Bed Skirts & Dust Ruffles

Bed skirts and dust ruffles were once considered occasional adornments for beds or cribs. Today they are available with almost all bedding sets. Few bedding ensembles are complete without a bed skirt. For those that do not include one in the set, the bed skirt/dust ruffle can usually be bought separately.

Some feel that the bed looks naked without the skirt, perhaps in the tradition of the Victorian era when furniture legs were often covered. Others prefer the dust ruffle to hide what is stored beneath the bed. Whatever the reason one selects either a bed skirt or a dust ruffle, it is essential to find one that fits the bed, with the proper drop.

It pays to know what to look for before buying a bed skirt. Included below are several articles that include the proper fit, how to select, and offerings of a variety of those available.

When to Choose a Dust Ruffle to Complement Bedding

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It goes without saying that dust ruffles are not suitable for every bedroom decor.  Dust ruffles are best suited for a girl’s bedroom.  They are particularly popular with teens and complement most teen bedding designed for those picky teenage girls. Dust ruffles are also well received in a bedroom that is inhabited by an adult [...]

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Queen Bed Skirt for Hot Pink & Zebra Print Bedding Set by JoJo Designs

JoJo Designs Queen Bed Skirts are specially created to coordinate with the JoJo Designs bedding sets. It will help complete the look and feel of this theme for your child’s room. (more…)

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Measuring for a Dust Ruffle

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Measuring for a dust ruffle is much like measuring for a straight bedskirt.  However, if the dust ruffle is full (closely gathered) the measurement will be more forgiving than for a bedskirt.  Please note that the most common drop for a dust ruffle is 18″ although they can be found in drops from 15″.  Purchasing [...]

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Measuring for a Bed Skirt

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A bed skirt can be a complement to the bedroom decor or it can be a disaster.  When selecting a bed skirt a correct measurment is essential for the perfect look and fit. Know the size of the bed. Before purchasing a bed skirt the size of the mattress must be determined.  The bed skirt [...]

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Hotel Bedding Sets in Silver and Grey

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Hotel Bedding sets come in a variety of colors, but few are as elegant as this subtle silver and grey set.  Ideal for spring, the cool crisp lines only add to the light shades of silver and grey.  How inviting for a spring night! Hotel bedding sets have found the way into our homes.  Hotel bedding is [...]

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A Bed Skirt or A Dust Ruffle?

When selecting bedding for any bedroom decor a bed skirt or a dust ruffle can add the finishing touch.  Selecting the right bedskirt  or the right dust ruffle can complete the bedroom.  Selecting one that doesn’t fit the bed properly can absolutely destroy the look of the entire room.  Or, selecting one when the other would [...]

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