apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

I love frette linens, but this ubiquitous "hotel" look (one or two bands of contrasting color around perimeter of duvet cover and shams is starting to look a bit dated to me, and not in a good way. When I looked at the photo above, for some reason, the theme song from "Dynasty" started going through my head.

But then again, since I was watching first-run episodes of "Dynasty" in the '80s, I guess that would mean I'm somewhat dated myself.

If you're looking for an economical alternative to the "hotel" look try this collection at Smart Bargains. Also search for online promotional codes -which the site is notorious for -before checking out. http://bed-and-bath.smartbargains.com/go.sb?pagename=prod&sp=All%2BProducts%252f%252f%252f%252fBed%2B%2526%2BBath%2BBargains%257c%257c%257c%257c%257c%252f%252f%252f%252fSheets%252f%252f%252f%252fAttribSelect%253dSheet%2Bsize%253d'King'%252f%252f%252f%252f&dk=Sheets&deptid=3&catid=44&prodid=3030312025&t=Cat-Refine.dept-3.cat-44.prod.41

These stripes make of hospital linen in black instead of green and also remind me of these very cheap hotels i have been but I am sure the quality of the fabric make it up.

"make me think of hospital" sorry for that.