Silk bed sheets are well known for adding that extra special something to any bedroom
. If you are considering getting some then there are a number of things that you should consider beforehand.
Existing decor
If you are serious about silk sheets then you have to make sure that they match the decor in the rest of your room. Bright and shiny pink satin sheets would be very out of place of the rest of your room had decor that feature natural greens and blues and an overall soft theme. Both the color and the design need to match or complement what is already in the room. Also important is to make sure that the sheets match the rest of your bedding. To make this easier you can simply get silk pillowcases and duet covers as well.
Kids and pets
If you have kids and pets running around you will know that the chaos that comes with them is great. As a result your sheets could become damaged, torn, dirty and tarnished by paint. You need bed sheets that are going to be durable and easy to get stains out of. The problem with silk is that it is not as durable as other fabrics and when it gets dirty it is difficult to clean. If you still have your heart set on satin bed sheets then just keep your sheets far away from your children and your pets.
Maintenance
If you are planning on investing in silk bed sheets for quite a while then you have to be prepared to deal with the maintenance. Aside from the day-to-day caring of it in terms of kids and pets, you will have to think about cleaning. You can't put silk sheets in the washing machine because that will damage the fibres. The same will happen if you use detergents that are too strong as well as bleach. Instead you could use a fabric softener.
Money
Silk is soft and luxurious, and with that comes a heft price tag. The good news is that you can find great deals and discounts. This will just require you to do a bit of looking around. The best place to do so is online, simply because you will have a wider range of stores. There are also different qualities, so if you can live with average silk bed sheets then you can save big time.