Spending about a third of your life sleeping is an incredibly scary journey of discomfort. But still, many adults of their twenties and thirties keep sleeping on those mismatched sheets they bought in college. It is time to ditch this childhood bedding and give your bedroom a sanctuary look.
First of all, do not pay any attention to those crazy thread counts your marketing departments shout out loud. 1,200 thread count can be easily achieved with the help of multi-ply yarns that are being used by marketers to deceive you. But if you are looking for something comfy, it is better to go for long-staple cotton like Supima or Egyptian ones. And in case you run hot, which is the case of most of us, there is nothing better than Tencel or bamboo blends.
Weave types totally change your bed style. For instance, percale fabric is light, fresh and gives a luxury hotel feel, which is perfect for the summertime. At the same time, the sateen weave is silky and warmer, so you will feel wrapped into a burrito at night of winter months. Actually, you may buy yourself one set of each of these fabrics in order to enjoy every season.
Speaking about the elephant in the room – the duvet, you will need a good quality insert, which will not become clumpy after just two washes. Of course, down is the most popular one, but there are also down-alternative inserts which give you the same softness but without sneezing attacks. It is better to have your down-alternative insert with linen duvet cover to look effortlessly chic.
And speaking about pillows, it is necessary to mention that almost everyone makes mistakes. In order to have a proper sleeping position, side sleepers should buy firm and fluffy pillows whereas stomach sleepers should choose flat pillows. The memory foam might seem a good idea, but high-quality down alternative is the best option.
The color palette is extremely important for your psychological state. Neon sheets can be trendy in 2015 but they cannot make your bedroom a peaceful place to relax. Earth tone, muted blues and white colors are what you need to create your spa-like environment which covers your dirtiness and makes your room look more expensive.
Of course, it is also necessary to think about the mattress protector, which may seem boring but protects your expensive mattress from dust mites, sweat and all kinds of mess. You should find a product that is both breathable and waterproof in order to avoid sweating in the middle of the night.
Overall, your bed is the central point of your personal life. Buying good quality bedding is investing into your health and love life. Do not buy the cheapest bedding online.