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Bargain bedding: Cosy quilts and warm blankets

Monday, January 16th, 2012

When the temperature plummets at night, extra layers on the bed can help you keep cosy and warm.

If you’re looking for a chic quilt or warm blanket to add to your bed, then here are some cosy and stylish Laura Ashley bedding sale picks.

Mia quilt

This cosy pink quilt is available in two sizes (medium and large) and is finished off with an elegant beaded trim. It’s also available in a delicate duck egg blue.

The Mia quilt is half price in the sale at Laura Ashley.

: Eastby chunky blanket

Chunky knits are bang on trend, and this Eastby natural chunky woven blanket will add a cosy layer to your bed.

The Eastby blanket has 46% off in the sale.

Louise velvet quilt

This luxurious Louise velvet quilt bedspread, in deep sapphire blue, is wonderfully soft and snuggly.

It’s available in two sizes, both of which are reduced in the sale.

Cashmere blend blanket

For an extra layer that isn’t too heavy, add this lighter weight luxury cashmere blend Meredith blanket to your bed.

The Meredith cream blanket is made from cashmere and wool, comes boxed and is half price in the sale.

For more cosy bedding ideas, or other home bargains, check out the sale section at Laura Ashley, where’s there’s still up to 50% off.

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Knitted animal hottie reduced at Graham and Green

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Keep warm!

One of these cute little fellows will help you keep warm on chilly nights.

The knitted animal hotties are filled with natural wheat grain and the essential oils of lavender and camomile. Just pop one in the microwave for 60 seconds to warm up.

The knitted hot water bottles are available in a choice of three designs: knitted rabbit, knitted dog and knitted owl.

Originally priced at £24.99 each, they’ve now been reduced to £17.49 each in the Graham and Green sale.

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Regency reversible decorative quilt from Zara Home

Monday, September 19th, 2011

Stylish quilt

The new bedding collections at Zara Home include some luxurious quilts you can use to glam up your bed, and provide some extra warmth at night.

This Regency decorative quilt looks like it’s come straight from a boutique hotel. The luxury quilt is made from 100% silk, is reversible and comes in a double size.

It can be purchased online from Zara Home. To save money on postage costs, they also offer a free delivery to store option.

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Miller underbed storage boxes half price

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Get organised!

If you’re short on space in your home, making the most of any available storage is necessary.

If your bed allows it, storing things underneath it is a good idea, as everything is kept out of sight. To help get things organised, rather than just randomly throwing things under your bed, specially designed underbed storage solutions help.

It’s not the most exciting of home accessories to buy, but when there’s useful storage reduced in price and on special offer, it’s a good time to buy.

Feather and Black have a selection of underbed storage boxes by Miller in their sale – all of which are currently half price – and they’re useful for storing all sorts of essentials, from clothes and shoes, to spare bedding.

This large underbed box, for example, is made from canvas and has a clear zip lid. It’s collapsible when not in use and has a set of dividers that can be added if you wish, so that you can compartmentalise your items. The box is now priced at £20.

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Designers Guild Mararhi luxurious bedlinen

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Luxury designer cotton duvet

With all the autumn homeware collections being released, there are lots of lovely new products out there. Designers Guild is just one company who’ve recently released their autumn collections, which you can browse online.

One of their new ranges for the bedroom is the luxurious Mararhi bedlinen. It’s got just the right amount of colour and design – a bouquet of pink, blue and yellow flowers, plus a border of embroidered ranunculus – on a crisp white cotton background. It’s subtle enough to not be too floral in design.

The Mararhi bedlinen collection includes duvet covers in four sizes (single to super king) and three types of pillowcases (small, standard and Oxford). Coordinating Tribeca fitted sheets are available too. Prices start at £20 for a pillowcase and the range can be purchased online from Designers Guild.

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The Benefits of Memory Foam

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Memory foam mattress

We’ve all heard about memory foam mattresses, everyone raves about them whether they are raving positively or negatively. But do we know how they actually work? Yes they are comfy, help relax us after a hard day and help ease our aching joints and muscles, but do you actually know what’s inside and how they can do what they do?

Before you can begin to understand what memory foam mattresses actually are it’s important to know where they came from. The first form of memory foam mattresses came from NASA, this was then picked up by the medical community who saw the potential in it to help patients with such things as bed sores.

The first memory foam wasn’t very durable and could easily crack or compress but this was then developed by a number of companies in to the memory foam mattresses we know and love today.

One of the main reasons memory foam mattresses are as comfy as they is the fact that their cells expand when any weight is applied to them. Normal cells compress under weight then spring back to their original form but memory foam cells behave slightly differently, they compress fully and spread any air pressure in them to their surrounding cells.

This helps spread the pressure of the weight across memory foam mattresses which in turn allows it to conform to your body’s shape and relieving pressure points. This works especially well with the king size memory foam mattress, though it can still be effective with a single.

Memory foam mattresses are also temperature sensitive – not only does this help you maintain a constant temperature allowing for a great night’s sleep but it also means at low temperatures it is firmer and at high temperatures it is softer and more comfortable. This is what causes that ‘melting’ feeling you get when you sink in to memory foam mattresses.

So now you know the basics behind memory foam mattresses you can try them out for yourself and know exactly how clever the technology behind them is, making for an even more comfortable night’s sleep.

***This post is in association with Memory Foam Mattress Direct***

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Choosing The Right Mattress

Monday, June 20th, 2011

Getting a good night’s sleep is an essential way of re-fuelling and re-energising your body, ensuring you have enough energy to tackle a new day. However, the quality of sleep you obtain can be affected by having a poor mattress and it can worsen existing health conditions or cause new ones.

When you’re choosing a new mattress, it’s worth doing your research and finding out what type of mattress best suits your requirements. It’s also beneficial investing in a quality product that will last.

Over time, the quality of a mattress will decline and eventually it will need to be replaced. Usually after about 10 years it is time to buy a new mattress but sometimes you can even pick up on visual clues to determine that it’s time for a new one. For instance, if your mattress starts to sag in the middle, then it has become worn out. Some mattresses also develop lumps, which is another tell-tale sign of much needed replacement.

Firmness is something you will want to consider when choosing your mattress. The firmer the mattress, the more support it will provide. This can help prevent stiff muscles, back pain and neck pain. A firm mattress will help keep your spine aligned. If your spine becomes misaligned it can cause pinching of the discs. A firmer mattress helps to not only prevent pain, but obtain a restful night of sleep and is a great choice for those who prefer sleeping on their backs.

But can a mattress be too firm? The answer is yes. Some health conditions are helped more by a softer mattress. For instance those suffering from fibromyalgia actually do better with a softer mattress. This lessens the pressure on their already aching bodies. Firm mattresses can also be too much for side sleepers.

Side sleepers have different needs in their mattresses. When sleeping on one side of the body, all of the body’s weight concentrates pressure in a smaller area. This can create pressure points which cause numbness and tingling. Therefore, having a softer mattress, helps to lessen some of this impact.

Whatever mattress you need to fit your lifestyle, www.bedstar.co.uk has a wide variety of mattresses available.

***This post is in association with Bedstar***

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PiP Studio Toile de PiP bedding

Monday, June 13th, 2011

Classic blue and white bedding

I love the Danish PiP Studio bedding ranges and this blue and white toile design is no exception.

The design has oriental influences in it and the colours make it fresh and appealing.

The Toile de PiP bed set includes a duvet and matching pillowcases and is available in various sizes (single, double or kingsize) from John Lewis.

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Wooden Toulon sleigh bed from Feather and Black

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Half price sleigh bed

If you’re looking for a bed that makes a real statement in a room, then this wonderful sleigh bed is perfect.

The wooden Toulon sleigh bed is handcrafted from rich American solid cherry wood and veneers and has a sprung slatted base.

The sleigh bed is available exclusively from Feather and Black and is currently reduced by 50% in the sale. It’s available in double, king and super king sizes.

Lots of other furniture, linen and accessories are also on offer, with up to 60% off.

Tags: bed, clearance sale, double bed, Feather and Black, reduced, sleigh bed, special offer, wooden bed
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Creative bedroom storage ideas

Monday, June 6th, 2011

French Bedroom Company bedroom storage solutions

Beautiful bedroom storage

Looking for ways to get your bedroom tidy and organised? Here are some practical and creative bedroom storage ideas to get you started.

Make the most of wardrobe space by investing in some clever storage. You can buy hanging shelves made of canvas, which hook over your hanging rail. These are ideal for storing all kinds of things, from t-shirts to underwear.

You could also buy some pretty boxes to stack small items in the bottom of your wardrobe (you know, that place where you normally throw your shoes and then forget about them?). Or simply save the boxes when you purchase new shoes and get creative by covering them in pretty paper.

Speaking of shoes, there are many space saving options available. Why not get a couple of under-bed storage trays (you can even get them with casters on the bottom to make things really easy), so that your shoes are always handy. Another option is to look around for an over-door shoe storage system, to free up even more space!

If you want to save space on bedding or seasonal clothing, invest in vacuum storage bags, which are available quite cheaply, and as well as saving loads of space, keep textiles clean and fresh.

If your dresser is strewn with discarded jewellery and cosmetics, think about how much of it you use daily. Put away all of the items you rarely use, and display just the items you know you will use often. Make a feature of your favourite jewels by hanging them up on a small hook or knob on your wall, or buy a pretty ornamental stand made for this purpose. Pretty wicker storage boxes are ideal for bottles and cosmetics.

Avoid clutter on bedside cabinets by utilising the drawer/cupboard underneath. Get a set of drawer dividers, or make your own. Save space by having wall mounted lamps instead of freestanding, or put up a small corner shelf over your cabinets.

Make use of wall space by hanging shelves. Floating shelves are easy to hang, and look sleeker than traditional shelves. Alternatively, use metal wall brackets so that you can adjust shelves to accommodate larger items if needed.

Written by Tereasa Easton

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