Often a comforter comes with two matching pillowcases or a collection of pillows to create a complete set. Although it looks coordinated, it doesn’t give off the elevated look of a designer bedroom. Instead, I like to choose separate shams and pillows to match the color palette of my comforter or bedroom. I recommend creating
Often a comforter comes with two matching pillowcases or a collection of pillows to create a complete set. Although it looks coordinated, it doesn’t give off the elevated look of a designer bedroom.
Instead, I like to choose separate shams and pillows to match the color palette of my comforter or bedroom.
I recommend creating variations using solid sheets, textured pillows, and fabric patterns that work well but don’t match exactly.
This story was originally published on August 10, 2023 and was last updated on July 27, 2025.
