Different Ways to Buy Bedding Sets

Bed ensembles, which are also referred to as "bed in a bag" are different than comforter sets.  A bed ensemble or "bed in a bag" include the sheets, but a comforter set does not.  A comforter set typically includes; the comforter, 2 shams and a bed skirt, also known as a dust ruffle.  There are 3 ways to purchase bedding.  You can purchase a comforter set, a bed ensemble or "bed in a bag" or you can purchase individual pieces.  A complete bed is made up of either a comforter or quilt, a blanket, pillow shams, flat and fitted sheets with pillowcases and a bed skirt, also known as a dust ruffle.  The way bedding sets are purchased largely depends on what an individual shopper is looking for, and whether or not they can find what meets there needs when buying a comforter set or bed ensemble.  If a shopper cannot find what they are looking for in a bedding set, that is when items are typically purchased individually.