Mixing Prints With Confidence In The Bedroom
Pattern-on-pattern is having a moment, and bedrooms are the perfect place to try it. Here is how to layer florals and checks for a look that feels rich, personal and far from predictable.
Let dark florals set the mood
A bedding set printed with dark, organic flowers and butterflies brings an instant sense of nature indoors, which matters on warm Maltese nights when a fresh, breathable feel underneath you counts for a lot. Woven in cotton with a high thread count, it has the soft touch that makes a bed genuinely inviting after a long day. Pair it with a repeat-pattern wallpaper behind the headboard for a layered, country-house feel, and let the rest of the room stay simple so the print can do the talking.
Try a hand drawn fabric for small projects
Fabric sold by the metre is an easy way to bring pattern into a bedroom without committing to a full redecoration. A botanical, hand-drawn print works well stitched into a table runner for a side table, simple napkins, or a pair of curtains that soften a window without blocking out the light entirely. It is a practical option for smaller Gozo and Malta apartments too, where swapping a few metres of fabric can refresh a room far more easily than replacing furniture.
Layer cushions and sofa covers in jewel tones
For a living room or bedroom seating corner, matching floral cushions with a removable sofa cover in a similar jewel-coloured palette creates a coordinated, slightly indulgent look. The sofa covers on IKEA's EKTORP range are washable, which suits homes where sofas get heavy use through the summer months and need an occasional refresh. Building the look gradually, starting with one or two cushions before adding a cover, is an easy way to test a pattern before fully committing to it.
EKTORP three-seat sofa frame, 218x88x88 cm
EKTORP two-seat sofa frame, 179x88x88 cmEKTORP 3-seat sofa frame, with chaise longue, 252x88 cmEKTORP corner sofa, 4-seat frame, lining cloth, 243x88x88 cm
Flip between two checks on one cushion
Heritage check prints have moved from the catwalk into the home, and a reversible cushion is a clever way to enjoy two looks for the price of one piece. With a different chequered pattern in blue, red and white on each side, it is simple to flip the cushion over whenever the room needs a change of mood, without buying anything new. It works equally well on a bed, an armchair or a window seat, and pairs comfortably with the floral prints featured elsewhere.
Maltashopper brings these textile ideas to homes across Malta, with orders prepared for delivery to your door whenever you are ready to start layering.