How to Choose & Layer Colourful Doona Covers for an Australian Bedroom - Spring 2025

Welcome spring with colourful bedding. See how to style striped, plaid & checkered quilt/doona covers, featuring The Simple Society’s Dakota, Kyoto Plaid & Striped sets.

Why bold, colourful bedding is perfect for spring in Australia

After years of greige minimalism, 2025 interiors are embracing richer hues, stripes and checks. That shift makes colourful bedding the simplest way to refresh your room for spring: swap in a patterned quilt cover (or doona cover) and add one or two accent cushions. Colour works hardest on the bed because it’s the largest textile story in the room and it sets the palette for everything else (timber tones, curtains, rugs).
Whether you type colourful quilt cover or colourful doona cover, the idea is the same: spring bedding Australia that feels joyful yet refined for Australian homes.

The 3 spring looks we’re loving

Each look pairs a colourful doona cover with tactile layers so your bed feels intentional, not busy.

1) Striped serenity (The Simple Society Striped Bedding Set)

Stripes are having a moment — classic, calming and incredibly versatile. If you’re hunting for a striped doona cover, our striped bedding set is the easiest way to land the look. A wider stripe reads coastal and relaxed; a fine pinstripe feels tailored and European.
Style it: Keep your base sheet neutral (oat, ivory, soft stone). Add one bold accent cushion echoing a stripe colour, plus a textured throw at the foot. If your walls are pale, stripes add just enough structure; if you’ve colour-capped or painted a statement ceiling, they bridge the transition.

Shop the look: Explore our Striped Bedding Set - Stripes in Spring Season

2) Modern checks (The Simple Society Dakota Bedding Set)

Checks are back in a big way this year (yes, gingham bedding too). The Dakota Bedding Set channels a graphic, checkered pattern that reads playful yet considered perfect to bring spring energy into a minimalist room. If you’re searching for checkered bedding in Australia, Dakota is your go-to. Style it: Pair the check with solid pillowcases in a quieter tone (sage, butter, lilac), then ground it with a knitted or waffle throw. The geometry of the check loves organic shapes (rounded lamps, curved vases), so don’t be afraid to soften the edges elsewhere.

Shop the look: See Dakota Bedding Set — our hero for the colourful-check trend.

3) Plaid, but lighter (The Simple Society Kyoto Plaid Bedding Set)

Plaid bedding isn’t just winter lodge. Kyoto Plaid brings a lighter, airier take on tartan so it feels fresh for spring in Australia. Think washed hues and breathable cotton for a relaxed, boutique look. Style it: Echo one of the plaid colours in your cushions, then layer a complementary throw (try a smaller-scale stripe or a plain boucle). Keep side tables uncluttered; let the pattern be the focus.

Shop the look: Discover Kyoto Plaid Bedding Set — a spring-ready plaid with soft, wearable colour.

A simple layering formula (works for stripes, checks & plaid)

• Base: cotton or linen sheets in a soft neutral (oat, cream, stone) to keep colour feeling elevated.

• Hero: a colourful doona cover (striped, checkered or plaid) as your main pattern.

• Texture: one throw (waffle or knit) for depth; one decorative cushion (velvet, embroidered or piped edge) for polish.

• Restraint: stop at three colours you can point to on the bed. Edit until it feels calm.

Spring colour palettes that actually behave

• Emerald + Butter + Stone — boutique, optimistic and very spring; works with timber furniture.

• Sage + Lilac + Ivory — a soft, European mix that feels cool in warmer climates.

• Terracotta + Peach + Oat — warm and sunlit; pairs beautifully with brass or rattan details.

• Cornflower + Cream + Cocoa — airy with just enough contrast.

FAQ: quick wins for colourful bedding

• How do I keep colourful bedding from looking messy? Limit the palette, repeat colours (stripe → cushion → vase), and fold the throw neatly at the foot.
• Best fabric for spring? Breathable cotton or linen, then add a light throw for cool nights.
• What about patterns clashing? Mix scale, not families: fine stripe with large check, or plaid with plain cushions.

Shop The Edit

• Striped Bedding Set — easy, timeless stripes for spring.

• Dakota Bedding Set — graphic check to energise a neutral room.

• Kyoto Plaid Bedding Set — airy plaid in soft colourways.