As regular readers of our blog will know, at Victoria Linen we have a wide selection of bed linen these days, filled with busy patterns and come in a variety of fabric types such as silk and polycotton. It can be hard to find a duvet set which is crisp white 100% cotton with simple detailing; that’s why here at Victoria Linen we have just launched the new ‘White Collection’ by Belledorm.
Belledorm – Antoinette Plum Duvet Set
Established for over 30 years, Belledorm have gained a reputation in the UK bed linen industry as one of the largest suppliers of exceptional home linens. Based in Manchester, Belledorm sources its products from all over the world from countries such as Egypt, China, Turkey and Pakistan. They have a diverse range of Egyptian Cotton plain dye, finely combed polycotton and wonderfully embellished duvet set designs which cover every option, style and colour you could ask for.
One of the designs available from the ‘White Collection’ at Victoria Linen is the ‘Antoinette’. This is made from a pristine white 100% cotton fabric with a 200 thread count which is embellished with a striking border available in 2 colours; plum or black, both giving this duvet set an elegant charm.
Another one of the designs available is ‘Hamish’ which has a double grey border sitting on a crisp white background made from 100% cotton with a thread count of 200. This duvet set is very sleek and sophisticated making a welcome addition to any bedroom setting.
At Victoria Linen we have a choice of up to 3 designs to choose from within the ‘White Collection’, one of which is available in 2 colours. All of the designs are simplistic but luxurious and would look perfect in any bedroom; so why not treat yourself to some 100% cotton white bedding today!
Are exotic designs your kind of thing? Do you like paisley and oriental prints? Then Elizabeth Hurley could possibly be your new best friend. Her bedding collection consists of a selection of duvet sets all with a contemporary/chic oriental design and with up to 5 designs to choose from you’ll be stuck for choice.
Elizabeth Hurley – Arbella Full Bed Set
Elizabeth Hurley was born in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England and is well known for being an English model and actress. She became a big focus of attention when she accompanied Hugh Grant back in 1994 to the Los Angeles premiere of his film, Four Weddings and a Funeral. Elizabeth was dressed in a Versace dress with a plunging black neckline held together with gold safety pins which gained her instant media attention.
Elizabeth Hurley – Cyrus Full Bed Set
The designer bed linen collection for Elizabeth Hurley was launched in mid 2012. Her designs are glamorous and sophisticated with chic paisley and oriental prints, and most of all they are part of a unique collection of bed linen, which bring a touch of Elizabeth’s own personal exotic style to your bedroom. All of the products are made with 100% cotton which add an alluring feel to the bedroom, ensuring you the best nights sleep you’ll ever have….honestly!
One of the designs from the collection is called ‘Cyrus’ which combines a monochromatic colour with a contemporary oriental inspired pattern. To add flashes of vibrant colour and to create a stylish layering look, add the contrasting back pillowcases and accessories such as the  ‘Taryn Chartreuse Cushion’ which is a round cushion combining tones of embroidery on a faux silk background with a delicate covered button in the centre, completing the gorgeous versatile cushion.
Another design is called ‘Arbella’ which is a sophisticated tonal paisley design with vibrant shades of exotic orchid; the reverse of the duvet is contrasting with stripes to complete the look. You can layer this designer bed linen with a sumptuous velvet runner and a collection of gorgeous cushions which all complement this irresistible design. You won’t be able to resist buying this design!
We stock all of the designs here at Victoria Linen along with a selection of the coordinating cushions and bed runners which add that special something to the bedroom. The duvet sets come in 4 different sizes allowing no disappointment, these are; single, double, king and super king.
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
There is a large choice of Egyptian Cotton Bedding to choose from within our wide range of products, however have you considered a long lasting, durable and soft bedding to give you the best nights sleep? Then how about trying Egyptian Cotton Bedding which is made from 400 threads per square inch giving you the best quality with the fabric sourced directly from Egypt; an area well known for producing high quality cotton.
Egyptian Cotton Bed Linen
The Egyptian Cotton is known as a peculiar type of cotton characterized by it’s high quality and world wide reputation for more than a century and a half. The cotton breathes easy and the Egyptian Cotton sheets are lovely and cool to touch, meaning that you can avoid those hot and sticky nights in summer; however they are also great for winter with their body insulating properties meaning you have bed linen perfect for all year round.
We know this luxury bed linen can be hard to find; especially to fit your bed perfectly therefore these can easily be purchased via our website at www.victorialinen.co.uk ranging from sizes in fitted sheets starting at 2’3″ x 6’6″ up to 8′ x 8′ and duvets for long single beds to large super kingsize.
So why not treat yourself here at Victoria Linen as we sell the products in both standard and custom sizes allowing no disappointments and we currently supply them in two basic colours, white and ivory; both of these give a simple and elegant look. You could purchase yourself a whole new set of bed linen including a fitted sheet, duvet and pillowcases all straight from our website in minutes, it’s that easy. So why not go ahead and treat yourself to some luxury Egyptian Cotton Bed Linen this Christmas!
Hattie Duvet SetsTV Personality and home guru Kirstie Allsopp has added more to her range of extremely popular bed linen. The new Spring 2011, part or our designer bed linen range skews the traditional with the modern with and Kirstie Allsopp adds fresh takes on patchwork linens, vintage designs and country cottage looks to give them a fresh and exciting feel. The sites continue the high quality of Kirsty’s range with 200 thread count 100% cotton bed linens and cotton twill cushions making the designers new duvet sets not only look great but feel exceptional.
Egyptian Cotton in Bedspoke SizesVictoria Linen is now manufacturing Luxury 400 Count Egyptian Cotton bed linens for standard, outsized and adjustable beds. 400 Count Egyptian Cotton is the highest count to be made from single strand cotton fibres, higher thread counts are usually made up by intwining two strands of cotton therefore ‘doubling’ the thread count. This high quality bedding is available now in bespoke sizes in white or ivory, the egyptian cotton is cut from the roll in our factory and can be made up for all types of outsized and adjustable beds. The 400 count cotton is available now via our website, click here to take a look.
