Four Poster Bed Drapes

When purchasing a bed some people just go for a standard divan or metal framed mattress or something similar however some people like a more luxurious bed, after all, it’s a persons place to escape from the world and have a wonderful nights sleep. Some people tend to say the bed can be a sign of wealth, the richer the nobleman, the better the bed. Four poster beds are certainly one of the most luxurious; they are the king of beds.

The Four Poster Bed was first invented in Europe and was initially developed from simpler bed frames at the time due to wealthy noble-men and landowners wanting to exhibit their position in society. For this reason, they were constructed bigger and more flamboyant than anything that had previously been seen. Robust and expensive hardwoods were used as the materials draped in luxurious fabrics such as velvets and fine wools. The four posts not only provided the bed with an extra level of privacy but also trapped heat inside – vital in the cold unheated homes at the time.

Nowadays in the modern era, a lot of the same principles are still used and the Four Poster Bed is still as popular if not more and the good news is, you don’t have to be a royal to afford one. It has evolved into something which can be adapted in various different room settings and we are seeing more and more people choose to incorporate Four Poster Beds into modern, contemporary bedrooms.

Due to the four poster beds being more affordable these days and a higher amount of people having one the bed linen and drapes for them can vary. There are so many styles and types of fabrics from delicate voile’s to heavy weight jacquard and chenille.

At Victoria Linen we have a selection of four poster bed drapes available to purchase on our website in a selection of voile’s and heavier fabrics in a variety of colourways. If you are unable to see what you are looking for on our website do not worry as we have hundreds of fabric in our showroom and would be pleased to send you some samples of fabrics you are looking for or would welcome you into our showroom if you are able to pay us a visit.

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 01706220020 for more information.

https://www.victorialinen.co.uk/acatalog/4_Poster_Bed_Linen.html

Bedding Sets, all new at our latest photoshoot

photo-1Check out the images from our latest photo shoot, shot in a Stately Home to showcase our new bedding sets for standard and bespoke beds.

This photo shoot is focused mainly on our new bed runners, bedspreads and cushions linen along with duvet covers, pillow cases. As you can see in the images all of the fabrics coordinate on the bedding sets, with certain fabrics complementing others perfectly.

All of the bed linen products which you can see in the images are all UK made in our factory by our seamstresses based in Lancashire and can be made to any specific size which is required. We hold hundreds of fabrics in our showroom which will be suitable for bed linen where you will always be welcome to come in and browse through them; however if you aren’t located close to us we will happily send out a selection of fabric samples in your choice of colour/patterns until you find that perfect fabric.

Now that spring has begun and the sun is beginning to shine, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself to some new bright and summery bedding sets to add a splash of spring/summer to your bedroom.

The full selection of the images are on our Facebook page, follow the link below to see the images from our most recent photo shoot. Also, if you require any samples or help/advice do not hesitate to contact us via telephone on 01706220020 or email us through our website and we will be happy to help.

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Add That Extra Special Touch To Your Bedroom!

A bedroom is a place which needs to be looked after and dressed beautifully for someone to be sleeping in there 7 nights a week, spending at least 30% of their time living in that single room.

If your bedroom was a bit of..lets say ‘a dump’, it looks like a bombs gone off; clothes everywhere, rubbish dotted around, last nights leftovers on the bed side table, would you like spending time in there surrounded by all of that? A bedroom is a place which needs looking after in order to keep you happy and let you wake up without any worries.

If the environment you sleep and stay in looks nice and is clean, it makes you generally feel happier. But every now and again you stop and look at your bedroom decor and question yourself. What is missing? There’s something needed to complete that look you want to give off. And you tell yourself that ‘wow’ factor just isn’t there.

If you agree with me then I have the answer you have been waiting for… A bedspread. It will answer all of your prayers. There are numerous ways in which you could dress a bed with a bedspread/throw as they come in different styles, shapes and sizes.

There are a variety of bedspreads which are available, all known as something different with different terminology; these are explained below.

Bedspread – a standard bedspread is typically designed to cover the whole bed from top to bottom and side to side. It is commonly placed on top of the duvet covers to add extra thickness and warmth. They can be made to fit a bed perfectly (known as a fitted bedspread) or they can be made so they just hang over the edges of the bed for you to style it with your bed how you wish too (flat bedspread).

Eiderdown – An eiderdown generally sits on top of the bed in more of a squared shape with no overhang on the edges.

Bed ThrowBed throws tend to be used best across the bottom of the bed to decorate it more, they don’t cover the bed like a bedspread would do.

Bedspreads tend to add a special touch to the bedroom. There are many varieties out there in different fabrics, colours and styles. Some come embellished with diamantes and embroidery, others come with frilled edging and rouched rolled edging, and others with ruffles and pleats.

All styles of bedspread can be made to any specific size required and are designed to your taste at Victoria Linen Company. They stock a wide range of fabrics in their showroom giving enough choice for customers to choose from but easily searching for what they want.

No matter what style or design of bedspread you choose, it will simply add glamour and luxury to your bedroom instantly.

Valencia Rouched Roll Edge Bedspread
Valencia Rouched Roll Edge Bedspread

Where Can You Find Custom Made Fitted Sheets?

If you have a standard size bed, your bed sheets should be easy to find. But what if your bed is a little different?

Custom Fitted Sheets
Custom Fitted Sheets can fit any size

The Basics of Bed Sheets

In its most basic form, bed sheets are rectangular pieces of cloth that are used to cover your mattress. In many places around the world, two sheets are used. The sheet that covers the mattress is referred to as a “bottom sheet.” A second sheet, laid on top of the mattress cover, is called a “top sheet” where you can then sleep comfortably in between the two sheets.

Sheets are typically available in two varieties–flat or fitted. The flat sheet is simply a rectangular piece of cloth, hemmed around the edges to stop fraying. You can use it either as a bottom sheet on the mattress with the excess folded in. Or as a top sheet to wrap around you and get snug once you’re in bed. If you go for a fitted sheet it has a singular purpose, that is it is made purely to go on the mattress. Our sheets are cut and made with four corners to help attach to the mattress, we then add elastic all around the hem to help it grip the mattress and stop it moving on the mattress.

Fitted sheets are commonly available in sizes to fit standard mattresses. These being:

  • Single
  • Double
  • Queen
  • King

walk into any superstore or high street bedding shop and these are the sizes you will find.  Although occaisionally you may come across Super King or California King size beds, if your lucky.

Bespoke Size Sheets

So if you have a bespoke or non standard bed, or you have an adjustable bed, what do you do? You’ll find it difficult to buy ready-made bed sheets for these types of beds because the sizes vary so widely. Luckily, with the rapid expansion of the internet and online shopping it is possible to find small businesses (like us :D) who can make bed sheets to any size. These Flat & Fitted sheets can be specially made to fit large or extra long beds, extra deep mattresses, or adjustable beds.
A Custom size bed sheet will be cut from the roll to whatever size you need. We make them in a variety of fabrics:

  • Poly Cotton (200 Thread Count)
  • 100% Egyptian Cotton (200 Thread Count)
  • 100% Egyptian Cotton (400 Thread Count)
  • 100% Egyptian Cotton (1000 Thread Count)

You can have any of the above in a wide range of colours. As mentioned before, our fitted sheets have the added bonus of elastic all the way around, which is especially helpful with adjustable beds. That means the sheet will not only fit properly, but will actually stay on the bed when it moves. We also add French seams resulting in a long lasting, high quality sheet.

Make sure you get your bed size right

It is important you don’t guess or estimate the size when ordering a bespoke size sheet, you might end up with an ill fitting sheet that will end up wrapping round you in the night. To ensure you receive a sheet that fits perfectly you MUST measure the mattress. Simply measure the mattress length from top to bottom; then the width from left to right across the widest part of the bed, and finally, the mattress depth. Record each measurement. It might make measuring easier if you have someone help to hold the tape measure. Also, when measuring be sure to keep the tape measure as flat as possible so you can be as accurate as possible.

Remember, when ordering custom made sheets, that it does take time for us to make them to your specifications.
In the end, though, the short wait will be worth it. You’ll be sleeping on a perfectly made sheet that stays in place while you sleep.

From Quilted Bedspreads to Bed Runners, adding those luxury bed linen touches

Bowland check bedspread
Bowland Bedspread

From Bedspreads to bed Runners, Throws and Eiderdowns

 

It was probably from the Renaissance when bed linens were first used to not only to give warmth but also to give a decorative effect to a bed and bedroom. In those days silks and velvets were stuffed with feathers and in some cases straw to make bedding that not only trapped heat but also would be the height of luxury.

Over the years the bedspread has taken on more traditional forms, most notably in the shape of the eiderdown, where patterns would be stitched over material filled with either man made or natural fibres, the eiderdown would only cover the top of the bed leaving the sides open. More modern bedspreads are made to fit the entire bed covering the top and the sides, this can be made as a flat bed throw where a large piece of fabric is pattern matched and backed, this will cover the whole bed and can be folded back to also act as a bed runner across the foot of the bed.

Fitted Bedspreads are also popular, these are made with a piece that covers the top of the bed and then has a frill that runs around the outside and will cover the sides of the bed to the floor. A more modern take on this sort of bed decoration is the bed runner which as the name suggests runs along the foot of the bed, this is purely a decorative linen that has become more popular with the influence of hotel chic bedding.

Many examples of these types of bedspreads can be found over at victoria linen co where bespoke bedspreads are manufactured in standard and larger sizes.

Bed Linen: Fabric Thread Count, is Higher Better?

High Thread Count Cotton
High Thread Count Cotton

Thread count means the number of horizontal and vertical threads counted in a square inch of fabric. Using this method of grading the quality of linen is a good way of grading your bed linens quality but only up to a point. We at Victoria Linen have considered 400 count Egyptian Cotton to be the best material to give the ultimate in quality and comfort while also using 200 Thread Count Poly Cotton as a more easy care fabric that also has a long life and is resistant to pilling.

The common perception is the higher the thread count the higher quality of bed linen and this is true with lower grade fabrics. Thread counts of linens starting at say 70 threads to the inch will be more susceptible to pilling and will definitely feel of a lesser quality when compared to higher TC’s.

However, as the thread count does increase the quality and feel of the fabrics isnt as apparant and after you get past 400 count linens manufacturers tend to ‘stretch the truth’ as to how many threads there really are to the inch. This is because there is only so much room in that square inch for the threads to go, thread width only allows up to 400 threads to fit in that small space. The way some manufacturers get round this is to twist two fibres together when weaving and this way achieve an 800 or even 1000 thread count bed linens, but research has shown weaving like this doesn’t achieve a better quality and is a bit of a misnomer as a guide for quality.