Try putting a contrasting throw or blanket open under the pillows, "tuck-in" the pillows like a burrito. So, instead of a throw at the foot of the bed, it is at the head of the bed with your 2 pillows nestled in it. You could use the same color scheme but just change up the texture of the throw. Opening up the duvet to expose the sheet under the throw could be interesting if your sheets are coordinating with the color scheme.

We use four pillows on the bed at night so you get the height and feeling of more luxury, but don't have to be moving pillows. If you add a long rolled pillow, it's easy to remove and then balance with a layer at the bottom for a nice looking bed. In winter it can be pulled up if needed and in summer, we change out our comforter for a coverlette and still use the bottom blanket on cooler evenings..so it's really a fixed item on the bed and not having to be removed.

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i like the faux coverlets that hotels put across the bottom of the bed so peoples feet and luggage dont damage the comforter. it needs to be straightened in the morning but not removed at bedtime, which helps.

i agree about not wanting to dig for the bed. we have 3 pillows each; i like to sleep with two thin ones, and make my husband have an extra so they match... but i have a straight chair that i put them on at bedtime, keeps laundry from ever being piled on it.

Overdressed beds with piles of throw pillows are a bit dated nowadays so I kind of side with your partner. yes people still do them in feminie and traditional rooms, but in a lot of modern homes you see very minimalist beds.

The idea of the folded coverlet at the foot of bed is a great idea.

Also you could get patterned sheets/pillowcases to add some interest . Fold your comforter down so a good portion of the bedsheet shows.

Add interest elsewhere in room ie art

I also like prior commenters suggestion of one long lumbar roll pillow in a decorative fabric. I actually love sleeping with those too.

We like to make two custom oversized shams, they're comfortable to lean against while reading or watching TV.

You can make the Front fabric a texture and color that you LOVE, with the Back in a durable fabric with a hidden zipper.

A long blanket size throw is also great for napping or cold winter nights.

Hope that helps?

Go with a nice throw and different hues of sheets within the same color family for a classy look. a bench or storage ottoman in front of the bed can also add some interest as well as convenience.

Maggie, Luxe Lion Designs

Thanks for all the great ideas, everyone!

Malm for you :)

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