Fresh Start: New Registry Ideas

Spring is just around the corner, so it’s a great time to start thinking about giving your home a lift with new bath and bedding options. And if you’re looking for some fantastic registry ideas, take a look at the following collections that are perfect for the two of you; the colors are neither too feminine or too masculine.

I love the serene colors of this DKNY Urban Space bedding collection:

For those who prefer a more neutral palette, the Donna Karan Essentials Urban Oasis bedding in Ocean is ideal:

This Kate Spade New York Spring collection in fresh cream (shown with the Charles Street coverlet) is equally chic and can be easily accessorized with a mix of pale and vibrant colors:

Or, go a bit more muted with the sophisticated DKNY City Rhythm in cobalt:

Stripes and prints are big this year in both fashion and home design, and the Kate Spade New York Candy Shop stripe bedding in Mist features a muted gray stripe mixed with white, a cheery yellow and soft aqua:

You might want to coordinate your bedding and bath collections and opt for a stripe shower curtain, like this Kate Spade New Candy Shop Stripe shower curtain in chocolate and aqua:

Or these DKNY Sahara Stripe curtains in green or aqua:

And if dreary winter days have you feeling a bit down, brighten things up with the Kate Spade New York Brightwater Avenue shower curtain and coordinating bath accessories in a fun, colorful zig-zag stripe:

Whether you choose to freshen up your home now or wait until after the wedding, I know you’ll enjoy creating the perfect haven for your new life together. Have fun picking and choosing your favorite things!

—Diane Forden