Dept. of Bedding. If you, too, believe that the bedding market is still too empty and that Dwell is not good enough to have held on to their reign for so long, here is another player. It's all good.
Variegated is an up and coming bedding design studio started by Corbett and Jim, a couple of guys who had enough of the big city and are doing their own beautiful thing up in Hudson, NY.
Variegated is modern bedding, pillows, and throws in simple patterns and luscious colors, all in high end linen, cotton and corduroy.
Prices are reasonable. Bedding runs from $250-$475, and pillows from $60-$150. Everything can be found through their catalog on their website, and much can be found at Nest, Auto, Matter, Environment 337, Gueridon. (Thanks, Warren!) MGR
Wow. Just what I was looking for.... Thanks, Maxwell.
anyone know what the thread count is on those? i couldn't find it on the website...
The thread count on the cotton fabric is about 260
it is an Egyptian Cotton spun shirting fabric, very soft
pre-shrunk, and gets better with age. As we have several varieties of cotton (broadcloth, seersucker, gingham, etc.), the count varies slightly.
The linen is an apparel weight, 100% linen from Eastern Europe. As with the cotton, the linen ages beautifully and gets softer with use.
The best way to decide on a fabric is by feel. We are more than happy to send swatches of the fabrics we use so you can feel for yourself how nice they are, please contact info@variegatedinc.com
Please note that we do not make sheets, we make top of bed items (duvet covers, pillow cases, etc.) We like to use Nancy Koltes and Area for their sheets.
Thanks for looking!
Jim + Corbett
This is really beautiful bedding, I love the cleaness of look with a touch of print. But I sort of feel like I do when I look at a fashion magazine and they refer to a $250 pair of shoes as "reasonable". Reasonable to who, exactly? I just can't ever bring myself to spend $100 on a pillow or $400 for a duvet cover. I know it's an investment and that I don't buy one every 2 years but still, I can't do it and I don't think I'm the only one in that position. I appreciate it, I think it's beautiful, I want it in my home, but I would classify it more as "aspirational" than "reasonable".
i feel you ruth. it still seems pricey to me.
Ruth,
Thank you for your comments. I am glad that you like the look of the bedding. You are right, the prices are not for everyone, which is why there is a full range of products on the market.
We work very hard to keep our prices as low as they can be. Our products are made in the US, either in our studio or in small production houses in New York. This causes the price to be higher than some other companies, but we feel it is important to keep as much business in the US as possible. Also, our intention for our products, is that they are a special purchase for the consumer, and they are items that are well made and intended to last for a very long time.
Thank you again for your nice comments.
Best regards,
Jim + Corbett
Hi all
I'm going to weigh in on the price/value subject. I'm sure some will say I'm not in an objective position as I sell Variegated product, but I spend a lot of time reviewing products for my site and living with these things to gage the quality and value for the price. The Variegated pieces that I use in my own home have been nothing less than outstanding. As a small start-up retailer I think twice about where my money goes and Ill tell you the truth I have gone with lesser expensive items (duvet at $190) and sure they look great for about a year and a few cleanings but then the husbands foot goes through the thinning material and its rag bag time. So yeah, the price is an investment and sometimes it takes a while to get comfortable with making that investment, but in the long run its well worth it.
Plus, I also have to agree about US manufacturing and design it may sound contrived, but helping to support US business makes us all better.
Thanks Jim & Corbett for letting us enjoy your creativity!
Kelli
Jim & Corbett,
Yesterday, I was walking around really regretting my post, or at least the tone of it, so I appreciate your extremely nice response. I work for a studio that makes everything by hand and in Manhattan, no less. And you're absolutely right, to have high quality and US manufacturing adds up to a higher price. So I absolutely don't question that every penny of that price is justified to get to the quality that you want to offer. I hope I didn't offend in any way.
By the way, will you be at ICFF at any chance? I would love to meet you and see your stuff in person.