Tips on Choosing High Quality Bedding

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Hotel Style High Quality Bedding

Many of us have stayed in a hotel from time to time, with high class hotels having high quality bedding. This quality of bedding can be extremely comfortable and made from the finest materials, giving you an excellent night’s sleep. The quality of this bedding does not necessarily need to only be found in high class hotels, as the manufacturers of hotel bedding usually produce a retail variation for us to purchase and enjoy. Knowing what fabrics hotel bedding is made from can assist you in selecting your own bedding for your bedroom with a very comfortable night’s sleep to come.

When it comes to bedding, Egyptian cotton is the highest quality cotton, used to produce luxury bedding. When looking at what is available, have a quick check of the label before purchasing to make sure it states the item in question is 100% Egyptian cotton. This is because some companies are known to mix in lower quality cotton to save cost in an attempt to make a higher degree of profit.  Three variations of cotton are Egyptian as already mention but also Pima which is grown in U.S., Peru, Israel and Australia as well as Supima  which is the name given to 100% American Pima cotton. All have qualities of being smooth and supple with a glossy look and made from high quality yarns.

High Quality Bedding

When looking for the ideal luxury bedding for your home, make sure the item has a thread count of at least 200 or more which means it will have a softer feel as well as being much more durable. This allows the bedding to be able to withstand many more washers than lower quality bedding. To test the quality, run the fabric between your thumb and fingers to feel for any inconsistencies or unevenness but also for any sign of discolouration.

With each of us having a preference over cool and crisp bedding compared to soft and cozy, the material used will provide an indication on what range of bedding to purchase. If you find you become hot easily in bed then 100% cotton is recommended as this has a very cool feel. If however you require more warmth then cold flannel or cotton knit would be much more suited to your requirements. Percale will give a cool and crisp feeling whereas cotton sateen with give a more soft and cozy feel to the bedding.

Depending on your budget may depend on how much you can afford to spend on luxury bedding. Even though there are many ranges available at competitive prices, you can still find high cost bedding when made from Egyptian cotton for example. Bedding that has been yarn dyed before being woven can increase the cost but a quality range of luxury bedding can last you many years, especially when cared for properly. This means you should not use hot water or bleach as well but also not to dry to much when your bedding has been washed. This aspects can all help in deteriorating the bedding much quicker so should be avoided.

Whichever bedding you choose, you can be assured of many quality nights of sleep to come.

Rob Stone writes many articles on Home Improvement from High Quality Bedding to DIY Construction such as Conservatory Prices available online.

Can I Use a Duvet Cover Over an Old Comforter to Update my Bedroom?

duvet coverCan I use a duvet cover (that is still in good condition) to help update my bedroom? I have a new bed and I’d like to have a new look in my room.

Absolutely….

This is really one of the best and most affordable ways to make-over your bedroom by freshening up your comforter with a new cover.

Choose a theme (it doesn’t matter what color or style) and then with nothing more than a coat of paint and a new duvet cover, your bedroom will feel brand new.

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Have a look at some of these amazing duvet covers available on Amazon.com for some inspiration…

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Nautica Brooklyn Heights Duvet Cover -

brings a classic blue color palette to your master bedroom or guestroom. The special sateen weave features a solid gray color border which makes this the perfect choice for your home. It is not only striking on it own, but then add the solid sateen border makes it just the right combination for your bedroom.

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Soft Wind Duvet Cover -

Add a fresh look to your bedroom with our Soft Wind Bedding Collection. This 200 thread count bedding collection is made of 100% cotton. The natural floral design of the duvet cover will add just the right amount of serene to your bedroom.

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300TC 100% Combed Cotton Sateen in Solid Eco-Green Colour 300TC 100% Combed Cotton Sateen Printed Pattern 100% Combed Cotton Twill in Solid Natural Colour 100% Cotton Yarn Dyed Woven Pintuck Stripe Duvet covers are zipper closure.

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Bring the opulence of a world-class, luxury hotel into your bedroom with Pinzon’s Hotel Banded Egyptian cotton duvet cover. Egyptian cotton is already renowned for its supreme softness, but when used in a sateen weave, as it is in this duvet, it feels even softer against the skin. Expertly sewn in Portugal from 100 percent Egyptian cotton, the duvet boasts 300 threads per inch and is offered in a choice of high-fashion colors to personalize your look.

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Bring beautiful blooms to the bedroom with the Camellia duvet set, part of Harbor House’s collection that boasts the casual style of a California coastal inn. A field of elegantly embroidered vines and blossoms adorn the duvet cover, which can be slipped over a comforter or used as its own lightweight layer in warmer seasons. The pillow shams repeat the embroidered design, and all pieces are neatly framed with an understated border stripe for added interest. Sewn from 100 percent cotton twill, the set includes a duvet and two pillow shams. Available in an assortment of colors, this duvet cover combines easily with a wide range of sheet sets for decorative variety.

Alternatively, if you prefer the fun and excitement of buying your bedding by auction, check out our duvet cover auctions and see if you can find a bargain!

How Do I Clean a Down Comforter?

For all those wondering how you should clean your down comforter, watch this video by Ann Myrick and see how easy it is to wash your comforter at home in your own washing machine. Obviously, the size of your machine will dictate if you can wash it at home, otherwise just make a trip to the laundromat.

When washing your down comforter, Ann recommends using a mild laundry detergent.

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Another great tip from Ann, is when drying your down comforter, pop it in the dryer along with 3 tennis balls. The tennis balls bouncing around in the dryer with your comforter will ensure all the feathers are separated and dried properly and your comforter will come out soft and puffy.

Cottage Collection Wave Chenille Bedspread

This chenille bedspread is like a blast from the past…back when I was a kid in the 70′s we had a chenille bedspread which was so thick and warm and fluffy. It does my heart good, to see such beautiful styles back in vogue again.

Aside from the bedspread shown in the video clip on HSN, I was browsing through Amazon and found some lovely chenille bedspreads in twin, full, queen and king size.

Bring that warmth and comfort back into your bedroom, with one of these excellent value bedspreads.

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What is the Difference Between a Duvet and a Duvet Cover?

This is actually a very common question and one that is often not given the correct answer!

Duvet is French for ‘down’, so in layman’s terms a duvet is simply better known as a down comforter (that is a comforter that contains feathers). A duvet cover is the often decorative slip the comforter or duvet is placed into which allows you to create a style that suits you in your bedroom.

So next time someone asks you if you have a duvet or a comforter, you should know exactly how to answer :)

…and if you happen to be looking for a new duvet or duvet cover, both Amazon.com and eBay.com have a great range of duvets and duvet covers which would suit every budget and any bedroom!

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Above is a Queen size Down Comforter or Duvet available now on Amazon.com, whilst below is a Queen size Duvet cover set.

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or if you’d prefer to check out some auctions on eBay, why not visit our eBay auction pages for all the latest listings for duvets and duvet covers?

What Size Comforter Will Go On 2 Twin Size Beds Put Together?

It’s quite common for people to choose to put their twin size beds together to make one larger bed….

In doing so, they have inadvertently created a california king size bed for themselves, which means you will need to buy a california king comforter.

Browsing Amazon.com, I located this affordable and modern looking comforter that would suit most people and most bedrooms.

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What Color Bedspread Would Suit a Bedroom With Black Walls?

Not that black walls would be my personal choice, but I certainly understand that everyone is different and accordingly different things appeal to us.

I would suggest that black walls would make your bedroom very dark, unless you have lots of window area, which would allow some natural light in to brighten the room.

Irrespective, you could probably go for bright, neon type colors eg yellow, pink, lime green, but in my opinion for a really classy look a very light cream color would do it for me…not white, as I think the contrasts will be too stark, perhaps something with a third color to offset it as well.

You could accessorise with lamps, cushions, drapes etc to really tie your new look together!

I spent a bit of time browsing Amazon, but I didn’t really like the cream bedspreads I saw, but I did find this awesome 7 piece Queen Size Bed in a Bag comforter set that is currently reduced by 77% which would look pretty amazing in a room with black walls.

What do you think?

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King Size Pike Street Fall Garden Quilted Bedspread – Daily Deal

Today’s deal features the King size Pike Street Fall Garden Quilted bedspread which has received over 46 reviews on Amazon alone, Rating a 5 star buy and including FREE SHIPPING!

62% off this Comforters R Us Daily Deal

Features include:

  • Oversized Quilt
  • 120×118″
  • Machine Washable
  • 220 gram cotton batting
  • Vermicelli stitching, Imported
  • FREE SHIPPING
Purchasers are saying:
  • Very nice – prettier than pictured! Extra Large King Size
  • Wonderful Quilt
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  • Beautiful Bedspread
  • beautiful bedspread
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  • Just perfect!!
  • Wash Before Use!

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Queen Size Chocolate Feather Down Comforter – Daily Deal

Chocolate colors and tones are very popular these days with modern themes, so if you’ve been looking for a chocolate brown colored comforter to highlight the warm tones of your bedroom, then today’s deal is perfect for you!

64% off this ComfortersRUs Daily Deal

Features include:

  • 550 Fill Power, Hypo-Fresh Down Sterilization Process, 233 Thread Count
  • 95% White Feather / 5% White Down, 14 Inch Box Stitch , Sewn Through with Corded Edging
  • Hypo fresh Down Sterilization Process helps keep this comforter non allergenic
  • Is constructed with an all Down Proof Cover that provides a block against the down slipping out
  • Dimensions: Feather Down Comforter: Queen (86in.x86in.) King (102in.x86in.)

Purchasers are saying:

  • great value, very comfortable!!
  • The best thing…
  • GREAT BARGAIN!!!!!
  • A decent comforter for the price
  • PERFECT, order a size up!
  • I received my order within a week-Product was as advertised-very soft comfortable and good quality.
  • Pretty good
  • So nice, I bought it twice :o )

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What’s the Warmest Type of Doona?

When Winter comes around there’s nothing better than snuggling into bed under a nice warm doona (or comforter depending on where you’re from), which begs the question…

What’s the warmest type of doona?

Well, I would say this is very definitely something that comes down to personal preference, but I’ve got to say that I have just recently discovered how wonderful a wool comforter is.

After being a bit sceptical at first, I can tell you that I simply love our wool doona. If you’re used to a feather or down comforter, it does take a bit of getting used to as the wool doona is not fluffy and is a bit deceiving as it feels lighter than a feather doona, but I can tell you from personal experience, it is so much warmer.

In all my adult life I have used an electric blanket on my bed, but ever since we’ve had the wool comforter, I have actually taken the electric blanket off the bed, which believe me is amazing as I’m one of the coldest people I know :)

So, if you’re looking for a doona, I would definitely recommend trying a wool one…just give it a go as you might just be surprised as I was. I know I will never go back to a down or feather comforter again now.

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