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What is a Pillow Sham?

What is a Pillow Sham?

A pillow sham doesn’t act like a real pillow you’d sleep on. While your typical pillowcase is considered functional, a pillow sham is fashionable. ...

How to Mix & Match Throw Pillows

A few well-chosen throw pillows can even achieve as much visual impact as a time-consuming remodeling project. Here are some tips on how to mix and...

Coverlets vs. Quilts: What to Know When Purchasing Bedding

There are many wonderful pieces to choose from when creating your dream bedding collection. You need sheets, pillowcases and blankets, of course, b...

How to Buy Luxury Bedding Online

In the past, you’d need to visit a high-end department store to purchase luxury bed linens. Your selection would often be determined by what was in...

Why You Should Choose White Bedding

The serene minimalism of white bedding is so inviting. At Elegant Strand we believe luxurious white bedding is chic, versatile and easy to maintain.

What is Egyptian Cotton?

If you’ve never used an Egyptian cotton towel before, you may be under the false impression that the term is just a marketing ploy, another spin on...

Not All Pillows Are Created Equal: Designing the Best Pillow for Sleep

A standard sleep pillow seems like a simple object, utilitarian in design and practical in purpose. But there’s more to Elegant Strand’s pillows th...

What Is Cotton Percale? Everything You Need to Know

Cotton percale sheets are among the most popular bedding styles on the market today, but how much do you know about this particular fabric? Percale...

How to Pick the Best Rug Material for Your Home

Rugs may belong underfoot, but they should be top of mind when considering your home decor. The right rug makes a design statement. Besides beautif...

What Is the Best Thread Count for Bed Sheets?

You can appreciate a good set of luxury sheets—an unparalleled softness and quality invites you to curl up for a good night’s sleep. But do you kno...

How to Clean an Area Rug to Keep It Looking Its Best

The right area rug pulls a room together. It creates a harmonious synergy of color in your design scheme while adding visual flair with pattern or ...

14 Easy DIY Home Improvement Ideas

You’ve got big dreams for your home remodel. Your budget, however, isn’t quite as big. And then there are all the weeks (or months) you have to li...

2021 Interior Design Trends to Follow This Summer

Trends in interior design are ever-changing. While some home décor concepts remain timeless, each season there are new design trends that show up,...