The Modern Dane Blog

Scandinavian Interior Design: 6 Tips to Bring Scandi Style to Your Home

A brief history of Scandinavian interior design and six tips for bringing this crisp and clean style to your home. No Scandinavian heritage required!

How to Hygge: 5 Ways to Bring This Cozy Danish Concept to Your Life and Home

We could all use a little more hygge. Here are our favorite tips for introducing more hygge into your life and home. Grab a cup of tea and read along.

Is Thread Count Important? A Guide to What Really Matters in Quality Sheets

You may have concluded, based on how sheets are priced and marketed, that high thread count means higher quality, softer sheets. There’s more to the story however, and thread count isn’t always wha...

The Many Benefits of Organic Linen Bedding—for You and the Planet

Organic linen bedding is where the quality of traditional craftsmanship meets the next generation of sustainability. Learn why this unique textile has become so sought after.

Sleep Scandinavian – Drop the Top Sheet

What does it mean to sleep Scandinavian? It means simplifying your nightlife. Declutter your bed, drop the top sheet and upgrade to sustainable Scandinavian sensibility.

Why Cotton Is Called the World's Dirtiest Crop

Cotton is our dirtiest crop - it causes mass pollution and perpetuates the cycle of poverty. Learn about the many issues associated with cotton and why we use European flax linen instead for our pr...

How to Wash and Take Care of Linen Bedding to Extend Its Lifespan

Learn how to wash and take care of your linen bedding. Linen is a long-lasting and resilient so you can't go too wrong, but here's how to get the most out of your new linen bedding.

What do the OEKO-TEX, European Flax, and GOTS certificates mean?

Learn about the OEKO-TEX and European Flax certificates and how they guarantee that what you sleep in is safe and free from harmful chemicals