Journal

Living Well

How Interior Designers are Creating Their At Home Sanctuaries

We spoke with a few trusted and talented interior designers on how they're turning their homes into personal, calming sanctuaries.

Organizing Your Linen Closet

Create an organized space that will save you time and energy.

Colleen Kennedy Cohen Makes Sustainable Entertaining Beautiful

Luxury event planner and creative consultant, Colleen Kennedy Cohen, shares with us sustainable entertaining tips— that will still create a beautiful and special experience for guests.

Outdoor Entertaining Inspiration

Read on for simple tips and tricks from a seasoned Los Angeles designer and author on how to create a beautiful outdoor dining experience.

Everything You Need to Know About Thread Count

We break down all the details surrounding the most frequently used bed linens term - thread count.

A Guide to Towel Terminology

We explain the terminology frequently used to describe towels to help you determine the type of towel that's right for you.

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.

Caring for Your Table Linens is Easier Than You Think

Read on for tricks of the trade, and how to best 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: How To Care For Your Towels

Learn how to best launder and care for your towels — keeping them looking beautiful and feeling fresh — from a Matouk expert.

How It’s Made: Monogramming at Matouk

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

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.

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.

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.

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