There is a colour that is changing everything this season. Not loud, not garish, but unmistakably present. Warm, earthy and full of character. We call this new shade Solterra: a deep, terracotta-like shade inspired by the dry hills, warm earth and the golden hour of Mallorca. Solterra is not a colour that screams for attention. Rather, it draws you in. And that is exactly what makes Solterra so special in the bedroom.

Where does Solterra come from?

The name says it all: sol (sun) and terra (earth). Solterra was born from the landscapes of the Mediterranean: the reddish cliffs, the olive groves, the walls of old Mallorcan fincas glowing in the evening sun. It is a colour that radiates calm while at the same time adding warmth and depth to any room.

In the world of interior design, the rise of earth tones is no surprise. We are increasingly looking for materials and colours that feel like nature, like something real. Solterra is the most beautiful expression of that.

How do you combine Solterra?

The beauty of an earthy shade like Solterra is that it works with almost anything, as long as you find the right balance.

With Chalk White
The most hotel-like combination: a crisp chalk white fitted sheet as the base, with a Solterra duvet cover or pillowcase as a statement. The white keeps it fresh and light, while Solterra adds warmth and depth. This is exactly how the best boutique hotels in the south make up their beds.

With other earthy tones
Solterra looks beautiful next to soft Sage Green, warm sand, off-white and deeper terracotta. Play with texture: a washed linen pillowcase in oat or white next to a Solterra cover gives that relaxed, layered look so characteristic of Mediterranean interiors.

With naturals and wood
Wooden floors, rattan accessories, natural linen curtains: Solterra finds its place in any interior based on nature. Add a beautiful book, a scented candle or a terracotta vase and the picture is complete.

Making your bed like a hotel: the classic DOUXE look

Want that authentic hotel feel in your bedroom? Then making the bed is just as important as the colour itself. Here is how to do it:

1. Start with a crisp fitted sheet in chalk white percale; the base must fit perfectly.
2. Fold your Solterra duvet cover neatly back to halfway down the bed.
3. Add two king-size body pillows in the same colour or a contrasting one such as chalk white. These long pillows give your bed that full, sumptuous hotel look.
4. Stack your sleeping pillows in front of them: two large ones (60x90 cm), two slightly smaller ones (50x90 cm). Finish with small decorative cushions in a complementary shade.
6. Optional: a throw at the foot of the bed in a natural or darker earth tone completes the look.

The difference between a made bed and a truly made bed lies in the layers, the symmetry and the calm.

Solterra is now available at DOUXE, online and in our Concept Stores.