Journal

Living Well

What's the Difference Between Percale, Sateen, and Linen?

We break down the difference between our three most prominent sheeting qualities: percale, sateen, and linen, so you can select the one that's right for you.

Appliqué vs. Embroidery, from Application to Aesthetics

We walk through the differences between appliqué and embroidery, two decorative techniques utilized across the Matouk product line.

Three Old World Techniques We Can’t Live Without

Our craftsmen and women in our Fall River, Massachusetts factory utilize both new, cutting-edge manufacturing techniques as well as many generations-old methods — three of which we outline here.

Undercover: Cashmere Throws

The ultimate cold-weather textile, discover the style and substance behind Matouk’s new cashmere throws.

Undercover: Bath Rugs

It’s time to pay attention to the bath rug...a luxurious opportunity to indulge your feet after a bath or shower.

Undercover: Milano Hemstitch and Ceylon Satin Stitch

Matouk’s most popular and beloved sheeting styles get their own spotlight this season.

Undercover: The Seville Towel

Come along as we dive into the inspiration, details and style of our latest bath towel -- quickly becoming our most popular.

Caring for Your Table Linens is Easier Than You Think

Read on to learn tricks of the trade from a Matouk expert on how to clean and care for your table linens.

Styling Your Bed is Easy with Our Pillow Formations Chart

Trouble with the pile of pillows on your bed? We’ve created a detailed pillow formation chart for your reference, based on our various Matouk pillow sizes.

Bed Coverings 101 – Quilts, Coverlets, Duvets: What’s the Difference?

We break down all your bedding options in our comprehensive bed coverings glossary.

How To Fold a Fitted Sheet

Folding a fitted sheet can be exasperating. We've provided a detailed how-to guide so it no longer has to be.

Matouk Towel Talk: Construction & Care

Get the inside scoop on our towels, and tips on how to keep them looking beautiful and feeling fresh from a Matouk expert.

How It’s Made: Monogramming at Matouk

Learn more about our Matouk monogramming techniques, styles, and how the process has greatly evolved over the years.

Linen Care Tips from Expert Anita Jabbour

Store owner & linens expert Anita Jabbour shares her tips for bedding that lasts and lasts.

Everything You Need to Know About Matouk Blankets

If you’re looking for a cozy addition to your bed...we’ve got you covered.

Best Guest Bed on the Block

Are guests starting to descend for the holidays? We give you five easy ways to create a stylish space that they will never want to leave.

Everything You Need to Know About the Matouk Down Collection

Everything you want to know about our Matouk Down Collection is here - from how our down is harvested and cleaned, to selecting the right Down pillow for you and your loved ones.

The ABC's of Monogramming

The ladies behind Gramercy Home in Atlanta - Jenny Taubel and Cam Reynolds - share their tricks for getting the most out of a monogram.

How to Display Your Towels

Read on to discover the numerous ways to display your towels, to always ensure they look their best.

How to Build the Perfect Towel Wardrobe

We asked Boston-based interior designer Kathie Chrisicos of Chrisicos Interiors how many of each towel type a well-stocked home should have.

Summer Wedding Table Linens

We called Christine Altieri and Jana Gimenez, partners in Boston-based AE Events, to get their wisdom and expertise on wedding linens.

Designer Tips for Perfect Powder Room Decor

Interior designers are practically unanimous in their enthusiasm for the powder room as one of the most enjoyable spaces to conceive of for a home.

10 Tips for Line Drying your Linens

We offer 10 helpful tips for line-drying your fine linens, because summertime is the right time to seize laundry day.

How to Keep Your White Bed Linens... White

Of all the questions we get asked, there is one that we know we can expect: how to keep your bed linens as white as the day you bought them.

Organize Your Bathroom with These Clever Solutions

We're returning to the topic of de-cluttering one room in particular: the bathroom, to help you create a clean, calm space.

White on White and Why it Works

We spoke with four designers about how they achieved successful white on white rooms throughout the home.

Also in the Journal

In the Bedroom...Hillary Taylor

Utah-based designer Hillary Taylor takes us behind the scenes of this crisp, bright sleep space and how she executed the look.

In the Bedroom...Ashley Whittaker

We talk with established NYC designer Ashley Whittaker about a dreamy, fresh sleep retreat she designed for a busy couple on the Upper East Side.

In the Bedroom...Hillary Taylor

Utah-based designer Hillary Taylor takes us behind the scenes of this crisp, bright sleep space and how she executed the look.

In the Bedroom...Ashley Whittaker

We talk with established NYC designer Ashley Whittaker about a dreamy, fresh sleep retreat she designed for a busy couple on the Upper East Side.

In the Bedroom...Hillary Taylor

Utah-based designer Hillary Taylor takes us behind the scenes of this crisp, bright sleep space and how she executed the look.

In the Bedroom...Ashley Whittaker

We talk with established NYC designer Ashley Whittaker about a dreamy, fresh sleep retreat she designed for a busy couple on the Upper East Side.

In the Bedroom...Hillary Taylor

Utah-based designer Hillary Taylor takes us behind the scenes of this crisp, bright sleep space and how she executed the look.

In the Bedroom...Ashley Whittaker

We talk with established NYC designer Ashley Whittaker about a dreamy, fresh sleep retreat she designed for a busy couple on the Upper East Side.

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