Guide to bed valances, valance sheets & more

Bed valances can come in a few different guises. From valance sheets to easy fit we’ll take you through each style and which might be the best for you.

A Bed valance (or bed skirt) are sometimes the last thing you think to add to your bed. However, the right valance can add the perfect touch of style to your bedroom.

Fitted sheets and duvet covers are at the top of most peoples lists when it comes to refreshing the bedroom, the poor bed valance is sometimes left as an after thought or even dismissed altogether. In recent years it can be seen as quite twee and traditional for the modern bed. We think this is a little unfair on the poor old bed skirt, it’s getting a bad rap.

A well made bed valance is a great way to cover an old divan that may have worn or started to look tired. It can also hide any storage, (or any unsightly mess..!) that you may keep under your bed.

Valances are a great way to tie your bed into any new colour scheme, adding a pattern or a block of colour that will tie into any bedroom refresh. not to mention cover over any unsightly messes that may be under your bed.

Valance Frills

Single Pleat Valance

Single pleat valances feature one pleat at the corner and another half way down each side of the bed. The straight lined un-fussiness goes well with the modern minimalistic approach.

Frilled Valance

A simple frilled valance still proves as popular as always. With UK designers such as Kirstie Allsopp and Cath Kidston using more traditional country cottage looks the more traditional frilled and has seen a resurgence in popularity.

Types of Valance

Bed valances can come in many practical and useful designs. Each has its own advantages when it comes to changing the bed linen and laundry days.

Base Valance

Platform or base valance are probably the most recognised and popular of valance designs. Its a valance that fits on to your divan base, under your mattress.

The valance is made up of a frill that is attached to 3 sides of a base piece made to the size of your bed. The frill runs down both edges and across the foot of the bed.

For example if you had a UK double 4’6″ x 6’3″ bed, the base piece would measure 4’6″ x 6’3″ and the frill of the valance is then attached around three sides. There is no frill along the head of the bed as this can interfere with headboard fittings.

The platform valance is then placed on the bed divan with the mattress on top of it.

A big disadvantage with base / platform valances is that the mattress has to be removed to launder it.

A task that can prove difficult, especially if you have a larger bed. Luckily its rare that the valance gets too dirty. More often than not it collects dust, which can usually be cleaned off with a vacuum cleaner.

Shop UK made base valances here

Valance Sheet

Also known as the fitted valance, its a great alternative to a base valance. Basically it is a valance and sheet in one that fits over your mattress with a valance frill that drops to cover the base of the bed.

The valance is made by first cutting fabric to the size of bed plus the mattress depth. The sheet then has a frill attached around 3 sides to the depth required. Remember, there is no frill around the head of the bed.

This technique gives the ‘boxed’ effect where the valance and attached sheet will slip over the bed and stay in place. Giving the effect of a fitted sheet and valance.

Typically a fitted valance will come in the same colour, meaning if your were looking to contrast your sheet and valance you might be out of luck!

However, a great advantage of the valance sheet is its easy to get on and off the bed. There is no wrestling or with the divan or moving the mattress as the whole thing is one piece of linen. Just make sure your washing machine is big enough to take the load!

Buy valance sheets made to any drop here

Easy Fit Valance

Also known as Velcro Attached Valance, this fits around your divan base using velcro. As with the fitted valance you don’t need to move your mattress to fit the easy fit valance, it fits all around the outside of the bed.

To put it simply the valance is a frill or single pleat backed with a strip of velcro. A strip of velcro is fixed around the top of the bed divan with the valance frill then being fixed along the top of the divan.

This valance is the best of both worlds, you can remove it easily for laundering. It can then be reattached without removal of the mattress or heavy lifting.

The valance can also come in any colour to match or to contrast with your fitted sheets or duvet cover, giving you a bit more freedom when deciding on a colour cheme.

If you have an adjustable bed the easy fit valance is ideal. Fitting outside the divan base it can be out in place without intefering with the workings of the bed.

Its only downfall can be related to the strength of the velcro. Heavier upholstery fabrics may prove to heavy for the velcro’s glue, causing them to fall away.

Velcro backed with stronger glue may hold in place. But this in turn can cause damage to the bed if and when you want to remove them.

Buy easy fit valances here

So there you have it, the simple bed valance comes in quite a few different guises, well, three but we’re sure there’s more, feel free to let us know if you have seen other types.

October 19, 2016September 15, 2017

Famous Four Poster Bed – The Great Bed of Wear

Victoria Linen get many requests to create designs and dress four poster beds, from light drapes to full, dramatic curtains and matching valances. You might not know it but the grand four poster bed has remained popular for centuries with both modern and classic interpretations still in demand today.

A quick history of four poster beds

The classic four poster bed is usually defined by grand posts at each corner and detailed with ornate carvings. The bed was thought to have first been designed in the 1400’s in Austria. From there its popularity spread across Europe before becoming popular in the UK during the Tudor period. Known as ‘the bed of kings’ at the time these beds grew in size to match stature and would be decorated in the finest silks and satins. A status symbol for the time.

One of the most famous four poster beds is The Great Bed of Wear, now on display in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. The 3 metre wide bed was believed to once be a curiosity at a bed and breakfast and was made famous by a mention in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. For detailed information on this magnificent oak four poster bed you can go and visit the V&A in London where it’s on display. If you’ve no time for that here’s a potted history.

The Great Bed of Wear

1590: The Bed was probably made as a tourist attraction for an inn in Ware, Hertfordshire.

1601: Mentioned in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and by Sir Toby Belch, describing a sheet of paper ‘big enough for the bed of Ware!’

1609: Mentioned as ‘The Great Bed of Ware’ by Ben Johnson in Epiconene.

1611: Owned by Sir Henry Fanshaw of Ware Park.

1612: The bed (measuring 10 feet 8inches high and 8 feet 9 inches square) was transferred to the White Hart Inn in Hertfordshire.

1669: The bed wound up at Rye house, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.

1700: According to Sir Henry Chauncey’s history of Hertford ‘the bed bedded six citizens of London and their wives such was its size’.
Probably because of its size and importance the bed survived until the present date.

The Great bed of Wear is made from oak and heavily carved. The four poster posts are massive square sections at the base with a huge carved bulbous bobbin raised on a four pillar design. The headboard of the four poster features carved detail of pillars and arches surrounded by rosettes. This is an extremely ornate four poster bed and must have really stretched the skills of the bed makers.

Modern Four Poster Beds Today

There is still a big demand for four poster beds but the more popular sizes are king size (5’0″) and super kingsize (6’0″).
Revival Beds are a specialist bed maker from Nottinghamshire, making handmade 4 poster beds in all sizes. These include beds large enough to take 7’0” and 8’0″ mattresses (also known as Emperor and Caesar size beds).

August 12, 2016September 15, 2017

Bed Bugs & Dust Mites: The Facts

What You Should Know About Bed Bugs & Dust Mites (without making you feel itchy!)

Mattress Protectors are a great barrier against any nasties. — Mattress Protectors are a great barrier against bed mites and bugs

You’ve probably heard horror stories about bed bugs or dust mites, but do really know what they are? And more importantly how you can protect against them? Sometimes these two bed critters get mixed up and while both can be harmful to you, one is definitely more of a concern than the other.

Bed Bugs and Dust Mites

Let’s start by establishing some basic facts – there are many extremely tiny, often invisible creatures with which you share your homes harmoniously. This is true of the dust mite. You share your house with millions of these minute insects and you will rarely notice their presence. The only time the dust mite becomes a problem is its association to common allergens and asthma. Bedbugs on the other hand are definitely not so insignificant. They are visible to the naked eye and are responsible for biting and feeding while you are asleep. Below we’ll look at each in more detail and suggest how to best protect yourself and your home from both bed bugs and dust mites.

Dust Mites

The common dust mites found in your home are also known as household dust mites and are actually microscopic arachnids (a close relation of spiders). They live in your carpets, upholstered furniture and mattresses. It is estimated that an average two million or more dust mites make your mattress their home. Whilst there they enjoy a diet of shed skin and other micro waste and live in a humid environment (around 70% or more), making your mattress a perfect home base. They measure only 0.03 mm typically.

What Dust Mites Cause…

The allergens produced by dust mites are found in their waste and decaying body parts. They are released into the air commonly when the area is disturbed, for example when you vacuum, dust, sit, or even roll over in bed. When you inhale the dust mite allergens 99 times our a 100 you will not notice and your body will deal with any nasties while you continue your day. However in some cases allergic reactions can initiated. This can happen where there is a high build of dust mites (in unclean/undusted areas for example). Reactions can vary but include nasal congestion, cough or eczema. These allergens can also be responsible for asthma attack for those that suffer with asthma. Children and senior adults are commonly the most vulnerable, but anyone can be affected by dust mites.

How to Reduce the Dust Mites in your Home

Basically less dust in your home means less dust mites. If you keep your house clean and concentrate on the places where you are the most, (your living room carpets, your sofa and your bed) you will greatly reduce the number in your home. Vacuuming regularly with a HEPA filter helps, but you’ll want to pay special attention to your bedding. Always wash you bedding in hot water, you can even use an anti-allergen detergent. Next consider covers for mattresses and pillows designed to stop contact with the dust mites, locking the allergens inside. Additionally, you might consider silk bedding, which is 100 percent natural, non-synthetic, hypoallergenic, and a natural repellant to dust mites. Outside the bedroom, you’ll also want to reduce humidity all over the house, and if you can, exchange carpets for hardwoods, tile, or vinyl, and upholstered furniture for vinyl or leather.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are parasites, typically nocturnal, reddish brown in colour, visible to the naked eye. Without being dramatic these insect feed on your blood. Though an infestation of these pesky creatures can happen anywhere, today they are found most commonly in apartments and hotels, where messiness allows them to easily hide. Unfortunately, one of their favourite hiding places are mattresses. If your unlucky to be bitten by one you will know in a short amount of time. They leave small red, itching, and painful bites, which are nasty but normally do not cause allergic reactions. They do multiply quickly and are hard to alleviate.

How to Eradicate the Bed Bugs in your Home

Again the best response is prevention. Use a mattress protector as well as duvet and pillow protectors which seal them and keep the bugs out completely. Always washing your bedding at high temperatures also helps prevent infestation.
If you do find an infestation these bugs do perish under extremely high temperatures using either steam sprays or chemicals. They can be quite stubborn to completely eradicate and you may need professional help to completely rid yourself of these creatures.

Should you have questions on the proper bedding to prevent dust mite allergic reactions and bed bug infestation, call us on 01706 220020 and let us guide you to helpful solutions to protect your home from troublesome dust mites and bed bugs.

If you have any further comments please post them below.

July 28, 2016September 15, 2017

Our Top 10 Tips for Getting a Good Nights Sleep!

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Taking to long to get to the land of nod? Read through our handy guide and we’ll help you sail away to a great nights sleep.

Getting a good night’s sleep is important, not only for your health and well-being, but also for your productivity, balance, and energy.

Those who fall short in getting the quality and quantity of sleep needed often find themselves, feeling tired, forgetful, depressed and unproductive.

To help in your quest for rest-filled sleep, here are our top 10 tips to stop you counting those sheep and get a good night’s sleep.

Tip 1 – The Sleep Schedule –

Your body has a natural sleep cycle and getting in tune with yours will help you sleep better. This simply means going to sleep and waking at the same time each day, and yes, that means even on holidays!

Tip 2 – Say No to Napping –

Naps, short or long can keep you awake at night. If you must absolutely must nap limit your nap to 10 to 20 minutes in the early afternoon.

Tip 3 – Choose Wisely What and When You Eat at Night –

Don’t eat a huge meal before bedtime, instead try and have your dinner a bit earlier to alleviate tummy troubles like indigestion and heartburn, both of which may keep you awake at night. Of course, you don’t want to go to be hungry either, so if you must try something light before bed, like a yogurt or light cereal.

Tip 4 – Limit Caffeine and Alcohol at Night –

Avoid caffeine (tea, colas, coffee, and chocolate) which can keep you up late into the night. You’ll also want to avoid alcohol near bedtime, it doesn’t help with sleep, though it might make you feel sleepy it can lead to a listless and light sleep filled night.

Tip 5 – Exercise Regularly and Right –

Studies show those who exercise regularly, sleep better at night. Even walking for 10-15 minutes daily can improve sleep – both quality and quantity. Keep in mind that you don’t want to exercise vigorously within three hours of bedtime, which will have the opposite effect.

Tip 6 – Create Your Own Bedtime Routine –

Only you know what relaxes you, but by creating a routine that allows you to relax, you find a better night’s sleep on the horizon. Try reading a book, taking a soothing bath or shower, listening to tranquil music or aromatherapy.

Tip 7 – Control the Light –

Turn down the lights or use lamp light several hours before bedtime. It can give a calming atmosphere. In addition, recent research indicates that screen time (television, computer, mobile phones, and tablets can make it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep. When it’s time for bed, make sure your bedroom is dark.

Tip 8 – Keep your Cool –

Too hot and your be sticky and uncomfortable. Too cold and your’ll wake up shivering! Aim to Keep your bedroom cool and ventilated at night, this can aid you in your quest for a good night’s sleep.

Tip 9 – Choose Cozy, Comfy Bedding –

Mattress, pillows, and bedlinens can make all the difference to your rest-filled night. Choose mattress and pillows which are comfortable to you – the level of support you need. For your bedlinens, natural fibers like cotton and silk are the best choice, allowing the body to regulate temperature and for heat to dissipate during the night.

Tip 10 – Reduce Your Stress –

Get organized, take breaks when needed, and if your ‘to do’ list rambles through your head at bedtime, keep a notepad by your bed. Write them down and set it aside until morning.

Those our our tips to stop you staring at the ceiling/wall cracks/alarm clock at night. Hopefully using these will result in you getting some deep, restoring sleep and get you ready for the day ahead.

Feel free to share this with anyone you think may need it, (your half asleep work colleague perhaps). Plus, if you can think of any tips we may have missed please feel free to add them below.

July 7, 2016September 15, 2017

Emperor Bedding – 6 Essentials You Can’t Do Without

Emperor beds are a wonderful thing, but once you have it where do you find your bedding?

You may find emperor bedding items can be a hard products to track down due to it a popular size, luckily this handy list should leave you kitted out for a fantastic nights sleep! Click to Tweet!

emperor bedding set in downham — emperor bedding set – downham

If your out shopping for bedding you will have probably noticed that standard UK beds are classed as Single, Double, King & Super King. These range from 3′ up to 6′ in width and are the norm in nearly every bed store in the UK. Times are changing however and in recent years the larger 6’6″ and 7′ Emperor bed and mattress have grown in popularity.

This list is for those contemplating buying an emperor bed or people who already own one. Lets start with what we think are the essentials and work our way down.

Emperor Mattress Protector

First of all, this is definitely the most important purchase after your bed. There could be nothing worse than enjoying your new emperor bed only to spoil it with an accidental spill of coffee! Once a mattress is stained or

damaged by liquids in can be difficult if not impossible job to try and get it clean again. Emperor Mattress Protectors are the best way of stopping this happening. A layer between your bed sheet and the mattress that can stop any spillages or accidents getting on to the mattress.
Most protectors come in the same types of fabrics that can roughly be dropped into 2 categories:

Types of protector

Quilted: Usually a polyester material with diamond quilting. The quilted material is good as a general purpose protector for your bed, shielding from slight spillages or splashes. These protectors are not usually anti allergenic as dust mites can form in the polyester wadding.
Waterproof: Usually a non permeable material backed with cotton or fleecing for comfort. These protectors are great at stopping anything getting through to the mattress, unfortunately that includes air which means your bed can get quite warm. TENCEL emperor mattress protectors are relatively new to the market, the amazing thing about this material is that it protects your mattress from water and bed mites whilst also being breathable. Find out more about TENCEL fabric in our other blog post here.

Emperor Fitted Sheets

Now your have protected your bed the next thing is a soft, comfortable sheet to go across it. We recommend an Emperor Fitted Sheet for this simply because its easy to use. We make them with an elastic border all round the sheet so they are easy to fit into place. Sheets, as with most of your emperor bedding will come in different thread counts:

Bedding Fabric Types

200 Thread Count Poly Cotton Percale: Poly cotton is probably the most popular fabric on the market. The mix of polyester and cotton makes for a sheet that is extremely durable but is also an ‘easy-care’ fabric meaning there is little to no ironing needed after being laundered. All our poly cotton is 50/50 mix as we find this is the best feel and quality while still maintaining the easy-care properties.
100% Cotton Percale: This is as stated, our pure 100% cotton. Cotton has long been the most popular fabric used in bedding. Its cooling and soft qualities have been well documented over the years. Our Emperor Fitted Sheets are made from 100% cotton in a range of thread counts. Meaning our fabrics contain 200, 400 or 1000 threads to the inch. Each of these cottons are beautifully soft and become softer with each higher thread count. While you will have more ironing with cotton to remove creases, they are significantly more soft. See here for more on our cotton’s unique qualities.
What is Percale? You may have seen it mentioned a couple of times above. Percale is a term used when yarns of cotton are combed before weaving. This is a process used to remove knots and other impurities making your sheets softer and longer lasting.

You don’t have to use Fitted Sheets if you find them a pain to iron. Alternatives are emperor sized flat sheets (usually about 305cm wide). Alternately, use semi fitted sheets where only the bottom of the sheet has elastic.

Emperor Sized Duvets and Duvet Sets

Who doesn’t love curling up in a swath of soft duvet, snuggling for a great nights sleep? Why should it be any different if you have an emperor bed? Finding the right size duvet for your emperor bed can be a problem. Luckily online we have a wide range of emperor duvets and emperor duvet sets made to fit perfectly. You need duvets and sets that measure approx. 232 x 292cm, this size is ideal for your emperor bed with the correct over hang to give your bedding a great look.

Emperor Duvets

Duvets in the correct 232 x 292cm size are perfect for your emperor bed. These come in 3 different fillings:

Dacron Comforel: Snuggle into a high quality hollow fibre filling that has a feather light quality whilst also being non allergenic.
Duck Feather and Down: Curl up in a naturally filled duvet with high 85/15 feather to down mix.
Goose Down: Dive into an amazingly light and cosy duvet made in 90% Goose Down and 10% Feather.

Emperor Duvet Sets

Call me a genius but a duvet set is especially relevant if you have a new duvet. Using a duvet without a cover means you need a lot more room in the washer, way to much trouble! A soft, durable duvet cover is always a good addition. Plus the cover can add a splash of colour and design that can brighten up the whole room.

We have emperor duvet sets available in the fabrics described above.

50/50 Poly cotton and 100% cotton in various high quality thread counts. One thing you should look out for is the quality of the clasps at the foot of your cover where the emperor duvet goes in. Some manufacturers cut corners here using cheap plastic clasps that soon become brittle and break in the wash, leaving half your duvet hanging on the floor! Our covers come with durable metal clasps that can withstand up to 10 years worth of wash and dry cycles, guaranteed! Get your cover in a range of bright colours and designs made to suit any bedroom.

Emperor Bed Valance

A bed valance is the perfect finish to your bed, also commonly known as a bed ruffle or a bed skirt. An emperor valance will run a frill around the whole base of your bed covering the divan or the bed legs.

For an emperor sized valance the finish needs to be either 200 or 213cm approx. depending on the width of your bed. We would advise that you measure the width and length of your bed and check before ordering. Emperor bed valances come in 12 colours in our 50/50 poly cotton fabric, a good durable material that will give a great finish once in place. Choose from a selection of finishes to best suit your room. Valance styles are as shown in the image: frilled, box pleated or single pleated.

Emperor Mattress Toppers

A mattress topper might not be classed as an essential item for a new emperor bed. However, older mattresses can spread and loose some of there comfiness over time, thats where this topper proves useful. The topper is lay across the top of the mattress and may be attached using

elastic loops. These mattress toppers can refresh an old mattress and give an extra layer of comfort, especially for those who may find there mattress too hard. Like duvets, toppers are available in a number of fillings including comfort polyester and feather ranges.

Emperor Bedding Sets

Why not consider a bespoke made emperor bedding set? A very easy and hassle free way to buy bedding for your bed. A set will contain almost everything you need in one handy purchase. Furthermore a set can come complete with emperor bedspreads, cushions and pillow shams to take your emperor bed linen (and your bedroom) to a whole new level! Customers can order samples of fabrics and speak to our customer service centre on 01706 220020 for more information.

Phew, and there we have it. I think we have covered everything you will need for your new emperor bed. If you spot anything I have missed or we didn’t cover be sure to let us know in the comments below.

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March 9, 2016September 15, 2017

Kylie Bedding Competition!

Victoria Linen Company Competition.

WIN A KYLIE MINOGUE FULL BEDDING SET!
with Victoria Linen Company

To enter, simply like the photo on our Facebook Page and comment below it with one word to describe the Petra bedding set.

DRAW CLOSES MARCH 31st 2016 at 12pm.

In order to enter, participants must be aged 18+ and live in the UK.

Good Luck!

**This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Facebook page and not to Facebook.

In order to enter, participants must be 18 or over and live in the UK.

To enter, simply like the Facebook post & write a comment consisting of one word you would use to describe the bedding set.
The Draw will close at 12pm on

Thursday the 31st March 2016.

Winner will be picked randomly using a random number generator.

The winner will be tagged in an announcement post & will be messaged via Facebook on the 31st March 2016.
The winner will need to provide: Their choice of duvet size and their full name and address to Victoria Linen co.
Winner will win:

One Full Kylie Minogue Petra Bedding Set including:

One Duvet cover (choice of Double, King & Superking)

Two Regular Pillow Cases

Two Square Pillow Cases

One Petra Cushion

One Alira Pewter Cushion

One Clauda Kitten Cushion

One Petra Bed Runner

Any correspondence will be from morganp@victorialinen.co.uk or Via the official Victoria Linen Facebook Page.
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Don’t worry if you don’t win in our fantastic competition. We regularly have great deals on all Kylie Minogue Bedding including 10% off RRP’s and full bed sets including free Fitted Sheets! Check out the latest designs at the link above.

March 4, 2016September 15, 2017

New Designs from Kylie Minogue’s SS16 Collection

The Kylie Minogue at Home Collection Spring 2016 promises new designs in luxurious premium fabrics and sumptuous designs. The best news is the next two latest Spring/Summer designs by Kylie are at Victoria Linen Company right now waiting for you!

First up, of the new designs is Petra, a strikingly beautiful bedding set designed in supple nude satin, featuring a delicate and detailed embroidered panel of sparkling silver sequins in an abstract floral design. The Petra Bedding Set comes in three sizes – Double, King, and Super King. Included in the full bedding set are one Petra Duvet Cover in sumptuous satin (100% satin face and 200 thread count cotton percale reverse) along with two coordinating Square Pillowcases and two Housewife Pillowcases. The set also showcases the Petra, the Alira Pewter Cushion, and the Claudia Kitten Grey Cushion, plus a FREE 200 thread count Victoria Linen Fitted Sheet in your choice of twelve colours.

Next is the Mezzano Praline Bedding Set available in Double, King 90, and Super King. The full bedding set includes one Mezzano Praline Satin Duvet Cover (100% Satin face with a 200 tc cotton reverse) featuring sparkling praline and silver sequins – along with two coordinating Housewife Pillowcases (50 x 75 cm) and two Square Pillowcases (65 x 65 cm). Also included in the Mezzano Praline Bedding Set are one Orla Stone Cushion created with delightful sequins, one Fortuna Praline Cushion a beautiful shimmery velvet finish with bands of glittering diamantes 30 x 50 cm, and Alonza Praline Cushion with its beading trim on soft smooth velvet in 40 x 40 cm. Additionally, Victoria Linen Company is gifting you with a FREE 200 thread count Fitted Sheet in your choice of twelve coordinating colours with the purchase of the Mezzano Praline Bedding Set.

Each of these new designs can be purchased in its entirety or you can mix and match to create your own Kylie home couture bedroom. Also available are lovely coordinating throws and dazzling cushions to complete your look.

Stop in online today, at www.victorialinen.co.uk where our friendly staff are ready to answer any queries you may have.

March 2, 2016September 15, 2017

Kylie Minogue SS16 Collection now at VL

The Kylie Minogue “At Home” Bedding Collection Spring 2016 has now officially arrived at Victoria Linen!

Here at Victoria Linen Company, we are huge Kylie Minogue fans! We know you probably are too – and just like us, you’ve probably followed Kylie’s career since she came on the scene in 1987 quickly topping the music charts and winning awards. Today, Kylie remains as popular as ever, still selling out concerts everywhere. In the midst of her musical successes, Kylie has carved out the time to become an actress, a fashion icon, a designer, and a philanthropist, all with great success!

Of course, here at Victoria Linen, we obviously know Kylie best as the designer behind the Kylie Minogue “At Home” Bedding Collection – a luxe assortment of glamorous, irresistible bed linens that convey Kylie. The Collection showcases lavish fabrics, featuring luxury cottons, satins, velvets and sateens.

The best news – The Kylie Minogue “At Home” Bedding Collection Spring 2016 has now officially arrived at Victoria Linen!

Eleanora promises to add a sense of opulence to your bedroom with its lovely pale white details including a delicately pleated front layer and shimmering diamante embellishments. The Eleanora Bedding Set is offered in Double, King & Superking sizes. The full set includes one Eleanora Duvet Cover, designed in sumptuous oyster satin (100 percent satin face with 100 percent cotton percale reverse) along with two coordinating Square Pillowcases (65 x 65 cm) and two Housewife Pillowcases. In addition, the Bedding Set includes one Eleanora Cushion, one Mistico Oyster Cushion a velvety delight with shimmering trim, and one Trista Oyster Cushion with a lavish velvet finish and a sparkling diamante center. Also included in the set is a FREE Victoria Linen 200 thread count Fitted Sheet in your choice of twelve colours.

The Ombre Bedding Set is another beautiful design in The Kylie Minogue “At Home” Spring/Summer 2016 Collection – a striking

blend of deep coloured slate fading into shimmering silver tones in ombre-effect plush velvet fabric. Ombre is offered in Double, King & Superking sizes. The set includes one Ombre Duvet Cover along with two Square Pillowcases and two Housewife Pillowcases. Additionally, the set features one Jayza Grape Cushion in lush grape velvet with glittery diamante trim, one Jayza Oyster Cushion in shimmering oyster velvet adorned with diamantes, and one Ombre Cushion in. In addition, Victoria Linen is including a FREE 200 thread count Fitted Sheet in your choice of twelve colours.

Each of these Spring/Summer 2016 designs is available as a complete set with FREE Fitted Sheet or for purchase separately to create your own unique set. You can also add the Eleanora or Ombre Throw as well as any additional cushions for an extra burst of dazzling luxury.

Victoria Linen Company is excited to introduce the latest in the Kylie Minogue “At Home” Bedding Collection – Stay tuned for more! Stop in and shop online at www.victorialinen.co.uk to choose from any of Kylie’s lavish designs.

February 29, 2016September 15, 2017

Custom Mattress Toppers From Victoria Linen

At Victoria Linen Company, our goal is to bring you the highest quality premium bed linen in the sizes you need, for all of the bedrooms in your house. Our latest addition to the custom Bedding line is comfortable, cosy Custom Mattress Toppers.

You might ask, what exactly is a mattress topper? Is it the same as a protector? The answer is no. A mattress protector protects (funnily enough) your mattress and is much thinner than a topper. A mattress topper, on the other hand, is designed to enhance the comfort of your mattress and provide you with a better nights sleep. High quality custom mattress toppers can add support or softness depending on your mattress type and needs.

The original mattress toppers were foam “egg crates” and sometimes thin feather toppers. Now mattress toppers come in lots of different forms designed to relieve pressure, equalize body temperature, or lessen tossing and turning – all to provide a deeper, more restful sleep.

The latest range of Custom Mattress Toppers at Victoria Linen Company include Hollow Fibre, Duck Feather & Down and The luxurious Duck Feather and Down Combination with an extra 2cm layer of comfort on the top.

The Hollow Fibre Mattress Topper is filled with Dacron Comforel cluster fibres, a supple polyester designed to mimic the feel of down that promises to give you a relaxing night’s rest. The filling is encased in soft 100 percent cotton with a fire retardant top and is also machine washable. The cluster fibres mold to the shape of your body adding support and comfort wherever you need it. The Hollow Fibre Mattress Topper is 7 cm deep and is available in any size to fit your custom or standard sized bed.

The Duck Feather & Down Custom Mattress Topper is soft, luxurious yet supportive and promises superior comfort and cosiness for a restful night’s sleep. The duck feather and down blend features 85 percent feather and 15 percent down contained in soft 233 thread count 100 percent cotton designed for a deep relaxing sleep. The Duck Feather and Down Custom Mattress Topper – is 7 cm deep and is available in, again, any size to fit your bed.

These brilliant Mattress Toppers join our Custom Bedding Line which includes Bedding Sets, Custom Crush Velvet Bedding Sets, Custom Flat and Fitted Sheets, Custom Mattress Protectors and Bed Valances, Pillows and Duvets, Bed Throws, and Runners.

Visit Victoria Linen today, online at www.victorialinen.co.uk or call us on 01706 220020 for samples, brochures and expert advice in selecting the perfect Mattress Topper for you and your bed!

February 1, 2016September 15, 2017

Emma Bridgewater Designs – 2016

Victoria Linen Company is pleased to announce the addition of the Emma Bridgewater Bedding Collection to our line of exceptional designers. Emma Bridgewater, you say? Bed Linens? Yes, that’s right. Emma Bridgewater, the designer synonymous with colourful, beautiful yet iconic kitchenware has moved away from creating pottery and moved into the bedroom.

Back in 1985, Bridgewater’s design business came about as a result of Emma’s own failed search for the ideal present for her mum. She quickly realised the pottery for which she was searching – useful while still charming and lovely – was simply not available, and so she created it herself. Initially dubbed “pottery for the relaxed, colourful, mismatched life” Emma Bridgewater and her husband Matthew Rice work to design items that are inspired by life – warm and colourful, practical and beautiful.

black-toast-silver The new bedding line reflects these proud origins of Emma Bridgewater and showcases warm-hearted comfort with the affection and tenderness of home and here at Victoria Linen, we are excited to share it with you. Each of the Emma Bridgewater designs featured are created from soft, sumptuous natural materials of the finest quality.

Allow us to first introduce from the Emma Bridgewater “Feels Like Home” Bedding Collection, Black Toast Silver, a design by Matthew proudly proclaiming Love & Kisses in pale silver grey. The modern, yet romantic duvet set is designed in soft, sumptuous cotton sateen (200 thread count) and is offered in four sizes; Single (137 x 200 cm), Double (200 x 200 cm), King (228 x 218 cm), and Super King (260 x 220 cm). Included in the full bed set you will find a duvet cover, two pillow cases, a coordinating Love throw and a Free 200 thread count fitted sheet. Chic and classic, Black Toast Silver by Emma Bridgewater is the perfect addition to any bedroom.

Second, let us introduce Emma Bridgewater – Swallows, featuring a stunning water colour blue swallow pattern on a pure, crisp white background and on the reverse a blue background with white feathers ‘floating’. The lovely good-swallows naturalistic full bedding set is designed in 200 thread count 100 percent cosy cotton and includes a duvet cover, two pillow cases, one True Love Cushion featuring the sentiment “True Love & High Adventure” in coordinating blue and white, one complementary Swallows Cushion and a free fitted sheet. The set is offered in four sizes, Single (137 x 200 cm), Double (200 x 200 cm), King (228 x 218 cm), and Super King (260 x 220 cm). Swallows is peaceful and calming, sure to lull you into a wonderful night’s rest.

Now is the perfect time to explore the wonderful world of Emma Bridgewater now available at 10 percent off RRP here at Victoria Linen Company. The Emma Bridgewater Bedding Collection is available as separate items or as a set. Experience the beauty, simplicity, and elegance that is Emma Bridgewater – Visit today – on line and find your ideal designer bedding from among the latest offerings.