It’s taken me a while to feel comfortable with mixing and matching bedding. Although I love the look of it, I’ve always thought it to be a little tricky. But, when I put together the bedding for our 8-year-old son’s room, I started with the comforter and pieced the rest of it together.
I happened to be at Target and had no intention of buying any bedding that day, but I still came home with these:
Comforter Set + Gray Stripe Sheets
Then, a couple of weeks later, I found a couple of yards of this fabric in a remnant bin:
(This one is apparently hard to find online, but I tracked it down here. It’s called “Rodeo” in jade by Golding Fabrics.)
I wasn’t necessarily planning on a cowboy theme—or any theme, for that matter—but I knew the color would work perfectly to tie in the vanity I recently painted for his bathroom:
I thought I was all finished; then, I found this fabric that worked great with the bed color:
(If you’re interested in this fabric, I had the hardest time finding it anywhere! A friend helped me track it down, but I ended up with a lot of excess. Once I have the curtains made for his room, I’ll have several yards available for sale and will let you know. . .)
I also found a few other, reasonably priced options for you while I was walking the aisles of Target. . . (Because, you know, I like to stay there as long as possible when I’m alone. . .) These would be perfect for sprucing up a guest room, as a start for kids’ bedding, or for decorating a dorm room soon. . .
Once you find a comforter (or duvet) and sheet set combo that you like, you can add more pattern with throw pillows as you find them.
Comforter Set + Yellow Floral Sheets
Comforter Set + Orange Sheet Set
Paisley Comforter Set + Striped Sheet Set
Ikat Comforter Set + Red Sheet Set
When mixing patterns on your bed, do you come up with a plan first or piece it together as you go?
I’m a piece as you go sorta girl! I usually start with the comforter and add coordinating sheets. I hate overly matching things so I am always happier when I mix and match.
I haven’t really mixed bedding patterns before so thank you for the ideas and inspirations, Emily!!
~Stephanie
I am a more of a work as I go along.. Not sure why, but I work better that way. Love the room!!!
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I’m a throw it together as I go kindof girl! Your Son’s room is absolutely adorable!! My favorite part is the rodeo fabric for those shams! It really makes the space!
I was at Target on Monday night and saw the aqua comforter set. It’s really cute in person (so is the yellow)! I should probably stay away from Target for awhile…Ha!…
I love the pattern mixing! Emily, are the Target sheets you got for your son’s room soft?
Yes! I’m picky about not having scratchy sheets :)
Target never ceases to amaze me. Loving the gray stripe with the ikat.
I love the mix you put together. What would we all do without Target?! :)
I’d have to say piecing together as I go, because I love hunting for unexpected things.
I’m so in love with that blue fabric!
Adore the bedding combinations! I love pattern mixing, but I find it hard to plan it all out, unless I’m doing it for a client, then I somehow can get my act together ;-)
I love your mix of fabrics, so pretty and I adore the bathroom redo too. Looks fabulous. Hugs, marty
Love the bedding mix you did Emily! I do it as I go, since I usually find one and then the other on different visits to different stores. But lately I have been loving printed sheets instead of the basic white – I do use the white a lot in the winter, but summer days for me is all about fun pattern!
Love the bedding you picked! I loved the original post about the bed and I’m so glad you shared your sources and process! Thank you so much!
great mixing! i love to start with something that really speaks to me and then build from there. love how everything ties in together in your boy’s room!
It is really tricky! I typically start with the bead spread and incorporate other textiles from there.
I love all of the colors and patterns together – great job!
I prefer contrasts between the comforter and sheets, and I love the combinations you’ve chosen. My 7 year old son has been begging me to buy new bedding for his room. These are great inspiration!
Love the idea of mixing and matching different colors/patterns… You never know what can come out of taking a few risks!! Definitely can play up a bedroom!
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Fun patterns!! I love the rodeo print you found. :) My son can’t wait to see The Lone Ranger; I’m thinking he’d love that print, too!
Oh, I love the way it all came together! I actually have a quilt completely made out of the Rodeo Golding fabric that was passed down to me from my grandmother from the 1950’s. It is in great condition and has cute red piping. I used it for my son’s nursery and had the hardest time tracking it down, too! I wanted to make some matching pillows for the room. I think I ordered from the same place! ;)
So neat. I didn’t know that fabric was that old.
Love all the bedding choices you’ve made.
Im in love with the curtain fabric! I will be looking for when you sell your excess!! Now I need to go to Target!
I love how all of the patterns work together…looks so much better than matchy-matchy.
It looks awesome Emily! I recently had some fun mixing patterns on our guest bed- I ended up with 10 different patterns. A bit crazy but I think it works! http://thesouthernstateofmind.blogspot.com/2013/07/leopards-stripes-monogramsoh-my.html
Thanks for posting this. I was second guessing myself on pitching mix and match bedding in my clients guest bedroom but now I’m convinced its the right thing to do!
Ooh you mix them so well! I haven’t tried this yet, but now I just might have to! Thanks for the inspiration!
~Abby =)
In my own home, I like to mix as I go and let the rooms evolve. And could Target get any better? I think not. ;-)
Love the colors together, but the combination prints are a bit much for my need for calm. I am thinking I plan ahead with general ideas, then see how it falls together.
Hi Emily!
I found you through Hunted Interiors. I’m so glad I did!
I can’t wait to see your new house tour. I started a new blog exactly one month ago today and I’d love it if you came by when you have a minute to spare!
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I love the mix of patterns on your bedding and I’ll definitely be back to check out your house tour and new posts!
Annie XO
Thanks for the examples–they give me some ideas for the next time I go sheet-shopping. Up to this point, we’ve always had white or ivory on our bed. Boring, I know.
Also, I love your son’s bed! We moved into our home a year ago, and I am just now starting plans to decorate my son’s room. Thanks for the inspiration–and I will be checking out all of the beautiful rooms on the link-up shortly. ; )
How loud can I say this….I LOVE MIXING PATTERNS ON A BED!!! Target is awesome, along with West Elm for getting the job done:) Of course I love what you did….
Very nice combos! Some of them could almost be nautical with just the right accessories.
Hmmm … Did my comment post? I was just trying to say that you did a nice job mixing and matching and I could see some of them turning nautical with the right accents. I may have hit the wrong button here on my tablet. :/
I would love to be better at mixing fabrics. I love the look of it … but I’m not so confident about it!
I have been eyeing that orange comforter for awhile at Target….you make it look so good, I might have to go ahead and buy it, doggone it! :)
I love to mix’em up too, these combos are awesome… and hello!! totally cool Rodeo fabric remnant! The green makes it!
Love mixing patterns and you’ve done it masterfully here. I actually ended up at your post after googling that hard to find Richloom Dixon in Navy. I would be interested in possibly purchasing a remnant from you when you’re done!
Thanks! The extra fabric is actually already gone. Someone bought it before I ever got it listed. Sorry!
You had me at (Because, you know, I like to stay there (Target) as long as possible when I’m alone. . .). I thought I was the only one!! I’m redoing my 5 year old daughters room and currently in the process of piecing her bedding together. I found your blog and I can’t stop reading it!
You had me at (Because, you know, I like to stay there (Target) as long as possible when I’m alone. . .). I thought I was the only one!! I’m redoing my 5 year old daughters room and currently in the process of piecing her bedding together. I found your blog and I can’t stop reading it!
You had me at (Because, you know, I like to stay there (Target) as long as possible when I’m alone. . .). I thought I was the only one!! I’m redoing my 5 year old daughters room and currently in the process of piecing her bedding together. I found your blog and I can’t stop reading it!
Hi!!!! LOVE everything about this!!!
I would be interested if you had any fabric leftover!!!!!
I know I’m finding this late . . . . and the chance is slim – but, just let me know!!
Thank you!!!!!
Thanks, I’ve actually changed some things up and do have some fabric plus pillow covers left. Email me and let me know what you need, and I’ll see if I can help :)