Our Bedding Guide

The Art of the Bed Stack

Step by step, learn how to outfit the bed with ease—and create a layered look you love.

Choosing a Cover: Coverlets are lightweight, flowy, and simple to drape, while duvets provide a little extra warmth. Quilts lie somewhere in between with a thin cushioned filling.

Bedding by Color

Top Sellers: Our Flora Collection sets the tone with
block-printed florals in four palettes, just right for springtime.
  • Flora Blue patterned pillows and duvet cover on a bed.
  • Flora Clay patterned pillows and duvet cover on a bed.
  • Flora Neutral patterned pillows and duvet cover on a bed.
  • Flora Green patterned pillows and duvet cover on a bed with an open book.

Lovely Layers for the Season

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Worth Noting: All of our bedding features a thoughtful blend of machine-washable materials that get softer with each clean.

Tips to Take Care of Your Bedding

  • Wash sheets, pillows covers, and other most-used pieces weekly.

  • Clean throw blankets
and quilts once every
1–2 months.

  • Replace sheet sets after 2–3 years and covers
after 3–5 years.

Bundles for Easy Styling

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More Inspiration on the Blog

Our Bedding Guide: Bedding Basics, Layering Tips & Styling Inspiration

Create a bed that feels as beautiful as it is comfortable with the Magnolia Bedding Guide. Whether you're learning how to make a bed step by step, choosing the right bedding layers, or comparing a quilt vs. duvet cover, this guide makes it easy to build a bed you'll love. From soft, quality sheet sets and breathable quilts to cozy duvet covers, decorative pillow shams, and inviting throw blankets, Magnolia bedding is thoughtfully designed for everyday living. Crafted in beautiful colors, patterns, and textures, our bedding collections combine timeless style with relaxed comfort—pieces that are meant to be used, loved, and lived in for years to come. Explore bedding essentials, layering tips, bedding care recommendations, and styling inspiration to create a comfortable retreat that reflects your personal style. Whether you're refreshing a guest room, updating a primary bedroom, or searching for quality bedding made to last, Magnolia offers versatile bedding for every season and every home. Based on the guide's focus on bedding layers, quilts, duvet covers, pillow shams, throws, color collections, and care tips.

Bedding Questions, Answered

What do you need to make a bed?

To make a complete, layered bed, start with a sheet set, add a quilt, duvet, or coverlet, then finish with pillow shams, decorative pillows, and a throw blanket for texture and comfort. The Magnolia Bedding Guide walks through each layer step by step.

What is the difference between a quilt and a duvet cover?

A quilt is a finished bedding layer with a thin cushioned filling sewn between layers of fabric. A duvet cover is a removable cover designed to hold a duvet insert, providing extra warmth and flexibility. According to the Magnolia Bedding Guide, quilts offer a balance between lightweight coverlets and warmer duvets.

What is a coverlet?

A coverlet is a lightweight bed covering that drapes easily and provides a simple, relaxed look. It is often used alone in warm weather or layered with other bedding during cooler seasons.

How do you layer a bed like a designer?

For a professionally styled bed, begin with quality sheets, add a quilt, duvet, or coverlet, layer pillow shams behind sleeping pillows, and finish with decorative pillows and a throw blanket. Mixing textures and complementary colors creates depth and visual interest. The Magnolia Bedding Guide shows this layering process in four simple steps.

What makes Magnolia bedding different?

Magnolia bedding combines quality fabrics, timeless colors, and rich textures with practical everyday durability. Designed to be machine washable and become softer over time, each collection is made to bring comfort, beauty, and lived-in ease to the bedroom.

How often should bedding be washed?

The Magnolia Bedding Guide recommends washing sheets and pillow covers weekly, cleaning quilts and throw blankets every one to two months, and replacing sheet sets every two to three years for continued comfort and quality.

What bedding is best for year-round comfort?

Layering sheets, quilts, duvet covers, and throws allows you to easily adjust warmth throughout the year. Magnolia's versatile bedding collections are designed to mix and match across seasons, colors, patterns, and textures.