The 10 Best Bed Skirts
Special Honors
Bella Notte Paloma The Bella Notte Paloma is crafted from a blend of silk and linen, which gives it a dreamy, billowy appeal, no matter which of the pale or bold colors you select. The 22-inch drop provides ample coverage, and unlike many, it's made with three separate panels, so you don't have to wash the entire skirt at once. bellanottelinens.com
Ballard Designs Scalloped Twill Offering a 100 percent cotton construction, the Ballard Designs Scalloped Twill comes in neutral colors and several sizes, including a less-common daybed option. Structured and crisp, it is versatile enough to fit into many types of design styles, from French farmhouse to Bohemian. ballarddesigns.com
Editor's Notes
December 15, 2020:
Bed skirts come in many styles to suit many types of decor, and we've kept a range here in order to please varied tastes. On the simpler end of the spectrum, we've kept the Bare Home Premium and added the Nestl Luxury. The latter takes the place of the Fresh Ideas Eyelet, which we removed over concerns about it ripping too easily. These sleek, modern options blend in rather than stick out, come in many colors, and are priced affordably, to boot. For just a hint of elegance, there's the ShopBedding Sateen, which is striped, but not ostentatiously so.
On the more eye-catching side, we kept the romantic Stylemaster Renaissance Sophia and the Greenland Home Cotton Voile, and selected the Elegant Comfort Luxurious for those who want to go all in on a ruffled look. This model has horizontal layers of ruffles, as opposed to the AmazonBasics Ruffled, which is gathered vertically.
Finally, for those who can't or don't want to lift a mattress, we kept the popular Biscaynebay Wrap Around. It's currently available in your choice of several drop lengths, including a 25-inch version that will suit even very tall frames.
March 06, 2019:
Bed skirts may seem just a bit too chichi, but we've found plenty of styles that avoid the frilly, ruffly trap and instead keep your bedroom looking clean and refined. Suiting this need precisely is the Bare Home Premium, a hypoallergenic option that comes in plenty of colors, including white and black for the less adventurous and plum, lavender, and red for the more bold. We also added the Biscaynebay Wrap Around for anyone who might struggle to lift a mattress. Instead of sliding it under, you simply wrap it around the bed and boom — instant dust ruffle. Depending on the size of the bed, though, you might need to pin it in a few places, as it does sag a bit on larger frames. And for those who want the romantic, frilly look, we kept the Fresh Ideas Eyelet and the Stylemaster Renaissance Sophia, both of which are lacy and delicate, calling to mind dreamy nights of slumber in charming bedchambers of old.
The Benefits Of A Bed Skirt
A bed skirt covers the unsightly thing, blending in nicely with the rest of your snoozing zone.
The process of selecting the perfect bed frame, finding the most comfortable sheets, and tracking down the mattress that is just the right combination of firm and soft can be quite exhausting. At the end of it all, when your bed is made, you may be wondering if it truly needs a skirt. It does. If you don't add one, you'll quickly learn why that was a mistake. Bed skirts, designed to go beneath the mattress and over the box spring, don't only look elegant, but they also offer several practical benefits.
Let's quickly touch on how bed skirts enhance the appearance of a room, though. Your box spring is not attractive. It's a shame to let it take away from the otherwise lovely aesthetic of your sleeping area that you took so much time to curate. A bed skirt covers the unsightly thing, blending in nicely with the rest of your snoozing zone. These items also conceal one more thing you may not be too proud of: all of the stuff you store beneath your bed. It's alright — most Americans have too much stuff, and not enough places to put it. That drives us to shove it beneath our beds. A good bed skirt can cover up those hoarding tendencies until you have time to do some spring cleaning.
Bed skirts don't only cover what's behind them, but they also do the important job of keeping dust out. Moving your entire bed in order to vacuum beneath it is a pain, which is why so few people go through the hassle. Even if you do take on this monstrous task, dust is still bound to accumulate beneath your bed more than it does in other areas. Where there is dust, there are dust mites, and those will irritate allergies tremendously. Bed skirts prevent piles of dust from blowing beneath your bed, creating homes for the nasty little critters that like to live in them.
While this final perk may not apply to too many modern homes with good insulation, those in older housing may like it. Bed skirts prevent drafts from blowing beneath your bed. These drafts can cause your mattress to become cool, which can make you feel cold at night. This was one of the original purposes of the item but, as previously stated, there are many other benefits of a bed skirt, even if your room is nice and toasty.
What To Look For In A Bed Skirt
When you're ready to pick out your bed skirt, there are a few things to keep in mind. Color is important for several reasons including the obvious one — the decor in your room. However, you should also know that bed bugs are particularly attracted to certain hues, and you may benefit from choosing sheets, comforters, and other elements of your sleep space in lighter colors. If your home has a contemporary, structured look, then you may want a simple rigid bed skirt that's flat, with pleats at the four corners. However, if you have softer decor, you may want a ruffled design.
Always be sure to measure the thickness of your mattress and box spring.
A bed skirt can make for a healthier sleeping environment, too. If you feel like your home is making you sick, dampness may be at play, so you don't want that accumulating right where you lay for eight hours a night. Find a bed skirt made from moisture-resistant fabric to help keep the area beneath and around your bed dry. Make sure that whichever one you choose has fitted corners that will stay in place on your mattress. Look for one that is either pre-shrunk or resists shrinking in the dryer, so you won't deal with size issues later. You'll probably want one that isn't prone to wrinkles, too, so you don't need to iron it each time you clean it.
A rip-resistant fabric is especially important for households with pets that may like to claw at anything they can reach. If you or your partner suffers from allergies, look for a bed skirt made from hypoallergenic materials. Always be sure to measure the thickness of your mattress and box spring. This is important to choosing a bed skirt of the right length. You want it to completely cover the underside of your bed without dragging on the floor, since this will quickly make it look dirty. When you choose the right bed skirt for your room, you'll love the way your sleeping quarters look.
How To Make Any Bedroom Look Stunning
Whether you're working with a small room or a big one, an old apartment or a modern home, there are some improvements that make any bedroom look better. First, know that a cluttered room will always look smaller, and less welcoming. So, critically assess the furniture you have in there. You don't need much more than a bed, a small table, and an armoire. If you have a television in your room, get a TV stand with drawers so you can do away with an extra dresser.
Hanging up lots of paintings and overdoing it on decorations can make a room feel small.
Having just one focal point in a room also helps it look larger, and adds appeal. Hanging up lots of paintings and overdoing it on decorations can make a room feel small. However, having just one massive lovely mural behind a bed draws the attention there, and alleviates the need to find several decorative pieces. Get as much light in a room as possible. This will cheer it up, and open it up. Natural light is best. If you only have one window, you can enhance that light by positioning a mirror right across from it. This gives the illusion of two windows.
The right colors can make a world of a difference when it comes to creating a calming space. Neutral tones like beige and cream help create a restful environment. If you want to add a pop of color, stick to pastels like light blue or yellow. Don't forget to dress up your windows with lovely curtains or blinds. These will not only keep the room nice and dark while you sleep, they can also tie the look together.