Anne Hathaway's textured neutral bedding elevates her country-style bedroom – it's a masterclass in choosing fabrics and colors for a restful sleep
Linen, wool, and block-printed patterns combine on Hathaway's bed – for an Indian-inspired twist on her historic California cottage home


Though the 'bed' is the namesake of the 'bedroom,' it doesn't always get the credit it deserves. Contrary to how it is overlooked, the right bedding can elevate, ground, and transform a room. Not to mention, it can help you sleep much better. Anne Hathaway's linen bedding demonstrates this power.
Anne Hathaway's bedroom is at once relaxed and elevated. The pink space, designed by the acclaimed Studio Shamshiri, features a textured accent wall, mid-century modern lighting, and simple furniture. The bed was handcrafted based on inspiration from the Alps and Denmark to fit into the Arts and Crafts history of the home. On top, the designer has covered the bed with a textured white duvet layered with vintage pillows and a Hollywood at Home throw. Block-printed and woven designs on the accent bedding give the bed a slight Indian-inspired feel.
The textured feel of Hathaway's bedding material helps to ground her charming bedroom. Carlin van Noppen, bedding expert and interior designer at Fig Linens and Home, explains: 'I always recommend linen or percale bedding for my clients who want to give their space that simultaneously luxurious and comforting feel. It has a natural crinkle to it that doesn't require much maintenance and looks a bit more casual than crisp sheeting. When paired with other materials, relaxed linen bedding creates a sumptuous feel of coziness. Coyuchi makes easy duvet sets for creating the look.'
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This neat cotton linen pillow features pink and green shrubs on an off-white background. It's similar to the pair seen in Anne Hathaway's bedroom and would look gorgeous with white bedding.
This breathable linen duvet is made of organic flax grown in France. It pairs incredible luxury with a relaxed feel.
This interestingly patterned throw from Hollywood at Home is an exact match to the one folded at the end of Anne Hathaway's bed. It's handwoven from 100% wool in India for a rich and unique feel.
However, the benefits of Hathaway's bed sheets go beyond their aesthetics: the light material and colors also help promote a good night's rest. Van Noppen states: 'I always recommend linen bedding for people who are hot sleepers because it helps to regulate temperature and keep you cool throughout the night, leading to a more restful evening. Especially in a climate like California, where you are likely to have the sun streaming through the window for most of the day, white bedding is a good color choice because it reflects light. Many people like this tone to promote rest because it is so neutral that it helps their bedroom to feel like a sanctuary apart from the rest of the world.'
To recreate Hathaway's bedding essentials, start with a textured linen duvet. Then, to add interest, layer the simple duvet with a patterned throw blanket and a set of patterned throw pillows. I love the simple, geometric designs in Hathaway's room combined with florals, but you can choose a different direction depending on your taste.
Anne Hathway's bedroom is an important reminder that bedding should never be an afterthought. It's the main event.
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Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.
In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.
Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.
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