Many people think of white bedding as boring or difficult to maintain, but the best thing about it is that is matches any colour scheme. You can choose to go all-white, or just pick certain aspects of the bedding to be white. Either way, white bedding is incredibly versatile and the perfect gift for first time homeowners or college students.
Choosing white sheets
Cotton sheets are comfortable and affordable. They feel softer than polyester-cotton blends, but it does not last very long. Cotton sheets absorb moisture, making them ideal for hot days and nights. Remember, the higher the thread count of cotton, the softer and more expensive it is.
For a better option try linen, which is made from flax. This makes it three times softer than cotton and very soft and luxurious.
Choosing comforters
Down comforters are luxurious, fluffy and comfortable, and perfect for winter as it blocks in your body heat. Check the label for the thread count. The higher the thread count, the tighter the weaves will be, making the comforters extra soft and comfortable. A thread count of 200 is normal for a comforter.
You should also check the amount of down contained in the comforter. This controls the heat retention value of the comforter. This is measured in ‘fill power’ and lets you know how much space one ounce of down can occupy. The higher the fill power number, the better the quality. A normal fill power would be 575, but 650 or higher is a better buy.
Down isn’t the only fill for comforters. Cotton bating also offers a quality fill. The cotton fill will be heavier than the down, but the amount of heat retention is the same. Comforters made with a cotton fill are also less expensive than comforters made with down fillers.
Room colour
The best thing about white bedding is that is matches any room colour or theme. Choose a beautiful bedroom colour combination like this:
- Green walls and black furniture
- Lavender walls with white furniture, perfect for a little girl’s room
- Blue-gray walls with black furniture
- Light blue walls with eclectic furniture
- Gold tone walls with brown furniture
Another good idea would be to break your all white bedding with a touch of colour. Add bright scatter cushions or accessorise with a coloured throw to give it a modern and personalised look.
Author
This article was written for The White Company and offers tips on how to decorate your bedroom with white bedding.