Christmas Bedding Ideas: How to Create a Festive Bedroom for Every Age
Christmas is the perfect time to give your bedroom a festive refresh. You don't need to completely redecorate your home to create a Christmas atmosphere. Something as simple as changing your bedding can instantly make a bedroom feel warmer, cosier and ready for the holiday season.
A Christmas doona cover or Christmas quilt cover can become the centrepiece of your bedroom, whether you prefer playful Christmas characters, traditional festive colours or a more subtle seasonal design.
At Doonara, we believe Christmas bedding isn't just for children. With the right design, festive bedding can work beautifully in bedrooms for kids, teenagers, adults and couples.
Here are some Christmas bedding ideas to help you create a festive bedroom this holiday season.
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1. Start with a Christmas Doona Cover
The easiest way to introduce Christmas into your bedroom is with a festive doona cover.
In Australia, you may hear Christmas bedding described as a Christmas doona cover, Christmas quilt cover or Christmas duvet cover. These terms can refer to the same type of bedding, depending on what you're used to calling it.
A Christmas doona cover can completely change the look of a bedroom without requiring new furniture, curtains or wall decorations.
Choose a design that matches your personal style, whether that's:
- Traditional Christmas
- Cute and playful
- Colourful and fun
- Modern and minimalist
- Santa and reindeer designs
- Christmas trees and festive patterns
- Winter-inspired prints
If you're looking for festive bedding for the whole family, explore Doonara's Christmas Doona Covers & Quilt Covers collection.
2. Choose Christmas Bedding to Suit Your Age and Style
Christmas bedding doesn't have to look childish.
For younger children, colourful designs featuring Santa, reindeer and other festive characters can make their bedroom feel exciting.
Teenagers may prefer fun Christmas prints with a more modern look.
For adults, traditional Christmas colours, elegant patterns and subtle festive designs can create a cosy seasonal atmosphere without overwhelming the room.
The most important thing is choosing a design that you'll enjoy seeing throughout the Christmas season.
3. Try Traditional Christmas Colours
Red, green and white are classic Christmas colours for a reason.
A red and white Christmas quilt cover can create an instantly recognisable festive look. Add a few simple decorations in complementary colours and the bedroom can feel ready for Christmas without looking over-decorated.
You can also use:
- Deep green
- Cream
- Gold
- Neutral tones
- Soft red
- White
If your bedroom already has neutral furniture and walls, a colourful Christmas doona cover can provide a simple seasonal focal point.
4. Create a Cosy Christmas Bedroom
Christmas is all about creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Alongside your Christmas quilt cover, consider adding a few soft accessories to make the bed more inviting.
A simple combination could include:
- A festive doona cover
- Neutral or matching sheets
- A soft throw blanket
- A few decorative cushions
- Warm bedside lighting
You don't need to fill the entire bedroom with Christmas decorations. A beautifully styled bed can be enough to make the room feel festive.
5. Christmas Bedding Ideas for Kids
Christmas bedding can make children's bedrooms especially exciting during December.
You could choose a colourful Christmas doona cover featuring Santa, reindeer, Christmas trees or other festive characters, such as the Santa & Friends Christmas Quilt Cover Set or the Christmas Snowman Doona Cover Set.
Letting children choose their own Christmas bedding can also become part of the holiday tradition. They may look forward to bringing out their favourite Christmas quilt cover every year.
For a coordinated children's bedroom, pair the festive bedding with a few simple Christmas decorations, such as a small Christmas tree, stockings or festive cushions.
After Christmas, explore Doonara's everyday kids' designs, including dinosaur, space and unicorn doona covers, for bedding they can enjoy all year round.
6. Christmas Bedding Ideas for Teenagers
Teenagers often want their bedroom to feel festive without looking too young.
Instead of choosing heavily themed decorations, consider a Christmas quilt cover with a stylish or modern pattern, like the Black Christmas Doodles Doona Cover Set or the geometric Christmas Reindeer Doona Cover Set.
You can create a more mature festive bedroom by combining Christmas bedding with:
- Neutral furniture
- Simple fairy lights
- Minimal decorations
- Plain cushions
- A soft throw
- Warm lighting
The Christmas doona cover can provide most of the festive decoration while the rest of the room stays simple.
7. Christmas Bedding Ideas for Adults
Christmas bedding can work just as well in an adult bedroom.
If you prefer a subtle festive look, choose a design that incorporates Christmas colours or patterns without making the entire room feel like a Christmas display.
A festive quilt cover can be paired with neutral sheets and simple accessories to create a relaxed seasonal bedroom.
For a more traditional look, choose classic Christmas colours and festive imagery. For something more understated, look for designs with simple patterns and softer colours.
The Red Fair Isle Christmas Doona Cover Set brings a cosy knitted look, while the Classic Christmas Tree Doona Cover Set offers traditional red and gold.
8. Christmas Bedding for Couples
Christmas is also a great opportunity to refresh the master bedroom.
A Christmas doona cover can instantly create a festive atmosphere without requiring a major bedroom makeover.
For a couple's bedroom, consider combining festive bedding with:
- Neutral cushions
- Soft blankets
- Warm bedside lamps
- Simple Christmas decorations
- Natural textures
The result can feel festive and cosy while still maintaining the overall style of the bedroom. The Red Merry Christmas Snowflake Quilt Cover Set, with elegant white script on deep red, is a stylish option for a festive master bedroom.
9. Match Your Bedding with Your Christmas Decorations
One easy way to create a coordinated look is to repeat colours from the rest of your home.
For example, if your Christmas tree uses red and gold decorations, choose Christmas bedding that includes similar colours.
If your home has a more neutral Christmas theme, a white, cream or understated Christmas quilt cover may work beautifully.
You don't need everything to match perfectly. Using a few shared colours throughout the room is enough to create a cohesive look.
10. Choose the Right Christmas Doona Cover Size
Before ordering Christmas bedding, make sure you choose the correct size for your quilt or doona.
Doonara Christmas doona covers are available in six Australian sizes:
- Cot: 100 x 120cm
- Single: 140 x 210cm
- King Single: 160 x 210cm
- Double: 180 x 210cm
- Queen: 210 x 210cm
- King: 240 x 220cm
The easiest option is to check the size of your existing doona and choose a matching doona cover.
If you're unsure about Australian bedding sizes, check your measurements before purchasing to make sure your new Christmas quilt cover fits properly.
11. Make Christmas Bedding Part of a Yearly Tradition
One of the best things about seasonal bedding is that you can bring it out every Christmas.
Instead of buying new Christmas decorations every year, you can store your favourite Christmas doona cover and bring it out when the festive season begins.
For families, this can become a small tradition that children look forward to each year.
You might bring out your Christmas bedding at the same time as the Christmas tree, decorate the bedroom together and enjoy a Christmas movie night on the newly decorated bed.
12. Keep the Rest of the Bedroom Simple
When your Christmas doona cover has a bold design, you don't necessarily need lots of additional decorations.
Let the bedding be the main feature.
Simple sheets, neutral furniture and a few carefully chosen Christmas accessories can create a much more balanced bedroom than covering every surface with decorations.
This approach also makes it easy to return the room to its everyday style once Christmas is over.
Find the Perfect Christmas Bedding for Your Home
Whether you're decorating a child's bedroom, a teenager's room, a guest room or your own bedroom, Christmas bedding is one of the easiest ways to bring the festive spirit into your home.
From playful Christmas designs to festive patterns for adults, a Christmas doona cover can transform an ordinary bedroom into a cosy seasonal space.
Explore Doonara's Christmas Doona Covers & Quilt Covers collection and find a festive design for your bedroom this Christmas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Christmas doona cover?
A Christmas doona cover is a removable cover featuring festive Christmas designs, colours or patterns. In Australia, it may also be called a Christmas quilt cover or Christmas duvet cover.
Are Christmas doona covers only for children?
No. Christmas bedding is available in styles suitable for all ages, including children, teenagers and adults. The right design can work in almost any bedroom.
What size Christmas quilt cover should I buy?
Choose the same size as your existing doona or quilt. Doonara Christmas quilt covers come in Cot, Single, King Single, Double, Queen and King.
When should I put Christmas bedding on my bed?
Many people start using Christmas bedding in late November or early December, but there is no set rule. You can bring it out whenever you want your bedroom to feel festive.
How can I make my bedroom look Christmassy without over-decorating?
Start with a Christmas doona cover and keep the rest of the room simple. Add a few complementary cushions, a throw or some warm lighting to create a festive atmosphere without overcrowding the space.
Can I use Christmas bedding every year?
Yes. Christmas doona covers can be stored after the festive season and brought out again the following year, making them an easy part of your annual Christmas traditions.