Remember the West Elm duvet cover that we ordered on sale last week? It arrived and we couldn’t wait to share it.
It probably makes more sense to show it in place in our bedroom, so here it is on the bed:
We love the look. The cover is slightly greener than we expected, but that only adds personality—its tone actually brings to mind the deep blue-green we once used on the back of our built-ins. We filled the duvet with an ultra-plush king-sized comforter from Ikea (we think it’s one of their thicker models—there are so many variations that we can’t be completely certain of the exact SKU). Using a king comforter inside a queen duvet cover gives the bedding a luxurious, overstuffed look and, more importantly, extra coverage so nobody ends up with an arm or a leg sticking out in the night.
We’ll add some bolder accent pillows down the road to contrast with the strong teal tone, but for now the room already feels refreshed and cozier.
And we’re not the only ones enjoying the new bedding:
Ignore the chihuahua foot nibbling—it’s a regular habit around here. Our little Burger grooms himself like a cat, and he’s a big fan of burrowing into soft layers. Here he is looking a bit more presentable:
Most of the time you’ll find Burger more like this—completely buried beneath the covers and very content:
With the new duvet in place, we’re feeling inspired to repaint the room. The duvet’s color reads slightly differently depending on light and camera angle, but the image below captures the hue pretty accurately: it’s a bold teal with blue-green undertones that looks rich and modern.
We’re currently narrowing down paint swatches. We don’t want the walls to match the duvet exactly—that would be a lot—so we’re leaning toward a darker, smokier shade that complements the bedding and lets other features, like the bed and crown molding, stand out. The goal is a balanced, restful bedroom palette: not too bright, not too warm, and just enough depth to feel cozy and sophisticated.
We tested a range of swatches on the wall and have been slowly narrowing them down. At one point we had about 15 taped up, which made decision-making more complicated than we expected, but we’re getting there. We did consider drawing out the duvet’s warm gold-yellow accents on the walls, but ultimately both of us prefer a cool gray-blue-green tone for the bedroom. A cooler wall color feels more calming for a sleeping space and pairs nicely with the duvet’s stronger teal.
We still haven’t chosen a final paint color, but we’re motivated to paint soon—the room is large by our standards (about 14 by 14 feet), and it feels like a project worth tackling while the duvet is new and inspiring. Painting such a big bedroom is a bigger commitment than our usual updates, but it will completely transform the space and make the bedding feel even more intentional.
As for practical notes: using a larger comforter inside the duvet gives you extra loft and coverage; choosing accent pillows in contrasting or complementary shades will help define the look; and sampling paint colors at different times of day will reveal how the teal shifts with light. We’re excited to finalize the paint and add a few finishing touches—trim details, new pillows, and small decor pieces—that will make the room feel finished.
By the way, did anyone else receive their West Elm after-sale order already? We were pleasantly surprised at how quickly it arrived and how well it updated the room right away.