Platform beds eliminate the need for a box spring, giving your bed a unique, low-profile look. Put the finishing touches on your bed with bedding that flatters a platform design. We've done the heavy lifting and found the best kinds of bedding for your platform bed. Read on to find out which bedding is the perfect fit for your bedroom.
Bedspreads
When choosing a bedspread, think about style, comfort, and care. Your bedspread is the most visible part of your bed, so style matters a lot. Choose a bedspread that has a color and pattern that fits with the rest of your bedroom. For example, if you have a bedroom that emphasizes the bold and the edgy, then pick a bedspread that features solid, bright colors and simple shapes.
Bedspreads vary in material and thickness. Down blankets and polyester-filled blankets have material inside to increase warmth. Comforters and duvets are often thicker than quilts, and so require fewer blankets on your bed. If easy care is a top priority, buy a bedspread that is machine-washable. If you don't mind the extra care that comes with dry cleaning, opt for a fancier bedspread with plenty of frills.
Sheet Sets
Bedspreads keep you warm, but sheets and pillow cases touch your skin the most as you sleep. If softness is important to you, try buying extra soft sheets made of polyester microfiber. Some sheet sets are also fade-resistant or wrinkle free, helping to keep your bed looking smooth and inviting when you hop in after a long day. For added luster, buy sateen sheet sets. Sateen sheets give off a sheen and when combined with bold colors, even make for an impressive addition to your bedroom's decor.
Pillows and Pillow Protectors
Pillows come in all degrees of softness and firmness, and the right choice for you depends partly on how you sleep. If you sleep almost exclusively on your stomach, you may want to consider an extra soft pillow that allows your head to sink to the level of your body. Firm pillows provide support for your neck if you prefer sleeping on your side. Do you toss and turn between positions throughout the night? Buy a pillow with medium firmness to accommodate your nightly adjustments.
If allergies are a problem, consider buying a hypoallergenic pillow, and keep it enclosed with a pillow protector throughout the day and night to preserve it.
Mattress Pads and Toppers
Mattress pads and toppers protect your mattress and give you added comfort as you sleep. Many basic mattress pads do the job, but some come with special features, such as hypoallergenic material and cooling gels. Also, consider adding a mattress topper to help distribute your weight as you sleep. Some mattress toppers also help eliminate pressure points to provide additional comfort. If temperature keeps you awake at night, buy one of the many mattress toppers that automatically adjust to your body's temperature as you sleep.
Down Bedding
If warmth is high on your list of bedding priorities, choose from among the many down and down-alternative bedding sets. You can also buy individual down blankets, pillows, and comforters. Bedding that comes with real down is a great choice if you lean more to the traditional and eco-friendly sides. Genuine down bedding often requires dry cleaning. Alternative down bedding is a great choice if you have allergies; such bedding is often washing machine-friendly.
Bed-in-a-Bag
Are you looking for a single, simple solution to your bedding needs? Consider buying a bed-in-a-bag that comes ready-made with sheets, bedspreads, and pillows. These all-in-one packs guarantee a unified style among your different bedding components, and they also save on time that you might spend pondering over each individual item.
