The way you dress your bed can change the feeling of a bedroom. Here, bedding and decorative pillows from Area, in shades of gray and various textures, create an inviting nest. Credit Courtesy of Area

It’s possible to dress a bed with both a quilt and a duvet — just fold one at the foot of the bed. Credit Courtesy of Area

A bed styled by Frette shows a simple way to deal with pillows: Place a single decorative pillow in front of four stacked pillows used for sleeping. Credit Courtesy of Frette

The designers at 2Michaels often prefer to use a bedspread or a coverlet instead of a duvet. Credit Jeff McNamara

“The thing that looks the best, I think, is having different textures,” said Josh Greene, an interior designer in New York. Credit Victor Harshbarger

Beds should be simply designed and easy to make every morning, said Chad Dorsey, an interior designer in Dallas — with “maybe just one decorative pillow, to finish it in the middle.” Credit Stephen Karlisch

A model apartment at 40 Bleecker, designed by Jean Lin of Colony, has a bed layered with textiles from Area. Credit Brooke Holm

“You can dress your bed as you dress yourself,” said Deanna Wu, of the bedding company Brooklinen, who suggested playing with colors and patterns to reflect your mood. Credit Courtesy of Brooklinen

In a bedroom that Mr. Greene designed, a single lumbar pillow adds pattern to the room. Credit Joshua McHugh