do we like west elm’s bedding?
As you may recall, I’ve been debating buying a quilt or a coverlet for ages! I just can’t seem to make up my mind. I don’t want just a solid color, but most patterns are too frilly or crafty for my liking. This mod pod quilt at West Elm caught my eye. It’s on sale now for only $100, so it’s very tempting. But I’m worried it may feel scratchy or cheap. I’m looking for quality cotton that will get softer in time. Have any of you tried West Elm’s beddings? Would you recommend it? Thanks for your help! — Angela M.
September 25th, 2006 at 11:52 am
My primary bed cover is a lightweight quilt from West Elm, bought last winter season. It’s velveteen and solid-colored in “glacier” ( a cool blue). I love it, it carried me through summer as my only blanket for sleeping because it’s so lightweight. Then in colder months, I throw a feather duvet over it. It’s held up quite well. I was worried about cat hair adhering to the velvet-like surface, but I just use a lint roller for that and spot clean if I get anything on it.
September 25th, 2006 at 1:24 pm
Hi- I’d love to know if anyone’s tried Garnet Hill’s new bedding from Eileen Fisher… it’s really well priced and very sophisticated. I imagine a step up from West Elm. Anyone? I might go ahead and order tonight, if I do… I’ll let you know.
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September 26th, 2006 at 5:38 pm
my favorite sheets are from West Elm and they seem pretty sturdy.
September 27th, 2006 at 6:18 am
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September 27th, 2006 at 2:06 pm
I have the Wildflower Duvet cover from West Elm, and it’s very soft and comfortable. It was also $100, and I think worth every penny.
September 28th, 2006 at 4:15 pm
I was in the Chelsea West Elm a couple of days ago and saw the Kenya duvet cover… it is really cool and looks very well-made and high-quality. A lot of W.Elm’s bedding and pillows has a cheap look and feel… like the pattern was spraypainted on (maybe it was?)
Have a look
http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?partNumber=WE-PRODb242&storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E&parentId=WE-SH1BEDDUV&retainNav=true&cmsrc=WE-SH1BEDDUV
May 24th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
I have the west elm bamboo sheets in sky blue and the washed linen duvet in the same color. The sheets are actually 70 something percent bamboo fiber. Who Knew? They have a great feel, and get softer after each wash. The color is like a slice of clear blue sky. It seems they cut their sheets and quilts a little longer and wider to allow for tucking which is how they display their bedding throughout the store. The extra fabric means no more fighting over the sheets or covers…there’s plenty for 2.
The linen duvet is perfectly cut and feels luxurious to the touch. I have yet to purchase the sky blue squares quilt, which is plain, no pattern. It seems very soft and somfy to the touch. west elm does an astonishingly good job of matching the sky blue (and other colors) from product to product and not just bedding but in furniture and other accessories.