The Art of Bed Styling: How To Style Your Bed Like An Interior Designer with Shea McGee

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Join Shea McGee as she delves into the art of bed styling, breaking down each step to help you achieve that designer look right in your own bedroom.
This marks the beginning of a series of educational videos we're eager to share in 2024! If you're as excited as we are about this series, comment and share your room styles or any specific design content you'd love to see this year.
Whether you're a minimalist, a bold pattern enthusiast, or somewhere in between, the tips I'm about to share will complement any style.
Step One: Create a base with sheeting:
Step Two: Layer with a luxurious duvet:
Step Three: Fold in coverlets or quilts:
Step Four: Add pillows and shams:
Step Five: Bring dimension with decorative pillows
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00:00 Introduction
00:38 Step One: Create a base with sheeting
01:25 Step Two: Layer with a luxurious duvet
03:59 Step Three: Fold in coverlets or quilts
05:05 Step Four: Add pillows and shams
06:45 Step Five: Bring dimension with decorative pillows

[@StudioMcGee]

You can shop this bedding & more here: bit.ly/McGeeBedding

[@annemcmahon7350]

Have your book. This video makes it come alive. Thanks

[@StudioMcGee]

Love to hear that! Thank you! 😘@@annemcmahon7350

[@alisonbwise]

Show some cozy spaces? Your larger projects are very impressive! But most people aren't able to afford to live that way and still want to be able to create a beautiful, sophisticated look in a smaller space.

[@carolschneid]

Couldn’t agree more, most of their furniture is so big it also can’t be used in urban settings. A shame because i would like to buy it

[@mayxiong5213]

Agree on Studio McGee items being huge! They are out of scale in my small house. Even decor I’ve gotten from their website looked great online and totally out of scale in my 1500 sq ft home. If my house was 3000+, it might have been more to scale. I like small n cozy spaces and want ideas to make them beautiful too

[@martamontoro4952]

Totally agree. They are not realistic

[@ginafriend1690]

You can get the Ideas from what is shown. Just incorporate into your small scale decor. It can work for yous, since yous like, and do follow!!

[@valn.6584]

I agree. Show smaller homes for us middle class folks! LOL 😂

[@tay.m5980]

Thank you for the tips! I would love to see more videos on styling & maximizing smaller spaces (apartments, corners, entrances), wall images, mirror selections & lighting.

[@aggiesmiles]

Yessssss!

[@JudodihardjoP]

Yes! Small spaces. Apartment friendly videos

[@StudioMcGee]

Love it!! Thank you! ❤

[@vanessa11277]

Thank you Shea! I’m so excited for this new series! I really appreciate how you go into depth and explain the reasons for your styling selections. It is so helpful! I would love to see anything and everything you are willing to share!

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you! More to come! 😘

[@juliaanne451]

I would love to see a how-to on the easiest way for one person to put a comforter inside of a duvet.

[@retouching]

Love all your videos! I would love to see more behind the scenes working at the design studio, in depth process of the designers working with client to create mood boards to final plan. Also, the entire process of designing new products and how to go about getting them manufactured. That would be awesome!!😍

[@retouching]

And how you personally went about designing and commercially manufacturing your first ever product. From your book you mentioned you started with pillows, but how did you jump from that to having furniture, lighting and decor produced? Being a designer, how did work out how that different business process operates? I run a small Traditional Chinese Medicine business (with background as a trained potter, and photographer) and I would love to perhaps one day, commercially develop related products in my field, and even though your field is different, seeing behind the scenes at that process would be very inspirational 🙂

[@vancouvergurl07]

How to style built-ins/bookshelves. More minimalist way of styling and also how to make it look pretty with more items.

[@camuchanomellini903]

I WILL LOVE TO SEE A NEUTRAL COMBINATION OF COLORS FOR A SOOTHING CALMING BEDROOM IN WHITES, TAUPES, BEIGE AND CREAMS. EARTHY, COZY BUT SOPHISTICATED 💖

[@ce7983]

How to style luxurious in a budget and a normal space 💕

[@mgju8833]

I would like to see a minimalist bed for warm climate.

[@melissamorehouse3949]

I love learning design from you! I have purchased both of your books and they are amazing. I would love to see a tutorial on how to style surfaces, i.e. counters, consoles, coffee tables, etc.

[@AFFLINK]

I would love to see how to style a bed if you sleep hot and don't want all the puffy layers, but still want a beautiful bed.

[@cooldesert30]

I appreciate that you took the time to show us step-by-step how to style the bed, plus provided a resource.

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you so much!

[@melaniefann2378]

That's how I style all my beds in my home. I love watching your tube videos.

[@dayanacuce1137]

This is so helpful! I'm so excited about these educational videos! I'd like to delve deeper into design proportions, for example... how to match the right coffee table to a sofa, how big a rug should be, the size of lamps in a room or on the bedside table.

[@ginafriend1690]

I'm a layer 🙋‍♀️ (needed in cold Chicago) and proud to say owner of quilt, which I love! 🤗

[@jessicat9198]

Great video! I like how in depth you went with explaining the reasoning behind each decision and offering alternative options. Really informative!

[@StudioMcGee]

So glad! Thank you so much! ❤

[@patriciaamrhein]

Shea should be a University professor! This is genius - having a series like this is not only helpful, but a joyful occasion. Thank you!

[@StudioMcGee]

You are too kind- thank you!!

[@ArnaAlayneMorton]

Would love to see how you select paint colours :) I love how you pair whites and off whites/creams together 👌🏻👌🏻

[@justineward8637]

Yes! I’d love to learn more about how to work with the colors you can’t easily change-flooring, trim, cabs and countertops in my case-to decide on a updated color palette that can help drive selections for new furniture, rug and decor. I’m updating the living room side of my great room space and need any tips I can get!

[@rosieroberts6738]

I would love to see minimal Built In styling, along side the Fireplace and also minimal Kitchen Countertop styling please. My husband & I live in Utah, as well!!!❤😊

[@stormnurse7]

I love the trim on the rust duvet it adds just the right softness. Love all of your work. Beautiful style that keeps growing.

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@loripenzato5247]

Beautiful styling tips for a bed!! I agree with you about having a fluffly duvet vs a coverlet. I like to sleep with fluffy bedding regardless of the temperature!!! It looks so more substantial and inviting!!!

[@StudioMcGee]

Yay! And yes, agree that it's so inviting!

[@Liz-pb8hl]

Hi Shea, I love all the projects you do. Thank you for sharing your expertise. If you could show us some styling tips for regular homes (meaning smaller and sometimes older homes) that would be great. Thanks!

[@nicolemangum5023]

I’m excited for these educational videos!! Who doesn’t want their bed to look like it’s out of a magazine??

[@StudioMcGee]

Yay! Right?!

[@FarzTurk]

Help with styling living room- rug and pillows ❤

[@peonie10]

Shea and Studio McGee team, thank you for these educational videos!!! I am a huge fan of yours and I have been waiting for this for a long time! I am interested in everything you have to share in this series! Could you please teach/show us how to design a kitchen? Lots of love from Argentina!

[@holidayhelen]

Thank you, Shea for all your styling tips.

[@StudioMcGee]

Of course! Thanks for watching! 😘

[@celiari9702]

I love the minimalist look. However, I really liked that you also showed a more maximalist look for those who prefer more.

[@rasheawhite3644]

Love you, Shea!🥰🌟🤗☀️

[@druby6872]

Dear Shea, My name is Di and I'm from Sydney Australia,I've just purchased your book for myself for Xmas and It's my bible ha ha I read it every night once my husband and daughter have gone to bed. you are amazing mum, wife and business woman. I will be heaven if you post your how to videos. Xx Di from downunder

[@StudioMcGee]

Aw thank you so much 😘

[@gtaylor5053]

Thanks so much, Shea. This was perfect!!!

[@laurenventura3626]

Love the live example of your incredible style! Keep them coming!

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@dinaevans2734]

I loved this bedmaking video, thank you! I would also love to see your tips on shelf styling/bookcase styling, and how to style an entry console table. Thank you for sharing your wonderful design ideas!

[@marishlarosa]

This could not have come at a better time! I’m obsessed with your studio and have been working on gathering pieces for my bed. This is so helpful!

[@StudioMcGee]

I'm so glad!

[@stevirae5701]

Loved this!

[@clare3861]

Absolutely love this! Thanks Shea. I would love to see how to style a bedside table.

[@TheMennomilist]

I really loved seeing all the options of styling!! Very cool. Thanks for taking the time to show us. I am not a fan of a million pillows. I just like having two on the bed. I had several for a few years and my husband and I are minimalists and we just were not enjoying it and reduced down again. I make quilts, so that part is simple for me to add to the bed, which I usually drape over not under.

[@shambi_4]

Love to also see...how to style pantry/back kitchen shelves and organization. How to style entryway indoor console table. How to style front porch. What to put on a large kitchen center island.

[@katiemagdziarz9078]

Love this! Thank you! Now I want all new bedding so I can have a beautiful bed!

[@mrslinneareyes]

I love this!! Staying in the bedroom, I would really like to see how you would decorate behind/above the bed. I’d also love to see how you would style around a media console/sideboard in the living room.

[@nathalienascimento6142]

So glad you’re doing these videos. I do have your book which is beautiful. I’d also love to see videos on more detailed things like what to put on top of the nightstands or on a foyer table which I always have trouble with.

[@estelavergara6830]

More of this videos. I love it and the book too. ♥

[@lavenderperidot1359]

Love these educational videos!

[@amelieavoine2224]

Love these types of videos!

[@dayanaraenriquez1020]

Thank you for the tips, Shea! This is very helpful!!! ❤

[@StudioMcGee]

So glad! Thanks for the feedback!

[@brandiconley3800]

Oh thank you, thank you!! I do love these videos!! They definitely help me and those that don’t know how to or the proper way to make a bed! So needed! Your approach is too notch!

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@BellaSm65]

Thanks Shea, great video. I would love a video on any tips/rules on mixing rugs in open spaces and the home. Thanks so much Donna x

[@AG-pf3mr]

LOVE this video!!! Super helpful! Thank you for sharing this content ❤️

[@StudioMcGee]

🥰

[@drsedehi2]

Yes please to educational videos, room by room. Thank you! ♥

[@StudioMcGee]

Noted!

[@KE12352]

Would love to see styling for small spaces!

[@sarahmathes8097]

I would love to see you styling step by step a little girls bedroom! ❤

[@marciajedry1968]

Thank you so much for this educational video. It is super helpful. I love everything you put together. Please keep this coming!

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you! Will do!

[@justChristin]

Love this!!!! ❤ I’d also love to see how you style a kitchen countertop or an island 😍

[@vision2020.]

Please do a video on mouldings/wall paneling for different rooms. And color schemes.

[@cindyhoneyman8259]

I would love to see a beautiful option for warm climates or menopausal women!😅 buying it all then tearing it all off every night seems like a lot.

[@katbek8064]

Many thanks , great video. I want love to see a living room and dining room styling !

[@5mullys]

I’d like to see videos on furniture placement, or how to choose window treatments for various window sizes. A lot of us live in homes that were built in the 80s or 90s. Rooms aren’t symmetrical, fireplaces are off center, windows are oddly placed, maybe too high or not centered. How to hang curtains in a kitchen nook with angled walls?

[@bunnyte25]

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for the tips!

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you!!

[@studiosoapco]

Perfect timing for me to come across this video, love the texture, colours and tips Shea!

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you so much! ❤ I'm so glad.

[@DesignerSavvy]

Awesome! Love all things home! Any information with quick, easy tips for creating a beautiful space (as you are showing hands on and with examples in this video) is always fun to watch and very helpful. Love your products! Thanks so much for all the time and thoughtful intention that you put into your work and designs to help us create our havens called “home.”💜

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@siriv2610]

Thank you. This is very useful. I would definitely like to see how to style countertops in a kitchen with small counter space.

[@emmacui8704]

Love your style!! Very helpful video! I would love to see how to style some of the "not so pretty" items in your home. For example, some puzzles and legos without having to have a dedicated game/media room for it.

[@dianejohnson7235]

Loved this video and can not wait to see what you have for us next!!!

[@StudioMcGee]

Yay! Thank you!

[@thespace2983]

Love the book! And all that info throughout and at the end is so wonderful❤

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@irmayorke9075]

Glad to know I already make my bed like this. These tips are always helpful though.

[@horselady65]

This is so beautiful!

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you so much 😘

[@laurannham]

@studiomcgee would LOVE to see how to mix and match bedroom furniture so that it seems cohesive and intentional

[@StudioMcGee]

Noted! Such a fun topic to expound on.

[@daniellehurrell6620]

Just bought the Briony quilt on sale a few weeks ago and love it. So cozy and looks great with the bed frame and existing bedding!

[@StudioMcGee]

❤️

[@s.muller3544]

LOVE your style so much ! Would love to see a moody powder bathroom!

[@tammynicholson4460]

Thank you for sharing sharing your knowledge and talent! I would like to see any of your educational videos but I'll also be more specific and suggest styling an outdoor space.

[@Stylee25]

I struggle with picking out pillows and curtains that add interest to a room , so that it's not too busy but at the same time not too safe. A video on this will be much appreciated!

[@charlesrodriguesable]

Hello from Switzerland ! I’d like to see how to decorate a library ! Colors and layers…

[@aliciarobben3916]

Countertop styling what should stay and what should go in a smaller kitchen with little storage

[@carolfinn4027]

It was so helpful to see it all in action rather than a still picture. Thank you.

[@StudioMcGee]

So glad! Thank you 💞

[@alitaylifestyle]

Kitchen counter top styling for small kitchen!

[@Clauds71]

Love it 🤍😀

[@ldshomeschooler]

I absolutely love your design styles Shea. The tips are so helpful. I would be so grateful for a video with tips for styling a great room with a corner fireplace. I truly can’t stand corner fireplaces but we don’t have another option currently. Please help if you can! Thanks!

[@debrawright1587]

Love this look, ❤ maybe some two day transformations really enjoyed watching them too.

[@elizabethduran9653]

Hermosa😊 saludos desde México 🎉

[@cate4338]

Just now, I was curious about why you moved to Utah... your story is inspiring and heartbreaking - so very well done... wishing you ongoing success...

[@janhighnote3529]

Great tips!

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you!

[@retouching]

Oh and I would love to see your Studio McGee products being shipped to Australia!🙏🏻☺

[@milkaway-yw7dk]

Loved watching this Shea! I have a home staging business, and, of course, almost everything I have is from your threshold line or some of the more affordable items from your McGee and Co line. I actually hate staging bedrooms! I just staged a king size bed this morning and man it’s always a workout! Watching your video I couldn’t help but get winded!!!!!!!! I can’t wait for more videos. This is a great thing!!!!!!! Yay!

[@StudioMcGee]

Phew, you get it! Quite the workout! But thank you for the support. xx

[@deenaillions]

How to style smaller spaces...love your work!!❤

[@StudioMcGee]

Got it 💕 Thank you!

[@MultiJanfi]

How to create a nice look in a tiny bathroom would be a cool video :)

[@erinfeaser3614]

I’d love to see how to style kitchen / island counters!!

[@mollybellswallow]

Love this can you show shelving ideas and styling sofa’s! Thank you

[@rebeccasmith6069]

I would love to see kitchen styling, how to style a tray, or an open shelf. ❤

[@hannahbentson9374]

This is so helpful! I would love to see more videos on kids rooms, styling a kids room etc. I’m kind of lost as to what to do with my kids rooms. I did take Shea’s tip of asking them for colors and then going more muted with those colors and that was brilliant!

[@StudioMcGee]

So glad you find it helpful! We're excited to do more like this. And thank you for the suggestion-would love to talk about kids spaces more!

[@TATIGTT]

I'm interior design and I do projects online to babies and kids😊

[@justindrake00]

maybe some videos showing smaller space styling. i am in a one bedroom apartment not a giant house so love watching the guest suite videos, etc!

[@sheyferdinando]

Love the overall look ❤

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you so much! 💗

[@sheyferdinando]

Have to mention got your book for Christmas, OMG I love love love it. It’s stunning to look and lots of useful tips. Love from the UK X

[@helenbierman3990]

Very inspiring, I will now fold back my duvet and get a welcoming throw to add. I have a bedskirt...definitely needs to be updated. Ideas, please!

[@sarahvandendriessche8010]

Thank you for this really useful video ! I would love to see an educational video about how to style a living room table :)

[@teresahiggins9765]

I’m what many call a minimalist. I’d like to know how to style to help people feel comfortable in my space without having a lot of ‘stuff’. 😊

[@aprillopezraffel4469]

Really enjoy watching how Shea puts her bedding together so nicely and hearing her thought process about why she does what she does. I got her book and decorating takes time and you need a good eye for detail so before I make any purchases I like to study and research. I would like to see the items put on a link with sizes of pillows (i.e. big, medium, small doesn't tell us the actual size). Shea is using for ease of finding on her official website. I am watching the video and going to the website but seeing difference is color (i.e. the duvet is chocolate online versus hearing "rust" on video, the pillow is charcoal on website versus hearing "blue"). I just want to make sure I am buying the right item so there are no surprises or returns. If a link was given that would take us right the merchandise. Shea does a fabulous job and appreciate the educational videos since dressing a bed is an art! Beautifully presented:)

[@user-ok3jz9ud3x]

I would love to see styling of smaller homes , smaller spaces

[@shirleymarothi7924]

Hi Shea thank you for the tips and decorations they look amazing and wonderful. Can you give tips on what type of sofas can one use for the bedroom. Much appreciated for all the decor, you're a Guru.

[@nicolefabling]

this was awesome and so doable! please keep sharing more of this! also can you guys do a video on how to hang our curtains and drapes to make it look designer? thank you!

[@elisemiller2244]

Styling console tables, coffee tables, etc. How to pair/choose artwork for spaces. ❤ Also, maybe styling small spaces!

[@morghansen]

I would really love to see how to style entry ways and bookshelves.