April 2009
Owner 'should be reflected in their bed'
Published: 30th April 2009
Bedrooms, due to their personalised nature, should do nothing other than reflect the person who sleeps in there whether it be through bed linen, pillows, duvet covers or other bedding - after all, it has to be comfortable by its very nature.
Bed linen is 'tragedy of fashion'
Published: 30th April 2009
Due to many people's dedication to looking great, many things are suffering, with bedding such as bed linens and Egyptian cotton suffering from repeated coatings of fake tan and make-up, a recent survey has found.
Couples sleeping apart 'may want to swap partner for Egyptian cotton'
Published: 29th April 2009
Many couples find it difficult to share a bed due to different sleeping needs and distractions, though one pair have improved their relationship by decking out two beds with luxurious bedding, including Egyptian cotton bedspreads.
Egyptian cotton is 'becoming more popular'
Published: 29th April 2009
The use of Egyptian cotton as a fabric is growing in popularity, a new report has stated, with the fibres usually used in bed linen now being applied to clothing to keep people cool in the warmer months.
Children should have 'creative control over bedroom'
Published: 28th April 2009
Creativity is something which all parents want to nurture in their children, with many perhaps wanting to give their offspring free reign over their bed linen and curtain choices - after all, it helps develop this life skill, a new report states.
People 'must think before decorating'
Published: 27th April 2009
Although it may seem like obvious advice, one interior designer has adopted a low-cost, high-style strategy to decorating, no doubt factoring bed linen and curtains into his theory of "quantum design".
Perfect bedding with 'custom bed linen'
Published: 24th April 2009
Many people may like the current set-up they have in the bedroom in terms of bed linen, yet many may want to go one step further and customise some of their purchases, such as bedspreads and duvet covers.
Egyptian cotton sheets 'better than duvets' in hotels
Published: 24th April 2009
With the hotter weather on the way, one crusader has spoken out against hotels using inflexible duvets on their beds, stating that Egyptian cotton and light cotton comforters for such accommodation is enough.
Adding paint to bedroom can 'reinvigorate decor'
Published: 24th April 2009
There are so many cheap ways to renovate the home, according to one expert, with the use of paint being a particularly easy way of doing this - so long as people think about curtains and drapes as part of their idea!
Pastel colours 'welcome spring into the bedroom'
Published: 22nd April 2009
The best way to bring the fresh new weather into the bedroom is through the use of pastel colours, according to an interior design expert, who said that curtains, bed linen and other bedding can use this to their advantage.
Duvet day for Lily Allen
Published: 22nd April 2009
Following the end of her 14-day tour of the US, Lily Allen has registered her fatigue with snappers by making the walk between her caravan and tour bus wrapped in bedding - a comforter without a duvet cover.
Couples sleeping apart 'may find answer in bedding'
Published: 21st April 2009
Many couples may find it difficult to share a bed for many reasons such as heat issues, the inability to share a certain kind of bedding, or differences in bed linen choice - however, help is at hand.
Kids should use bed linen to 'be individual'
Published: 20th April 2009
When children share a bedroom, they ought to use separate bedding to establish their own style, with differing duvet covers, pillows and bedspreads all contributing to the effect of personality and independence, it is said.
Hostel makeover project 'a success'
Published: 20th April 2009
A makeover project for a homeless hostel has harnessed the power of its residents by teaching them decorating and DIY to spruce the place up, using curtains and decorating to create a comfortable lounge for themselves.
Bed linen is 'one of few priorities for Stelios'
Published: 17th April 2009
EasyJet owner Stelios Haji-Ioannou, known for his range of budget airlines and other cut-price assets, is to prioritise bed linen and little else when he opens up EasyHotel in Bristol as part of a push towards cheap overnight accommodation.
Rooney's son 'will have blue bedding'
Published: 16th April 2009
In a bid to restore his support in his hometown club, Wayne Rooney will be kitting his future baby's bedroom out in blue, with bedding, duvet covers, wallpaper and curtains no doubt reflecting his roots at Everton.
Obama dog 'not allowed on president's bed linen'
Published: 16th April 2009
The bed linen of Barack Obama is to stay dog-free after he declared that Bo, his new Portuguese water dog, is to stay well away from the bedding of him and his wife Michelle, instead giving him his own private space.
Household decorating 'easily done on a budget'
Published: 15th April 2009
A set of handy hints and tips has been dispensed to people wanting to make their home look attractive, with bed linen purchases easily expanded upon with items to easily complement great bedding in the boudoir.
Bedroom should 'always be a compromise'
Published: 15th April 2009
Couples who are frequently at war with one another over home decor ought to agree on shared spaces such as the bedroom, picking neutral colours for bed linen and duvet covers, yet having more personality elsewhere in the home.
White furnishings are 'great' for bedroom
Published: 14th April 2009
The use of white as a colour for all facets of the bedroom including curtains, bed linen and wallpaper or paint can make a personal space look professional, clean and let it continue to be a great look for years to come, according to one expert.
Demands of bed linen 'require smart storage'
Published: 09th April 2009
Good hosts will know that everyone who visits their humble abode to stay the night will need fresh bed linen. But where do you keep the bedding? Smart storage is the answer, an interior designer emphasises.
Natural bed linen is 'great for sleeping'
Published: 08th April 2009
Those struggling to get sleep on a night may want to consider the benefits of natural bed linen, as such fibres in duvet covers and comforters may make it much easier to relax and unwind on a night, it is claimed.
Mountainside covered with bed linen Dalek
Published: 08th April 2009
Although many people may expect the inhabitants of Skaro to remain firmly on our screens, a Dalek still managed to make an appearance on a mountain in Northern Ireland, made out of bed linen.
'Easy to create' bedroom in a budget
Published: 07th April 2009
A property expert has dished out a number of great ways to keep on top of costs over the next few months in light of the current economic climate, with bed linen and duvet cover adjustments also recommended.
Cindy Crawford joins bed linen race
Published: 06th April 2009
Following in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue, Jessica Simpson and Eva Mendes, Cindy Crawford is to join the market to sell bed linen under her name, providing affordable comforters and duvet covers in American chain JC Penney.
Separate beds 'are solution for many couples'
Published: 06th April 2009
Despite bed being seen as one of the more romantic locations for a relationship, many couples are taking to separate sleeping arrangements with their own comforters and luxurious bed linen to get their rest.
Charity bedroom revamp stuns young girl
Published: 03rd April 2009
A three-year-old girl with a complex medical condition has been visited by the Make-a-Wish Foundation, which decked out her bedroom with pink bedding, toys and other soft furnishings as she was transported around in a pink limo.
'Renew, refresh and redecorate' your bedroom
Published: 02nd April 2009
An American company specialising in accessories and style plans for the boudoir has recommended major changes to the use of bedding in the room, with bed linen and duvet covers featuring in the new ideas.
Lulu Guinness 'does not hold back' on bed linen extravagance
Published: 02nd April 2009
In preparation for her 20th anniversary in the fashion industry, Lulu Guinness is getting her new ranges together, with one bed linen feast for the eyes being displayed in her flagship store, showcasing upper-class duvet covers and pillowcases.
Scottish resort 'ramps up luxury with bed linen'
Published: 01st April 2009
One of Scotland's premier hotels really knows how to ramp up the luxury, states one bed linen lover, who explains the sumptuousness of the Egyptian cotton that was used, with the bedding enhancing his stay.
