Shop For Bedding With These 10 Questions In Mind
1. Color – What colors do you like and will they compliment your bedroom?
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If you are planning to paint your bedroom, select bedding FIRST. Taking a small piece of the actual bedding set into the clerk at the paint store will give them an accurate color to work with.
2. Prints verses Solids
This is a matter of personal choice and lifestyle. Solid bedding looks showy and sophisticated but often isn’t very wise, especially if you have pets or kids who sometimes share your bed. A print can “hide” a multitude of bits and pieces and hairs on your bedding (until laundry day). Enliven a boring room with a bold print. Prints can be large or small as well. The larger they are, the bolder they look in the space. Essentially the bedding is clothing for your bed. A bed is a large piece of furniture so a large print will really pop on a bed. A smaller print will be a more subtle choice. Which do you prefer and what do you want your bedding to say?
3. Fabric – Cotton, silk, satin, polyester, bamboo
Many people love cotton, especially Egyptian Cotton. Cotton is a breatheable fabric and is absorbent too. It is comfortable next to your skin. Silk is another natural material. It feels luxurious and comfortable but can be difficult to clean so it’s not always practical. Polyester is a man-made material which doesn’t breathe well but is super easy to clean and can take on the look of cotton, satin, or anything in between. Satin is not really a fabric type. It is a “weave” that looks shiny and luxurious. A multitude of fibers and blends come in a satin weave. It is generally thought of to be shiny and slippery. Special cleaning requirements make it impractical. Bamboo is a newer fabric. It is a great choice as it is softer than cotton, naturally anti-bacterial, naturally anti-insecticidal, and very eco-friendly. It is easy to clean, more absorbent than cotton and wears very well.
4. Thread Count – What does this mean? What is the ultimate alternative?
Thread Count is the number of fibers per inch woven into the material. Higher thread counts in cotton are softer and more luxurious. Thread Counts can range from 100 – 1000 or so. Higher thread counts are more costly. Fabrics that are tightly woven are much warmer. The biggest disadvantage to high thread counts is that they wear out more quickly. Generally, for bedding, a thread count of 200 – 400 is the most practical.
5. Size – Measure and be sure
Be sure you know the measurements of your bed. Knowing it is a Queen Size isn’t enough anymore. There are now Extra-Long Queen and Olympic Queen sizes. Besides, if you are getting a fitted sheet you will need to know the depth of your mattress. Fitted sheets can fit 13″ – 24″ deep mattresses. That’s a wide range. You don’t want a “deep” fit on your 13″ deep mattress and you don’t want a 13″ deep fitted sheet on your 24″ deep mattress either.
6. Price – What is a good price and what is “cheap”?
Bedding is sold in all kinds of different packages. You can buy each piece separately or you can buy sets. Prices range for sizes, qualities, fabrics, etc. As an example, finding a new Queen Size Bed in a Bag set for under $50 is probably a “cheap” set. (It will wear out fast). However, finding a new Queen Size Sheet set for around $100 is not unheard of. Also beware the “cheap” bedding as it will often pill (get little balls of bunched-up fiber) when laundered, making it unsightly and you will need to replace it that much sooner.
7. Bed in a Bag – Is this the wisest choice?
Bed in a Bag sets are fantastic choices to make things easy. Bedding sets usually include sheets, a comforter or duvet cover, and pillow shams, that all match. Some also include a bed skirt and curtains. It is so nice to open one bag and have everything you need in it to do the whole room!
Not only that, but many duvet cover bed in a bag sets have a reversible duvet cover. You get a “deal” with a bed in a bag set because the items would be more expensive if purchased separately but also, it’s like getting two sets in one! Simply flip the duvet over for a whole new look. (Also, duvet covers are much easier to launder than comforters are.)
8. Warmth – How warm do you and/or your partner sleep?
My husband and I tend to “sleep warm”. I always keep this in mind when shopping for bedding. When given the choice of warmth, I choose a cooler cover. Being too warm while sleeping is just as uncomfortable as being too cold. Waking up to flip the covers off interrupts the sleep cycle.
Especially when choosing a duvet or comforter, choosing how warm you like to be is important. Often when two people share a bed they produce double the body heat.
When one person sleeps alone, they may need warmer covers.
9. Mood – What mood should your bedroom evoke?
Do you prefer more subtle themes and colors? Do you like it to be romantic? Do you want to express your vibrant side?
Choosing the mood you want in your bedroom will help you choose the style of bedding that will make you happy.
10. Accessories – Minimal or lots?
Do you like a lot of pillows on the bed? Do you like stuffed animals or other accessories on it? What about when you sleep in the bed? Do you want to take the time to remove a bunch of accessories before getting in? Or would you rather keep it uncluttered and just slip into bed without having to remove a bunch of stuff each night? Remember, the easier it is to make your bed in the morning, the more likely it is you will do it.
Again, this is a personal choice.
Keeping these things in mind while shopping for bedding will make the choice much easier for you and you will be happier with the end result that suits your lifestyle and personal choices.
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