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I’ve seen a lot of dreamy bedrooms lately, including a groovy space in Laurel Canyon and a London-inspired oasis in Arkansas, and all of my favorites have one thing in common: patterned bedcovers. Not kitschy florals or trendy checks—rather, artisanal, light-as-air textiles featuring staggered stripes and folky weaves. I was obsessing over a Los Feliz bedroom designed by Katie Salove (pictured below) that stars a handwoven, $1,500 bedcover from Pat McGann when I remembered something very important: IKEA recently launched a like-minded geometric quilt… for less than $100.
The Inspiration
The Skogskovall bedspread shares a lot of similarities with the much pricier bedspreads I’ve been eyeing. While it isn’t made by hand, it is a jacquard weave, meaning the repeating, grid-like pattern is integrated into the fabric, not printed on top. It’s also 100-percent cotton. Unlike, say, Morrow’s $295 Yara bedcover or Studio Ford’s $660 Gunta Quilt, though, this IKEA blanket starts at only $70 for a full/queen size and $90 for a king.
The IKEA Skogskovall Bedspread
Overall, the quality of the textile is a hit with shoppers. It might not have the intricacies of something crafted by an artisan, but it is soft to the touch. Then there’s the perk of being able to toss it in your washing machine. Two things customers want more of? Sizes (twin would be nice!) and colors (right now, it only comes in indigo blue).
Complete the Look
Some other details I’m seeing in elevated bedrooms: modern lighting, chunky wool rugs, simple nightstands, and abstract art.
