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Choosing the Right Pillow for Better Sleep

Image Source: @fr_oneworldwide (Instagram) A perfect pillow completes a bed to ensure that you get a good night’s sleep. Although the pillow is important, most people do not give it much attention when they are buying one. This may arise from the availability of many brands, types, and sizes of pillows in the market. Despite the many choices, you still need to get the right pillow. So, what makes the right pillow? The right fit for you depends on your sleeping position. For stomach sleepers, a pillow that is soft and flat is a better choice. If you sleep on your stomach, you naturally twist your neck. Therefore, a firm pillow will only add pressure to the already twisted neck. The back sleepers require soft and firm pillows. This position needs neck support and minimal pressure on the back of the head. You will find that contour shaped pillows are excellent as they provide a depression for the head and an arch for the neck. Finally, the side sleepers need thicker

Is Velvet Sofa is a Great Choice?

Velvet fabrics have been around for a long time now. As a result, you may be tempted to think that velvet upholstery is old fashioned and lacks style. You may find yourself imagining that it looks like a comfortless, grandma’s old coach. However, velvet can be an excellent choice for any interior décor provided that you choose the right fabrics, style, and colors. Image source: Fibreguard Instagram Further, the latest upholstery trend shows advancement and increased demand for upholstery velvet.   The first reason to choose velvet is that unlike traditional velvet sofas, modern ones are vibrant and comfortable. Besides, they easily match with different shades of colors to achieve that gorgeous look for your room that you crave. In addition, you can seamlessly blend velvet in spaces with rugged materials such as wood and leather.   Another reason is that velvet sofas are easy to care for and maintain. Most velvet sofas can be cleaned by simply vacuuming; however, clean

Fabric Protection

Just as you put wax on your car to protect its finish from the elements and to keep it looking newer longer, soft furnishings need a protective treatment too. MicroSeal’s protectant creates an invisible shield, which allows you to vacuum soil away more easily. Read more. Microseal's protectants have been in use for more than 30 years in many parts of the world. The protection offered by Microseal's product is applied to materials used in carpets such as wool, silk, leather, synthetic fibers, and suede. The lifespan of these fabrics is greatly increased by the fabric protector.

Ideal Double Rub Ratings for Commercial Use

Image Source: NM Design Quality upholstered furniture is an investment and it is important that the fabric that you use is up to the task. Will it provide you with the durability you need? Read more. The double rubs number for upholstery fabric seems to have increased over the last decade. While advancements have been made to enhance the performance of fabric, the importance of a fabric’s durability has become much more important to buyers. People are looking for furniture that lasts, which is why manufacturers have responded to this bandwagon by hitting 400,000 double rubs.

Fire Retardant Fabrics: What to Know

Image Source: HERCULITE The first thing you should know about fire retardant fabrics is that there are two main types: Inherently or Chemically Treated. Read more. Are you someone looking for fabrics to use in your interior? Well, you do not just get up one day and decide to buy fabrics. Finding the best fabric may need much of your attention as there are dozens to choose from. Here is what you need to know in order to get the best fire retardant fabrics.

Pros and Cons of Acrylic Sinks

Plastic, the blessing and bane of the 20th century, has come to your kitchen sink. Tough polycarbonate -- known as acrylic -- present in paint, windows and even wall corner guards, can be molded into all sorts of home furnishings. As with any material, acrylic sinks have definite advantages and a number of disadvantages. Read more. When looking for a good sink that can blend in with the style of your home and still perform flawlessly, you may find yourself stuck among the many material option. Tough poly-carbonate acrylic that is included in windows, wall corner guards and paint can easily be molded into almost all interior furnishings. Here are its pros and cons.