There are a lot of things you have to do to keep your home looking great and feeling fresh. Some things you have to do each season, while others are done each year or in longer cycles. All in all, the simple tasks and keeping up with updates to your home space can keep your refuge looking beautiful and feeling comfortable for you and your family.
Some things you need to do for your home are important rituals that usher in a new time of year. For instance, there is spring cleaning which comes at a time or renewal and rebirth. It's the perfect opportunity to open the windows and let new air in and do a deep and thorough cleaning. It's amazing how that effort makes your home feel like new again. Even smaller changes, like replacing or changing your bedding, can make a big difference in how you feel.
With the Change of Seasons
As you transition from fall to winter, and emerge from the chill of winter to greet the spring, you may want to change your bedding. When the leaves fall from the trees and the first chill pierces the air, it may be time to bring out the flannel or smooth sateen sheets. As another consideration, the tighter weave of higher thread count sheet fabrics also helps with warmth.
When the days get longer and summertime approaches, opt for more cooling sheets with thread counts in the 180 to 280 range. You might also consider a reversible wool underlay, which has wool on one side for winter warmth and cotton on the other for summer cooling.
When You Are Updating the Bedroom Decor
Another great time to replace or refresh your bedding is when you are updating your bedroom decor. A new duvet cover, sheets and pillow cases can bring a flash of color or soothing feeling to your sleeping sanctuary.
As you bring in your new design elements, you might also consider upgrading the comfort of your bed. With a new reversible wool underlay you'll sleep better through the night and will be comfortable all year long.
As Time Goes By
Even the best bedding products eventually wear down and need to be replaced. As a general rule of thumb, sheets will need to be replaced after two years of use although luxury sheets like percale and sateen may go an extra year.
New pillows should be purchased every year or two. If your duvet cover is separated from your skin by a top sheet, it could last five years. Quality duvets, especially with a cover, could last from 5 to 25 years.