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I have brown colored furniture in my bedroom and am looking for a nice sheet set/comforter for my room. The walls are white but I am wanting to change that at some point, just not sure what color yet, but that's in the future. I am having trouble finding sheets and was hoping someone might have some examples they've seen online. I want sheets that are manly, but not too bachelor pady... Any ideas?? Or at least good websites for bedding?
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First quality sheets with a muted pattern will tell anyone touching them that you are a man of good taste. In shopping for sheets, there are three main things to know.
The material must be cotton. NEVER polyester. But not just any old cotton. The best is Egyptian cotton which has long fibers about 1.5" long and very fine. But those sheets can be extremely expensive. You can still do well with American varieties of Egyptian cotton which are known as Pima cotton. Don't settle for anything less. And under no circumstances settle for sheets made in China. If you're really pressed for cash you might make do with India cotton but believe me, bare skin can really tell the difference in quality.
The next thing you need to know is about thread count -- the number of threads per inch. Higher is better and smoother and silkier. Sheets with a very high thread count tend to become softer and silkier with multiple washings which cheaper sheets will become stiffer. Be careful of claims though. Some manufacturers "double weave" and so claim a higher thread count but its really just two cheap sheets woven together so they don't have the softness and luster of true high-count sheets.
Locally, the best sheets I have found in the "under $200/set" range are Costco's Signature Kirkland brand. They come in a true 600 thread count and carry an unlimited warranty.
Oh, and Costco usually carries some very nice comforters and throws at good prices.
Sweet dreams,
Honey
the important thing to look for is the "thread count". That is the number of threads per inch of material. The higher the count, the better quality the sheet, the smoother and silkier the feel.
First quality sheets with a muted pattern will tell anyone touching them that you are a man of good taste. In shopping for sheets, there are three main things to know.
The material must be cotton. NEVER polyester. But not just any old cotton. The best is Egyptian cotton which has long fibers about 1.5" long and very fine. But those sheets can be extremely expensive. You can still do well with American varieties of Egyptian cotton which are known as Pima cotton. Don't settle for anything less. And under no circumstances settle for sheets made in China. If you're really pressed for cash you might make do with India cotton but believe me, bare skin can really tell the difference in quality.
The next thing you need to know is about thread count -- the number of threads per inch. Higher is better and smoother and silkier. Sheets with a very high thread count tend to become softer and silkier with multiple washings which cheaper sheets will become stiffer. Be careful of claims though. Some manufacturers "double weave" and so claim a higher thread count but its really just two cheap sheets woven together so they don't have the softness and luster of true high-count sheets.
Locally, the best sheets I have found in the "under $200/set" range are Costco's Signature Kirkland brand. They come in a true 600 thread count and carry an unlimited warranty.
Oh, and Costco usually carries some very nice comforters and throws at good prices.
Sweet dreams,
Honey
the important thing to look for is the "thread count". That is the number of threads per inch of material. The higher the count, the better quality the sheet, the smoother and silkier the feel.
How can I decorate my room in an earthy, hippie, Indian style?
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I need almost everything, like a bed, comforter, end tables, desk, desk lamp, and some cool arty things. Price isn't a (very) deciding factor.
I don't want to go really tacky with the Indian part, but, I don't know. I don't know what I want. I'm going to college in less than a year and my parents are insisting I get a new, nice bedroom set. I'll be making the 5000-mile journey home about once a year, so, it doesn't matter all that much to me, I just want to be comfortable in a room I dig.
Any ideas for anything are appreciated :)
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I am thinking by Indian you mean from India? Try hanging filmy fabric on the walls in shades of pumpkin, fuschia,maroon.Or any colors you prefer. Anything batik would be authentic. Beaded curtain, yes. Low, soft lighting, carved wood or rich dark wood but minimalist in design. Just a mattress on a boxspring on the floor with large throw pillows aplenty would be awesome.. Of course, some patchouli incense and rosewater would be nice touches.If your parents insist on buying, then at least try for something easy to move! Skip a hooka, although it would be authentic hippieana.
I am thinking by Indian you mean from India? Try hanging filmy fabric on the walls in shades of pumpkin, fuschia,maroon.Or any colors you prefer. Anything batik would be authentic. Beaded curtain, yes. Low, soft lighting, carved wood or rich dark wood but minimalist in design. Just a mattress on a boxspring on the floor with large throw pillows aplenty would be awesome.. Of course, some patchouli incense and rosewater would be nice touches.If your parents insist on buying, then at least try for something easy to move! Skip a hooka, although it would be authentic hippieana.
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