Archive for January, 2010
Lighten Up For Spring Bedding With Duvet Covers
In the winter time a heavy duty comforter set was needed for extra warmth. Now that spring is approaching, the duvet covers can be used as lighter insulation.
If you have a duvet cover protecting your comforter, simply take out the comforter and put it away until it is needed again. Or if you choose to decorate your bedroom differently during the spring then you may want to pick up a new one.
Duvert covers come in king, queen and twin sizes. They normally come with a bed skirt and shams and are machine washable.
It’s difficult to think about spring in January, with frigid weather still lingering in the air but soon this season will pass and with its passing comes spring. In order to help jump start your spring, you can add a floral comforter set to your bedroom decoration.
A relaxing, romantic Prima queen bedding ensemble exudes feminine beauty with an adornment of gorgeous shades of blush and pale green floral print on a pure white ground bringing a touch of springtime into your bedroom giving you relaxation and comfort as well as beauty. These beautiful Veratex luxury Prima bedding ensembles are offset with white and taupe pillow shams with a matching floral print centered on each sham and a white bedskirt. Coordinating decorative pillows and accent pillows are available in matching designs and fabrics.
When buying comforters or comforter sets, many choices are available. Some comforters come with a few complimentary items such as a bedskirt and a couple of pillow shams. Others may come with a large ensemble of items to compliment the basic comforter set. In some case a few bundled packages may be available with an increasing number of pillows and types of pillows and sheet sets.
What is your preference? When shopping for comforters and comforter sets, do you prefer a simple package with options that you can mix and match with? In other words, build your own ensemble. Or do you prefer a choice of bundled options that include all of the items in the photos shown? Please post your reply!
The Mens Wear Quilt, available in king size and queen size, is a patchwork of masculine plaids and stripes in denim and other blue color tones. The contrast in textured patterns coupled with the mixture of fine line details that brighten its appearance makes this quilt an attractive addition to any bedroom.
This popular classic quilt casual bedding is perfect for the blue tone shabby chic look. This 100% cotton quilt is prewashed for that soft feel the first time you put it on your bed. The king size is 106 by 92 inches and the queen size is 88 x 92 inches. The quilt also comes with a pair of 20 by 26 inch shams.
This satin sheet is called Bridal Satin Sheet, simple because it is fabrics that are mostly found in bridal gowns. It is composed of acetate, and is a heavier, thicker, and more luxurious satin than “polyester satin”. Satin fabric is very smooth to the touch and warm. Satin is also winkle free fabric and thus fit for winter bedding. Moreover the rough surface from beneath has the anti-slip tendency so can be used without much worry. It is an ideal material for sheets because it is machine washable. Warm in winter and cool in summer. It is ideal bedding for all year around and a perfect compliment to you comforters or comforter sets.
I found these washing instructions to be helpful on caring for your bridal satin sheets.
Care Instructions: To wash Polyester Bridal Satin Sheets and Pillowcases, please use mild non-phosphate soap (not detergent) in lukewarm water on gentle cycle. Dry using delicate cycle with cool air or line dry.
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There is a wide variation of how frequently people clean their bedding. Most people wash or dry clean their comforter sets every two to three weeks. This is fine unless you are allergic to dust mites.
We shed skin cells at all times and at night we shed these in our beds. Unfortunately this serves as food for dust mites. If you have allergies to dust mites, then it makes sense to keep the skins cells in your bed to a minimum. So you will want to clean your comforter set more frequently.
If you have a down comforter then having machine washable duvet covers for it lets you more easily clean your bedding while being able to add variety to the look of your bedroom at the same time. In this case the down comforter can be cleaned a lot less frequently.
It may sound strange to think of using Bamboo for production of bedding fabrics. But it is true and and bamboo fiber offers some nice benefits. The fabric is naturally soft, breathable, antibacterial and hypoallergenic.
Bamboo fabrics offer an eco-friendly alternative to cotton or cotton-mix duvet covers and sheet sets. Bamboo fabics are very smooth, have a natural sheen to the surface and they feel like silk or cashmere.
The bamboo fabric adjusts to your body temperature and is several times more absorbent than cotton. This means in the winter bamboo fabrics are very warm but at the same time allow more air between you and your skin, so overheating does not happen.
You may want add some romance to your bedding for Valentine’s Day. Changing to a pink Valentine duvet cover set is the perfect way for you to add that extra affect to your bedding for this special time of year.
The picture shows the 6 piece queen Valentine duvet cover set from Le Vele. It features 2 pillow cases, 2 shams, a sheet as well as the duvert cover.
If you are considering a bedding set as a Valentine’s Day gift, you may like to know that this set also comes packaged in an elegant box wrapped in glossy paper and tied with an ornamental bow. A French designer carrying gift bag is also included.
Valentine’s Day is coming soon. One idea for a gift or to decorate your bedroom is a Valentine’s Day duvet cover set. These come as vibrant rose floral patterns for her. For the couple there are his and her patterns. The sets typically include 6 pieces total including two pillow shams, two pillow cases and a bed sheet.
Duvet covers are a sleeve for your down comforter or alternative down comforter. The duvet cover itself may be used as a blanket for mild or warmer weather. Depending on your situation, you may also want to pick up a comforter with the Valentine’s Day duvet cover set as well.
The Trousseau Matelasse quilt from Pem America is a very popular quilt that has neutral backgrounds with details sewing. The complex 2 layer Matelassé construction allows for a neat trick: the surface fabric is slightly crushed but the fabric as a whole is not crushed.
This quilt is offered in both ivory and sage colors, as well as king, queen and twin sizes. It is filled 100% with nautral cotton and is pre-washed giving it a natural worn look. The pattern sizes may vary slightly due to its hand-crafting.