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Creating the Perfect Bed - Bedding, Duvets and Mattresses

We all crave the perfect bed. But it isn’t difficult to choose the right options for us if you look at these key areas:

Bedding.

A change of bedding is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to improve your night’s sleep. Nobody wants scratchy, bobbled sheets which are too hot or too cool: they can keep us awake at night or give us a lesser quality of sleep without us even being aware of it. We need to choose a fabric which feels soft against the skin, such as cotton. You may find silk or satin sheets, although soft to the touch and fashionable, too cool, particularly during winter months in the UK.

Harlequin bedding is of the highest quality, made from fabrics such as 200 thread count cotton sateen, which has a gentle light reflecting sheen. Harlequin bedding’s quality is clear from its appearance and its touch.

Harlequin duvet covers feature designs which are contemporary yet warm, and some are reversible to give you flexibility with changing the look of your bed. The Pod design is retro, featuring a deep purple and zesty lime colouring. Prato, in contrast, boasts a graduating stripe in dusky blue and stone colouring. Both Harlequin duvet covers feature a piped edge in one of the design’s main colours, demonstrating the quality of these designs. They are equally as beautiful, and show the contrast in the variety of Harlequin bedding designs on offer. The quality fabric in these designs, and Harlequins other bedding, feels fresh, crisp and allows the skin to breathe. Optimum body temperature is maintained by Harlequin’s threadcounts, which have been selected to be both warm and breathable.

There is more to Harlequin than bedding however. Opulent Harlequin throws and cushions in velvets and silk set off your bedroom perfectly, and they even offer an inspirational range of stand-out wallpapers in matching prints to the bedding.

Pillows and Duvet.

Pillows and duvets can feature natural or synthetic fillings. Synthetic pillows are considered basic, yet they are more likely to be machine washable. This is particularly useful to those with allergies affected by dust mites, although eczema sufferers may find synthetic pillows too hot and uncomfortable.

Natural fillings for duvets and pillows include wool, silk and feather, which are more difficult to clean.They do tend to mould more successfully to the head and neck however, and have a more luxurious feel.

Mattress.

Unlike bed linen, where everybody looks for quality and design in brands such as Harlequin, mattresses very much depend on the individual.

Open spring mattresses are the most common type of mattress. These tend to be the cheapest, yet least durable form of common mattress.

Pocket spring mattresses are similar, but feature individual smaller springs set in separate fabric pockets. This is ideal if there is a weight or size variation between the two people sleeping in the bed.

Memory foam mattresses are another popular form of mattress. They work by moulding and re-moulding to the shape of the body, providing support and helping to maintain a good posture.

But whatever mattress, duvet or pillows you choose, don’t forget the importance of choosing quality bedding. Choosing a good quality bed linen is a simple and affordable way to ensure a good night’s sleep.

 

Fogarty Bedding and its Benefits

It is shocking to really think how much time you spend in bed. We all complain that we don't get enough sleep and that we are always starting work too early and finishing too late to ever get our full quota. Most people sleep 8 hours per night. This 8 hours equates to a third of our 24 hour day though which is obviously a substantial part of our day. The remember that we sleep every single day. It isn't hard to do the maths that this means that we effectively spend a third of our entire life in our bed and on the average lifespan of 75 years this equates to a staggering 25 years in bed.

It really is mind blowing. However, it is indeed true and therefore it is amazing that people give such little consideration to the quality of bedding that they use when you think that they are going to spend literally years of their life laying on it!

Reading this article proves you have already taken an interest. And rightly so, because the quality of your sleep has a direct impact on your mood and health and it can be affected by something as simple as uncomfortable bedding or poor quality sheets.

Fogarty bedding is one option you may have seen. You may be wondering exactly what this brand is actually like and what the difference is to some of the standard bedding you see in the shops.

Fogarty bedding has been around since 1874. The fact they have been around so long is testament to the quality and success of their bedding products. This success is down to their superior quality. For example, Fogarty bedding uses Siberian Goose down in many of their products to offer an unrivalled level of comfort.

Fogarty bedding has been using many of the same materials since 1874. However, Fogarty bedding has also evolved with the times. It also offers bedding that use more advanced materials such as hollow fibre pillows which mould to the shape of your head and bounce back quickly into shape.

Choosing a duvet can be particularly hard. Choosing a duvet is based on a number of different criteria but often comes down to its Tog rating. A Tog rating is a way of gauging the thickness of the duvet. It also gives an idea as to how much warmth it will provide. Most people opt for a lower Tog rating in the Summer. This will allow you to stay cooler on those warm nights while still covering up. Most people buy a high tog duvet for the winter. This will provide you much more warmth during those cold wintery nights. This means potentially owning two different duvets. However, there are a number of duvets available that are classed as "all season" duvets. These aim to keep you cool and warm in the respective months. Some people prefer to have the individual summer and winter duvets. However, if you have never tried an all season duvet then it may be worth giving one a try. It is cheaper than buying two separate duvets.

What Makes Bedding So Important?

As human beings, we require around 8 hours per day of sleep. This means that a third of our life is actually spent in bed. Over the average lifespan this equates to literally spending over 25 years in bed.

The statistic is shocking; such a huge proportion of our lives are spent in bed. Therefore it is really quite surprising that so many go ahead and purchase their bedding without even giving it a second thought. Times are tough but is it really worth saving a few pounds on something which takes up so much time of your life?

The most important thing to take into account when purchasing new bedding is most certainly comfort. If you are going to spend 25 years of your life using something then you want to make sure that it is something that is pleasurable and comfortable. It is also true that the better you sleep, the less you need of it. So buying comfortable bedding can even save you time!

One great type of bedding is Sanderson bedding. The good thing about Sanderson bedding is that it is woven from easy-care cotton with extremely high thread counts.

Thread counts are a simple indication of the quality and durability of a fabric and in general, so that the higher the thread count, the higher the quality. Good quality fabric isn’t just about durability and how long the sheets will last, it is also about how comfortable and soft on the skin it will be. In general, the higher the thread count the better it will feel on your skin; and we all know it is much easier and rewarding to sleep on something soft that caresses the skin rather than something scratchy and uncomfortable.

It is very true that Sanderson bedding also ticks the box of a big enough range of designs and colours to match your requirements. We all want something comfortable to sleep on but we all put importance on colour and design as well so the two ideally need to go hand-in-hand. With Sanderson bedding they certainly do. There are a variety of different designs and shades as well as the option of opting for even higher thread counts, if you want a touch of even more luxury and comfort above the high standard already offered by their standard ranges.

Another advantage of Sanderson bedding is its durability. Higher thread count bedding tends to last longer, so although you may be spending more for a luxurious look and feel, you will actually save money by not having to regularly replace shoddy quality sheets. Sanderson bedding will look great and last for years.

So, next time you are thinking of buying some new bedding and just go searching for anything you can find, try to remember to give it a little bit more credit. Your bed is somewhere that you spend literally decades of your precious life so maybe you might just want to give it that little bit more thought next time!