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Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Bedroom Basics

by Robin Hauck

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Sometimes smarter means lining up better options. And if there is anything worth researching, it’s how to have the deepest, comfiest, most glamorous night’s sleep possible. We scoured the globe (on our digital flying carpet) for the best in bedding, beds and bedroom wall art.

Why restrict art to walls?


Design firm No One You Know is based in Bondi Beach, Australia. Down under they really understand the art of a stylish night’s sleep. No One You Know’s hand-printed duvet cover sets are made from high quality cotton with a 250 thread count, because as they say, “anything you sleep with should not only look good, it should last for a long time too.“ Word.

You deserve it.

Anything from Gandia Blasco in Valencia, Spain is all right with us. Their adult “tepees” (Tipi Giganto) and interpretive illumination are as fabulous as anything Philippe Starck ever made. But the daybeds are especially appealing as schedules become increasingly hectic and the daily news makes it more and more tempting to stay in bed all day long.

Gandia Blasco Daybed: 80” x 80” x 80”. Made of Anonized Aluminum and movable canvases of plastic fabric.

Rest Easy

The ABC Carpet and Home Home and Planet line for the bedroom is made with a commitment to sustainability, energy conservation and decreasing the impact of production on the planet. Of their organic bath and bedding ABC says quietly, “When life seems to spin out of orbit, seek the wisdom and renewal of mother earth.“

And for your vertical inspiration…

L’Affiche Moderne, a web source for limited edition posters and fine art prints by French artists, sells the work of photographers, graphic designers and children’s illustrators. The range and quality are mind-boggling, and the prices won’t keep you up at night.

Now, go get a good night’s sleep. You need your smarty rest.