Bedding is technically defined as the material used to cover a mattress for both warmth and decoration. Bedding includes sheets, comforters, blankets, duvets, pillows and pillow cases. You can buy a variety if different types of bedding including children's bedding, economy bedding, luxury bedding, and bedding as part of a "whole room" package that may include a bed skirt, curtains or drapes and other items to decorate a room.

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.http://www.amazon.com/Springs-Global-Carmella-24-Piece-Queen/dp/B0027A2KZY
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.http://www.cottoninc.com/PressReleases/?articleID=364

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
11. Horchow (Horchow.com)
12. JoJo Designs