Textile Simulation Styling Guide

Bedding 

• Styling Intro 

• General Do's & Dont's 

• Specific Client Guidlines

• Bedding Inspiration 

Throws 

• General Do's & Dont's

• Throw Inspiration 

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Cushions 

General Do's & Don't 

Styling Introduction

Bedding has the ability to bring elements of an interior scheme together so it plays a very vital part of our lifestyle imagery. 

A bedding simulation can change the way an entire set is viewed (or in a client eyes, sold), for instance a relaxed bedding sim with scattered cushions and draped throws may suggest a relaxed way of life and the set may be selling more of a lifestyle, where-as bedding that features tucked sheets and clean shapes may appeal to someone looking for a straighforward, reliable purchase. 

Having this variation of bedding allows us to provide imagery that appeals to a wide spectrum of clients and customers. However there are some key guidlines that can apply to all bedding sims to ensure the main product (usually the bedframe) is still the main focus of the scene. 

General Do's & Don'ts

• Do maintain realistic movement, by adding creases/folded details.

• Do add seams, tassles, boarders & fur for added realism.

• Do follow visual references for accurate shaders, patterns and details.

• Do create bedding that's to scale, unless directed otherwise.

• Do lay pillows/cushions back to see more of the bedframe 

• Do cosider that ottoman beds will have open shots where bedding will be viewed from below and will need an opened preview to review

• Do consider lighting within the set - hard lighting will reveal any bumps/lumps

• Don't create messy bedding that distracts from the product (Usually the bed) 

• Don't position the mattress too high (this will create bulky bedding)

• Don't make the duvet too thick (this will create 'inflated' bedding) 

• Don't hide too much of the headboard 

• Don't hide any foot details 

• Dont hide any handle details 

• Don't let bedding elements sink or crash into eachother 

Specific Client Guidelines   

Dreams

Dreams are extremely product focused and will usually show 3 main shots & 3 key close up cameras for each lifestyle set.

• 3/4  main angle

• Front on main angle 

•  Headboard detail shot 

•  Foot detail shot 

•  Footend detail shot 

Because of this, elements to the top and bottom of the bed should look realistic and should hold up well in close up cameras, the bedding simulation should also be previewed from at least a 3/4 and head on angle to ensure a detailed review can be accomplished.

Previous Dreams Simulations: P:\VM-LAB\STYLING\SIMULATION PORTFOLIO\DREAMS

Next

All the props & products within NEXTs lifestyle imagery are client products and are available to purchase online. This means all bedding elements are specific client products, so textures shaders and geometries have to be especially accurate to match client/online product references. Stylists will reference products from the Next website and will refer back to these references to make sure the product is accurate.

Some key features that will be checked thoroughly  

• Shader/Texture accuracy 

• Scale of the product (cushions throws should be to scale) 

• Tassels, trims boarders & seams 

• Embossed Details 

• Pattern scale 

Previous Next Simulations:  P:\VM-LAB\STYLING\SIMULATION PORTFOLIO\NEXT

Bensons

Previous Bensons Simulations:  P:\VM-LAB\STYLING\SIMULATION PORTFOLIO\BENSONS

White Company 

Previous White Company Simulations:  P:\VM-LAB\STYLING\SIMULATION PORTFOLIO\BENSONS