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- "The Cloud"
Feather/Down Bed Topper - RICHE fabrics
by HotelHome - Bed Runners
- Coverlets
- Luxury Bed Covers
- Practical Fitted Bedcovers
- Woven Bedspreads
- Printed Bedspreads
- Woven Bed Wraps
- Printed Bed Wraps
- Bed Valances
- Cushions
- Pillows
- Blankets
- Mattress Protectors
- Quilts
- Quilt Covers
- Sheets
- Bathroom Products
- Napery
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Bedcovering
Bedcovering styles for the Accommodation Industry, now a fashion statement! (continued)
There is a real resurgence in demand for bedspreads. That stereotypical printed bedspread has been regarded as passé for some time. The upper level of the hospitality market discarded the bedspread some years ago in favour of triple sheeting or white quilt covers with the associated bed runners and cushions. This is a very salubrious and welcoming look, but it is not for everyone.
With this “white top” look there are a lot more laundering costs and associated maintenance and this style is really only suitable for hotels whose tariffs can accommodate the extra cost and are serviced every day. In resorts and apartments that are only serviced weekly, it is quite impractical, unless you have a fastidious guest who will spend time to make their own bed. Many other properties just do not want the extra housekeeping and laundering costs
Triple sheeting or white quilt covers imply that you also need a quilt to complete the presentation. It can be argued that the use of a quilt in all but the colder climates is rather ridiculous, even if the rooms are air conditioned. It quite often means that the air conditioning has to be set extra cool just so you do not swelter under the quilt. This is also very environmentally unfriendly.
The 4 star and below accommodation properties have been reluctant to follow this “white bed top” fashion because of the problems mentioned above. To the majority of these places…hotels, motels, resorts, serviced apartments etc., the bedspread has always been the most practical and functional way of bed presentation. The only problem has been the lack of stylish product being available.
This resurgence has been created by a paradigm shift in the types of fabrics and the styles of bedspreads offered
Bedspreads have been brought up-to-date by now being able to choose from modern fabrics…premium commercial quality Australian woven jacquards, in a huge selection of colours and styles. These contemporary fabrics bring the bedspread back in vogue and, together with styles like “Flat Top” bedspreads that have the modern exposed pillow look, but with the function of a bedspread, are fuelling demand. Other innovations are “Cap Top” bedspreads as well as “Flat Top Cap Top” bedspreads, etc.
This new smart looking product which is still called a “bedspread”, now reincarnated with the latest 21st century fabrics and with the new quilting style of the quilting running across the bed, totally removes today’s bedspread from the hackneyed stereotype of the printed bedspread of the past.
With the fabrics being woven in Australia and the bedspreads also manufactured in Australia, both to true commercial specifications, to give longevity in the high maintenance hospitality environment, modern bedspreads are a real furnishing alternative from 5 star properties down.
“Everything old is new again”. The name “bedspread: is old. The fabrics and styles can be as modern as tomorrow or styled to suit your décor style.
With this introduction of innovative product numbered from 1 to 7 and the wide choice of styles for the many different types and levels of accommodation now available, everybody has a look that will suit their property, including a revamped old favourite which will put a smile on many a property owner.
John Peterson,
National Sales Manager, HotelHome Australia
National Sales Manager, HotelHome Australia