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Deciding on a waterproof mattress pad? It would help you to know that this is a kind of pad that offers a lot of function.

• If you have pets or kids in the house, a waterproof mattress pad provides easy protection to your standard mattress, as well as your bedsheets, from spills, wetting, dirt and dog or cat hair.
• It’s low maintenance and very easy to clean.
• It’s a good support for old, worn out mattresses.
• If you own a waterbed that is springing a leak, a waterproof mattress pad makes a good cover, at least until the waterbed is repaired.

According to this report, while good sleep lies on the quality of the mattress, comfortable and peaceful sleep also depends on the kind of sheets used.  Apart from cost, thread count, materials, design and pockets are the things to consider in buying bedsheets.

If deciding gets confusing, then touch and rub it, he says. “Does it feel nice? If you feel it, and it doesn’t feel that soft and you think that if you wash it a couple times it’ll be OK, that’s not the case.

From time to time, we feature extra-ordinary things that people do with a regular mattress and other bedding accessories and this one is another example.

William Hundley, a photographer from Minnesota is a different kind of visual artist who is able to create something out of ordinary bed sheets.

More photos of these floating bedsheets here.

Custom designed beddings provide a really personal touch to the bedroom. You can have everything in the exact color and style you want, as you have envisioned it. And since most stores don’t normally have this, finding a reliable custom designer could prove difficult.

Enter Inmod, an interactive site where you not only have the power to do your own designs via the virtual bedroom, you can even order what you have created and they will ship it right to your doorstep. Price range from $200 up.

Unlike mattresses which mostly advisable to recycle and must be disposed of properly, you can still make use of old bed sheets when they are no longer useful for covering up the bed. Here are some things you can do with them:

1. Use old bedsheets as a drop cloth when you’re doing projects that require you to get down and dirty
2. You can donate them for charity. Make sure they are extra, extra clean though before you do it.
3. It can be cut up to be made into a rug or as a pillow stuffing.
4. Turn them into tote bags, aprons, table cloth or chair slip covers.
5. Some people use bed sheets as curtains….hmmmm.

This earth friendly bed sheets can fit mattresses that are up to 16″ deep. Smooth and silky,this organic durable cotton sheet from West Elm is made from products grown without the use of herbicides. With 230 thread count of natural materials, the bedsheets can be matched with an organic duvet cover or comforter. For care, the sheets may be machine washed.

via West Elm

Not yet sold anywhere, this bed sheet is a design concept by Martina Carpelan of the Helenski Hotel Project.

Different sleeping positions give different imprints on the sleepers’ body. The imprints give you a hint about last night’s atmosphere, suggest you what to do and tell things about you.

In this particular photo, the imprint says: “Such a pleasure”… 

The Rise and Sigh Bedsheets offers three types:

• for the bachelor
• for the love affair
• for the one night stand

Very intriguing!

My personal preference on bedsheets would have to be on the darker scale, like this new jet black sheets from JC Penney. This sheet is for waterbeds, and comes in navy blue and olive, too.

• From $59.99 To $79.99
• Woven from soft 100% cotton
• Combed cotton for comfort, durability and easy care
• 250 thread-count for a softer feel
• 4″ sheet cuff, 1/2″ clean finish
• Set includes flat sheet, fitted sheet and pillowcase(s)
• Fitted sheet has 4 deep mattress pockets; fitted sheet and flat sheet are joined together with one seam; and fitted sheets have an al-around elastic for a secure fit

Egyptian cotton bed sheets are proven to be very durable and can last for many years. Known as long staple cotton, sheets made from this material are regarded with highest quality because Egyptian cotton has the longest fibers. Long fibers are easily woven into very light, soft yet durable bed sheets. It is silky and feels good to the skin and its quality is long lasting.

Egyptian cotton bedsheets may be purchased at My Luxury Mattress online store for about $134.97. Their particular Egyptian mattress sheets is made of 1200 thread count and comes in really classic colors.

Next to lacy sheets, batik bedsheets also convey elegance albeit with a different perspective and feel to it. Batik is the process of turning plain cloths into wonderful and artistic materials by dyeing and waxing. Originating in India, Batik today is not just specific to them and in nearby countries, the West has also embraced it.

Batik bed sheets are more than a utilitarian item for the home. Today they bring style and color to your bedroom, reflect your personality and moods, and can offer a touch of luxury.

via Art Legend India