Designer Comforters Buying Guide
A little awareness and careful consideration while buying is all it takes to get a comforter to match your needs. Just as you would brush up on your facts before buying other kinds of
bedroom furnishings, you should spend some time knowing a few basic things about comforters.
Why Choose Designer
If every tiny aspect of your bedroom has been designed according to your taste, then perhaps a designer comforter would be the right way to complete your bedroom’s stylish décor. You might have put a lot of detail and thought into every bit of furnishing in your room, so why not do the same for your bed linens? Go for
bed sheets, can be categorized according to their thread count, which means the number of threads in a square inch of fabric. For a softer feel, a higher thread count will work. However, when we talk about comforters, a higher thread count may not always be the right choice. It allows the down or the filling of the comforter to escape making it lumpy.
* Fill power is a vital factor to keep in mind. Higher fill power means the fluffier your comforter.
* Baffles are an important element in comforters. It refers to the method of stitching used to prevent the stuffing or filling from bundling up at one corner of the comforter. When a comforter is baffled, it has a box design dividing the comforter into squares with stuffing for equal distribution.
* Before buying, remember to measure the size of your bed. You can even go for comforters that are a size larger than your bed if you want to enjoy a snug experience in bed!
* A duvet cover is to a comforter what a pillow case is to a pillow.
Comforter duvet covers are always a good idea for your comforters. However, a beautiful designer comforter would be pointless if covered up with a duvet cover. Nevertheless, it can be used to simply protect your designer comforter from dust and dirt when not in use.
Tips and Suggestions
* Buy designer comforter in a print, color, and pattern that goes with your
room décor. You can get creative when it comes to selecting a suitable designer comforter. You needn’t always stick to ones matching your interiors. A little contrast in colors won’t hurt!
* It’s always advisable spending extra on designer comforters of better quality. Comforters last for years, sometimes an entire lifetime, so you can consider it to be a worthy investment.
* The age group also matters. Get
cartoon comforters for your kids and sophisticated ones for adults.
* You can also go for designer comforters that come as part of
pillow cases.
Care and Maintenance
Your expensive designer comforters need to last long for which a little care and attention is necessary. Keep in mind the following tips:
* '''Washing''': Dry cleaning may not always be the right choice unless recommended by the manufacturer. At home, you can pay special attention to tiny details which, after all, is natural since you own it! Wash your comforter separately in the machine using the delicate wash procedure. Lukewarm water is ideal for washing your heavy comforters. Detergent can be used sparingly.
* '''Drying''': It may take hours for a comforter to dry completely. Never use a comforter in bed while it’s wet. Always wait till it is devoid of moisture. A dryer is also a preferable way to dry your comforter.
* '''Storing''': A designer comforter always has its permanent place on the bed. But, when not in use, you can safely store it in a closet. After laundering the comforter, cover it with a breathable cotton sheet. Never use plastic to wrap your comforter because it causes moisture. Store it in a ventilated area and never place other items on top of it. It may crush the comforter in the long run.
Kinds of Designer Comforters
You have an endless variety when buying a designer comforter. When it comes to fabrics, you can pick from
faux fur comforters.
When we talk of designs, then
Southern Textiles
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Olympia
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Kiva
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Rose
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