The bedroom often gets left out at Christmas because it’s not where guests go. But it’s where you start and end every December day, and “Christmas bedding ideas” searches on Pinterest are up about 300% on last year. It’s also the easiest room to change: it’s mostly textiles.
Start with a plain base
A white or cream duvet cover (on Amazon) is the best base for holiday bedding because anything festive you add will stand out. If you already have one, you’re halfway there.
Flannel sheets
Flannel sheets (on Amazon) are the single biggest change for winter comfort. They feel warm the moment you get in. Plaid flannel in red or green looks Christmassy on its own. Plain cream or gray flannel works all winter.
One or two festive pillows
Add a pair of holiday pillow covers (on Amazon), plaid, embroidered trees or something simple. Two is enough. Lean them in front of your regular pillows.
A throw at the foot of the bed
A chunky knit throw (on Amazon) or a wool blanket (on Amazon) folded across the bottom third of the bed. Red, green or cream. It’s the extra layer you’ll actually use on cold nights.
Light
A strand of battery fairy lights with a timer (on Amazon) along the headboard or wound through a small garland above it. Set the timer for a few hours in the evening, so it’s on when you get into bed.
Three looks to try
Classic. White duvet, red plaid flannel sheets, a red throw.
Nordic. All white and cream, gray knit throw, a small wreath over the headboard.
Cabin. Green or plaid flannel, a wool blanket, a sheepskin by the bed.
Switching back
The good thing about doing Christmas through bedding is that undoing it is easy. In January, keep the flannel sheets and the throw. Swap only the holiday pillows and the plaid, and the room goes from Christmas to winter overnight. More on that in winter decor after Christmas.