How to Choose the Best Bedding Ensembles
There are so many bedding ensembles available these days that it’s difficult to know what to choose to achieve your dream bedroom. Here are some guidelines which will help you make your selection when you are ready to shop.
1. The Design
This is the aspect we are most likely to think about when making our choice of bedding ensembles and the one which is the most fun! Many bedding sets are built around a pattern or colorway, others around a theme. Some designs are romantic and feminine, other are designed for guys and some are more neutral. Think about the effect you are trying to create in your bedroom and choose a bedding ensemble which matches this.
2. The Make up of the Set
Find out what is included in the bedding ensembles you have your eye on. Some contain only sheets and pillow shams and duvet cover while others have a whole lot more such as a comforter, matching cushions, throws, bed skirt etc. Sometimes you can buy a basic bedding ensemble and add in the items you require – sometimes you have to buy the whole bed in a bag set. What do you require and what is available in the collection?
3. The Quality of the Materials
Consider the fabrics used within the bedding ensemble and how they will stand up to wear especially for bedding which will be in daily use.
The thread count of fabric determine its quality. Sheets can be anything from 80 to 12000 thread count and good quality sheets are generally from 180 to 500 thread count but that’s not the only factor in quality. You need to consider the fabric too. Look for a high cotton percentage with a satin finish for comfortable bedding next to the skin.
4. The Color and Pattern
When choosing colors it may be easiest to start with your a bedding ensemble and use those as the colors on which to base the room. If your room has already been decorated take care to select something which enhances the color scheme of the room. Consider the walls, flooring and curtains before you make your choice because the bed is a huge expanse within the overall scheme. You can choose to blend or contrast the colors but it is best to stay within the same color family. For example, even if you choose a neutral shade you will do better to go with cream if your room has warm tones or white if your room has cooler, sharper colors. Be careful not to have too many patterns competing with each other within your room unless the colors of each pattern look like they are part of a set. Unless you are an expert would avoid mixing patterns which have not bee designed to go together.
Inviting warm tones for peaceful sleep
5. Your Bed
Remember to take into account the style, shape and measurements of your bed when choosing your bedding set and accessories. I have a French antique bed at home which is lovely but it needs a custom mattress and custom bedding to match. Fitted sheets are not an option. Nor are valances which do not fit and which cover up the ornate carving along the sides of the bed. Modern bedding would look ugly on such a bed. Some beds suit a more country look. Some a contemporary bedding ensemble. It’s all part of making an overall look and theme for your dream bedroom.
6. Your Budget
Prices of bedding ensembles vary widely from hundreds of dollars for designer luxury bedding sets to a more modest price for the budget sets. Of course in many cases you get what you pay for but you may want to set yourself a budget before you start looking so you don’t get carried away. If your budget is small at the moment it may be worth buying a basic quality ensemble (which will last) and brightening it up with inexpensive pillows and a throw to give your bedroom the designer look without breaking the bank.
7. Your Patience
Nothing looks worse than a bedroom with an unmade bed. If a bedding ensemble needs to be “just so” to look great then you need the patience to put it back together again every morning when you get up. If you know you’re always rushed for time select something simple – where a minute or two will have your bedroom looking good. Bedding ensembles shouldn’t need too much assembling!
Where to Buy the Best Bedding Ensembles
There are beautiful bedding ensembles to choose these days. You can find luxury versions in department and interiors stores as well as in specialist soft furnishing stores and budget ranges in general purpose stores. However for many reasons, unless you have just come across something you love, I think it’s a great idea to look for bedding ensembles online.
1. Great choice
Bedding sets are bulky and take up a lot of shelf space so you are unlikely to get a huge selection in your local store. Sometimes you make the trip only to come away with a brochure you could send for online. Online you will be offered 1000s of bedding ensembles in different sizes, styles and colors. Not even the largest bedding super store can compete with that.
2. Convenience
You can browse online stores 24 * 7 all 365 days a year and go shopping for bed linens when it’s convenient for you. You can find just what you are looking for in a few minutes without the inconvenience (and expense) of getting to a store miles from your home. No waiting and no lines! Online sites have secure ordering and great hassle-free returns services make the whole experience of buying a bedding set online quick and easy.
3. Lower Prices and Discounts
Online stores tend to offer lower prices and discount on bedding ensembles because they do not have the overheads of running a physical store. Plus you can easily compare prices on similar bedding ensembles from the comfort of your own sofa and get the price benefits of shopping around without the time-consuming hassle of trooping from store to store.
4. Bedroom Design Advice
Many sites have not just bedding sets on offer but also give plenty advice on how to choose the best duvet, comforter or sheets to meet your needs and how to measure up your bed for bed linen.
Bedding Ensemble in Shades of blue
5. Pressure Free
You can make your buying decision without an overly keen sales person on commission standing over you. You have time to think straight! Spend as long as you like thinking about your purchase and if you don’t get it right first time return your items without a log trip back to the store.
6. Free Shipping
Many online stores offer free shipping of your bedding ensemble. Check the terms but in general, your new bedding can be delivered to your door completely free of charge!
7. Access to Unique Designs
Online you’ll find many designer bedding ensembles which will lift your whole bedroom décor and make your room the envy of your friends. These unique designs are just not available locally.
8. Easy Searching
Most sites allow you to search for exactly what you are looking for as well as browsing their selection. You can quickly locate the bedding ensembles which meet your needs for size, price, color etc and then spend your time looking at the ones you are interested in.
9. Money back Guarantees
Online stores take the risk out of your purchasing online by offering risk-free money back guarantees. Some local stores are not so accommodating.
10. Custom Services
Some online stores will create custom bedding for you which exactly matches your requirements. This is a great service when you can’t find exactly what you are looking for among the ready-made bedding ensembles.
Simple Bedding with one of these Beautiful Duvet Sets
There is a lot to be said for keeping things simple in our homes. Our lives are complicated enough these days without having too much to fuss with and that is especially important in the bedroom where we just want to relax. Simple bedding ensembles fit right into that philosophy. Sure, you can buy bedding sets with all kinds of extras. They look beautiful but we tend to forget that we will have to remove all the decorative pillows, bolsters and bed runners before you get into bed at night, dark tired and if we want the bed to stay looking good, we will have to put them all back in the morning! It probably feels like you already have a full-time job before you do your morning commute, so don’t add to it!
When you buy simple bedding for your room you will also notice how it gives a calm and relaxed feel to the room. There is nothing to distract the eye. That is not to say that a simple bedding ensemble cannot be beautiful. When you have no excess decoration, it is important to make sure that the quality of fabric and stitching is first class. In fact, the best kind of luxury bedding is simple. It might be a white bedding ensemble embroidered with white thread or a simple bronze quilted bed cover in soft satin but the materials and workmanship will speak for themselves.
So, what might you look for in a simple bedding set? If you want to make things as easy as possible, look for a white duvet cover and pillow case set in quality materials, then buy easy care white sheets if you don’t have them already and you are done. No need to add anything else to your duvet set however if you have the kind of bed which needs a valance or dust ruffles, buy a plain white simple design. Nothing could be easier.
Things get a little more complicated if you choose colored duvet sets. That’s because matching up sheets and valance is more difficult with these but most department stores and web sites selling bedding have plenty of coordinating items to help.
And if you absolutely must have something to decorate your bed, a couple of colored pillows OR a throw won’t complicate your life too much 
Here is a selection of simple bedding and duvet sets to give you some ideas. If you don’t see what you like on this page, there are hundreds more to choose from whether you’re looking for king, queen, full or twin bedding HERE many with great discounts and free shipping.
 King/Queen Duvet Set in all Colors (Click Image for Details) |
This high thread count (600) duvet set is available in King or queen sizes and in the following colors : white, ivory, blue, green, beige, chocolate, coffee and stone. 100% cotton sateen, reversible with woven stripe on one side, plain fabric on reverse. Includes duvet cover and 2 standard pillow shams. Click here for details, customer reviews and huge discount. |
 Regency Havana Reversible Floral/Stripe Duvet Set (Click Image for Details) |
Available as king, queen or twin and in six different color combinations, this wonderful reversible duvet set will add a special touch to any bedroom. Reversible with stripe pattern on one side and floral pattern on the other. Matching sheets available. 100% easy care cotton. Click here for details, reviews and special discount.
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This distinctive black and white duvet set is reversible with a striped pattern on one side. It is available as a king bedding set and also in queen, full and twin sizes. Alternative colors available : burgundy and white or beige and white. 100% cotton, easy care. Click here for reviews, discount pricing and further details.
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 Black and White Duvet Set (Click Image for Details) |
 Blue Duvet Set with Paisley Design (Click Image for Details) |
This 100% cotton old English design paisley duvet cove set in blue is quite distinctive in its design but the duvet cover/two pillow sham combination will take the hassle out of bed making, Easy care. King and Queen duvet sets are available. Click here for details.
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Make your bed look beautiful in a minute with this fantastic purple comforter set available in 3 sizes. Wonderful flock design fabric enhances the overall appearance of your bed. Click here for details.
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 Purple Comforter Set (Click Image for Details) |
Discount Bedding Ensembles : On Sale Today!
If you want to save money on a beautiful bedding set, look for discount bedding ensembles rather than choosing lower quality bed linen. That way you will get the best possible bedroom at the lowest price and get great value for money.
There are a number of places to look which will help you find your chosen bedding. Of course, it helps if you are flexible and able to choose from the full range of bedding ensembles on sale but it also does to no harm to have an idea of the kind of bedding you are looking for so that you can zoom in on the real bargains.
Here’s where you can find the best bedding ensembles at a discount:-
1. Department Stores
Departments stores often have sales and the better quality bedding usually has the biggest reductions. If you can’t find a whole bedding set you like you may be able to find the individual pieces from a designer range and match them up with quality plain sheet sets and pillows cases to make a wonderful bed. January and July are generally the best months to bag a great bargain but many store have sales throughout the year these days. Look out for them in the local press.
2. Factory Outlets
Bedding seems to be a staple item to stock at factory outlets and you’ll find many discounts from the best manufacturers (although not all designers will be represented). If you have the opportunity visit a few outlet centers when you are looking for bedding and snap up anything you see which you love (as it may not be there on a second visit).
Look for discount bedding ensembles online
3. Bedding Ensembles Online
There are many online stores selling bedding and you have a great opportunity to compare prices and get the best possible deals without having to spend hours raking around stores looking for bargains. All you have to do in this case is search and surf around until you find something you like at a good price. If you are thinking of buying Waverly, Thomasville or Croscill bedding ensembles or those from other well-known manufacturers then look at a few sites and compare the prices, delivery charges and delivery times as deals and terms and conditions can vary a lot.
4. Use Auction Sites
Auction sites like eBay sometimes have some great deals on bedding ensembles and more variety too as the whole world is open to you (Do check the cost of shipping however before you get carried away ordering however.) If you have a limited budget you can give a price limit (using the advanced search feature) and get a view of the best bedding ensembles you can afford without being tempted by costlier items.
Bedding Ensembles: Color Schemes Made Easy
If you are looking for a brand new color scheme for your bedroom and you don’t know where start then there’s one easy place to begin which will help you no end – bedding ensembles.
Let me explain. All will become clear soon I promise.
With the huge range of bedding ensembles on offer you are bound to find one which appeals. They are available at all price levels and in all styles and color-ways, with different patterns and themes.
Look for a bedding collection you like which has several colors in the design – ones which you feel go well together. Make sure that you like the style of the bedding you picked as this will form the center-piece to your room and that it is within your budget. You want to make sure at the very least that you are able to buy the major items in the pattern you picked.
Now here’s the thing. This design can form the basis for a whole color palette for your room – they have already been thought through for you by experienced and talented designers. They work well together and you like them.
But how do you translate the color scheme from a bedding ensemble to a room?
First of all pick three or four colors you like from the design you selected – one light, one or two medium tones and a dark (or bright) tone.
Make a note of your colors for when you go shopping.
If you don’t already have the bedding ensemble of your choice, get some paint charts and clip the colors from the charts which closely match the design so that you have an easy way to remember when out shopping and selecting items.
Paint charts: great to find your color when shopping
If you do own the bedding you can always take around a small part of the ensemble (such as a patterned pillow sham) when shopping but the colors from the paint charts help here too in case you see something when you started out without any intention of shopping! Just keep them in your purse until your room is complete!
So how do you use these colors?
Use the light color to select the right shade for the largest area of your room and that is generally the walls. This will typically be a white or off-white cream magnolia shade but it may also be a slightly darker color such as beige, pale grey or a light pastel shade.
The medium colors can be used for soft furnishings other than the bed – such as the carpet or rug, curtains, a tablecloth covering a bedside table or an easy chair or sofa. Make sure you don’t have all these items matching – that would be overpowering. That’s when two medium colors which go together come in handy for some variation.
The darkest color is great for accent touches – little accessories which brighten a room and take away any blandness. You can have fun selecting these.
So from looking at a few bedding ensembles you can get your whole room scheme sorted out as well as your sheets, comforter, pillow shams and bed skirt chosen! For inspiration and to get started, take a look at some bedding ensembles in catalogs, at a bedding super store or online to get some ideas of your favorite color schemes.
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