to your favorite popular design blogs cuz i think they will go nuts for it. <br /><br />totally know what you mean about everything out there being cream. what is wrong with retailers! i recently ordered some linens i assumed from photos online were white/ivory, but they're natural! ugh!<br
The room looks great and the cover works really well. I absolutely adore that red chandelier – it's gorgeous! – Melissa xx
this is lovely god bless ikea lol x
Just an eye candy…loving the gorgeous red chandelier, two cute birds and not to mention the duvet :-))