Nov 27th 2007 05:53 pm A Simple Guide to Buying Bedding
As with most things you buy for your home, you will need to think about comfort, style, comfort, cost and of course style when selecting bedding. You’d think it would be quite simple. What’s difficult about bedding I hear you ask. But when you consider that there are blankets, bedspreads, comforters, sheets and pillowcases suddenly you head will start to ache.
Think: integrated.
Like other furniture for your home, bedding will need to compliment each other. Think of it as creating a meal. Some foods go great with each other whilst other combinations could only be stomached by pregnant women!
Some people have a natural sense of style and will select items that go great with each other. Luckily those of you who aren’t naturally gifted in this department as long as you follow a few simple guidelines.
First of all think about colour. Don’t simply look at colours in isolation. In other words, think about how it will fit into the entire colour scheme of your room. Colours can leap out at you or sit quietly depending on the shade and intensity. Some colours will be bright and vivid whilst others will be natural and muted. Decide what type you like and stick to it. A muted russet will look horrific next to screaming pink. Also think about what colour you want to dominate a room. You may just want whites and creams with the occasional splash of colour. Alternatively you may have a more bold and vivacious sense of style.
Pattern can really make or break bedding. Some patterns such as op art from the ’60s can make you feel dizzy, whilst natural forms can make you feel peaceful. Think about what emotions you want to create with your patterns.
Luckily many shops sell sets of bedding which are designed to go together and suit any taste. Of course, you will need to think about what type of bedroom furniture you have and what size of bedroom you own. If you live in a Georgian property with high ceilings then you may want to look for natural, heritage colours. Whereas if you have a contemporary loft apartment you can afford to go for something a bit more cutting edge and daring.
You also need to be practical because there are lots of people who have allergies to such things as dust mites and fleas. Yes that’s right, you might have a flea allergy. If you have fleas in your bed you will need to use certain products to get rid of them.
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