• Bedding is the material used to cover a mattress for either warmth or decoration. Bedding includes sheets, comforters, blankets, duvets and pillow cases.

• Fast Facts

  1. Common uses: to cover a bed for decoration or warmth
  2. Made from: cotton, flannel, down, polysatin, satin, silk, velvet, wool
  3. Price range: $5 - $5,000

• Buying Guide

  1. Bedding is often sold as Bed-In-A-Bag sets; Purchase a set in order to ensure all pieces match and complete the bed set.
  2. Bring new life to an old comforter by purchasing a duvet cover; This is like a large pillow case for a comforter.
  3. Add additional color or warmth to a bed; Purchase an additional blanket to keep at the foot of the bed.
  4. Pillows are available in a variety of shapes and sizes; Pile pillows to add decoration to the bed, making it more inviting.
  5. The higher the thread count, the softer and less likely they will shrink; Thread counts over 300 are normally of high-quality.

• Top Brands

  1. Martha Stewart
  2. IKEA
  3. Ralph Lauren
  4. Nautica
  5. Calvin Klein
  6. Laura Ashley
  7. Veratex
  8. Waverly
  9. Dan River
  10. Tommy Hilfiger

• Related Mahalo Pages

  Quilts | Bedroom Sets | Mattress | Dresser | Nightstand | Lamps | Bookshelf | Desk | Carpeting | Pillows | Futon | How to Make a Bed | How to Buy a Mattress | How to Know When you Need a New Mattress

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