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Modern Designer Bedding

Saturday, April 16th, 2011

You read it right. Just before you close your eyes on it, don’t forget to check out what symphony it plays with comfort and quality. Quite literally! Investing in luxury bedding sets made from high-count cotton with satin finish maybe a good idea. The idea is not indulgence, but sheer wisdom and longevity. I have a few of these designer bedding sets (gifted) and J is 3 now; and the sheets are bright and soft as new…

Another idea I dwell upon is minimizing the use of pinks and blues; they are just plain outdated. Use fresh colors…. team up with brighter, complementing and neutral shades, like you can have bed sheets in plain ivory and team it up with a modern duvet cover in beige or violet; or opt some great designer sets that look novel and also provide great comfort…and you can always match up with neutral or complementary curtains…. check out these sets I really like,

The Little Friends Twin Duvet Set uses cent percent Cotton Percale. The set consists of twin duvet cover and sham case. You can also order the set with Charming pink twin set, which makes an attractive combo with the duvet set, with its twin flat sheet, twin fitted sheet and attractive pillowcase.

For a bit grown up toddlers, the Amelia Bedding Set makes a great choice. Come to think of it….it’s all in 100% cotton and the set has a duvet Cover, comforter, bed skirt, two baguette pillows and a boudoir Pillow. Available in two sizes, I like both the colors, they go well with Ivory flower patterns. It’s for kids and it still has a great appeal…good thing to get over the monotonous blues and pinks….

Check out these poignant patterns that drew my attention. The classy set is called the Cape Code Bedding Set. And it is so appealing and serene…the colors inviting and jolly. The high-count(300, I think) cotton set has duvet cover, comforter, bed skirt, sham, throw pillows and boudoir pillows in two standard sizes. The taupe and beige colors go fantastically well with the Ivory paisley patterns…

Bedding Buying Guide

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Bedding is an important home and furnishing article and there are different factors that deserve consideration like durability and comfort level. You get designer bedding sets like covers, pillows and cushions that allow supreme comfort while adding a touch of class and sophistication to any bedroom area. You can say, you get what you burn your pocket for, as quality is an important factor for deciding on the value of a bedding collection. The best rule of thumb remains the old cliché, “You get what you pay for”. This buying guide aims to inform you on different aspects of bedding in terms of quality and technicalities that will help you determine the best thing within your budget. Some factors you don’t want to miss on,

Thread-Count: The thread count in a fabric allows you to determine its quality. For sheets, it ranges anywhere between 80 to 12000 TC. A TC ranging between 180-to-500 thread-counts is considered good and often found in most of the stores. However, quality also depends on other technical factors and not just the thread count. So you should not be surprised to find higher count sheets and lower count sheets to have a similar price tag.

Fabric: High count cotton with satin finish is a popular bedding material. It is important to determine the exact percentage of cotton used in the fabric. Sometimes, you may end up buying labeled sheets with cotton tags but actually use little of cotton percentage and in combination of unnatural or synthetic fiber.

Mattress: One of the most important bedding item, mattresses come in two types—spring mattress and regular foam mattress. While regular high-density foam mattress is good, you get highly advanced mattresses that have layers of high density foam to provide complete body support. Spring mattresses are relatively expensive and more durable.

Pocket: Carefully measure your mattresses pocket depth. To measure, start from the highest point on the mattress to the bottom edge. Do not forget to include the mattress pad and/or any additional bedding to be used beneath your sheets. Once you have checked the pocket depth of your sheets for adequate thickness of your mattress, it will surely enhance the comfort level of your fitted sheet adding to the bedding.

Fitted sheets: Fitted sheets come with elastic anchor bands at both the corner pockets and around the boundary line of the fitted sheet. This feature is what makes a fitting sheet stay intact no matter what the mattress size. It also allows a uniform feel and smooth sleeping surface for a great night sleep.

Pilling: When any bedding fabric gathers pills or groups of short or broken fibers on its surface resulting in tangling of the fabric due to the tangling resulting in small balls making .the surface uneven. It is one of the most common problem and the following laundering tips can fix up the problem like nothing else,

To avoid and minimize piling,

• While washing in machine, it is advisable to select less shake ups and opt for short wash cycles

• Follow the care instructions and avoid washing with other clothing articles, especially towels etc.

• During machine wash, be sure not to over dry. Remove clothes from the dryer as soon as possible

Cushions and pillows: Cushions and pillows are not just great for comfort, but also add a fresh touch of décor. Any bed would look incomplete without these beauties done with embellishment and embroidery work that enhances the beauty and aesthetics of your bed and room by many folds. The idea is to choose as many complimenting and contrasting colors that go well with your bedroom theme. You could match up with the bed covers, or opt for a neutral cover and do the cushions in great colors, prints, work and embroidery.

Go with your personal style when choosing luxury bedding items. But make sure that the fabric is comfortable, the cushions are not overly decorative or studded, and that the theme harmonizes with the entire thing.

Discover The Benefits Of Using A Comfortable Foam Pillow

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

These days ads for memory foam pillows are everywhere. With all the competing claims out there it can be hard to determine which one will work best. To select the memory foam pillow that will work best for your needs you will need to do a little research.

This will help you find a pillow that you really like. Most stores are not allowed to resell returned pillows so most of the time you are stuck with the pillow that you choose. Most people who have never tried a memory foam pillow before will probably need about a week to get used to it before they make up their mind.

Almost all of use a traditional pillow. A memory foam pillow will feel different than a regular pillow. While the shape and support offered by a memory foam pillow is much better for us it will still take a while to get used to. Often the size recommendations we see for memory foam pillows are not all that helpful.

They will only take into account height and gender and nothing else. Some of the elements that should be considering when choosing a memory foam pillow are height, weight, frame, and sleeping position.  The main thing which determines how comfortable a memory foam pillow is the material’s density.

When buying a memory foam mattress which needs to support your whole body most of the time you will want a density of above five pounds. This density is too high for a head pillow which will only support your neck and head. For most people the best density is around three and a half to four and a half pounds. When memory foam has a lower density it is not as durable as memory foam with a higher density. Since memory foam pillows are not that expensive this should not be a big consideration.