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Trendy Down for all Seasons!

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Down Comforters are not just for the winter months, down can be a surprisingly favorable choice for warm weather as well. There are many different weights and fills available for down comforters today, and down is a natural temperature regulator which means a more comfortable night’s sleep for you.

We now offer down comforters in the “summer weight” which have less fill and are made specifically for warmer temperatures. These products are a perfect choice for summer if you like to be covered even when it is warm outside. Down has a very lightweight feel which lends itself perfectly to the summer months.

When shopping for down, you will probably want to protect your new comforter and investment with a duvet cover. As constant washings will cause the down to lose some of its loft. A duvet cover will keep your new purchase free from stains, pet hair, and odors. When considering washing your down comforter, look to the manufactures instruction regarding this procedure. It is always a good practice to hang your comforter outside for a good airing out and then shake it real good. I have also read that tossing in a couple of tennis balls in the dryer on “air” will help to keep the fill from clumping together.

Some features you will want to look for in a down comforter are box-stitching and baffle. Box-stitching refers to stitching square pockets in the comforter which holds the fill in place. A baffle is a divider in the comforter which separates the fill into layers. These two attributes will ensure that the fill of a comforter reaches maximum loft while holding the fill in contained areas to prevent clumping.

At The Trendy Bed we carry Goose down comforters that are rated as Supreme and Ultimate and carry a lifetime warranty.

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Trendy Bed’s “Made to Order” vs “Custom”

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What is the difference between “Made to Order” and “Custom” and what does this mean for you?

The term “Made to order” describes products that are manufactured per request. These products are made with a pre-determined size and style in mind. Each order is actually cut and produced for that individual customer. Most companies that create made to order merchandise offer the highest quality products available.

Some consumers can be discouraged or order from a “made to order” on line companies, like The Trendy Bed because of the wait. In reality, making a product to order not only preserves the quality of the merchandise, it prevents damage to the product, such as fading of fabrics, and ensures that the customer will receive a well made piece of merchandise. Not to mention that, as a consumer, you can feel good about knowing that your order is especially made and packaged just for you!

The term “custom” refers to a company that will actually make a product to the discretion of the customer’s needs. Custom work is often more costly and takes longer, but is worth the wait. Custom work is a great way to recreate a product that has been discontinued, or no longer available retail. Custom work is also an effective way to create an absolutely unique and original look to your room. Most companies who offer custom work require that you contact them directly so they can provide a quote based on your individual needs.

I hope this helps in defining the difference between “Made to Order” and “Custom”, at The Trendy Bed more than 50% of our products are “Made to Order” and most of them ship out within 10 to 15 business days. We do offer rush shipment which actually means rush production at the textile mill and these orders will ship out within 72 business hours. (No weekends)

Visit The Trendy Bed for all your made to order bedding items, we specialize in: Bed Skirts, Comforters, Sheet Sets, Daybed bedding, Duvet Covers, Satin Sheets, Satin Comforters, Eyelet Comforters, Flannel Bedding, Denim Comforters, Cap Comforters, Inseparable Sheet Sets, 2-Tone semi-custom comforters, down comforters, mattress pads, and Stay Tidy bed skirt pins and more…

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Keeping it Warm Inside!

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I know the Holidays are now behind us but I wanted to share this Beautiful Bed Room… It may be cold outside, but this room is very warm.

It’s during these long winter months when we find ourselves huddled beneath our layers that we really start looking at our inner surroundings.

Just because it is cold outside doesn’t mean it has to be cold inside! With the use of soft textures and bright colors this can do a lot to warm up any bed room and send your thoughts toward Spring.

At The Trendy Bed we have soft flannels, Egyptian cotton sheet sets, duvet covers, pillow shams, down comforters, and wonderful cotton comforter bedding, all in more than 20+ colors.

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Trendy Bed’s having a White Sale!

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It’s time to STOCK UP!!!

The Trendy Bed is having it’s annual White Sale during the month of January.

What is a “White Sale”? January White Sales are sales on linens, including sheeting, blankets, comforters, and towels as well as other bedding items.

History of January White Sales

The tradition of this practice began back in 1878 in Philadelphia when shop merchant John Wanamaker reduced the white linens in his department. It wasn’t until the late 1950′s that prints, as well as colored sheets were also included in this practice.

It’s time to take advantage of this old tradition and stock up, throw out the old, and bring in the new vibrant colors in today’s market place.

At The Trendy Bed we have a great selection of featured items on sale, check out our Cotton Blend Bed Skirts, Egyptian Cotton Sheets, Daybed Sets, Down Comforters, and more.

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Trendy Projects for the New Year

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Here’s some great Trendy, easy weekend decorating projects to start of the New Year with a new look.

1. Refresh your bedroom: New bedding, a fresh coat of paint, and unique lighting will give a bedroom a new personality for the New Year, and it can be finished in a weekend.

2. Update your Window Treatment: Take down the old, add a new color, add a Valance with shutters, and it can be finished in a weekend.

3. Pain Fun Stripes: Stripes are the perfect way to add pizazz to a space. While they’re not difficult to achieve, be sure to spend the time prepping so our stripes turn out perfect, and it can be finished in a weekend.

4. Add Wallpaper: With wallpaper’s recent comeback – look for oversize patters to create a Sophisticated and Dramatic look, and it can be finished in a weekend.

5. Add or Upgrade Molding: From grand Crown Molding to handsome baseboards – mill work can really elevate a room, and it can be finished in a weekend.

6. Big Impact with Little Fabric: If you love your lamp base but the shade needs help, give it a face lift with a modern fabric. Working with a dram shade allows you to use almost any textile; a tapered shade looks best with a small print or a solid fabric that doesn’t require a pattern match, and it can be done in a weekend.

7. Create a Custom Shelf: Make a custom shelf with a piece of wood and shelf brackets from your local hardware store, in just a few hours to finish off an entryway, bathroom, or bedroom wall with custom pictures and a small flower vase, and it can be done in a weekend.

8. Make a new Headboard: Be creative, take an old window from an antique store, take the glass out and replace with fiberboard or foam board to cover with any fabric or wallpaper design to add color and style to any bedroom. Leave the window frame rustic or paint it RED or BLACK to give a dramatic look, and it can be finished in a weekend.

9. Dress up your Bedroom with Mirrors: Mirrors can make a room seem larger and brighter. A symmetrical arrangement stands out for both its space-enlarging reflections and its graphic simplicity, and it also can be finished in a weekend.

10: Change your Bed Skirt: Change the color, change the style, change the fabric – going from a tailored bed skirt to a new ruffled in Satin or Chintz will add sophistication to any bedroom. Dress up that bed and have fun doing it. Pull out a color from your comforter or wallpaper and add a bed skirt, pillow shams and even your lamp shades in this new color to give your room a fun new look. Visit The Trendy Bed for a great selection in Bed Skirts, Pillow Shams, and even throw pillows to accent any bed.

Have fun and remember, Visit The Trendy Bed, the one place for all your Trendy Bedding needs.