Everyone loves a clean and tidy bedroom. Dust ruffles and bed skirts hide the storage underneath your mattress, keep dust off your floor, and add a touch of style to the room. You may already know how to use a dust ruffle or bed skirt but if not then read on!
What Is A Bed Skirt?
A bed skirt is a piece of fabric that covers the gap between your mattress and box spring. It can be made of any material, but most commonly they are made from cotton or polyester. Bed skirts usually tuck under the mattress and attach to the bottom of the box spring with ties or Velcro. They serve two purposes: to hide your unsightly box springs, and to add style and color to your bedroom.
Why To Use A Bed Skirt / Dust Ruffle?
A bed skirt, or dust ruffle as it's sometimes called, is a decorative piece of fabric that hangs from the bottom of your bed. It serves many purposes:
- To hide the legs of your bed and make your room look more complete
- To add a little bit of style to your bedroom
- To keep dust from collecting on the floor beneath it
- Bed skirts can come in a variety of styles, but there are some basic guidelines you should follow when choosing one.
Design
Bed skirts come in many different designs and styles:
Plain or simple – this is basically just a long piece of fabric with no fancy extras or frills. It's great if you want something that matches but doesn't stand out too much.
Lace – some people like lace because it makes them think of old-fashioned times when everything was more elegant than it is today!
Ruffles - if you love ruffles then this style may be right up your alley! It also has another advantage...it hides some imperfections in the mattress itself so that no one will ever know how lumpy or saggy yours actually looks when covered up with this pretty patterned fabric designed specifically for just such purposes."
No Dust
Bed skirts also help keep dust and dirt from collecting on the floor below, which is especially useful if you have pets or small children. Finally, they can add a nice decorative touch to your bedroom decor!
Closed Storage
With the right bed skirt, you can hide almost anything under your bed. You can use it to hide an ugly box from an old television, or maybe an unfinished project that’s not quite ready for public viewing.
How To Use A Bed Skirt?
Place the bed skirt on your bed and make sure it covers the legs of the bed. If it doesn't, fold it over until there's enough fabric to hide them.
Take a measuring tape and measure from one side of your box spring to another, making sure that you don't include any extra padding or a mattress pad in your measurement (you want to be able to see what's underneath).
Step 1:
To start, you will want to find the bottom of your bed skirt. You can do this by sliding it under the mattress and finding where it hits the ground. Once you have located that point, measure how far up it goes (usually 5-6 inches).
Step 2:
Now that you know how much fabric you need, grab some adhesive velcro along with scissors and tape measurer.
Measure out how long each piece needs to be based on the measurements done in step 1 above - cut these pieces into strips using scissors at least 3 inches wide so they fit snugly onto metal frames without slipping off when pulled tight.[1]
Step 3:
Using a bed skirt to hide your bed's legs can be accomplished on its own, or you can choose to add curtains as well. A bed skirt usually hangs from the end of the mattress and falls to three to five inches above the floor.
Step 4:
Put on a bed skirt
Hang it on the metal frame of your bed. If you have a wooden bed frame, use the curtain rod to hang it by screwing hooks into the side of your headboard and attaching them to eyelets on each end of your curtain rod. If you have an adjustable metal frame, simply slide in both ends of the tension rods through eyelets at each end of your metal frame and then tighten each end so that they don't move around when you sit or lie down in bed—which would.
Step 5:
Bed skirts are the perfect accessory for completing your bedroom decor. They are available in many different materials, styles and colors. Bed skirt ideas include:
Drop-down style
Fabric or lace that is fitted to the floor with a fabric slit in back for ease of access
Velvet or silk fabric that hangs from a hoop at the headboard and extends to cover the sides of the bed
Although bed skirts can be purchased at most home goods stores, choosing one that’s right for you may require some research.
Bed Skirt / Dust Ruffle Alternative
Bed skirts are a decorative addition to your bed that help your room look more polished. They provide elegance and style, hiding the legs of your bed and creating a streamlined look. Bed skirts can also provide insulation to keep you warmer in the winter months. Although they can be somewhat expensive, there are several alternatives available if you don't want to purchase one new or don't have enough money for one.
Conclusion
There are many reasons why you might want to use a bed skirt, or dust ruffle. The first is that they can help keep the dust from settling on the floor underneath your bed. This is especially important if you have hardwood floors that are susceptible to being damaged by moisture or large amounts of dirt getting tracked in from outdoors. Another reason would be if you want an attractive design for decorating purposes around
