July 23, 2009
Six Steps to Own the Perfect Asian Platform Bed Sheet – Its Amusing
Till some years back asian platform bed sheets used to be made from white cotton cloth. today there is a myriad diversity of such bedding stocked up in storehouses and you are actually spoilt for choice. The latest bedding are available in attractive prints and colors that change the look of your sleeping room
That is why there are some matters that need to be taken care of before you spend any money on purchasing bedding.
Take the beds measurements
Though we are all aware what a twin or king or queen sizing bed is, what many of us dont know is that there are no general dimensions for these beds. Besides the top measurements, all the rest can be unique depending on the brand. The bottom line is that you need to estimate the height, width, breadth of the bed and also check how thick the mattress is. You will find that some beds are longer or wider than others with the same name. Measuring your bed will give you an idea of the sizing of your bed sheet before purchasing.
Zero down on the Bed shop
You will find a lot of top makes in bed linen available in a departmental shop near you. If you want something ethnic like embroidered bedding or luxurious ones there might be a shop selling what you want close by. If you still cannot find what you want, try the online storehouses. The basic bedding are sold in discount shops for a small price.
Familiarise yourself with thread count in bedding
The number of threads that are present in a square inch of the sheet in back and forth direction of its weave is known as thread count. The label of the bedsheet has the thread count impressed on it. More the thread count, more is the richness of the fabric. Beware of a very high thread count as the sheet may have finer threads and not the texture you want. A soft bedsheet has a thread count that lies between 175 and 250.
Pick your bed sheet material
Take care to choose a fabric that you can afford and is comfortable too. Though cotton is the most chosen material, some people go for the cotton blends as they do not crease. A cold night calls for a flannel bedsheet. For a luxurious look, go for satin, silk or microfiber.
Bedsheet Care
Read the wash and care instructions for the sheets properly before purchasing them. Silk are beautiful and romantic, but they need a weekly dry cleaning job. Are you ready to do that? So purchase only such sheets that you can maintain easily and within budget.
Hope these six steps lead you to finding a perfect bedsheet for your bed.
