Like mom used to say, making your bed makes the room, but it also sets your day off on the right foot. And the final touch on any well-made bed is an arrangement of pillows pulling the whole look together (much as accessories complete an outfit). How you display them is totally up to you—you can stack, lean, mix and match, work in decorative shapes and different patterns, or pile with abandon—so we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite arrangements below.If you like things sleek and simple, this back-to-basics arrangement will appeal to your streamlined ways. Simply stack up your sleeping pillows, and lean pillows in shams against the stacks. You could also swap out the shams for smaller decorative square or round pillows.Rather than stacking them, this slightly more formal display involves resting your pillows against the headboard (one sleeping pillow in a case in the back, one decorative pillow in a sham in the front), then finishing the look with a prettily patterned boudoir pillow or two.
You could also work in a cylindrical bolster pillow if the mood strikes.In this plush arrangement, we enter the glam world of European squares, a particularly good choice for fancying up beds without headboards. If you have a queen bed, prop a pair against the wall (use three across in a king bed), rest your shams against those slightly offsetting them so the corners of the squares peek through, and then complete the thought with a pair of decorative pillows in the front.This, the most major of our pillow formations, is primed for a king bed. Start with three European squares lined up in a row against the back, place your shams in front of those (three across if they’re standard size; two if they’re kings), and then bring in a pop of pattern with your decorative pillows. Down: The most luxe of all fill types, down is warm, light, and a top-notch insulator. Down-Alternative: Created with synthetic or natural fibers to mimic the feel of down, these pillows are hypoallergenic and tend to be more economical than down.
Memory Foam: A thick, sponge-like material that molds itself around the contours of your head and neck. Standard: 20″ x 26.” A twin bed fits one standard, a full or queen fits two across, and a king fits three. Queen: 20″ x 30.” Though these pillows also use a standard pillowcase, they’re a tad longer and also fit two across on a full or queen bed. King Pillow: 20″ x 36.” These extra-long pillows fit inside king pillowcases, and work best in pairs across king beds. European Square: 26″ x 26.” Great for leaning against when you’re reading in bed, these sizable square pillows use euro shams.Avana Kind Bed Orthopedic Support Pillow Comfort System Avana Kind Bed Orthopedic Support Pillow Comfort System The Kind Bed Comfort System offers four incredible pieces that work together in harmony to bolster your body while sitting up in your bed. One-size-fits-all doesn't apply to pillows. People are all different shapes and sizes and we all sleep in different positions.
The best pillow for you will provide the necessary support for your neck and spine, alleviating neck and back pain. When choosing a pillow, consider the pillow‘s thickness and firmness. The best pillow will keep your head in a neutral alignment, rather than cocked to one side or pushed back or forward. PureSleep® specialists can help you determine the right pillow for your body and sleep style. Sleep positions and pillow recommendations: Thin pillows are comfortablefor most people who sleepon their stomachs. Shop this pillow > Mid-height pillows arecomfortable for most people whosleep on their backs. Tall pillows are comfortablefor most people who sleepon their sides. Your neck might be under extra pressure. For every half inch you’re off with the loft of your pillow,it puts 20 pounds of pressure on your neck. Don't just take our word for it.See what our customers are saying. There are two types of pillows: sleeping pillows and special needs pillows.
There are also many different types of material that pillows are made from including visco-elastic memory foam, polyester, down, gel and latex. Because we work extensively with health professionals we are mainly concerned about pillows that help provide a great night’s sleep with enhanced comfort and good sleeping posture. This is largely achieved by sleeping on the correct ‘Contour Pillow’ which is also referred to as a Neck or Cervical Pillow. Cervical or Contour are shaped to accommodate the natural contours of the head, neck and in certain cases the shoulders. They are usually higher at one side and drop in the centre where the head sits. This provides for greater support under the neck as well as comfortable positioning of the cervical spine and for this reason they are also often known as neck pillows. Contour pillows are usually made from foam, memory foam, gel or latex, or a combination. When these pillows are used to help alleviate a medical condition such as jaw tension and pain, headaches, migraines, insomnia, shoulder pain, snoring, sleep apnoea and other conditions they may be referred to as Orthopaedic or Therapeutic Pillows.
Classic Pillows are pillows without a contour. These may be good for sleeping on your back or tummy (which is not recommended under most circumstances). Generally a contour pillow is preferred for a better, healthier sleep posture as a classic styled pillow will not provide the same level of support to your neck. A special needs pillow is one that has been designed for a specific purpose. These include the dynamically-shaped Sona anti-snore pillow for sleep apnea sufferers, pillows designed for pregnancy or breast-feeding, and pillows designed to assist back sufferers. Usually made from foams, they are uniquely shaped and purpose-designed. We are continually reviewing existing and new product available to bring you a comprehensive range. We have put together a summary of the many materials that make up pillows today, used alone or in combination. Visco-elastic is the result of adding chemicals to polyurethane that increase its viscosity level, thereby increasing its density.
Depending on the chemicals used and its overall density, it is firmer in cool temperatures and softer when warm. Higher density visco-elastic foam reacts to body heat which allows it to mould itself to the shape of a warm body within a few minutes. Lower density visco-elastic foam is pressure-sensitive and will mould more quickly to the shape of the body. The example often used to demonstrate visco-elastic properties is a hand pressed into the foam and then removed, leaving a clear impression in the foam. The main advantage of visco-elastic pillows is that by moulding to your shape, they help achieve neutral spinal alignment quickly and comfortably. Visco-elastic is often referred to as ‘memory foam’. Latex is a milky white liquid that is extracted from the rubber tree, Heveabrasiliensis. This is obtained by tapping into the bark of the tree and collecting the residual resin. This milky white sap contains small rubber particles dispersed in water, which is then converted into a moulded pillow by adding certain fillers and chemicals.
The level of chemicals added determines to what extent the latex pillow can be considered a natural latex pillow. Feathers have quills and are two-dimensional in appearance. They are the rigid plumage found on the exterior of waterfowl, and can range in size from one inch to several inches. Down is found on the belly of ducks and geese and is the light fluffy coating clustered beneath the feathers of waterfowl that protect them from the elements. Feather and down pillows may be very comfortable and warm, but they offer very little support for the neck and spine These pillows are filled with tiny polyester particles and filled to various heights and densities that will help alter the feel of the pillow. This used to be the dominant filling; however, In recent times high tech foams and latex have become more popular, largely due to being more resilient and offering better support. Gel is made from Silicone or Polyurethane materials. By nature Gel is neither a solid, nor a liquid, and its substance provides the benefit of body temperature regulation.