Now that July has arrived we are creeping closer into the Summer season with the warmer-than-usual July which is supposedly ahead of us. To celebrate this we have just started our summer sale giving everyone 15% off all of our custom bedding and other selected ranges.
Kimberley Rust Duvet Set – Part of our 15% off Summer Sale!
There are hundreds of bargains across the store with our extent range of custom bed linen which is all manufactured to a high standard in our UK based factory by our highly trained seamstresses. All of our bed linen is cut straight from the roll meaning that we can make your linen to any size which you require; this means that it can be made to any length, width and mattress depth.
You can choose from fitted and flat sheets in a variety of fabrics including our luxury 400 thread count Egyptian Cotton, mattress protectors in both quilted and our tencel breathable waterproof fabrics and duvets filled with Goose Down. As well as this selection there is much more available which can be found on our website by following the link at the bottom.
Kylie Minogue – Gianna Bedding Set
This is the perfect time to dazzle up your bedroom ready for summer; so why not treat yourself to some luxury 400 count Egyptian Cotton fitted sheets along with a quality made goose down duvet and pillows, topped off with the glamorous Gianna duvet set in sumptuous truffle satin by Kylie Minogue at Home; you’ll certainly be sleeping like royalty with a bed dressed like this!
To see our extent range of custom bedding as well as our entire designer bed linen collection and other home furnishings, head on over to our website now!
When it comes to choosing the perfect duvet there is a lot to think about and it can be a confusing experience. Whenever someone mentions tog ratings, thread count or different filling types to you, how do you respond? Just with a confused look on your face? Well don’t worry because that’s why we are here; many people don’t understand all of the technical terms to a duvet however it’s all very simple once you know about it.
First of all, you have your tog rating, which is basically how warm the comforter is; these can range from 3 tog up to 13.5 tog. As you can probably guess, the lower tog rating means it is more suitable for those hot nights in summer to keep you cooler and the higher tog rating is best in winter time keeping you toasty warm wrapped in your duvet.
Then you have all of the different fillings, the main types of filling are hollow fibre, micro fibre blend. duck feather and down and goose down. All of these suit different people and certain filling are more luxurious than others.
Duck Feather And Down Duvet
Hollow fibre duvets are filled with 100% polyester hollow fibre and have a 100% cotton cambric cover giving it a soft touch and meaning it gently wraps around the body for great comfort. These types of duvets are easy to wash at home and don’t need as much care and are priced cheaper than others meaning they are good for families or people on a budget.
Micro fibre blend duvets are a little more upmarket than the hollow fibre and are made with a filling of 90% polyester and 10% Lyocell with the cover at 55% modal and 45% cotton. The filling gives a down-like feel to the duvet and its provides cushioning softness and comfort and is very lightweight. This type of duvet is breathable which means it is great for people who range from being too warm and too cold when sleeping, as it regulates the body to it’s optimum temperature throughout the night.
The next best filling for a luxurious duvet is the duck feather and down; this is the most basic natural filled duvet which is cheaper than goose down. It consists of 90% duck feather and 10% duck down with a 100% cotton cambric cover with a 233 thread count. This type of duvet isn’t the lightest of all but because of that it allows you to get that cosy ‘tucked in’ feeling.
If you want the most luxurious duvet then a Hungarian goose down or Canadian snow goose down duvet is for you! This is the best filling. The Canadian snow goose down is the most luxurious of any duvets, as it is filled with 100% Canadian snow goose down, giving you the highest quality in every way. It has a thread count of 310 and is a soft, fluffy duvet with superior qualities. Whereas the Hungarian goose down duvet is the 2nd best as it is filled with 90% Hungarian goose down and 10% fine feather. It is also lightweight (that much that some people say it’s like sleeping under a fluffy cloud) and long lasting as is the Canadian snow goose and it is naturally breathable.
Due to the higher qualities of the duck feather and down and the goose down duvets they need to be cared for specially. it is recommended that you seek specialist cleaning to provide the best care; this will allow your duvet to last longer. If cared for properly then they can last up to 20-30 years, definitely worth the money!
We even supply these luxury duvets in large sizes for emperor beds. An emperor duvet is a large duvet made to fit a larger bed, usually around 6’6″ to 7′ beds, what can also be known as a super kingsize duvet. They are stocked in a wide range of tog ratings starting at 3 tog going up to 13.5 tog, the 3 tog, 4.5 tog, 6 tog and 9 tog are all connectable and can be combined to make an ‘all seasons’ large duvet cover.
So why not go and take a look at our range of duvets now that you understand all of the technical terms. A variety of our duvets we supply are from the Surrey Down Company and The Fine Bedding Company; all of the duvets are available in a range of standard and bespoke sizes, ranging from long single duvets to emperor duvets, tog ratings and fillings; if you are unable to find what you are looking for on the website, give us an email via the website and we will be happy to give you a quote. We aim to compete with our prices and if you happen to find one cheaper elsewhere we can price match at the point of purchasing with proof from you of the competitive price. Visit our website now at http://www.victorialinen.co.uk
Remember Goldilocks and her adventures with the Three Bears? She broke into the bears’ home, ate their dinner, rested in their chairs, and finally fell asleep in the bed of the Baby Bear. Wonder if it had anything to do with the sheets? I’d be willing to bet she was sleeping in a custom made bed with a fitted sheet that stayed on the mattress and a flat sheet that was the proper size.
Flat sheets, also known as “top sheets” are exactly that–a sheet that lays on top of the fitted sheet covering the bed mattress and you sleep between the two. Of the two types of bed sheets available, the flat sheet is the more versatile as it can be used as a bottom sheet in addition to its normal purpose as a top sheet. Like fitted sheets, they are available in single, double, king, or super king sizes. A super king size flat sheet fits a 6′ 6″ bed quite nicely.
Beds in sizes other than those mentioned above are classified as “outsized.” They are usually custom made and can be either larger than a super king bed or much smaller than a single bed. You might be able to use standard flat sheets on some custom beds, but this, too, can present problems. If the sheet is too small, you won’t be able to tuck it in properly, meaning you will most likely find yourself sleeping on a bare mattress! If the sheet is too big, that could also create uncomfortable sleeping conditions in addition to making for a very sloppy bed! Neither is an acceptable option.
Fortunately, you can have custom sheets made for any size bed. They will look great, fit beautifully, and be more apt to stay in place. Custom bed sheets can be made in a number of fabrics, from flannel to silk, and are available in a wide array of colours.
Before placing an order for custom made bed sheets, it is of the utmost importance to accurately measure the mattress length, width, and height. You will want to make sure that there will be enough fabric to tuck under the mattress to keep the sheet in place.
When making the bed, start with placing the fitted sheet on the mattress, smoothing it out as much as possible. Then, the top for flat sheet is added. The wide hem of the sheet is placed at the head of the bed. If there is a design on only one side of the hem, place the sheet so the design is facing down toward the mattress. Spread the flat sheet over the bed, keeping the length of sheet hanging over the sides as even as possible. Tuck the bottom edge under the mattress and make hospital corners.
Place a blanket over the sheet. The top of the blanket should be placed approximately 8″ from the top of the sheet. Tuck the bottom edge of the blanket under the mattress and make hospital corners for it. Now, fold the top edge of the flat sheet over the top edge of the blanket. The finished side of the flat sheet is now showing. Place the duvet over all, add pillows, and you’re done!
Please remember that when you order custom made sheets, they are created one at a time to your specifications, so be sure to allow extra time for your order to be processed. It will be well worth the wait when you sleep in your perfectly made bed with sheets that fit. Like Goldilocks, you’ll know that your bed is “just right.”
Valencia Quilted Bedspread A new range of beautiful Quilted Bedspreads now available at Victoria Linen.
Made from a range of fabrics the bedspreads can be made in flat or fitted designs or as a Quilted Bedspread with Rouched rolled edge. The bedspreads can be quilted in a diamond or square quilt design and are usually filled with a 10oz polyester wadding. Available in a massive range of fabrics if you cant find what you want online simply e-mail to receive a range of samples in any colourway you need.
Because Victoria Linen is a bespoke bed linen manufacturer means the bedspreads can be made for larger sizes such as emperor bedspreads and caesar 8ft bedspreads! Contact Victoria Linen for more details.
Emperor Headboards Large beds such as Emperor and Caesar beds are great! Who doesnt want to snuggle up on a vast 7ft mattress or dive into an 8ft bed!
The only problem comes when you are looking for the essentials that go with your fantastic new bed, as covered in earlier posts we have shown you where to get your large bed linen and your large quilts so that you can have the ultimate in bed linen luxury. Now we come to the other essential, the headboard.
Made correctly and with the right design the headboard can be the icing on the cake when it comes to your bed. It can be big enough to make a grand statement or subtely match into your current bedroom design. Whichever way you go a bed headboard can complete your bed and give an added dimension to your bedroom. Victoria Linen have recently added a range of headboards to there expanding website, offering flat headboards along with more intricate deep buttoned and the grander Emperor design shown here. Check out the large headboard pages for more designs and a massive array of colours and fabrics.
