I've been eyeing this Marimekko duvet cover (left) and thinking that it would be fun to see if I could pair it with some yellow and white striped sheets. It's on my "want" list, but it's a bit more expensive than the comforter I've got in the Airstream now.
Then, when I was an Ikea last week picking up a gift, I saw this duvet cover (right) that looked similar to the Marimekko and I thought I'd do a little online challenge for myself. (Click image to enlarge)
On the left:
Marimekko Duvet Cover and Two Standard Shams (Crate & Barrel – $170)
White Citron Sheets (West Elm – queen set $80)
Crewel Embroidered Zigzag Pillow (Urban Outfitters – $40)
Stilt Table Lamp (Hive Modern – $200)
Total: $490
On the right:
Kajsa Sten Duvet (Ikea – $50)
Cottonova Tuxedo Striped Sheet Set (Amazon – $54)
DwellStudio Lattice Pillow (Target – $25)
Torna Table Lamp (Ikea – $70)
Total: $199
(For the difference in the cost of the two sheet sets, I'd still go with the West Elm striped sheets for $80, because I couldn't find anything comparable in a striped sheet that fit the look I was going for.)
Anyway, fun. I may do this again with some other things I have been coveting.
(Posted by Laura)
love this.. especially the lamp, ikea’s is really good looking in person, i was eyeballing it last time i was there (;