Friday, May 22, 2009

LoveToKnow: Interior Design
Whether you love Country French style or something more modern, LoveToKnow has many different articles on how to design your bedroom and bathroom. You'll also find tips on how to design for small spaces, such as apartments.
Amazon.com Bed and Bath
The largest selection of bedding and bath products for the home. Choose from all the major brands for sheets, bedding sets, comforters, bath linens, and more. Free shipping on selected items. Categories include bath essentials and bedding basics.

Epinions - Bed and Bath Reviews
Consumer reviews on bedding and bath towels, browsable by type or brand. You can also sort by price, read more detailed information on products and even do research on a particular retailer. Check out the message boards, if you have further questions on a product.

The Company Store
Specializing in down comforters and blankets and flannel sheets, and offering high quality sheets, bath linens and more. Free monogram on selected items. Children to adult selections. Reasonable delivery rates and a great return policy.
WeddingChannel.com
Buying and registry advice for bedding and bath. Included are bedding basics through info on deluxe items, FAQ's and bath basics, about towel types and sizes. A nice feature is a review of top brands for bedding and bath.
Cuddledown
High-end, high quality home linens. Only the best Egyptian cotton towels and high thread count sheeting in unique prints. Down comforters also available. Order a catalog or shop online with average shipping rates and a good return policy.
MarthaStewart.com
Good information including how to fold fitted sheets, and bed linens 101, which reviews the history of bed linens, the fabrics used, and washing suggestions for each fabric type. Includes a handy bed linens sizing chart.
Pottery Barn
Offers traditional to modern high quality linens in rich fabrics such as silks and damask cottons. Coordinating bath accessories and shower curtains as well. Children to adult bedding. Reasonable shipping rates and in-store returns.
Better Homes and Gardens
Offers an in-depth bath towel buying guide, which includes things to consider about loops, cottons, fibers and more. Also, read their useful information on towel sizes and laundering advice. There is a fabulous decorating gallery where you can get ideas.
Crate and Barrel
Modern styling in classic fabrics for the bed and bath. Choose from sheet sets, such as Edgebrook and Silva; and bath linen sets with coordinating accessories and shower curtains. In-store returns.
A Beautiful Bedroom
A bed linens illustrated dictionary, showing graphically the difference between a standard sham and a European sham and more. Also discusses window treatments in depth. This site offers many other guides to help you make the perfect choice for your home.
Horchow
Unique and unusual high-end bed and bath linens. Choose from traditional to modern styling with monogram available. Children to adult bedding. Whimsical detailing and high quality fabrics with coordinating accessories available. Be sure to check out the bedding guide.
Allergy Buyer's Club
A buying club focused on allergy-free bedding. View comparison charts for sheets, mattress pads, pillows, and more. You can also shop by allergy type. If you have severe allergy sufferers in your household, you may also want to check out the info on air purifiers.
Restoration Hardware
Mid- to high-end bedding and bath linens. Traditional styling with an emphasis on classic details. Coordinating bath accessories and hardware also. Request a catalog, if you prefer a print copy. You can also use the store locater to find a location near you.
Beachhouse Linens
A useful and detailed glossary of linens terms. Includes sizing information. Ever wondered what the difference is between a comforter and a bedspread? The glossary explains the differences in detail. Check out the size helper, if you have unusual mattresses or other issues.
Kmart
Featuring Martha Stewart Everyday bed and bath linens and more, bringing good quality fabrics at low prices with the latest in colors and styles. In-store returns and coordinating accessories to finish the look.
Linenplace.com
This article, "The Truth about Threadcount" dispels common misconceptions about threadcount and how it relates to the softness of bed linens. Other guides include one on wool and one on down.
LinenSource
Everyday bed and bath linens at low prices. Website and catalog feature low- to mid-level brands and reasonable shipping rates. Categories include bath, basic bedding, bed ensembles, sheets and many other accessories.
eHow.com
How to properly store your linens so they won't yellow or become moldy. Also, how to clean fine linen, how to fold a fitted sheet, how to make a bed and how to clean out from under your bed.

Bed Bath and Beyond
One-stop shopping for everything for the bed and bath, from shower curtains to sheet pins. Low- to mid-level bed and bath linens, including coordinating sets for adults, teens and children. Sign up for their email newsletter to get coupons.