Choosing the Right Bedding Colours for a Leather Bed

Bedding has a bigger effect on a leather bed than almost anything else in the room. Leather is smooth, slightly reflective and usually a strong solid colour, so the duvet, sheets, cushions and throws you choose decide whether the bed feels crisp, warm, soft or dramatic. In this guide we work through bedding colours that suit the most common leather finishes, including black, white, grey, tan, cognac and chocolate brown. We explain why contrast matters, how to use texture to soften the look of leather, and which fabrics feel comfortable against it through the year. You will find simple formulas for layering a bed, advice on choosing colours that suit north and south facing rooms, and ideas for changing the mood between summer and winter without buying a whole new set. We also look at how bedding can tie the bed to curtains, rugs and other bedroom furniture so the room feels finished and calm....