In the Bedroom (102)From design style to basic bedding, Interior Designer Sheila Bridges gives us the ins and outs of creating a bedroom that looks and feels fabulous. Guest designer Todd Klein shares his tips for a livable, luxurious bedroom, and Sheila takes a trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond to shop for the best bedding.
Bedroom Stories Facts:
- Luxury sheets are made of premium cotton with a thread count of 250 or more.
- Look for mosquito netting made from cotton fiber rather than synthetic. It's cooler.
- Not much time to iron? Iron just the pillowcases and the top of the flat sheet.
Contact Information:
Todd Klein
Todd Klein, Inc.
27 W. 24th St., Suite 802
New York, NY 10010
212-414-0001
Resources:
Bed Linens: Head to Toe (Chic Simple Components)
by Kim Johnson Gross, et. al
Linens and Springs Facts
- A full-size mattress provides just 26 inches of space per person, the same as a child's crib.
- The best quality down comes from birds that live in a colder climate.
- Put a few tennis balls in your dryer with your pillows to fluff up the filling.
- Place a body pillow lengthwise to turn your bed into a sofa or daybed.
- Give linens longevity by washing in cool water using lemon juice instead of bleach.
Resources:
Mattress.com
www.1-800-mattress.com
1-800-Mattress home page
surprise.com
www.surprise.com
Information on quality bedding
The Perfect Bed Facts:
- To stay organized, store sheet sets together in the matching pillowcase.
Sheila's Fab Finds:
- Linen Set ($50-730) from:
Pratesi Linens
800-332-6925
www.pratesi.com
- Linen Water ($4-12) from:
Williams-Sonoma, Whole Foods
877-812-6235
www.williams-sonoma.com
- Silk Pajamas ($295) from:
Takashimaya
693 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10022
800-753-2038
- Inflatable Mattress ($149.99) from:
Bed Bath & Beyond
800-GO BEYOND
www.bedbathandbeyond.com
- Haiku Falls Fountain ($315) from:
An American Craftsman
790 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
212-399-2555
www.anamericancraftsman.com
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
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