Tip Talk Monday On Home: Sweet Dreams

You spend a third of your life in your bed, so shouldn’t it get a little  special attention?  Turn your bed into the stress-free sanctuary of your dreams by starting with the right building blocks. Your key investments? A set of soft sheet, a fluffy comforter with a duvet cover and high-quality pillows. For a dash of personality, mix and match these elements yourself. To narrow the choices, follow two designs rules: After you choose palette (cool or warm), stick to just two to three shades and don’t go crazy with prints. Choose throw pillows in various shapes. Layer them in size, starting with euro squares and one of two standard pillows in front, for a tidy yet lush look.  And don’t forget what’s under the covers. A plush mattress pad, the right density pillow-these also make the difference between a good and great nights sleep. Before you run out and raid the bedding department, ask yourself: Do you like warm flannel or cool cotton? Fluffy down or hypoallergenic synthetic?

Then follow this bedding tips: GET THE LOOK

A.) When you make your bed always lay the top sheet facedown on the fitted sheet so the pretty pattern or trim faces up when you fold the top of the sheet over.
B.) For hospital corners, lay the flat sheet over fitted sheet, with extra length at the end. Tuck the bottom of the sheet snugly under the mattress. Take the side length, make a crisp bottom corner and tuck in tightly.
C.) A tailored bed skirt stylishly camouflages the boxspring and bed frame wheels. It also hides any stuff you stroke under your bed.

BEDDED BLISS: Don’t believe the thread-count hype: Higher numbers do not guarantee more luxe sheets, though they often do explain steeper price tags.  Threat count indicates the number of yarns woven into process. The only way to tell how soft a sheet will feel against your skin is to touch it. Here’s a primer on popular sheet fabric.
Cotton - Durable cotton breathes and is easy to care for.
Sateen - A step up from regular cotton, sateen is woven from superfine cotton threads, which give it a gentle sheen.
Organic cotton - Made without harsh or dyes or bleaches, this is an ideal choice if you have allergies.
Bamboo blend - Smooth fibers of the bamboo plant are spun into sheets with a silky finish. All bamboo sheet are pricey, but a mix-like this bamboo and jersey knit-has the same feel with a lower price tag.
Jersey Knit - Just like your favorite T-shirt, jersey knit sheets have a supple feel with just a hint of stretch. Pay a bit more attention to the quality you choose, since this fabric can lose its shape over time.
Flannel - The coziest of fabrics, flannel is loosely spun cotton or wool yarn that has been brushed for added softness.                         

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