Really Great Pillowcases & Shams (Hint: You can Skip the Duvet!)

We also get so many questions about our bedding. We recently added a large turkish pillow (from here) in the center and it brought everything together.

But the real tip I can give about creating a similar look would be to look for interesting pillowcases or shams. While I love a simple white duvet and white sheets for easy cleaning, adding our navy shams (I found online at Urban Outfitters) added so much interest to our bed. I put them in front of 2 king sized pillows (we use for sleeping) and I love the contrast and interest it added. 99% of the time the pillowcases or shams will have a matching duvet cover or sheet set you can purchase separately, but if it's just a small pop of pattern you're after, skip the duvet and opt for the shams instead. Not only will you save so much money,  you'll also save your bed from being too matchy-matchy. The horror.

Here are a few favorite pillowcases and shams to add to your bed right now (most come in sets of 2!) :

For direct links to everything you see in our bedroom, click here.