What Size is Your Bed Linen?

I am sure most of you have owned, or own a comforter for your bed..  If someone was to ask you what size your comforter was, you would probably answer as either a king comforter,  a queen comforter etc...but you probably are not to sure of the actual measurement of your comforter.   This is helpful information to know because you want to be sure that when you purchase a comforter, that it can actually cover your mattress.  A standard mattress depth is 7-9 inches and a deep mattress is 10-15 inches deep.  Depending on the thickness of a comforter will also depend on what size comforter you need to purchase.  Just because you have a queen size bed, doesn't mean that a queen size comforter will automatically fit.  Below is a chart with sizes to help purchasing your next bedding set much easier.

COMFORTER SIZE   MATTRESS SIZE   COMFORTER WIDTH  COMFORTER LENGTHS
                                         (in inches)                       (in inches)                          (in inches)
Crib size                             28x52                            28 to 36                             46 to 56
Twin Size                            39x75                            66 to 68                             86 to 88
King Size                           76x80                          100 to 102                           86 to 88
(standard/eastern)
Double Size                        60x80                            81 to 84                             86 to 88
Queen Size                         60x80                            86 to 88                             96 to 100
CA King Size                     72x84                          107 to 110                            96 to 98

I hope this information is helpful the next time you purchase a bedding set.

The "New" Baby Bedding

Baby bedding is not like it used to be.  Years ago, it was practical, and sometimes pretty, but nothing like it is today.  We used to go out and buy blue or green baby bedding for boys and pink or yellow for girls.  Well times have definitely changed, and not only are you buying a fancier look, but you are also able to choose colors that truly are unique.  Some popular colors for babies bedding is black and white, brown and pink and brown and green crib bedding.  The brown and pink bedding would be for a girl, but brown and green bedding can be neutral, depending on the actual pattern of the material.  The nice thing about the black and white bedding is that it is very versatile. If you have a girl first, then you can accent the nursery using feminine colors, such as pinks and yellows.  If your next child is a boy, you won't have to go out a buy new crib bedding, you will only have to change the room accents.  Try to be open minded when choosing a bedding set for your child's nursery,  because you no longer have to use the standard baby colors that we are all used to.  Choosing more of the "new" neutral colors can not only save you money, but it can also give you a more up to date look in your new nursery!

3 Categories of Kids Bedding

Kids bedding is mainly categorized into three sections, which is girls bedding,
boys bedding and teenage bedding.   Whatever stage of life your child is at, many of the same items can come with a bedding set.  A full array of  bedding accessories accompany a comforter set or quilt.  Those accessories can include sheet sets, window drapes or valances, decorative pillows and some even offer wall hangings and lamps. When you purchase a bedding set that includes many items, it can make decorating a whole lot easier.  Besides making the decorating easier, kids seem to really like having the matching bedroom accessories better than mismatched items.