The Bedroom Sanctuary: Sheets, Duvets, and the Science of Better Sleep | VivaHome BTQ

Prologue
A good bed is architecture: foundation, envelope, atmosphere. Choose textiles with discernment and the room becomes a vow—quiet nights, unhurried mornings, and rest that pays for itself.

1) Fabric Truths (beyond marketing)

• Cotton Percale: crisp, cool; perennially right for warm sleepers.

• Cotton Sateen: smooth, slightly luminous; warmer hand for shoulder seasons.

• Linen: airy, textured, strongest in summer; softens with laundering.

• Bamboo/Modal blends: drapey cool, low-maintenance sheen.

2) Thread Count, Demystified

Quality > count. A 300–400 thread-count percale or 400–600 sateen in long-staple cotton outperforms inflated counts.

3) Layering Logic

• Base: fitted + flat sheet (or just fitted for linen purists).

• Loft: duvet insert (select warmth by climate), plus a quilt for versatility.

• Accents: 2 sleeping pillows + 2 euros + 1 lumbar; odd numbers keep the eye moving.

4) Seasonal Switch Kit

• Spring/Summer: linen or percale; lightweight duvet.

• Autumn/Winter: sateen, flannel accents; medium-to-warm insert; add a bed-end throw.

5) Care & Longevity

• Wash warm, gentle; low heat dry; remove slightly damp to reduce wrinkles.

• Rotate duvet insert top-to-tail each month.

• Pillow hygiene: washable protectors; replace sleeping pillows every 18–24 months.

FAQ

Q: Hot sleeper with a partner who’s cold?
A: Use split inserts (two lighter duvets inside one cover) or layered quilt + throw on one side.*
Q: Is a top sheet necessary?
A: Personal. It prolongs duvet life and adds hygiene; linen users often skip for drape.*

Epilogue / CTA
Build your sanctuary with VivaHome BTQ bedding: percale or sateen sheets, a right-weight duvet, and a throw that invites the day to begin gently.