A fresh spring look is to dress your bed in white. It's a change from the deeper tones of winter. White is versatile if you like to make seasonal changes since it creates a great base to layer on color and texture. For me, everything is washable and a touch of bleach removes paw marks although ink can be a challenge. I often add a top layer of protection from pet dander and stains - a white throw - that I can remove weekly and wash. The challenge .... white does show soiling fast so needs to be washable. For under $10 I have sheets laundered and pressed for guests.
Start with a white sheet set. The top sheet and pillowcases can have edge detail like the bed above if it works with your color scheme and style; beware of the strong lines than some of that detail creates. If you need one, add a tone-on-tone bed skirt for a bit of texture. Like detail? The skirt can be softly gathered or have tailored pleats.If your blanket is a favorite yet you don't want to show its age or color, use a duvet cover. A duvet will protect down and wool and make your bedding easy to clean. Whether you have a bedspread or a coverlet, fullness will make the bed look soft and inviting. This can be accomplished with a down or down-alternative comforter inside the duvet or under the bedspread.
For a casual look, folding the comforter at the foot of the bed is practical and pretty. Add your pillows - in shams or not - and lean them against the headboard or wall. (See prior blogs for headboard ideas.) To add accent colors or texture, place smaller pillows in front.
Folding the sheets over the bedspread or duvet is more casual and makes it easier to climb into bed. Pulling it all up flat and fully enclosing the pillows in decorative shams is more formal. As in this image, you can layer different shades of white for interest and texture.