https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:42:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2326577 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:44:24 +0000 cat2 2326577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ivory cotton sateen. Our sets are a zillion years old and so soft! I also love a cotton matelassé layer in Summer and a couple of layers of light cotton quilts. I am fortunate to have some quilters on my side of the family. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325976 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:10:33 +0000 Bonnie 2325976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have white cotton sheets and pillowcases, two gray cotton blankets, a gray silk quilt for coldest weather, and cover it all with a floral print duvet in beige and gray which is used as a bedspread. I did try a silk pillowcase but it didn't work for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325966 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 14:19:49 +0000 LJP 2325966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting . I did some silk pillowcase googling yesterday and fell off my chair at the prices . I’m not sure I can bring myself to spend $70-100 on one pillowcase . However , I’m now intrigued . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325962 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:59:15 +0000 Janet 2325962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find the silk pillowcases more comfortable than cotton. I think my hair behaves better after sleeping on them too. I don’t know if there is anything to the “preventing facial wrinkles” thing, but they do feel pleasant on the skin!</p> <p>I just launder and dry them with the sheets. I used to baby them and hang them to dry, but after mistakenly putting them in the dryer and finding them no worse for the wear, I just go with it unless I think to hang them (usually our cleaning lady is the one to do the sheets laundry so I’m not too precious about the silk pillowcases). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325928 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 02:05:39 +0000 Echo 2325928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, regarding the silk pillowcases, they're often sold as preventing facial wrinkles, although that's probably overstated at best, a flat-out lie at worst. </p> <p>However, there are a lot of other benefits in that they feel silkier and smoother than cotton or other linens, they provide less friction on hair and skin (which can help if a person is scne-prone or has sensitive skin), and they regulate temperature well, much like silk clothing does. They supposedly absorb less moisture, so they keep skin hydrated better and don't absorb as much of the serums or facial products a person might use at night. Silk is also less hospitable to dust mites and allegens than cotton is. </p> <p>I just find them more comfortable than cotton. And I probably mistreat my silk pillowcases, as I wash them and dry them on the regular cycle, but they always come out great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325897 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:15:05 +0000 Minaminu 2325897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Linen bedding and an old plush bedspread which has a great sentimental value and is irreplaceable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325894 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:47:13 +0000 Irina 2325894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Indigoprint, </b>only one sleeps in that basket, the smaller tuxedo cat, his name is Keeper. Both have their favorite sleeping stops around the house and don’t share them. Only once in a while they stay together for a few minutes like on the picture.&nbsp;<br /><div><b>LJP</b>, I bought silk pillows cases when I was loosing a lot of hair. I think it was a beginning of pandemic. It supposedly helps as allegedly cotton and linen fabrics absorb moisture from hair and skin. Feels nice, too. I bought mine from Lily Silk.&nbsp;<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325875 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:41:31 +0000 doggeh lover 2325875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to quit using all of my cotton sheets/quilts/blankets/robes, etc almost 10 years ago when we found out it is one of the strongest allergens doggeh has....along with some grasses, dirt, household dust and most meats, ugh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325874 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:29:42 +0000 Angie 2325874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOOH! I completely misunderstood ;)&nbsp;</p> <p>Personally, it's the silky feel, super smooth texture, and cool touch that my sensitive facial skin enjoys. It was recommended by a few dermatologists too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325870 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:39:46 +0000 LJP 2325870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry - I didn’t explain that properly . I meant facial wrinkles ;). What is the appeal of a silk pillowcase ? Just the silky feel ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325862 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:53:06 +0000 Angie 2325862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>LJP</b>, We LOVE our off-white silk pillow cases. They are washed in the regular cycle with the bedding, but air dried. They dry FAST. They barely crease - it's true!&nbsp;</p> <p>We put white quilted covers over them for during the day and "display", Take them off at night before we sleep. Magic!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325857 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:16:40 +0000 LJP 2325857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can someone fill me in on silk pillowcases? &nbsp;All I know about them are they they "prevent wrinkles " while sleeping. Which I can't quite believe - unless you sleep with your face quite pressed into the pillow. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325855 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:08:27 +0000 Indigoprint 2325855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina, love that bed cover.(the kitties too) do they like the furry basket bed? I </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325853 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:05:17 +0000 Helena 2325853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cotton sheets for me and a cotton quilted comforter. And a weighted blanket between the two! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325844 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:40:22 +0000 RobinF 2325844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cotton sheets for us. They feel so nice and crispy. We currently have some that are white with a thin gray stripe and I like them, except they wrinkle, ugh. I don't like dark sheets but don't mind lighter colors. We have a down blanket on top of the sheets (not a comforter) and it is good year round. Then in winter we add a heavy velvet blanket at the foot that we can pull up if needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325832 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:13:08 +0000 Janet 2325832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer high thread count 100% cotton but with a smooth finish — not too crispy. White or cream color (we alternate the two). I also have a silk Blissy pillow cover (champagne color). </p> <p>On top of the sheets we use a cotton blanket and a cotton quilted bedspread. </p> <p>The dogs destroyed our old down comforter one day in a restless fit (yes, I came home to feathers all over the bedroom — and y’all may wonder why I say I can’t wear anything nice around the dogs!), and we haven’t bothered replacing it since the quilt and blanket combination work well for a variety of seasonal needs. They’re all easily washable, and these big crazy dogs are really hard on our bedding (yes, we allow them on the bed), so I’m not inclined to change anything until the era of catahoulas has passed and we have smaller, more docile dogs again! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325821 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 03:37:53 +0000 Irina 2325821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Echo</b>, I love all things white but switched because of my cats, who go outside and literally roll in dirt! Here is the picture </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325805 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 01:00:25 +0000 Echo 2325805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, yes, I failed to ask colour preferences. In keeping with my easy to launder theme, I stick to white sheets and ivory quilts. The very slight contrast makes for a soothing combination, and for some reason, they simply FEEL cleaner to me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I tried a grey quilt/bedspread once, and just could not do it. It felt too dark, and it was kind of depressing walking into the room. That bedspread didn't last long at all! I switched back to an ivory cotton quilt and never looked back.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have seen lots of pictures of non-white bedding, and it often looks beautiful; I just haven't been able to make it work for me. Perhaps I am just stuck in my ways! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325773 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:26:37 +0000 Irina 2325773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to love crispy bedding. Last year I changed my preference after spending months in bed with a broken leg. Now I want softness and linen provides it. I iron all pillows cases, but not the linens although I used to do it. Solid colors only, the shades of grey and bright white. Still have one set of patterned bedding in my son/guest bedroom. That irritates me and should change it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325772 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:45:07 +0000 kinnick 2325772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Linen sheets for sure. &nbsp;I have heard that you aren’t supposed to dry them but I dry them which helps make them softer. &nbsp;I am too lazy to iron or fold in a timely manner so they are alway wrinkled but they feel great. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325769 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:34:48 +0000 Indigoprint 2325769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>100% cotton white or ivory. 1 flannel blanket, 1 wool blanket topped with handmade cotton quilt. Vintage ivory lace trimmed cotton pillowcases. If I came across a linen sheet while thrifting I would give it a go.<br /> Will also keep in mind Irina's H&amp;m tip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325725 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:17:21 +0000 Carla 2325725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>White 100% cotton percale sheets. &nbsp;I like the crisp and cool feeling. Duvet with cotton cover. &nbsp;I would like to go with just a bottom sheet and the duvet (with cover) as I’ve experienced in European B&amp;B’s and hotels, however DH prefers a conventional bed with bottom and top sheet, blanket, and duvet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325722 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:19:05 +0000 Angie 2325722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Echo</b>, a high five is in order! </p> <p>High thread count 100% cotton sheets and bedcover/quilts, very soft blankets in I can't remember the fabric, and silk pillow cases.</p> <p>No linen, no wool, no down, no flannel, and no duvet, actually! </p> <p>Everything white or off-white. No patterns. Hypoallergenic Yorkies that don't shed are helpful too   </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325721 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:56:38 +0000 Irina 2325721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kkards</b>, linen bedding could be pricey. If you want to try linen with more of a budget option, I suggest H&amp;M Home, especially when they have sales, which happens often.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325712 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:50:55 +0000 Olive Green 2325712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cotton quilts that can be frequently washed at home also a mainstay around here.&nbsp;<br />Gave up on duvets after years of wrestling with them to stuff them into covers. Eliminate the pain points became the housekeeping mantra!&nbsp;<br />Have washable down quilts for winter. LL Bean quilts very good.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325708 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:46:47 +0000 kkards 2325708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>100% Cotton sheets have been my go to, but I’m intrigued by linen and might try some. &nbsp;If anyone has brands they’d recommend, I’d be interested&nbsp;<div>Summer time, I like a good cotton blanket, but the rest of the year it’s a down quilt. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325692 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:53:57 +0000 Kate 2325692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High thread count cotton bedding (sheets and pillow cases), cotton summer bedspreads, and wool winter bedspread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325690 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 03:14:30 +0000 Irina 2325690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Linen bedding, cotton bedspreads, silk pillow cases for sleeping pillows - these are my choices. I also like high thread count cotton and still have such bedding for my son’s/guest bedroom. I would love muslin &nbsp;cover for the summer but it’s not a good choice with my cats.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bedding#post-2325682 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 01:22:34 +0000 Echo 2325682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The post about linen has me wondering, what do you prefer as material for sheets? Bedspreads? Pillowcases? There are so many options now - linen, cotton, silk, bamboo, microfiber or polyester blends of all different types that many people seem to like, satin, flannel, etc.</p> <p>I very much prefer high thread count cotton sheets. They soften up as they are washed (and given how often sheets get washed, that happens quickly), they are relatively cool and absorbent (when it isn't cool). They can be safely bleached and they last well for me. Poly blend sheets are far too hot, and I've never felt a linen soft enough to sleep on. Flannel feels like sleeping on the soft side of velcro to me.</p> <p>Likewise with bedspreads/blankets/quilts - I prefer 100% cotton in the summertime, although I don't mind something faux-furry in the winter. Regardless of the season, I prefer something soft enough to lie on top of. I also like cotton quilts because they can be washed in my large capacity washer at home, while most other things in King size need to be washed in a larger-capacity machine that I don't have at home.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for pillowcases, I prefer silk, and I buy them separately. I'd like to try silk sheets at some point, although I am not convinced from the pillowcase that they would be worth the expense.</p> <p>Over to you. Your thoughts? Preferences? Likes/dislikes? </p>