Maren sent us an email: I have question about my endless search for a new duvet cover, bedspread, or blanket to act as one of those two. I am looking for somethin preferably with dark gray, light blue, white, and black - or some combo of those two. I sadly, have a twin bed due to my very small bedroom, so anything that I really like or is "luxury" only comes in Queen or King.
If I go with a duvet cover, I can do a double since my duvet is a double, but I can't find those anyplace either. I need something that is more summery than my flannel cover I currently have. I like the Montreal style of Plush Living (pictured above, left) but of course wrong size and color.
I am pretty much game for anything at this point - quilts, cable-knit blankets, etc. I am just so tried of looking, finding something I love, and then finding it only comes in Queen or King (or the colors just aren't right). Anyway, would love if you know of something I just haven't come across yet. Oh yeah, and I hope to spend under $200 if possible (I mean - it is a twin!). Thanks!
For a budget friendly option we'd suggest the "Victorian" duvet cover from delia*s (pictured above right)?
It has a similar pattern to the "Montreal" set that you like, but comes in the black and white that you are looking for. A duvet cover is available in this pattern in twin or full.
It's definitely not as luxe, the thread count is a bit lower (220) but the price is right (especially if you switch linens with the seasons): $48. for the twin, $58 for the full. Sheets, pillow cases and shams are also available from delia*s.
Two high quality, more grown-up "luxury" bedding designers that offer twin and full sizes are Dwell and Variegated. Both have so many nice options in these sizes that we're just going to give you the links to their sections on Design Public (who sells them both) and let you peruse.
Readers, any other suggestions or recommendations (under $200, available in twin or double, lightweight) for Maren?
Fold Bedding also makes Twin & Full sizes... beautiful, modern, high quality, luxe, but over the price point- worth it tho if you really dig the design.
-kellen
Here's a cool Jonathan Adler design from BedBath&Beyond available in smaller sizes:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=108667&RN=27
When I used to work at a Contemporary Furniture store in Madison, WI, we offered custom made duvets, pillows, bedroom accessories etc from Omni Softgoods. Not all the patterns were winners (in fact, many were just plain gross), but it did allow the customer to select from a pretty wide variety, and if no fabric appealed to them, they did Customer's Own Fabric orders.
The quality of their work was top notch and the turn-around was quick (usually 1 week). I'm not sure they have any retailers in Chicago, but there must be something similar.
I like Area bedding. They have great designs and it's good, high thread count cotton, very soft. Check out this link:
http://www.designpublic.com/shop/area/viewall
Or, get full/queen sized and just adjust the size with a sewing machine.
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