HOME Nile River in Egypt and boasts extra-long staple fibers that result in a finer yarn with top-quality strength and softness.)
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The Pillow Arrangement “For a king bed, we usually use two Euro, two kings, and two standards,” Adriana says of the pillows. “We may also add decorative pillows. For a queen, it’s four standards and the decorative pillows. However, the perfect look is the one that the client feels most comfortable with.”
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The Prints and Patterns
Beauty Sleep AN EXPERT CLASS IN HOW TO AWAKEN FATIGUED BEDDING BY LIZA GRANT SMITH
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hile bedding is the simplest way to transform a bedroom’s vibe, many of us are guilty of keeping sheets, comforters, and shams well past their style prime. To help motivate a refresh, Adriana and Romeu Trussardi, founders of Trousseau (which is famous for its bed and bath linens and operates its only U.S. store in Miami’s Brickell City Centre), share insight
into what’s trending and defining luxury in the world of bedding. (trousseaulinens.com)
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The Sheets
“The possibilities are endless—printed with a festive finish for a modern look or embroidered with ajour [open hemstitch that resembles a ladder] for a more classic look,” says Romeu. “We carry all in terms of options and listen to our clients in order to provide the best solution. The touch, the feel, the look, all is taken in consideration when we put the
Thread count (the number of threads per square inch) may be the most touted delineator of sheet quality, but the Trussardis advise against using it as your only guide. “The thread count on a premium cotton can be half of a non-premium and you would still have a better product,” says Adriana. “I would say the origin/quality of the cotton is more important than the number of threads.” “The quality of the primary source makes the difference,” agrees Romeu. “Our sheets are made with 100 percent cotton—either Italian premium cotton or the Giza certified cotton.” (Giza cotton is grown along the
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