Shades of Gray

"This bed is all about texture," says Woods. "The charcoal blanket has a luscious loose weave that you want to just fall into. The muted colors lend a bit of masculinity, but the interplay of textures softens the look. I added the bolster pillow to pick up the charcoal color of the blanket and the leaf detailing on the pillowcases. It marries the different shades of gray, and the organic pattern is not too feminine. The elongated shape echoes the shape of the bed nicely." 

Notice that this is the only look without a bed skirt, with all of the blankets, sheets, and coverlets tucked in. "Tucking in the linens creates a cleaner, finished look and is another way to emphasize the headboard," explains the designer. "It also shows off the nailhead trim on the headboard."  

RESOURCES: Taupe Verno bolster by Archipelago, Empire Embroidery sheets and shams by Bagni Volpi Noemi, and bowl and tray, all through Suite Dreams, 205/414-1922; Scroll coverlet, Rope blanket, and Sack pillows, all by Matteo through Suite Dreams; lamp from Intérieurs, 212/343-0800, www.interieurs.com; vellum book from Robert Hill Antiques, 205/326-0088; table from Mario Villa, 504/523-8731; leather chair from Room & Board, 800/301-9720, www.roomandboard.com; artwork and graphic ball (contact the designer).

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