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30/09/2018

Bedding Guide: The Difference Between the Oxford Pillowcase & Housewife Pillowcase

Choosing the right bedding is one of the most important steps when adding the finishing touches to making your house a home. But sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to browsing for interior inspiration and making the right bedding choices to suit your needs. Take pillowcases, for example. A pillowcase is just a pillowcase, right? Actually, there are two main options for you to choose from with subtle differences that create a totally different aesthetic: the classic Housewife design and the fancier Oxford... Read More

13/08/2018
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Make Your Halls Home: Decorating Your Student Room

So you’ve got your A-level results and now it’s time to take the next big step; moving to a new city and starting university. One of the major aspects of going to uni (besides the never-ending excuse to party) is moving into halls of residence, gaining independence and whole lot of new friends on the way. Your student room can be a haven away from hectic university life or a buzzing social hub; either way it’s a blank canvas waiting to be transformed. At We Love Linen we believe that... Read More

16/09/2016
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How To Feng Shui Your Bedroom

What is Feng Shui? Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese practice based on the art of placement. The belief is the way we arrange our physical environment can affect our harmony and well-being. From a room’s decor and furnishing they all have a certain energy (chi) and their arrangements can affect our lives either positively or negatively. The main aspect of Feng Shui is creating a balance between the Ying and Yang energies, and there’s a variety of steps to bring this practice into your bedroom. Colour Palette Focus on... Read More

01/09/2016

The Best & Worst Foods Before Bed

Having difficulty sleeping at night? We all go through phases of struggling to sleep, but have you ever thought it might be due to the food you’re eating? If you find yourself constantly having the bedtime from hell for no reason, it could be down to your diet. We’ve done some investigating and come up with some of the best and worst foods to eat before you indulge in some shut eye. Before we start with the good stuff, lets first focus on the bad and the ugly. What NOT... Read More

25/08/2016

Mattress Shopping 101

One of the most important pieces of furniture you have in your home is your mattress. Without a decent mattress your opportunity of a good night’s sleep is put in serious jeopardy. But seeing as we spend at least one third of our lives in bed, it can be difficult to realise when it’s time to upgrade your mattress for the better. Signs You Need a New Mattress   If your mattress makes a creaking sound every time you move, then it’s definitely time to start shopping for a new... Read More

11/08/2016

Keeping Cool at Night

  The summer period is always a great time of the year. It’s the season of sunny holidays abroad and garden barbecues. But as the weather gets warmer it can be difficult to get a comfy night’s sleep. Luckily there’s lots of ways to keep your body and bedroom cool to make sure you get that refreshing sleep you need!   Let some air in Once the temperature drops in the evening, crack open a window to get a cool breeze flowing into your room and keep it ventilated. Bedding & PJs... Read More