Did you try it with the red coverlet over the camel comforter? I mean completely covering it, not folded at the foot. That would be my choice. And you're right that throw could be a little longer.

The red not folded back at all? I didn't try that but I'm assuming I would fold down the red coverlet at night. The down alt. underneath might make the coverlet more poufy looking in a good way.

Yes, not folded back ... until you crawl in bed.

Oops, I took these pics before I saw your reply.

I think the blanket is in the wrong direction in the photos above. ? However it looks better than this!
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Here's it flipped back and the red coverlet over top. Don't think it shows well in the pics but the red cover isn't so flat now, which is nice. It does stick out at the bottom a good bit (I'm assuming because it's a king and not a queen). Maybe I should return this one and find another down alt. for underneath?
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I'd return it for a queen.

How long before you get the skirt?

This was the only one and it was one of those overstock type stores. I should've grabbed a queen months ago when I saw it. There's also a tiny a hole on it from the package zipper. I could sew it easy but it's smack in the middle. I do really like how it feels though so I think I might actually get a down alt blanket for under the red cover. Maybe I'll get one of those light tans ones from JCP.

The backorder fabric should be in by the end of this week at the latest so probably within two weeks.

It seems that you like the feel and look of the fluffiness the comforter gives the bed and I know you've been dead set against a duvet, BUT, I think it is what you really need!I was in BBB today and had my hand on a wrinkle free washable duvet. They are only showing the mahogany online, but it came in white, ivory and chocolate also.Clearance priced!The duvet would address a few issues you've had. It will hide the box stitching sleeping bag look you don't like and give a nice smooth appearance and it is washable! Add some comforter clips and you have what you've been so painstakingly trying to create.

Here is a link that might be useful: BBB duvets

Kmcg - Perhaps I should stop fighting the duvet? Really bites that I just bought that red coverlet though.

What color were you thinking? The red cover I have now is 94" x 90" the BBB duvet is 88" W. I have discovered I like the sides to be about the length of the red coverlet.

I think that a duvet is the way to go too. I have been watching this process (enjoying) and was not liking the texture of the quilts/coverlets with the houndstooth pattern.

Can you use the red quilt across the bottom of the bed?

You memtioned that the BBB duvet is 2 inches narrower than the red coverlet - that would only be 1 inch on each side. Would that be a big difference?

I also wanted to tell you that I recently bought a Pottery Barn Duvet cover for my son's bed (full size). I was worried it would slide all over the place but it does not. I also like that I can take it of and fit it into the washing machine. I can't do that with a large comforter.

I'm linking a PB velvet duvet cover that's on sale. It comes in ivory too. You may not like the idea of velvet.

Here is a link that might be useful: PB

This is not bothering me as long as it's hidden under the red coverlet. Then it would be your blanket.
The throw looks nice!
I love mine, like sleeping under a bearskin, while still be kind to animals.

I have had a duvet(s) for 15 years and they can be tricky, if you lie on the bed or don't turn it down right, making the bed is a big hassle.
The one I have now, a PB linen, has ties inside in each corner to tie a quilt, blanket, down comforter, etc. to give the duvet weight. However, it gets all twisted and out of sorts if not turned down each night carefully (straight and lined up ) I have it lined with a quilt for heft.
This is not a big deal to me, we don't nap on the bed or sleep under the duvet. But for some it might be.

So I just hoped in bed for a min. or so to see how it was under the down alternative. I think I may have to say good bye to my vellux for now (which was under the down alt.). I really like how I can smoosh the comforter around my head. The bag says 260 thread count but it doesn't say what the fill is. I'm assuming something thin would be what I'd want though.

I do think I'm going to return this one. I left it at the store the first time because of the color. It's not a true camel. I can't explain it but it almost has a peach hue to it that, the more I look at it, I don't like. Really looks peach next to my tan vellux. I think I'd be better off with a light khaki color (JCP) as far as it coordinating with the rest of the room. I don't really want to go with white but we'll see.

Hmm.. I'm just trying to be real with myself about the duvet. Bumble mentioned what concerns me. I hear how some people have no problems and others do. If it involves any type of futzing and fixing once I get it on the bed I don't want it. I have to admit, even though it takes less than a min. I find it...time consuming to mess with that many pillows on the bed. I haven't even been making the bed as of late but I will make a point to do so when I have the new shams and skirt, iykwim.

Bumble - You don't think it looks bad with at the end of the bed where the comforter is sticking out? It's about 6ish". I don't think it looks too bad now but it might be more noticeable once the skirt is on the bed.

Do you have a faux bearskin throw too? You don't my fur throw looks too short? I actually pulled it to the side more for the one photo. For now it will have to do but I found a few close up pics of that Overstock throw on ebay and I REALLY want that one. : ) Have you tried to wash yours yet?

So I'm going to take this comforter back and, at some point, will probably pick out a new one for underneath. I do like the added fullness it gives even though it's not showing well.

I just wanted to say love your color palette, Sharee. Now I think you just need some artwork that picks up the colors. What do you do with all those pillows when you go to bed?

It looks so cozy...but can you plse post the insp. pic for us again??? THANKS!

I love fluffy, but with the plaid sham pattern and other pillow patterns, I really liked the sleeker look of your comforter. I also agree with you that the down alt cover color (or similar) blends in too much with your other colors. The red just looks so good! The faux fur throw does need to be larger.

The BBB duvet covers are skimpy IMO and 2 inches makes a big difference. You will forever be futzing with it to get it even so the sheets and mattress are hidden. I found a king duvet cover at Target that is 108x96 so they do exist.

Having said that...I love my summerweight down duvet for winter. I sleep under it and have no problem with the down clumping. The only time I fluff it is when I launder the cover. I launder the cover infrequently as I only have one cat so fur is not as big a problem plus she politely "nests" on an old blanket placed on the bed.

Love the rod and the higher position - looks great!

Shee, I thought of you immediately when I saw the topic from valinsv in the link below.

I still say a print like the paisley on the bed in her inspiration picture would go great on your bed.

Take a look at it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bed

Below is a link to BBB down comforter. I saw this in the store yesterday and thought it was nice and fluffy without the weight many comforters can have. It reminded me of the "Heavenly Bed" from Marriott. I am very tempted to get this myself. Of course it needs a duvet to go over it to keep it clean. In BBB they have a display that you can touch them for comparison.

Here is a link that might be useful: down comforter

One of the things that work in your inspiration pic is all those pillows are against the darker King's Muir fabric which has a dark brown background. I think that is part of why the lighter blankets you have been trying don't work as well. I do agree that the new blanket has a peachy tone. I also remember you trying a dark espresso cover, but I don't remember why it didn't work?

The camel is too light. I do like the red but like Kmcg85, I don't remember if you've tried a dark brown? Or maybe that wouldn't work with the cat hair. I also like the fake fur at the bottom but agree you need a larger one.

I wouldn't have thought of a comforter under the coverlet, but if you like the down alternative, I would get a blanket, or even easier the comforter and duvet (washable). Again, I've not had trouble with a duvet, but we don't cover up with our top cover.

tina

Sheesharee, you were on the right track with the red coverlet - don't go changing trains. The comforter is just/looks wrong. Either return or use elsewhere. The faux fur is not fluffy enough and is too short. Once the new Euros and bed skirt are in place, you'll be well on your way.

I understand being impatient - wanting the room done "just right" and wanting it finished/now, but sometimes it is worth the wait for the right thing to come along.

I don't think I understand, is the tan comforter to be a blanket? They make down blankets...why don't you tuck it in at the bottom? I don't like seeing it sticking out. I think it should get covered up by the red coverlet.
The throw is too short but you could angle it if you want.

No, I don't have a bearskin! But the thickness of the fake mink, the color and the weight gives me a pioneer feeling sleeping under it and makes me think bear for some reason.
After I turn down our duvet, I spread it out over our blanket for extra warmth. And you can't see our blanket until I turn the duvet down for the night.

I haven't washed the throw ...it's not remotely dirty being on top of the blanket and away from our faces.

I dont' know where my 1st post went, but anyways- I hope you keep the red coverlet, It looks great! If you like the fullness I would return the down comforter you have and get one that fits hidden underneath the coverlet. I can't wait to the finished results- It's going to be beautiful!

I don't like the box stitching on the duvet, and I don't think the color is rich enough. I like your red coverlet with the brown furry throw. I would just put some warm blankets underneath the coverlet and that way it will be good for winter and for the warmer months take the blankets off. Also, you could do a scarf or light weight throw in the summer months instead of the furry throw. I like the rich cozy look you have going on. If you do decide to do a duvet I would put a cover over it and do a richer color. Just my 2cents. The pillows and bedskirt are going to look great.

I think the real problem is the comforter is too big for the bed. Tucking it in would help, but I think it makes more sense to get a queen size that fits.

We use a comforter the same way. It's our blanket. The quilt that covers the comforter (like your red coverlet) is purely for decoration. It gets folded down to the foot every night.

Dawnp - I could fold the red quilt at the bottom. Thanks for the feedback about the PB duvet! I'll have to stay away from velvet on the bed because of the cats.

Oceanna - Thanks! I pile them on or under the web chair in the corner. It's funny, I always said I didn't want a bunch of bed pillows but then after looking at photos of bedrooms, realized those were the ones I really liked! : )

Lori - Here's the inspiration pics again! I realize I picked a completely different bed. My first choice wood bed would've been too big for my room.
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The duvet that's on the bed is this fabric, that's been on backorder forever and I'm having the base of my shower curtain made out of it, and the underneath side that you see folded back is the floral. It looks kind of green in the pic because of the lighting. In the beginning of all this I didn't want the duvet and it's also out of my budget to have this made.
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Java - Thanks for the heads up about the Target duvet!

Oakley - I remember seeing that when I was looking for paisley stuff. I do like it but I don't think I want that much pattern on the main bed. I think it will be too much for me. If I get paisley sheets, I really like this set.
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Kmcg - Thanks for the link. It looks like some down alternatives are ok to use without a duvet but others (especially since some are dryclean) should have one.

Yeah, I know what you're saying about the brown floral. I could just fold the red coverlet down so the pillows are on top of that. (I've been folding both the red and vellux down lately.) But then you'd see whatever cover was underneath - which is right now the vellux or if I get a different down alt. OR I could just keep the red coverlet up the whole way like Natal suggested and eliminate this, lol.

Kmcg & Tina - I did try a dark brown and it looked ok but IRL the red just seemed to give the pillows more life. Here's a pic. This was with the other houndstooth and when I considered the drop cloth curtains - which I'm not doing.
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Allison - I'm getting sooo impatient, lol. I could've had the stuff shipped but I just said wait until the shower curtain is done. I'm going to bring home a Chris Madden curtain panel next but I've been waiting until the stuff comes.

Bumble - Well I was going to use this tan comforter as a blanket but it's going back because of the color. I'm probably going to buy a smaller size comforter and use as a blanket. Good point about tucking the bottom though. Heh, I'm not sure why I didn't think of that last night before I mentioned it.
Yeah, I really want to use the fur blanket for my side at night!

Betteratthelake - I' believe I'm going to keep that as the main blanket. Plus, I already bought the thing and can�t justify not using it somewhere on the bed.

Katrina - I agree about the box stitching. I still kept thinking "sleeping bag" so I'll have to use a comforter under the main cover. A scarf or light weight blanket was mentioned before and that could be an easy way for me to change it up a little for the seasons.

Where's the cheapest place to get a feather pillow insert for my floral pillow?

Thanks for the pic - I'm not remembering the brown, but I do like the red better. I'd look online somewhere and see the measurements of the down alternative blanket vs. comforter as to which one would work best under the coverlet.

All my pillows are down insert. Many I've been lucky to get with the pillow such as TJ Maxx and Marshalls (good price), but they don't have just inserts. I've bought most of my inserts at Pottery Barn and they do sometimes have a sale, but I'll be interested to see the answers to your question.

tina

I really like those paisley sheets. In your inspiration picture, it looks like the comforter is a solid color and the floral is either at the top of the comforter or is underneath and folded back over the comforter. You could do the same thing with the paisley sheets. I hope that made sense :)

Laurie

Tina - I'll check it out, thanks!

Msrose - Yeah! That's what I was kind of thinking at the time, that it would help add that feature I'm missing.

I still have a desire to add a small white/cream/ecru ruffle type pillow in there somewhere but it would stick out like a marshmallow I think.

Not sure I am understanding everything going on...but I think a smaller (better fitting) down alternative blanket that can be washed under the red coverlet, with a bigger fake fur throw at the bottom will be perfect! I think the red on the bed is better than a camel color, and better than the brown shown above. And I like the fluffyness (that cannot be a word!) with the blanket under the coverlet.

Also, if the down alternative is washable, there's no need for the duvet.

Really looking forward to seeing everthing when the new shams arrive!

Love the red quilt folded on the bottom over the pretty new down comforter!

Can you try folding the red quilt into halves or thirds so more of it shows and then folding down the top of the down comforter so it just overlaps the top of the quilt?

This is the same look I have for my son's bed except he has a white down comforter and the PB red pick-stitch quilt and euro shams. I think it looks great!

Jill - Yep, you got it!

Juddgirl - I never thought of that combination with folding the blankets. I'm taking the comforter back because of the color but I will try that with the blankets.

For a different faux fur throw, the one shown above is 50x60. Could I get away with a 58x60 or should I get the 60x86? I'm assuming the larger one but, of course, that one is more expensive. Looking around in the stores, I haven't seen anything close to that size.

Sharee, the red quilt really pulls out the color in the pillows. I like it on top of the bed. (But then again, I like color, natch.) I agree that the fur is too small. Maybe you could lay it at an angle or drape it on one corner?

Regarding the duvet cover, the way to avoid having to "fuss" with it is to turn it inside out, sew a 12# length of fabric tape to the bottom two corners, do the same to the bottom corners of the comforter, and tie together. Keeps the quilt from shifting and easily comes undone when you want to wash the duvet cover.

BTW, I love your spider chair!

Forgive me if this has been suggested...
couldn't you take a gold or tan coverlet and add a wide band of brown, floral fabric to the top/folded over like the insp. pic and then add a puffy, cream down comforter on the end of the bed?

If you go with any comforter, down or other, you really need to put it into a duvet cover. They really aren't as much of a pain as you are imagining.

Have you tried this one?

Here is a link that might be useful: gold coverlet

Sorry to add to the confusion - but I just wanted to chime in and say I *love* the red coverlet and I *love* the faux fur throw on top. The two make for a very rich look. I agree that the throw you have now is too small, but your first picture was my favorite. For whatever reason I don't care for the camel duvet.

Looking at this again today, I really like the fluffiness of the camel cover folded at the end of the bed. I think if it was closer to the color of the dustruffle, it would look great. That's the look I wanted in my room, but never could find one the right color.

Laurie

United Pillow makes great affordable down/feather pillows, too!

Here is a link that might be useful: United Pillow

If you go with any comforter, down or other, you really need to put it into a duvet cover.

That is so not true! Maybe if have one that has to be dry cleaned, but not if it's machine washable. There seems to be a mentality among some that comforters are meant to be disguised. I don't get it.

Look at Overstock! Duvets priced right!
And msrose, I thought of you when I saw the lt. blue. Would that work with your bosporus?

Here is a link that might be useful: O-stock

Aw, thanks for thinking of me, kmcg85. I think the light blue probably would work, but I've just had my heart set on and off white to match my matelasse, which is why I've had such a hard time finding just the right color.

Laurie