Bedskirts – Various Things about Them

Bedskirts – Various Things about Them

What is that material that goes beneath your box spring to hide the foundation of your bed? This is called a bedskirt. Bedskirts are made to decorate and hideaway that part of the bed you truly want no one to see. If your bed has empty space beneath it, it works almost like a curtain to keep things beneath your bed hidden. They can be plain, stylish or whatever you want them to be. Most skirts come in package bundle of bedding that you buy at a department store. Others can be ordered separately or made at home with your choice of material.

Before you rush out and buy a bedskirt, there are a couple of things to consider. Never guess the size of your bed. Box springs, foundations and mattresses can all be slightly different in size. You need to make sure you have the correct size so that your bedskirts will fit and hang on your bed properly. Guessing can lead to purchasing a bedskirt too long for your bed and it will snag your shoes or bunch down on the floor. Or, buying one too short will not look appropriate and might look cheap.

Make sure you choose a color for your bedskirt so that it matches the rest of your bedding. Sometimes it’s best to go with a solid color. You can use a patterned bedskirt, but that mostly depends on the rest of your bedding. Most packaged bed sheets or bed-in-a-bag, often have the bedskirt within the package that matches the rest of the ensemble. However, it may not be the color or design you’d rather have as your bedskirt. Also, some of those bedskirts may not be heavy enough to keep the under part of your bed concealed. 

Bedskirts should be made out of a heavy fabric. This way it will keep its shape and remain intact for a number of years. The only time you need to remove it is for cleaning. Heavy fabrics include faux suede, velvet, and chenille. These are the best fabrics to purchase when looking for a bedskirt. Most people like tocustomize their bedskirt by adding a bit of lace around it. Or, they dress it up by adding beads to the trim of the skirt. A ribbon of a different color can be sewn to the bottom of the skirt as well, so long as it matches the rest of the bedding. 

Thanks,

Rose

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