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What is Cotton Percale?

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What is Cotton Percale?

When it comes to luxury bedding and the choice of fabric, you might be wondering ‘what is cotton percale’?  Luckily...
What is Towel GSM and Why Does it Matter?

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What is Towel GSM and Why Does it Matter?

When it comes to choosing the right towel, thickness, colour, absorbency, and GSM are all things to consider. You’re probably...
How Many Towels Do I Need?

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How Many Towels Do I Need?

‘How many towels do I need?’ is a common question that, although simple, can cause a divide when it comes...
Mattress Topper Vs Protector: What’s The Difference?

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Mattress Topper Vs Protector: What’s The Difference?

Many people don’t know the difference between mattress toppers and mattress protectors. Although both are important and shield your mattress...
How Many Pillows Should You Sleep With?

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How Many Pillows Should You Sleep With?

Wondering, just how many pillows should you sleep with? We’re often asked what the right number is, and we understand...
8 Calming Bedroom Ideas for a Soothing Sleep

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8 Calming Bedroom Ideas for a Soothing Sleep

Your bedroom should be a space devoid of the pressures of the day, and one that encourages you to unwind...
Types of Pillows: A Guide to Finding the Best Pillow for You

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Types of Pillows: A Guide to Finding the Best Pillow for You

Choosing the right types of pillows can be the difference between a great night's sleep and one filled with tossing...
Everything we love about the new Christy Wimbledon Towels

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Everything we love about the new Christy Wimbledon Towels

Pimm’s, strawberries and cream, green grass and lazy picnics. All this and more puts us in the mood for Wimbledon:...
Spa Bathroom Ideas: Create the Spa Experience at Home

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Spa Bathroom Ideas: Create the Spa Experience at Home

If you're looking for ways to make your bathroom feel more luxurious without having to completely renovate the space, these...
Thread Count Meaning Explained

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Thread Count Meaning Explained

In this blog, the bedding experts at Christy explain exactly what thread count means to help you find the most...
How to Fold Towels for a Luxurious Bathroom Experience

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How to Fold Towels for a Luxurious Bathroom Experience

In this guide, the towel experts at Christy will teach you how to fold your towels in 4 different ways....
How Often Should You Wash Your Bedding According to Experts?

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How Often Should You Wash Your Bedding According to Experts?

Find out how often you should wash your bedding according to the experts at Christy and discover tailored recommendations based...
The Best Towel Materials According to Experts

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The Best Towel Materials According to Experts

In this short guide, the experts at Christy tell you everything you need to know about towel materials to help...
Housewife vs Oxford Pillowcases: What's the Difference?

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Housewife vs Oxford Pillowcases: What's the Difference?

The style of pillowcase you choose for your bed has the power to completely transform your bedroom aesthetic, which is...
Bath Sheet vs Bath Towel: Which Is Better?

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Bath Sheet vs Bath Towel: Which Is Better?

The distinction between a bath sheet vs bath towel is a small one, but knowing it could be the difference...
Timeless Bathroom Colour Scheme Ideas

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Timeless Bathroom Colour Scheme Ideas

Get inspired by Christy's bathroom colour ideas and make every bathtime unforgettable with luxurious furnishings.
Fitted Sheets vs Flat Sheets: What's the Difference?

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Fitted Sheets vs Flat Sheets: What's the Difference?

The debate around fitted sheets vs flat sheets has long been a hot topic among sleep experts and interior design...
The Best Bedroom Colour Schemes for 2024

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The Best Bedroom Colour Schemes for 2024

If choosing your new bedroom colour scheme has got you stumped, you're in the right place. In this guide, the...
An Expert Guide to Winter Bedding and Duvets

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An Expert Guide to Winter Bedding and Duvets

When the temperatures start dropping and the nights start getting longer, making sure you have warm bedding for winter is...
How To Make Your Bed Warmer in Winter: 6 Tips from Bedding Experts

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How To Make Your Bed Warmer in Winter: 6 Tips from Bedding Experts

Figuring out how to keep warm in bed during the chilly winter months can be a challenge, especially if you're...
Forget Glastonbury! Book Your Ticket To The Festival Of Sleep

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Forget Glastonbury! Book Your Ticket To The Festival Of Sleep

On the 3rd of January, The Festival of Sleep is a chance to take stock of how you’re resting and...
How To Arrange Pillows on a Bed: Easy Tips and Tricks

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How To Arrange Pillows on a Bed: Easy Tips and Tricks

For a lot of people, arranging pillows on a bed can seem like a chore - but did you know...
UK Bed Sheet Sizes Chart Guide

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UK Bed Sheet Sizes Chart Guide

This UK Bed Sheet Sizes Chart & Buying Guide will take you through each bedding size to ensure you get...
How to Dress a Bed - The Complete Guide

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How to Dress a Bed - The Complete Guide

You can't deny that boutique hotels know how to dress a bed incredibly well, making their bedrooms a dream retreat....
Ultimate Duvet Tog Guide for the Best Night’s Sleep

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Ultimate Duvet Tog Guide for the Best Night’s Sleep

Welcome to our duvet tog guide. Here, you’ll find all you need to know about choosing the right duvet for...
The Top Bedding Trends of 2023 (Revealed by Experts)

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The Top Bedding Trends of 2023 (Revealed by Experts)

Looking to refresh your bedding and create a heavenly escape in your bedroom? Your search ends here - we've got...
How to Wash Towels: 15 Expert Tips for Prolonged Softness

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How to Wash Towels: 15 Expert Tips for Prolonged Softness

Proper towel care starts in your washing machine. Our top towel care tips discuss correct washing machine detergent usage and drying...
Christy's towel size guide

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Christy's towel size guide

Explore our towel size guide to navigate the best towel for your needs.
Iris Flower: In The Garden With Lucy

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Iris Flower: In The Garden With Lucy

Although we may be in lock down, it is still important to be in touch with nature. Whether it is...
The Foam Flower

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The Foam Flower

Our lovely Lucy and Heather have been at it again this week! Bringing you this gorgeous spring bloom. With its delicate pink flowers and...
In The Garden With Lucy

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In The Garden With Lucy

One of the positives to have come out of the current situation is that those of us lucky enough to have...
What Your Sleeping Position Says About You

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What Your Sleeping Position Says About You

With us spending more time at home, some of us we may be getting just a few extra zzzzzzz in the morning! We...
Meet The Christy Team: Head of Design Lucy Ackroyd

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Meet The Christy Team: Head of Design Lucy Ackroyd

The Christy team is made up of a multitude of wonderfully talented people that we are incredibly proud to work...
How to Bring Spring Into Your Home

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How to Bring Spring Into Your Home

Spring is right round the corner, but with the warmer temperatures not yet reaching the UK yet, it's time to...