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What Is A Dreamy Bedroom (Part 2)?

Thursday, July 19th, 2018

Achieving the dreamy bedroom is easy with the Lazarus King headboard from the Meritage Collection of Fine Furniture Design.

Previously, we discussed the first three things that could make up a dreamy bedroom which are –

  • Picking the right bedroom color
  • Bedroom cleanup
  • And the incorporation of Feng Shui.

Here are other tips that can help you achieve quality sleep –

Block Out the Light

Did you notice that keeping a night light could sometimes get in the way of quality sleep? So why should we sleep in the dark?

The human body is programmed to sleep only in darkness. This means you have to – not just minimize but to completely turn off any glowing gadgets such as your laptop screen, computer monitor, even your clock radio.

Chronic exposure to these lights during the night can be bad. This has a lot to do with the circadian rhythmicity. During the day, mankind has sunlight but, at night, we only have the stars and the moon. Mankind’s biological programming remembered these and so man is programmed to sleep in complete darkness.

Moonlight is a totally different lighting compared to artificial lights. LAN or artificial lighting at night is less powerful than the sun but a lot greater than moonlight. Melatonin suppression is to be blamed in understanding why LAN is not good for man.

The brain’s pineal gland produces melatonin during sleep. It helps in regulating the sleep-wake cycle, lowering the blood pressure as well as the body temperature and glucose levels. The brain has a group of cells right at the hypothalamus which responds to dark and light signals. Once these group of cells senses that there is light, then it tells the brain to wake up.

Other body processes then kick-start such as the production of cortisol and raising body temperature. So when you are aiming to improve the quality of your sleep, it’s as simple as turning off the nightlight when you’re ready to sleep.

Use Quality Sheets and Mattress

You know what’s tragic? When you recently bought a mattress and you’re still suffering from back pain.

If this is happening to you, then it is probable that you have chosen the wrong kind of mattress to sleep in. So what kind of mattress does your body need?

The answer to this widely varies. With a lot of mattress types, it is not just about your preferences but also about a little science that could make or break your sleep. The hybrid type of mattress is made with a fusion of polyurethane foam, latex, memory, coils, and/or various other materials.

The hybrid type is best for people who want to have a little bounce but also want support. These are sleepers who expect comfort together with a cool fabric.

The latex type, on the other hand, is best for people who also want a cool mattress that has a great bounce. Also, it is a foam that is highly responsive, meaning, for sleepers who love a good foam but are veering away from the contour of memory foam.

The third type is the memory foam which best known for its body contouring, pressure relief, and amazing support. This is for sleepers who want a great body hug.

The coil type of mattress is for the sleeper who needs the traditional feel of spring. It has an amazing bounce and cooling effect. For those who want cushion comfort, the mattress type to invest in is the pillow-top.

As for the sheets, find the ones that are not heavy and rough. Remember that the higher the thread count, the better. Also, be sure to get sheets that are temperature-regulated. Use microfiber or bamboo sheets.

Don’t forget to regularly clean your bedroom as well.

 

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Mattress Shopping Made Easy

Thursday, May 24th, 2018

Tempur-Pedic Mattresses TEMPUR-Cloud Elite Mattress Split California King

You don’t have to be a mattress geek to know how to shop for the correct kind of mattress. You might be searching for ways to alleviate the back pain that you’ve been feeling since you bought the wrong type, right? Or you could simply be in search for a bigger one so you could have more room to sleep in.

Buying your mattress can be an easy-breezy task. This guide should help you achieve your goal of finding the best kind of mattress, one that would meet your needs.

The mattress is, without a doubt, one of the most important pieces of furnishing in your home. If you want to sleep a healthy eight hours, then you will need to choose, that very thing where you spend your sleeping hours, carefully.

Let’s say you get to keep a mattress for nine to 10 years, then that means you will sleep in it for eight hours (hopefully) each night or about a third of your life. This is a significant phase of your life so you have to make a careful decision with regard to the kind of mattress that you’d take home.

Mattress Support  

The most crucial factor in finding the right mattress is the support that it can provide. You need a mattress that can push your body up and is able to counteract the weight that pushes it down. So does this mean that you’re supposed to find a firm, hard mattress? Absolutely not.

Keep in mind that the human body – yup, including yours – is not a straight line. So, whether you sleep on your tummy, back or on your side, your body comes with curves. The mattress should be able to support such curves and arches.

The mattress should dip down all around the shoulders and hips. This is so correct spine alignment is achieved. A mattress that’s too hard will not be able to give you that needed eight hours of sleep simply because you will consequently keep changing your position throughout the night.

The TEMPUR-Up™ Foundation is the perfect upgrade from a flat foundation. Raise the head of the foundation, in virtually infinite number of positions, for reading, working on your laptop, or watching TV. Control your movement using the simple-to-use wires remote.

Mattress Comfort

Another vital criterion that you need to consider is the level of comfort that you will feel when you lie down on the mattress. This is the so-called pressure relief. A mattress that’s too firm will leave your body unrested. It also causes the cutting off of circulation and even nerve pinching.

Do you feel any pins and needles on your hands and feet sometimes? This could be caused by the wrong mattress on your bed.

Minimized Motion Transfer

This may be a minor factor but, still, an important one nevertheless. It could also affect the way you enjoy your sleep. When you have to share your bed, you have to consider how to minimize the so-called motion transfer. A partner who gets in and out of bed could easily disrupt the sleep of the other. The risk of being woken up quite high so try to test the mattress with your partner once you’ve decided which ones you’re shortlisting.

Mattress Temperature

One other issue that people talk about is heat retention. The best mattresses must be able to mitigate this. Ventilation can also be a concern especially during the hottest seasons. Don’t ever go for cheap memory mattresses.

Mattress Edge Support

If you’re the type who sleeps on the edge of the bed, then you should also look for a mattress that has a strong edge support. Cheaper mattresses only provide a steel rod inside. It would be best for you to choose the ones that have foam encasement.

Your Shopping Expedition

Don’t let this mattress shopping expedition scare you. You are likely to see lines upon lines of rectangular foams but just take your time so you would be able to purchase the most suitable one for you.

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Bed Buying 101

Saturday, January 14th, 2017

FFDM Ancestry Collection

You are bound to spend a third of your life in bed. No, this isn’t a prophecy that’s going to happen because something bad is going to happen. This is truth – people will spend one-third of their lives sleeping. Since this is the case, you need to shop (more like invest) for a bed that will last a long time.

If you have been having difficulty trying to sleep lately and if you toss and turn a lot, then you could be having a problem – not just with your sleep routine but also – with your mattress.

If lying in the middle of the night means feeling backaches in the morning, then it’s really time to shop for a bed replacement. Here are some useful tips –

Remember Comfort

The most important factor that you need to consider is comfort. You will never enjoy sleeping in a bed that’s uncomfortable. No matter how fashionable it may appear, a bed is a bed and it is meant to be slept in.

To shop for a new bed, you need to know how it would feel to sleep in it. Remember that a bed is your long-term investment which means you’ll own it for no less than 10 years. You can gauge the level of comfort by feeling how soft and firm the bed is. This should be comfortable but it must also be able to give you amole support.

Will the bed need to conform to your body shape and size? In a manner, yes. If you are having difficulty finding the best position to sleep in your choice of mattress then that isn’t the mattress that’s meant for you.

Mattress Matters

The heart of any bed is the mattress so you have to study this part thoroughly before you settle in buying it.

Take note that the secret to having a good night’s sleep is to have a bed base and a mattress that suit your sleeping style. These two components must always work hand-in-hand. If you observe that you sleep better in a hotel room than in your own bed at home, then you probably have the wrong kind of bed. You should start shopping for a replacement soon.

Tummy sleepers should go for a softer mattress. If you are a back sleeper, then you might want to shop for something firmer. You need to try lying on the mattress so you’d know whether it’s the right one to buy. If you don’t feel comfortable in the mattress, then move on to the next bed and so on.

Don’t be ashamed to test mattresses in stores. If you’re sharing a bed with someone, then make sure that you shop together. Lie with your sleeping partner then attempt to roll towards each other. One of you must not feel the motion as the other one gets out of bed. A bed that’s too soft will sink one or both of you in while one that’s too hard will not mould yours or your sleeping partner’s body contours.

Consider the Bed Size

You might be led to think that you should buy the biggest bed that your money can afford. This should not always be the case. Remember that size is not always width, it could also be the bed’s length. This means that you should buy a bed that’s no less than 15 cm longer than the tallest person that would sleep in that bed.

Buying a bed does not mean that you just find a piece that you would want to sleep in at night. There is more to just lying in bed. This piece of furniture must primarily ensure that you get the best night’s sleep. If not, then it’s not the right bed or mattress for you.

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Your Mattress and Good Night’s Sleep

Thursday, December 22nd, 2016

iComfort® by Serta Mattresses HB300Q SmartSupport

It shouldn’t be difficult to get a good night’s sleep. Remember to layer pillows and toppers atop a sturdy mattress to achieve this.

Do you remember those days when shopping for pillows means choosing between firm, medium and soft? The only fills that were available then were synthetic down and down. These days, the choices are almost boundless. From construction to materials used, the new generation mattresses, pillows and toppers are no less than spectacular.

There are now mattresses and pillows made with gels, latex foams, memory foams, and other high-tech stuff. There are also pillows with micro denier fibers which beautifully mimic the feel and foam which are designed to fit almost every kind of snoozer.

Do you sleep on your back at night? Don’t you notice how your back tends to overheat and you end up waking early in the morning drenched in sweat? Put a stop to this dilemma when you invest in a pillow and mattress that will surely improve your snoozing.

There is a pillow that prevents this very scene. This, together with zero caffeine intake after 2:00 P.M. and following the same bedtime should stabilize your sleeping pattern. If you’ve been used to sleeping beyond 12 midnight, then it’s time to re-establish a healthy and normal sleeping pattern.

Make it your goal to sleep on or before 10:00 in the evening. You’ll feel more refreshed in the morning, more so when you took the time to buy the best bedding.

Just about anyone can purchase a new pillow these days. Look for the sagproof ones that are designed to improve deep sleep and decrease your tosses and turns.

Such is also the case with mattresses. The market is now flooded with every possible style, form, color and thickness. Your options include the following –

iComfort® by Serta Mattresses Epic™

Memory Foam

This is a curved pillow or mattress created by Tempur Pedic© (the company that introduced the revolutionary Swedish mattress to the U.S. market). Memory foams are meant to cradle the head and the whole body whether you sleep on your back, on your side, or are a stomach sleeper. NASA recognized this foam as its roots can be traced to their own technology.

There are even memory foams that come with green tea which make your sleeping experience more tranquil. Invite your guests to your home with these soft, comfortable pieces. Imagine having every bed equipped with this wonder.

Latex Foam

If you’re the type that does not want of a sinking head or body, then this is a more preferable type. Latex is derived from rubber trees and has a more buoyant feel. This is best for people who sleep on their side.

The firmness of latex is a welcome sensation for those who feel that they would drown from the softness of other mattresses.

Contoured Foam

These are ergonomically-shaped for potential relief from pain. This is a high-density choice for those who sleep on their back. The pillow versions are meant to support the neck and the shoulders.

This is a great foam for the elderly since it offers the most support as well as relief for existing pain.

Gel Foam

This is a memory foam that is breathable and even enhanced with gel that will help you feel more comfortable at night. Just imagine the feel of cool gel against your skin during the night and you’d surely sleep more soundly.

Kids will surely love the coolness and softness that gel foams offer. Even adults will feel that their sleeping patterns will improve if they give gel foams a chance.

All these mattress and pillow choices have their own strengths. Find out which one would make you sleep more soundly.

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Your Bedding and a Good Night’s Sleep

Wednesday, October 12th, 2016

Thomasville Bedroom Valeska Ensemble Set .Super Queen. TV-BD1-44

Thomasville Bedroom Valeska Ensemble Set .Super Queen. TV-BD1-44

Did you know that you spend a third of your life in bed? This is why you should be concerned about sleep quality as it is a huge part of your life. Uninterrupted sleep is one of the best feelings in the world. That feeling of being able to sink into a comfortable, restful bed and be able to sleep the whole night through is just amazing.  Conversely, if you don’t sleep too well, you end up feeling cranky and with a shorter attention span. To achieve quality slumber, you need bedding essentials such as mattress toppers, duvets, mattress and pillow protectors, the right pillow support, etc.

Hotel Look with Duvets

Do you remember how restful your nights have been when you checked into some fancy hotel? Those duvets and layered pillows proved how stylish and chic your bedroom can be.

Choosing the right duvet for the bed and bed linen is a crucial decision that you have to make. You don’t want to be stuck with a duvet that’s a size down. Duvet that’s a size up, however, is the fancy solution to having a cozy night with your loved one.

Children might prefer to have the lighter kind of duvet especially when you’ll be using them on single or double beds. Quilts can be a great way to show off their fave TV or movie characters.

Choose from single, double, king size or super king size duvets.

Thomasville Bedroom Faulkner Ensemble Set (Super Queen) TV-BD1-32

Thomasville Bedroom Faulkner Ensemble Set (Super Queen) TV-BD1-32

Pillows, Mattress and Your Sleeping Position

You need to know what pillow type would best suit your sleeping position. This is important in picking your preferred mattress tension, too. Quality pillows might not last as long as your quality mattress but they can significantly reduce neck, shoulder and back pains.

People who sleep on their backs should pick a medium-firm pillow. For side sleepers, it is best to pick a pillow or two which are thicker than the common pillow. This is highly recommended for better neck support.

The softer option is best for the front sleepers.

It is best to have your pillows replaced every two years. It becomes doubly important to do so if the pillows are already discolored or lumpy. Disfigured or damaged pillows no longer provide the necessary neck support and they could also contain high levels of epithelial, dust mites and other allergens.

If you want to get the best out of your pillows and mattress, then it is worth considering that you invest in quality protectors for both. Mattress and pillow protectors keep your mattresses and pillows from being soiled or worn out. Protectors will also keep these bedding essentials clean while providing a different level of coziness.

There are now beds that already include mattress toppers. There are different materials to choose from – there’s polyester fiber, feathers, latex or Visco-elastic.

There are also pillow fillings for you to choose from. Just like mattresses, pillows also have natural as well as synthetic fillings. Whether you have memory foam or the hollow fiber type, your pillow choice must always ensure a restful night’s sleep.

Synthetic pillows can be made from Visco-elastic, latex, or polyurethane fillings. There are also pillows that have combinations of these fillings. People who have asthma should choose synthetic pillows since they contain latex foam which doesn’t gather dust.

For people who experience aches and pains while sleeping, there is that quality Visco-elastic filling. This is especially designed to relieve neck and head pressure. This ensures optimum sleeping position for chronic pain sufferers.

Pillows with natural fillings contain duck down, goose down, or both. The more feathers these pillows contain, then the firmer they are. As for your mattress, it is highly recommended that you find quality pillow protectors so that everything would be fresh and clean to your touch.

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Spring Furniture Shopping – Why Shop Now?

Tuesday, March 1st, 2016

 

Check out the best upholstered furniture during this season. Featured here is a loveseat from the Fine Upholstery Collection of FFDM.

Check out the best upholstered furniture during this season. Featured here is a loveseat from the Fine Upholstery Collection of FFDM.

 

Do you believe that spring furniture shopping is spurred by life experiences? For instance, don’t people buy or sell furniture during events such as weddings, births, deaths, moving, holidays, or even a child going to college?

The key to maximizing your spring furniture shopping is to properly anticipate your purchases. You need to understand why you are making the purchase or if you might just be reacting to a fashion impulse.

Spring Furniture: The Living Room

Living room furniture pieces are a staple of furniture shops. Loveseats and sofas are consistently there whether it is spring, winter, autumn or summer. Check out the leather and fabric on our sofas and you’ll find that we have one of the biggest collections.

The months of May and June often reflect a significant activity on chair and recliner purchase but you don’t have to wait for those months to update the look in your living room.

Spring Furniture: The Dining Room

While the holiday seasons (from October to early December) spur the latest dining room furniture promos and ads, keep in mind that spring is often the time when inventories are built. Here, furniture shops evaluate what stocks they have left and what need to be replenished.

This is the perfect time to buy arm chairs, china cabinets and servers. You may also want to look at some kitchen furniture in order to update the look of your home during this season.

The colors of Jonathan Louis' Bergman Bedroom Collection if perfect for your goal spring look.

The colors of Jonathan Louis’ Bergman Bedroom Collection are perfect for your goal spring look.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Furniture: The Bedroom

This may be one of the last rooms that homeowners consider to update during spring but know that this is also an area that you should give priority to.

Why?

It may be generally unseen but this room is where you rest and rejuvenate each night. See if the beddings still give you your much needed comfort. Is the mattress still able to support your spine or do you feel back pain when you wake up in the morning?

The coils of a mattress come in various thicknesses. The more steel coils there are, the higher the quality of your mattress. Check out which mattress is most suitable to alleviate back pains in the morning.

Mattress box spring or foundation also adds a different level of support. Plain wooden frames could make mattresses feel harder so make sure you purchase the ones that do not show any cracks. Check also that the wooden frame is straight.

Spring Furniture: The Home Office

With the growth of home businesses and internet jobs, it is now common for people to stay at home and do their income-generating transactions there. Since they spend most of their time online, these homeowners also tend to shop on the Internet.

So why not do your home office shopping there as well?

Browse through our functional yet beautiful home office desks. There are also collections that feature desk and chair packages. See which ones would suit your spring theme the most.

If you’ve gone rustic for this season, then check out the wood home office furniture collections on this site.

Wood Furniture Shopping for Spring

Know what you prefer when shopping for wood furniture. Hardwoods are those that come from deciduous trees while softwoods come from coniferous trees. Find the pieces that are most scratch resistant so that they will be able to endure through all the other seasons. You can test this by drawing a thin line using just your fingernail. A visible dent means the furniture won’t stand up to too much use.

Check also the joint construction of your wood furniture. This is the chief determinant when it comes to quality furniture. If held by nails or staples, then consider it to be shoddily constructed. Glued parts are also a sign of weak construction.

Look for the mortise and tenon or the dovetail when looking for the sturdiest joints.

‘See any knots and cracks? Then say no to those furniture pieces.

You see, spring furniture shopping can be fun especially when you follow these hot guidelines.

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