9/01/2010

Trellis Bedding and Curtains

After being flooded with emails after yesterday's post, I quickly realized that I did not provide enough explanation about the Walmart trellis bedding/curtain situation. I've tried to answer all of your questions here, but let me know if I've left anything out.

Let's start at the beginning...about a year ago, I ran across the bedding on Pronto Home and immediately clicked through the link because I'm obsessed with anything orange and I also loved the trellis print. It was shocking to me that Walmart had such au courant home decor, and it was even more shocking to see the price tag - $25 for a twin duvet and sham. Seriously?!? That price is unreal...even IKEA bedding is more expensive (I think). I'm not going to lie...I absolutely hate Walmart so the idea of buying bed linens from there was not appealing, no matter how good the deal was.


The black colorway is nice too.

Despite my distaste for the retailer, I decided to bite the bullet and give the set a try since a) it was dirt cheap b) it was for a bed that wouldn't get much use and c) it could be returned if it was terrible. I begrudgingly chose the "Site to Store" shipping option since that was free and having it shipped to my house would've cost almost as much as the merchandise. Luckily my trip to the dreaded store turned out to be fruitful and I was glad to discover that the print was in the perfect color and the fabric seemed to be of decent quality when I picked it up in the oh-so-lovely customer service area.


I liked the print so much that I bought two more sets when I got home. In the room, I had planned to cover the back wall with curtains. The main reason being that there is only one window and it's offset to right...the boxy canopy frame of the daybed and the window clashed in terms of symmetry. Plus, that window doesn't let much light in due to the dense trees on the exterior so I wasn't sacrificing much by covering it. 

Anyhow, I ordered the king size duvet sets so that I could make curtains from the fabric. As it turned out, I didn't really "make" curtains...I actually just attached clip-on curtain rings and strung them on a rod. I literally put the duvets up there as is...no cutting or seaming. Normally I wouldn't do that, but it looked good and this wasn't a room that I wanted to fuss with much. If you try this, just make sure to steam or press the fabric and evenly space the rings so it looks at sharp as possible.

On the quality factor, I'm pretty pleased (especially for a $25 investment). The fabric isn't stiff or uncomfortable and shockingly, the seams and buttons are all fine. After washing it, the color did run, but it has since come out after soaking it in some colorsafe bleach. If you buy the set, my advice is to soak it in vinegar prior to washing since that should set the colors.

Also, on another note, the trundle daybed was purchased last summer from Z Gallerie. Unfortunately they no longer carry it and I haven't seen a similar option. If I do...I'll be sure to post the information.

Hope that helps! Sorry I left you hanging yesterday :)

23 comments:

  1. One question on the curtains - did you just take the duvet cover and clip the rings on as is or did you cut the duvet cover at all?
    Karla

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  2. Thanks! I too am looking at some bedding at Walmart and was worried about the quality for the low, low price ($85ish for a King size comforter set).

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  3. where did you get the clip on curtain rings? great idea!!! do you have somewhere we can email you pictures from ideas we get from you? that would be a fun post!

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  4. Your room (actually, your entire home!) looks simply amazing! A friend of mine used this same duvet in her nursery - it's such a great pattern. So glad I found you via LDV - I'm in blog love!

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  5. I love your home! I found you through LDV and am happily following you! I love the way this room turned out. I had no idea they were duvets!

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  6. I just ordered the set! Orange is my favorite color too!!

    I've been searching for a great orange trellis fabric (since this post http://designsketchbook.blogspot.com/2010/07/bedroom-mini-makeover.html) and have wanted a duvet cover for the longest time but haven't liked any that were in my price range..... LOVE THIS SET!!! Thanks so much for posting.

    I can't wait to get mine in the mail!
    I'm going to have to repost your post once I receive my set! I'll let you know when I do.

    Thanks again!

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  7. Gosh those curtains are amazing!

    I used to be anti-Walmart...until I was on their website and stumbled upon the most gorgeous table lamps that were absolutely PERFECT for our bedroom and could not pass them up!

    Love love love the pattern and color ~ it looks SO great with the wall color you chose! :)

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  8. Absolutely LOVE your entire house....I have saved it into my file of "noteworthy homes"!!
    I think I'm about to order this orange set b/c I can not believe the cost!
    One more question....where did you find the orange accent pillow?
    Thanks so much for sharing!
    http://jvwhome.blogspot.com

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  9. I still can't get over that those are from Wal-Mart! I love that pattern and that color. Who knew?

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  10. Guess who is going to wally world tomorrow !!!!!

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  11. wow i'm obsessed! looks amazing, and so smart to use the clip on curtain rings! ps. new follower via high heeled foot in the door :)

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  12. This is so fabulous! I ordered this earlier in the week and already have it! I've been looking everywhere for this exact idea and this is amazing! I held it up next to the windows in my room and already love it! Thank you!

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  13. I Love it! I just ordered one for myself. Would you mind sharing where you purchased the orange accent pillow as well as the awesome garden stool?! Also...where did you find the curtain clips?

    Thank you!!

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  14. I love this room! I may have missed it but where did you find the orange throw pillow?

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  15. Love the trellis set and ordering it today for masterbedroom. Like others, where did you get the accent pillow?

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  16. The accent pillow came from Z Gallerie...was purchased summer 2009, so unfortunately they no longer carry it.

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  17. Thanks for the quick response!!! What color navy did you paint the walls?

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  18. I've been hanging onto this idea for a while, ordered the duvet right when you showed this, but just hung this up this weekend - check it out: http://southernstuf.blogspot.com/2011/01/big-reveal.html

    Thank you so much for the idea!

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  19. Wanting to paint a navy wall...what color did you use? Thanks!

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  20. Where did you get the accent pillow?

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  21. ok, I am also not a huge walmart fan but it does serve it's purpose if you happen to have small children and need detergent, dog food and say a jar of marinara sauce. I am shocked to see this bedding and love what u have done. and oh by the way....you are hilarious. made my morning.

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  22. Hey Kyle! I loved this post/idea so much that I duplicated it. I posted it on my blog today, http://makethemwonderblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/its-okay-to-steal.html. Just wanted to give credit where credit is due! Thank you for being so open with your sources and inspiration. Have a great day!

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