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Housewife Pillowcases have a sewn edge, fitting tightly to the Pillow. Oxford Pillowcases, on the other hand, have a fabric border around the edge (typically about 5cm)
As there is more material required, Oxford Pillowcases are usually a bit more expensive than Housewife Pillowcases.

An Oxford Pillowcase has a material border, usually of approx 5cm

A Housewife Pillowcase has no material border

Our handy Bed Linen Size will help you decide which bedding is right for your bed, but if you're still unsure please call our friendly customer service team on 01-4507496

In Ireland and the UK bed size is measured by the dimensions of the mattress, not the bed frame itself. However, bed sizes and sheet sizes are not standardized and may vary depending on manufacturer. The table below is based on the most common sizes in Ireland and the UK.

Mattress depth varies from 10 inch (25cm) to 16 inch (40cm).

We spend roughly a third of our lives in bed, so it’s worth splashing out on top quality bedding. But when it comes to shopping for duvet covers and sheets, most people don’t know where to begin... A common cause of confusion is the meaning of the term ‘thread count’. So, does thread count really make a difference to the quality of bedding, or is it merely a phrase invented by advertisers? We explain all below!

What Is Thread Count?

Thread count is the quantity of ‘threads’ woven together within one square inch of fabric on the sheet or duvet cover. Essentially it’s the amount of threads that run across the width and length of the sheet.

The total count is base

Egyptian Cotton is cultivated to have fibres longer than 34mm, in order to produce a higher quality cotton cloth.

You've probably heard of Egyptian Cotton and always assumed there's something to it, but weren't sure quite what! This quick guide should help!

Cotton remains the most popular of natural fibres used in bedroom linens. It is breathable, absorbs moisture and is cool against the skin. But what makes Egyptian Cotton so special? Egyptian cotton comes from a native cotton plant from North America (Gossypium barbadense, aka extra-long staple (ELS) cotton). However, the climate in Egypt creates the right conditions for growing the ELS cotton used in luxury products worldwide, which is where Egyptian Cotton gets its name.

ELS cotton is cultivated to have fibres longer than 34mm, in order to produce a higher quality cotton cloth. Longer fibers mean a stronger fabric and ensure that a higher tread count cloth will result. Shorter fibres can come out of the weave which often results in weaker fabric.

However, if you see a product described as "Egyptian Cotton", it doesn't always mean that it's the highest quality cotton out there, though it should be at least of reasonable quality. The reason is that the number of threads used in the fabric is important as well. This is why thread count is so important. So, if you really want the highest quality cotton, aim for a high thread count and the Egyptian Cotton label. Click here to view our full range of Egyptian Cotton Bedding

Egyptian Cotton isn't the only thing to consider when seeking hotel quality bedding. Don't forget to check the Thread Count.

3 Painless Ways How To Put On A Duvet Cover

While we can all agree that there's simply nothing better to give your room and mood a lift than a set of clean, fresh bedding; to many of us, changing our duvet cover is a daunting task! We've all been there, breaking a sweat as we try in vain to spread the duvet evenly within the cover, eventually hanging our heads in shame and calling someone in to give a hand...

With recent surveys showing that 80% of people find it frustrating to put their duvet cover on and the experts saying we should be changing our duvet cover every two weeks, that's a lot of hard labour racked up every year. To make things easier for you, Slumber Suite has compiled the most quick and painless ways to change your duvet cover to save you time and energy (and maybe your sanity).

How To Put On A Duvet Cover: The Old School Method

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1. Spread your duvet flat on top of your mattress.
2. Turn your fresh duvet cover inside out and find the two top corners. Be patient as this may take a second with your duvet cover inside out!
3. With your hands now inside the two top corners of the cover, grab hold of the two top corners of the duvet itself.
4. Now for the moment of truth... Holding each corner tightly, quickly flip the duvet as smoothly as you can.
5. Give it a good shake until the duvet is as aligned as you can make it inside the duvet cover.
6. Adjust the corners on the bottom side by hand and zip up. You're done!
7. While the flip aspect of this method requires some finesse, with a bit of practice you'll soon feel like a duvet flipping ninja.

How To Put On A Duvet Cover: The Burrito

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1. Turn your duvet cover inside out and lay it flat on the bed.
2. Spread out the duvet on top of it with all the corners aligned.
3. Starting at the closed end of the cover, begin carefully rolling both the cover and the duvet together, ensuring you keep the roll as taut as you can.
4. Roll up right to the end until you have a nice burrito shape.
5. Open up the cover and reach in, grabbing the end of the burrito and pulling it all the way through.
6. Do the exact same at the

Melted Snowman Biscuits

School is officially over for the holidays so you’ll have plenty of time to spark your child’s creativity with this fun and incredibly simple Christmas cookie recipe. Disney's Frozen is still as popular as ever, so these melting snowmen should amuse and delight your little ones to no end. We also know you’ll have an endless swarm of godchildren, nieces, nephews and more of Santa’s helpers to feed and entertain this year, so just make sure your batch is big enough…

Serves 16 People

Cooking Time 2-3 Hours

Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

400 grams of Sugar Cookie Mix

60ml Water (4 tbsp)

8 Oz. White Cookie Ic

How to Choose the Perfect Pillow!

While most agree that a high thread count is indicative of high quality sheets or duvet covers, pillows are different. Some people prefer firm pillows, such as a dense microfibre pillow, while other prefer a soft feather pillow. Other people prefer no pillow at all!. Read our guide below on how to choose a pillow for you!

What's your Sleeping Position?

Firstly, it's important to know what position you sleep in for the majority of the night (some people alternate).

• For Back Sleepers , a pillow needs to support your neck and head, but not to the extent that it feels unnatural. Your neck and spine should be aligned while you snooze, so back sleepers generally benefit from a pillow with a medium firmness.
• Side Sleepers will benefit from a pillow with a high firmness rating. If your pillow is too soft, your spine will no longer be in neutral alignment as your head sinks into the pillow over the course of the night. Look for memory foam, microfibre, latex or pocket sprung pillows. Generally, side sleepers should avoid feather pillows due to their lack of support. However, some side sleepers like to use a combinatinon of soft pillow on top and firmer pillow underneath it.
• Front Sleepers (or stomach sleepers) generally prefer soft pillows, compressible pillows. Look for microfibre pillows with a "soft" rating, or a goose feather or duck feather pillow.

See our full range of pillows here. Feel free to Contact Us with any questions, we're happy to help!

A luxury worth your while 

All you need to know before you get your dream duvet cover right here. Before you begin, there are a few factors that you should always consider and that’s what this article will help with. When it comes to duvets there is no one size fits all. It is entirely your preference and needs that determine the right covers for you. Here we have listed a few of the Softest Duvet Covers that are great for everyone. Super soft duvet covers are a luxury everyone needs a feel for.

First off, here’s why you need luxury modern duvet covers

Duvets and comforters can be expensive purchases; the right amount of care is required to increase the longevity of the product. A duvet cover comes with looped, buttoned or zipped closures. However, buttons are the most common. The coverslips over your duvet to protect it from getting dirty, and looking worn out. A duvet is hard to wash, but pure cotton duvet covers are not!

What makes for good quality duvet covers?

The material of your Luxury duvet covers

One of the key factors in determining the quality of a cover is what fabric is used to manufacture it. The higher the thread count, the softer the duvet will be (anything around 250-500 is good). Luxury duvet covers are mostly made out of materials like pure cotton duvet covers. The

“The bouncers that will keep the sun out of your clubhouse”

It is a summer day. That means heat, which makes you want to turn the temperature down on your Air-Con, leading to higher bills, causing you to miss out on that one parfait you have every month, the result is pure crankiness and potential bankruptcy. 

Okay, that last bit up there was slightly exaggerated. But the summer heat is really annoying and unfortunately, most of us cannot migrate up north for the summers. This leaves us with the cheapest and the most, as the nerds say “Thermally Efficient Insulation Solution”. Which are Thermal Curtains.

How do thermal curtains even work?

Like in the winters when we put on more layers to keep ourselves warm. Thermal curtains do the exact opposite: they keep the heat out and retain the cool. Now if some wiseguy appears out of nowhere and goes like, “the walls of our houses are already insulated, Keep the scamming thermal blankets outta our here”. Well, they have a point, but your windows are like the back-alley entrance that lets all the heat from the outside in. That is where they shine, or to be exact insulate.

Now you do not have to go on searching online for things like “dark curtains for bedroom” and end up way down the internet rabbit hole where you will end up watching “The top 10 deadliest chocolate”.  As interesting as that list sounds, I am sorry to say it is not real and more importantly, I have done the research for you and compiled a list of the 4 best thermal curtains that you should check out.

Blackout Lined Pencil Pleat Thermal Curtains

These thermal blackout curtains from  Slumber Suite include a 100% polyester material and a lightened stitch, making them sufficiently soft yet dense enough to keep your energy charges low and your home cool.

The curtains come with a 3″ pocket with back tabs and a belt to tie them off, whenever you want some sunlight in. The pockets are large enough to fit the majority of curtain rods. Furthermore, these heat blocking curtains

A simple guide to bring your bedroom to life

Bedrooms are where we tend to spend most of our time to relax and reboot ourselves. A well-organized bedroom that is aesthetically pleasing to you can help lift your mood on the most hectic of days. A great tip to enhance and refresh the ambiance of your room is by adding some essential bedding pieces. Here is a small guide to help you pick all the necessary bedding you require.

Where to start?

First off, decide what fabric you most prefer. A great way to go is for an everyday sheet is either linen or cotton as they are easy to clean and last longer. Focus on the feeling you want to create when someone walks into your bedroom. For a more clean and minimal look, opt for a solid color with either no print or monochromatic bedding. If you prefer a more vibrant and fun look, you can never go wrong with prints.

Fitted sheets or flat sheets

Fitted sheets are an absolute must-have as they give a neat and put-together look. A fitted sheet has elastic sewn into the seams and it goes over your mattress and under the sides of it to keep it in place. It doesn’t move or require frequent fixing which is a great time saver. Flat sheets are tucked neatly into the opposite end of the bed. These are your foundation pieces!

Bedspreads

Next up on our list are bedspreads. This piece goes over your sheets to add an extra layer of comfort. Some may be lightly cushioned for warmth; but it is usually just a thicker fabric. Stitched all around the hem for a neater look! You can choose to drape them right over your mattress if you don’t use bed sheets.

A good quality pillowcase

Pillowcases bring together the who