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February-21-09

Dress Up Your Bed with a Bed Skirt!

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One of the easiest, cheapest, and most effective ways to enhance the appearance of any bed is by using a bed skirt to cover the box spring or base. Using bed skirts will also allow you to use the free space underneath the bed for storing things that you do not want in the way, yet keep fairly accessible.

From a visual perspective, the use of bed skirts is also a great way to liven up the colour scheme of a bedroom and will provide an attractive accent to the solid lines of the bed. Bed skirts are currently available in a wide array of patterns, colours, and styles. You should have no trouble finding skirts that will work with the motif you have planned for your bedroom.

Size is an important factor to consider when buying bed skirts. Be careful to take exact measurements before you head to the store. It is crucial that you get the size right because bed skirts that are too large or too small will disrupt the effect you are going for. Pay particular attention to the “drop”, the distance from the top of the bed’s base to the floor. You do not want a bed skirt with a drop that will stop short or drag on the floor.

After deciding on a bed skirt, let your imagination to take hold. You can opt to add more personal touches to your purchase, such as the addition of lace, eyelets, fabrics, and trim.

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  1. Mark Said,

    i had a bed skirt on my divan bed when i was younger, i have a metal framed bed now and aren’t that bothered about seeing under it and just store anything under there

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