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Solid
or Print Bedskirt?
Next decide whether you
would like a
solid color bedskirt
or a
bedskirt with a print.
If you already have your top of bed
(duvet, comforter, or coverlet) it
should dictate what kind of bedskirt you
need. A busy top of bed designs
usually means you will want to
coordinate with a nice solid color taken
from the top of bed print. If the
top of bed is solid or a subtle design,
a print could add just the right splash
of color and texture. The addition
of a nice print could be an easy way to
add additional accent colors to your bed
ensemble.
Deck or Paneled Skirt?
Deck Skirt:
This means the skirt has decking
surrounded on three sides with
decorative fabric. The decking
fabric lays over the boxspring of
your bed while the decorative panels
fall over the boxspring sides.
The drop indicated on the platform
skirts is standard for the
particular vendor. We can
adjust the length if necessary but
you will have to call our store to
request special drops and possible
price adjustments.
Panel Skirt:
This means the skirt has three
panels. It is accompanied by
pins that are used to attach it to
the boxspring. The advantage
of a panel skirt is that the length
can be adjusted by simply pinning
the skirt higher or lower. The
length given on the panel skirt is
the maximum length. There is
usually an additional 3 inches that
is tucked under the boxspring.
IMPORTANT
NOTE:
Many of our luxury bedskirts can be
made to order - so if you see a
design you like but prefer a
different construction then listed,
please call our store at
800.735.5541 and we will see if the
bedskirt can be custom made to your
specifications.
Lightweight or Heavyweight Bedskirt?
Lightweight Skirts:
Do not make the mistake that a
lightweight skirt will not be
substantial enough. Our
lightweight bedskirts are made from
luxury fabrics such as 100% Egyptian
cotton, Silk Blends, or 100% Linen.
If you have chosen a ruffle skirt
only a lightweight design will drape
properly with this style - so you
will notice there are no matelasse
or heavier weight fabrics available
on the ruffle skirt pages. A
lightweight skirt is much more airy
and drapes much differently than a
Heavier weight. We have
lightweight bedskirts in jacquards,
percales, or sateens. Look at
the details to the right of each
skirt selection to see all of the
specifications.
Heavyweight
Skirts:
The wonderful weight of a matelasse
styled bedskirt or quilted bedskirt
will add the perfect texture to your
bed ensemble. A matelasse is
perfectly constructed -
The French
word, matelassé means “quilted,” or
“padded". Matelassé fabric is
usually woven on a jacquard loom for
the appearance of quilting.
Matelassé fabric is a heavier
textile that appears to be padded
but is a single ply versus a quilted
fabric with three ply's - backing,
fill, and top panel. Matelassé
fabric is typically woven in solid
colors, with only the relief of the
pattern for its decoration.
A
quilted bedskirt has a top fabric, a
fill and then a backing material.
It can be quilted in different
designs. From a diamond quilt
pattern to a circle or swirl
pattern.
If
you have any questions please call
us. All of our bedskirts have
matching shams to complete your
designer look.
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