The bedroom is the most important place in the house. It is the room where you go to rest, relax, and recharge for the next day. The bedroom should be a relaxing place to be and should reflect the style of the owner.
The centerpiece of a bedroom is the bed and it should be decorated with the proper pillows and linens. Pillowcases, sheets and bedspreads are essential and you may even want to add a bed skirt for an extra dash of flair. Bed skirts can be found in any price range to fit any budget. They can be found in many different places such as the internet, department stores, and linen specialty shops. Before you purchase a bed skirt, you will have to measure your platform bed. If you buy a deck bed skirt, you will have to have an accurate measurement of the entire bed. If you buy a pleated bed skirt, your measurements will not have to be as accurate.
How Low Should a Bed Skirt Hang?
The most important measurement is the drop. This is the distance from the top of the box spring to the floor. You will have to decide if you want the skirt to touch the floor be off the floor or touch the floor and then flow out from the bed a few inches. All of these are acceptable it is all up to what looks good to you. Bed skirts come in a wide assortment of fabrics, colors, and styles. There will be a bed skirt to fit your needs and taste.
You can also buy an entire set of coordinated linens all at one time if you want. Your next decision will be what type you are looking for, there are three main types of bed skirts. You can choose ruffled, pleated, or straight bed skirts. With a ruffled bed skirt, the fabric is gathered at the top to create ruffles in the fabric. A pleated bed skirt comes in sections and creates pleats around the platform bed frame. The straight style hangs straight from the box spring to the floor.
The Difference Between a Deck Bedskirt and a Panel Bedskirt
The next choice will be what type of construction you want. There are two main types to choose from deck and panel. A deck bed skirt attaches to a piece of fabric that goes between the mattress and box spring. This allows the mattress to firmly hold the skirt in place. The drawback to this type of skirt is that when it comes time to clean the skirt you have to lift the mattress to remove the bed skirt. If you choose this type of bed skirt, your measurements will have to be exact as they are not adjustable.
The panel-type construction attaches to the best platform bed with a series of pins. The advantage to this is that they are easier to install and remove and when you do your measurements, you do not have to be exact as they are adjustable up to several inches. The disadvantage is that they do not stay in place as well and will need to be adjusted occasionally.
