Sheet Smarts
Getting a good night’s sleep depends on a lot of different factors — comfort, stress level, room temperature – but to get it right, you’ve got to start with the basics and your mattress is the first building block to a restful slumber.
If you’re in the market for a new mattress and have recently taken a stroll down the aisle of a bedding store, you know that there is a dizzying array from which to choose. How do you know which mattress is best for you?
Fabric content: Look for all-natural fabrics, such as 100-percent cotton Lustrous Cotton Sateen Sheets from the Eileen Fisher Home Collection by Garnet Hill (garnethill.com). Natural-fiber sheets allow the body to breathe and, with care (see Laundering Tips), will last a long time, making them worth your investment. Cotton sheeting feels smooth and soft to the touch, and Egyptian and Pima cottons, which have a longer fiber, have a slightly more luxurious feel.
Construction: The way a sheet is woven is another important factor to consider. Cotton percale has a clean, crisp finish, while cotton sateen has a more fluid, satiny texture. Flannel has a soft nap to it that many people like for winter use.
Decorating a Bedroom with Blue and White
April 3rd, 2010 · 1 Comment
Combining blue, taupe, and white makes for a very soothing color palette, especially in the bedroom. Fabrics boasting toiles, stripes, or textures are inviting to all familly members year ’round.
via: seasonsforallathome.com
Refurbishing is all the rage now, and for many refurbishing their bedroom is high on their list. So if you’re designing your bedroom new, or [...]
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Red, White And Pink Bedroom Decorating
May 5th, 2009 · 1 Comment
photo credit: James Carriere
Chocolate and Red Bedroom: A 19th-century Italian headboard, upholstered in Osborne & Little’s Tamara, is the centerpiece of this bedroom highlighted with chocolate, red, and a soft pink. Very romantic.
photo credit: Eric Piasecki
Deep Red Drinks Room: The ultimate red room. The walls and doors in the “drinks room” are upholstered in a [...]
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