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The best places to buy Australian bed linen online

This always popular post has been updated for 2022.

L&M Home

Previously known as Linen & Moore, L&M Home was founded in 2000 and its bedding range has a focus on natural materials rich in texture and character. More of a forever purchase, the linen becomes softer with time and use, as does the soft hand-loomed cotton. And while the range features plenty of trend-based colours, it’s the classic stripes and textured pieces that are perfect for that chic, timeless aesthetic.

Castle & Things

We just love Rachel Castle’s fun but sophisticated linen range, mastering mix and match and making bright colour acceptably grown up. You’re probably familiar with her spotty sheets, velvet penny round cushions and limited edition screen printed tea towels, which get snapped up and framed as affordable art. Castle’s all about pops of colour and a bit of whimsy.

On the website you’ll also find beach towels, bags, sweatshirts, Rachel’s original artwork and prints and more. I have countless grey linen doona covers and my castle one is my fave. So much so I have now actually worn it out from years of washing and use!

Castle & Things

LinenMe

It’s the linen Jen currently has on her bed (a mix of rosa and mint ticking stripes, if you’re interested, and yes, pink and green should always be seen!). LinenMe only manufacture bed linen from 100% European stonewashed linen which is strong and supple, getting better with each use and wash. They say investing in a top quality European linen product is an investment in longevity. Their range of colours (especially for the stripe lovers!) is huge and as well as sheets. covers and pillowcases, they also sell table linen, throws, cushions, robes and much more!

 

I Love Linen

Launched in 2013, I Love Linen started as just bed linen and has expanded to include table linen, homewares, towels and more. When it comes to your bedroom textiles, you’ll find pure cotton and linen, organic bamboo, cushions, mattress toppers and more. Whether you’re after on-trend crumpled plain linen or crisp, white, hotel style sheets, it’s a great one-stop-shop! We love the mix of plains and patterns and layering extras like valances and pillowcases too – all great quality and at very reasonable prices.

The brand’s ‘3D Bundle Curator’ tool is a great feature of the site – you can build an entire bedroom look from the fitted sheet to the quilt cover and more. The tool gives you a visual which shows exactly how the selection will look on your bed.

I Love Linen

Kip&Co

Launched in Melbourne in 2012, Kip&Co was founded by sisters Kate Heppell and Hayley Pannekoecke and best buddy Alex McCabe. Their bold designs and trademark giant tassel throws have become cult bestsellers and they do a great limited edition collaboration too! Collection after collection, year after year, we love this brand more and more.

What started as a bright, colourful bedding brand, quickly expanded into a vibrant lifestyle brand, as the girls brought their fun and stylish aesthetic to products for every corner of the home, and every member of the family. Now with a global following, Kip&Co continues to be inspired by the girls’ simple passion for interiors that are full of joy, laughter and the colour of life.

 

Aura Home

Aura Home is now a very established brand, sold online as well as in the likes of Myer. Founded in 2000 by Tracie Ellis, and inspired by years of global meandering, they design everything in Melbourne, and while we seen many trends come and go, they believe it’s their forward-looking approach that sets them apart. They’ve evolved from muted, earthy tones to extravagant colour, and then to subtle pastels. We think they have just the right amount of pattern and texture these days!

They’ve expanded to sell things such as rugs, ceramics, towels and more, and now have a beautiful concept store in Malvern too. I’m a fan of their ticking stripes and tie-closure Maison quilt covers.

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Cultiver

Another great small Aussie linen brand for high quality, classic, muted linen. They believe in products that last, great customer service and only use European flax linen. Founder Nicolle Sullivan believes using beautiful things in our everyday life can make us feel happier. Agreed! They also sell table linen, throws, cushions, robes and more. Shipping is free on every order and the brand offers free returns too.

Cultiver

In the Sac

Just another plain linen brand? Maybe! But In the Sac gets top marks for branding, packaging and colour choices! Great quality, great colours (and lovely stripes) and free shipping worldwide.

Sheridan

Of course, no Australian linen roundup is complete without Sheridan! People will tell you how the sheets they received as a wedding gift are still going strong, decades on! And I find their sheets just feel amazing too! Cotton, silk, linen, plain, patterned, modern, classic, colourful, from 250 to 1200 threadcount and everything in between, they have it all! Founded in 1967, Sheridan is a household name synonymous with quality (you’ll find them in Qantas first class, no less). In recent years they’ve done some great collaborations too. I find it’s a great place to buy bed covers (or coverlets) which can be tricky to find in Australia.

Sheridan

Sage x Clare

“We’re proud to design prints that unexpectedly and expertly clash with one another,” says Sage x Clare’s designer Phoebe Bell. From Moroccan stars to statement animal prints, hand drawn florals, handmade embroidery and 1970’s inspired colours and textures, this brand is one for the maximalists. Expert at the mix and match, we love how the brand’s sheet sets, quilt covers and cushions create a playful Bohemian vibe in the bedroom.

Sage and Clare

Ezibuy

Not the first place you’d expect to find fabulous bed linen but we like to think of it as a hidden gem. From florals to checks, plain and abstract designs, the line-up is strong but the prices are reasonable. For example, the 100% linen duvet cover below is priced at $200 which is a steal in our books! With waffle blankets, down duvet covers, pillows and more available, it really is a one-stop bedding shop. 

Greenhouse Interiors

Featuring collaborations with contemporary Australian artists, the Greenhouse Interiors bedding range comes in limited edition, highly covetable, prints. The art embellished range is designed to be mixed and matched with all of the pieces available to purchase separately. The range’s 100 per cent cotton art emblazoned bed covers are always a sell-out.

Greenhouse Interiors

Sheet Society

Another clever purveyor of mix and match bed linen, Melbourne’s Sheet Society don’t believe in being forced to buy bed sheets in sets; all of its items are available for individual sale making the brand a great choice for a bespoke look. Specialising in bed sheets that are trend-driven in terms of colours, designs and fabrics, the brand’s core products are made from luxurious long-stable Eden Cotton and French flax Eve linen but there’s boucle, corduroy and waffle options too. Invisible zips, extra wide elastic, a deep pillow fold and a folded top edge are all standard features.

The Sheet Society

The Cover Collective

This VIC-based brand do luxury linen “without the la di da” and pride themselves on keeping it real! “We are not your typical linen brand and we don’t get all fancy pants on our customers, we just want to give them the best night’s sleep, night after night,” says founder Nikki Cap. They specialise in only 100% premium pure French linen. “Quite simply, it’s damn good!”

Society of Wanderers

This gorgeous bedding brand has a distinct retro vibe. There’s leopard print, gingham, floral patterns and more, all created in 100 per cent French flax linen. The brand also produces gorgeous napery and cushions as well as a lovely line-up of matching apparel.

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Australian bed linen: Autumn’s best new collections!

With summer on the wane, and winter not too far away, autumn is a fabulous time to get your bedroom ready for the cooler months. It’s seemingly also the most popular season for new bedding launches – coincidence much? I think not! From the inimitable Rachel Castle’s latest creations, to gorgeous oversized blooms at Linen House, the statement floral trend is certainly one with legs.

Castle & Things ‘Little Garden’ range: The Sydney bedding wunderkind has excelled herself with this latest design. Hand drawn by Rachel Castle herself (with watercolour, acrylic, pencil, texta, crayon, pastel and gouache), the whimsical floral design is heavenly. The range is complemented by a gorgeous creamy eggshell and black spotty linen.

Rachel Castle pillow case
Would you look at that gorgeous print! ‘Little Garden’ pillowcase, $49.

Spot shag cushion cover, from $69
Spot shag cushion cover, from $69

Linen House A/W 2020 ‘Romantic Floral’ collection: The Dutch masters and French Impressionists provided plenty of inspiration for this new bloom-focused range. It also contains a modern take on Hawaiian print too.

Linen House
Linen House ‘Taira’ quilt cover set, from $169.99, is a modern update to a classic Hawaiian print

Linen House
Linen House ‘Violette’ quilt cover, from $189.99, is awash with a bounty of hydrangea

Linen House 'Primrose' quilt cover set, from $189.99
Linen House ‘Primrose’ quilt cover set, from $189.99

Aura Halo organic bed linen: The first range of organic bed linen for the brand, the collection is finished with a light stonewash for a matte look and soft hand feel. The colour palette is beautiful; there’s tobacco, rosewater, eucalypt, pebble and white. We’re hard pressed to choose a fave!

Halo organic in eucalypt
Halo organic bed linen in eucalypt

Halo organic bed linen in rosewater
Halo organic bed linen in rosewater

Aura Halo Organic bed linen
Halo organic bed linen in tobacco

Logan & Mason AW 2020 ‘Back in Bloom’ collection: From large scale hand-drawn blooms (for an utterly maximalist vibe), to a painterly pastel vibe, there’s flowers aplenty in this new range.

Logan & Mason quilt cover
Logan & Mason ‘Briar Rose’ quilt cover, from $119.95. There’s bees and foliage, in contrasting terracotta, on the reverse.

Logan & Mason
Logan & Mason ‘Gracie Sage’ quilt cover, from $119.95. This cover has a vintage-style chintz on the reverse.

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Interior trends 2019: Curves are back!

In what is no doubt a reflexive move away from the straight lines that have dominated design for at least a decade, curves are back and they are everywhere. From curved mirrors to circular furniture shapes and the ever-present round cushion, here are some of our favourite curvy interior finds.

HK Living Webbing range: Combining round shapes with black timber and natural rattan, this furniture collection is the definition of chic. From $1695.

HK Living
HK Living Webbing Oval cabinet, $1695

HK Living
HK Living Webbing sideboard, $2395

Middle of Nowhere mirrors: Available locally at Life Interiors, the Middle of Nowhere range of arched and oval mirrors are some of the best examples of the trend. Minimal and streamlined, there’s black or timber edged ones as well as frameless options too. From $330.

The Middle of Nowhere Bjorn oval mirror looks fabulous in this bathroom by The Stables.
The Middle of Nowhere Bjorn Oval mirror looks fabulous in this bathroom by Catherine Heraghty of The Stables.

Life Interiors
Bjorn Arch mirror (powder), $330

Bjorn Arch floor mirror (black), $639
Bjorn Arch floor mirror (black), $639

Nood Co basins: We’ve coveted these basins for a while now. We love the way they combine a heavy industrial material (concrete) with feminine, curved shapes. From $750.

Nood Co basins

Aura Home luxury velvet round cushions: Perfect for dipping your toes into the trend, the ‘ginger’ and ‘olive’ colourways are our pick. $69.95.

Aura Home cushions

west elm: The American homewares brand has pounced on the curvy trend and is offering it in many iterations. We love the ‘Curva’ lacquer trays, $44, for their gorgeous colours and clean lines. The ‘Staggered glass’ floor lamp, $599, features five glass orbs that circle around an airy steel stem.

west elm
west elm Curva lacquer trays

west elm staggered glass floor lamp
‘Staggered glass’ floor lamp, $599

Globewest occasional chairs: With such a large furniture range, it’s no wonder the Globewest line-up features several statement-making curved pieces. The ‘Kennedy Globe’ occasional chair is bold and voluptuous while the ‘Kennedy Adelaide’ has softer, scalloped details and the ‘Gus Soren’ is a sculptural, almost 1980’s inspired piece.

'Kennedy Globe' occasional chair, $1605
‘Kennedy Globe’ occasional chair, $1605

Globewest Adelaide chair
‘Kennedy Adelaide’ occasional chair, $1835

Globewest Gus chair
‘Gus Soren’ one seater sofa chair, $2300

Lightly Tone planter: Available in a range of glorious colours and made from powder coated metal, these sculptural planters/vases are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. $140.

Lightly planters

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Green the hero of AURA Home’s new spring 2019 range

Possibly its best collection yet, the 2019 spring/summer offering from AURA Home is an elegantly subdued mix of down to earth fabrics and beautifully muted colours. And while there’s vintage greys, stonewashed blues, lilac, classic white and blush tones, it’s the green that really stands out for us – from subtle limestone to rich olive tones the look is one of verdant luxury.

The Maison Vintage collection in the divine olive colour way
The Maison Vintage collection shown in the divine olive colour way

“Inspired by countryside living, we’re so thrilled to be showcasing our new collection for the first time in my own Kyneton home, its Belgian-inspired interiors providing the perfect backdrop to reflect not only our personal connection to the collection, but also our holistic approach to modern home styling,” says founder Tracie Ellis.

Vintage stripe bed linen
An instant classic, I love this Vintage stripe bed linen

Chambray bedcover in dove
Chambray bedcover in dove

Tracie’s home, located in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges, has painted timber-clad ceilings, aged timber floors and faded vintage paint colours that are the perfect complement to the luxurious range.

Throws in limestone, olive, white, slate and dove
New season throws

A staple for the brand for a while now, the Maison range has been updated with an eco-focus for spring/summer. The new Maison Vintage collection (comprised of quilt covers, pillowcases and sheet sets) is woven entirely from sustainably sourced cotton and linen. “This makes it better for those who grow it, the farmland it grows on and the industry as a whole,” says Tracie.

Maison vintage sheets in nude
Maison vintage sheets in nude

Maison Vintage bed linen in limestone
Maison Vintage bed linen in limestone

Not only is the Maison Vintage range kinder to the earth, but the cotton has been washed twice making it super soft to touch too.

Cushions in nude and olive
Gorgeous round cushions in nude and olive

Vintage fringed table linen in limestone
Vintage fringed table linen in limestone

As for Tracie’s favourite pieces, she’s most excited about the new Paros and Waffle bath towel collections that are also woven from sustainably sourced pure cotton. “Our new towels are luxuriously soft and highly absorbent, available in a range of colours inspired by nature, from pale greys, limestone and naturals to dark slate and charcoal, with vibrant hues of olive and mahogany. The most perfect textural towels in my bathroom, my only issue is choosing a favourite colour!”

Waffle bath towels
Waffle bath towels

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Amy’s lust list: March 2019

It’s certainly been a while between lists but this month’s round-up of my current favourites is a good one! From Click On Furniture’s stylish new additions to retro-inspired pots and luxe enamel tableware, there’s plenty to tempt as we head into the cooler months.

Click On Furniture: The furniture brand has really upped the design ante of late and its latest offering is no exception. I’m a big fan of the terrazzo Astra collection and that Sky Blue velvet dining chair is a beauty too.

Click On Furniture
From stylish use of rattan to etched wood, there’s so much to love in this pic!

Click On Furniture
Click On Furniture Alicia Chair, $320

Click On Furniture
Click on Furniture’s Astra dining table, $2590 and Astra side chairs, $320 each.

Jones & Co wooden animal dishes: With a menagerie of animals to choose from (my personal faves are the koala and llama), these hand-painted wooden trinket dishes would make a great gift. From $26.

Miss Jones

Aura Home Chambray vintage stripe coverlet: I’ve had my eye on this for a couple of months now and just can’t seem to shake it. Timeless (but not dull), this transeasonal piece is made from a blend of linen and cotton and features a stitched diamond pattern. $299.

Aura Home

Capra Designs etch pots: Handcrafted in small batches, these pots have a distinct 70’s feel and come in three gorgeous colours. Each pot comes with a handy tray ensuring proper plant drainage too. $69.

Capra Designs

Capra Designs
The Capra Designs rainbow object is rather gorgeous also, $89

Table Style & Co luxury tableware: Given the casual nature of contemporary entertaining, napkin rings almost seem like a long lost dinner party relic but these stylish enamel ones could definitely persuade me. $140 (set of four)

Imagery by Martina Gemmola
Photography by Martina Gemmola

Table & Co
Photography by Martina Gemmola

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9 beautiful Aussie tablecloths to liven up your home

Confession: I don’t own a tablecloth. In fact, prior to writing this article, I thought of tablecloths as the festive monstrosity that came out during family Christmas! But turns out, sometime in the last few years, they become cool, very cool! From abstract artworks to beautiful linens (and everything in between), tablecloths have become a unique way to express your personality and liven up your tabletop. 

Martinich&Carran Paradise Island Tablecloth: Bringing to life the art of Melbourne based artist Rowena Martinich, this summery tablecloth is full of turquoise, frothy whites, apricot and pink. Printed on Belgian linen, it retails for $290.

Martinich&Carran Paradise Island Tablecloth

4 Leaf Clover Ficifolia Corymbia Tablecloth: The perfect way to add a uniquely Australian touch to your table, this tablecloth celebrates the beauty of our native flora and fauna. Designed and made in the NSW Southern Highlands from 50% linen and 50% cotton, it retails for $230.

4 Leaf Clover Ficifolia Corymbia Tablecloth

Aqua Door Designs Black Ink Splatter Tablecloth: The Brisbane brand is dedicated to creating unique and colourful homewares the traditional way – by hand. This tablecloth features black ink spatters, screen printed on off-white linen. Coming in two sizes, prices start from $159.

Aqua Door Designs Black Ink Splatter Tablecloth

Linen House Nimes Olive Tablecloth: Stone-washed and ever-so-soft, this pure linen tablecloth is perfect for casual or formal settings and will soften beautifully over time. Available in three sizes and a range of colours, prices start from $99.95.

Linen House Nimes Olive Tablecloth

Alabaster Trader Indian Summer Tablecloth: This tablecloth has been hand block printed in India with a delicate floral paisley design. It strikes the right balance between neutral and interesting and is made from 100% Indian cotton. $79.

Alabaster Trader Indian Summer Tablecloth

Bonnie and Neil Kooka Waratah Rose Gold Tablecloth: Known for their botanical motifs, bright patterns and tributes to Australiana culture, every product is produced by hand in their studio in Melbourne. Made from 100% oat linen tablecloth, this tablecloth features a kookaburra and waratah design in rose and gold. Available in two sizes, prices start from $230.

Bonnie and Neil Kooka Waratah Rose Gold Tablecloth

Dandi Eucalyptus Tablecloth in Mood Indigo: Inspired by the beautiful round leaves of the Silver Dollar Eucalyptus, this tablecloth is printed in Sydney on 100% cotton. It is available in a white and snow colour variation, plus three sizes. $89.95.

Dandi Eucalyptus Tablecloth in Mood Indigo

AURA Home Vintage Stripe Tablecloth: As timeless as it is chic, this charcoal tablecloth is luxuriously tactile and woven from the highest quality linen (60%) and cotton (40%). Available in three colour ways, it retails for $149.

AURA Home Vintage Stripe Tablecloth

Basil Bangs Geometric Powder Tablecloth by Sarah Ellison: The Sydney label has married the superior Teflon technology with their beautiful outdoor canvas to create a tablecloth that looks and feels like a fabric, but with all-star stain resistance! This print has been designed exclusively for Basil Bangs by stylist Sarah Ellison and features a textural watercolour wash background. $179.

Basil Bangs Geometric Powder Tablecloth by Sarah Ellison

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One of our favourite brands, AURA Home, opens a retail store

For years Tracie Ellis would drive by a little corner store with its cascading ivy wall in Melbourne’s inner east, and dream of it one day being hers. And a week ago it became reality; with Tracie opening the bricks and mortar version of her very successful homewares brand, AURA Home.

Having established the label in 2000 and launched the online store nine years later, for Tracie, opening a retail space was an opportunity to take a step back and interact with the local community. “There’s no doubt there is a huge customer base that loves the convenience of shopping online, but there are also a lot of people who like to touch and feel our products. Our new store is a place to meet our loyal and new customers and inspire them to create beautiful spaces in their homes.”

With that idea in mind, Tracie decided to move away from the traditional shop layout, instead designing – with the help of interior designer Amanda Lynn – a space focused on the core areas of the home. “We have a living room area, to showcase our cushions and throws; a dining area, featuring our ceramics and linen; a beautiful bedroom space for our sheets and quilt covers; and a bathroom area draped with our beautiful towels.”

As well as AURA Home products, the store has incorporated furniture and homewares many may recognise from the brand’s beautiful photography. These include statement pieces from MRD furniture and HK Living, limited edition Isamu Sawa prints, no.27 fragrance house candles and much more. “We have worked with some very special people from some of our favourite brands to produce a curated range of products,” says Tracie. “We wanted to make sure we had something for everyone – the only problem is I keep buying things for myself every time I am in the store!”

Tracie

Situated in the suburb of Malvern, the high street is known as one of the go-to places to shop for furniture and homewares. “We would like to help build on that and create a place Melbournians can shop for all things home,” explains Tracie. “Malvern is beautiful and we already feel like we are part of the local community.”

Visit the AURA Home Concept Store at 1371 Malvern Rd, Malvern, Melbourne. And if you’re in the area next Thursday 7 December, make sure you check out the store, as they’ll be open until 9pm with champagne flowing!

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Designer profile: Meet Tracie Ellis of AURA Home

Born and raised in Melbourne, AURA Home founder Tracie Ellis was always surrounded by creativity. “I was inspired from an early age by my very talented mother and grandmother, growing up in a creative family of women who excelled at knitting, painting and gardening. Those younger years of inspiration led me to study textile design at RMIT, where I majored in knit design,” she says.

After graduating, Tracie worked in the fashion and textile industry for a variety of major brands including Country Road, Myer, Davenport, Coats Patons, Pacific Brands and Linen House – a path that eventually led to her creating her own line. “In 2000, I decided it was time to put my own stamp on a range of homewares and the rest as they say is history – this year we are celebrating 17 years of AURA Home.”

The range now includes not just bed linen, cushions, throws, bath towels and rugs, but ceramics and a tabletop collection. It’s all designed in Melbourne and manufactured across the globe allowing Tracie to indulge her wanderlust. “Our collections are always inspired by my love of travel, my very passionate team, our dedicated suppliers and of course our customers. I travel regularly, whether for business or pleasure – I travel to Europe, Scandinavia and India, where I have been traveling for over 20 years and have been working with the same suppliers, who are not just business partners but friends,” says Tracie.

Tracie Ellis

The brand has an army of loyal followers, who come to it for its quality and classic designs, including the long-running ‘Maison’ bed linen line. “It’s our ongoing range of linen cotton that we have been running for many years now. Each season we introduce beautiful new tones that coordinate back with the rest of our new collection. Our customers love the purity of the fabric and its timeless style,” says Tracie.

AURA Home’s ‘Maison’ linen collection is one of its longest running

As for her other passions, Tracie is big on entertaining and has just moved from Kew to inner-city Fitzroy with her husband and new puppy. “It’s a big change but so far we’re really enjoying the creative energy of the inner city. We spend our weekends at our farm in Kyneton, Victoria in the Macedon Ranges (it’s beautiful and available to rent). That’s where my soul is, I spend my weekends gardening and entertaining friends and family.”

As for a career highlight, Tracie is most proud of winning the Life In Style lifetime achievement award in 2016. “It was our longevity and commitment to the brand that led to it,” says Tracie.

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Win this entire kids’ bedroom look from Aura

We’re big fans of Aura as regular readers will know, so we’re delighted to offer this exciting giveaway today. One reader will win everything in this look. If your kids share a room, this would be just perfect for you (or you could split it between two kids’ rooms with single beds of course)!

nio maison aura giveaway

The prize includes single quilt cover in Maison Dove, Umbrella Stripe sheet set, Euro pillowcase in Nio, Diamond standard pillowcase, single quilt cover in Nio, Diamond cushion, Umbrella Stripe sheet set and Maison pillowcase worth a total of over $800.

To enter, complete the form below by 5pm Sydney time on Tuesday 8 September 2015.

To check out more of Aura’s latest designs, including Wide Stripe and Patch (below), shop online. Aura are offering FREE SHIPPING for Interiors Addict readers for the next three days (until midnight on 3 September 2015) using the promo code InteriorsAddict at checkout.

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Tips for a good night’s sleep + win an Ergoflex mattress

Sponsored by Ergoflex Memory Foam Mattresses.

There’s nothing like a peaceful, comfortable night’s sleep and a new bed or mattress can be pretty much life-changing! I asked a few experts for their top tips on getting a good night’s sleep and creating a relaxing bedroom sanctuary.

An Ergoflex mattress won't look out of place in the most stylish bedroom
An Ergoflex mattress won’t look out of place in the most stylish bedroom

Matthew White of Ergoflex, says: “Better sleep is about a holistic approach. It’s about improving your sleep environment, and about training yourself to be a better sleeper. First, create a bedroom you never want to leave. A room with a relaxed ambience, regularly washed sheets, darkness when the lights go out and, where possible, zero noise pollution.

“You spend around one-third of your life in your bed so invest in a mattress and pillows that will help you sleep comfortably and undisturbed through the night, such as the proven material memory foam. Exercise, eat healthily, and drink plenty of fluids — and do it to a routine. Learn to wind down before you go to sleep, keep your stresses outside your bedroom door, and retire your digital devices an hour earlier.”

Tracie Ellis is creative director of Melbourne linen brand Aura Home. She says: “A great mattress and good quality natural fibre sheets and bedding are worth every dollar. Create a relaxing sanctuary that allows you to slip into a peaceful slumber with a beautiful natural fibre quilt and pillows, and of course only natural fibres for your bed linen. Your bed linen is right next to your skin so always choose pure cotton and/or linen which will breathe and enable you to have a great night’s sleep, also wonderful in keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter.

“Choose bed linen in colours that you love so that you’ll feel relaxed when enter your bedroom. Extra luxuries such as big fluffy European pillows and layers of throws on the end of your bed are great for extra warmth and comfort.”

Aura linen
Aura linen

Sometimes, it’s altogether more simple too: “I love an open window for fresh air, a great book and my phone on silent,” Tracie adds.

Interior stylist Naomi Findlay of Silk Home Staging & Styling says: “A visually cluttered space can impact on your ability to focus and relax. Minimising the amount of clutter will give you the best chance to relax and rest. It is well known that colours can have a physiological effect on us; colours can help us focus, increase our heart rate or even have a soothing effect. It goes without saying that it is best to avoid colours that increase your heart rate and alertness when decorating your bedroom, such as fiery red, zesty orange and yellow. Consider a muted or softer palette.”

She adds: “To help you slip into sleep or a relaxing state quicker, choose softer lighting over harsh bright lights. Consider having overhead lighting on dimmers and use side lamps beside the bed. Your bedroom should be all about you and your partner (if applicable), so spend some time thinking about the places that you feel most relaxed and calm. Is this in a holiday home, hotel or somewhere else? Once you have worked this out, spend some time recreating elements of this place to help transport you there whenever you enter the room.”

Kip & Co linen
Kip & Co linen

Hayley Pannekoecke of Australian bed linen company Kip & Co, adds: “The first thing required for a great night’s sleep is a fluffy pillow and an amazing comfy mattress. Linen-wise, nothing beats beautiful soft cotton sheets and pillowcases.

“Having a hot shower before bed is great for getting you in a snoozy state of mind. It’s important to have good air flow in the bedroom and to be warm, but not too warm. Overheating is terrible for sleeping conditions. Lastly, try and eat dinner a couple of hours before bed so you’re not too full. If you follow these guidelines you’re bound to be drifting off in no time at all! Sweet dreams!”

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The Ergoflex memory foam mattress is a temperature sensitive, pressure-relieving mattress that moulds itself to the contours of your body. The Ergoflex memory foam mattress gives your body optimum support and comfort meaning a restful and more comfortable sleep. Available online across Australia at www.ergoflex.com.au

WIN A MATTRESS

For your chance of winning an Ergoflex mattress in your choice of size tell us, in less than 200 words, why you crave a good night’s sleep. Complete the form below by 11pm on Sunday 16 March 2014

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Chevron’s going nowhere in AURA’s latest colourful collection

There’s a reason that trends stick around and that’s because they just work. Chevron is one of these. People keep asking me isn’t chevron “over” yet and no, it isn’t, because everyone loves it! AURA obviously agree, because there’s plenty of that old zigzag favourite in their latest colourful collection for summer, released this week.

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If you love colour, this one’s for you. I particularly like the mix of neutral natural fibres like linen and cotton with the bright patterns and accents. Choose a lot of colour or the odd pop, depending on your taste. Choose from crochet, oversized chevron, spots, dipped and plain styles.