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Domestications
Just a few of the breakthrough fabrics originated by our Design Studio staff include Sleepy Tees, the original cotton knit bedding, and our new Cotton Chambray bedding, which has a brushed finish that's even softer than your favorite shirt. We've even developed an extraordinary improvement to Egyptian Cotton bedding, mercerizing its super-soft threads for added softness and longer-lasting beauty. Finally, our design staff has spun their dreams into the Studio Collection, luxurious designer-quality bedding ensembles with top-quality details like 200-thread count, deep-pocketed sheets that fit even the deepest mattresses, and oversized, overstuffed comforters with piped edges and special sewing details. We also offer matching pieces such as accent furniture, window coverings, rugs and lamps for a completely coordinated look. With all the attention to detail and quality, you'd expect to pay much more for these exclusive items. Whether you want to create a complete look for your bedroom or just add a few accent items, Domestications has something for everyone. Here's how to get started:1. Select your comforter first; its size makes it the focal point of your bedroom. If you're on a budget and have an existing comforter that's in good shape and you just want to update the pattern, a duvet cover (a "pillowcase" for your comforter) can be an affordable choice. Just make sure you choose a duvet that's darker than your current comforter so the colors don't show through. 2. Choose three sets of sheets. An easy rule of thumb is one set on the bed, one in the closet and one in the laundry. A set of sheets includes one flat sheet, one fitted sheet and two pillowcases (twin sets include one pillowcase). Two sets should match the comforter because these sheets will be washed often and rotating them will make them last longer. Add a set of coordinating solids for seasonal changes and mix and match possibilities. 3. Mix two styles with accessory pieces. Add a bedskirt, decorative pillows, shams or a table round to accentuate a particular color, or to mix and match. 4. Window treatments are a beautiful way to finish a bedroom. Look for a matching set in your selected Domestications pattern, or coordinate with solids. We also sell fabric by the yard for almost every pattern we carry, so you can make your own curtains if you like! 5. Don't forget the basics...a coordinating blanket, mattress pad, pillows (don't forget the extra pillows for your shams!) and a duvet cover are always useful. 6. Remember your guests. Whether it's an extra bedroom or a pull-out couch that needs a more inviting look for overnight guests, choose any of the above suggestions to create a tastefully decorated, comfortable sleeping area anywhere in your home. What does thread count mean and why is it important? Thread count helps determine the quality of the sheet and is simply the number of threads in one square inch of fabric. Quality sheeting begins at 180 threads per square inch. The higher the thread count, the softer the "hand" or feel of the sheet and the more pill resistant it will be. Look for the word "percale," which means the sheet has a thread count of 180 or higher. Should I choose cotton or blend sheets? It is truly a matter of personal choice. There is no better or worse, no right or wrong. Cotton is often chosen because it's a natural fabric and feels cooler and softer to the touch. Blends of polyester and cotton are popular because they are more wrinkle-resistant. You can further reduce wrinkling by not drying your sheets with heavy items such as towels, and by removing them from the dryer and folding them while they are still warm.
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