Follow These Tips to Buy High Quality Bedding

S hopping smartly for your bedding can save you money eventually and transform your bedroom for years to come. Follow these tips to shop for your bedding and their accessories. Observe thread count in cotton sheets: thread count refers to the number of threads in the cloth, which determines whether it is light or heavy. Most sheets are in the range of 200 threads but expensive versions can have from 250 to more than 300 threads. The higher the thread count in a sheet, the more durable and softer it is. Therefore, when you shop for sheets, hold them up against light to determine whether they are heavy or light. A simple rule is that light will not pass through a sheet with higher thread count. Consider buying woolen blankets: for finest quality in blankets, woolen materials are the best. They also provide a higher degree of warmth compared to other types of blankets. However, synthetic materials are also available in the market. They are less expensive, non-allergenic, and easy to maintain. The ultimate choice depends on your taste and preference, and the amount of money you are willing to spend. Buy preshrunk flannel sheets: pay attention to the label and ensure it says ‘preshrunk’. Otherwise, you can buy a sheet that will shrink and your fitted sheets will no longer fit. On the other hand, if you buy a mattress with a pillow top, consider buying fitted sheets that are deep enough to cover the extra thickness of your mattress. Deep fitted sheets are between 13 and 22 inches and you can get a suitable size to match your mattress. If you want to fill a sham, buy a queen-size pillow that fills it completely to give it a trendy and beautiful look. With these tips in mind, you can transform your bedroom with high quality bedding at a fraction of the cost.