The Best Bed Skirts For Your Short Term Rental

Once you’ve picked a bed frame, one easy way to upgrade the whole look of the bed is to get a bed skirt. It doesn’t usually get a lot of attention because in most cases it is an afterthought. Trust us when we say that a good bed skirt can really enhance the look of a bedroom. It is a great way to hide the plain design of an inexpensive bed frame. It can even be used to change the look of a bed frame when it doesn’t match the look of the rest of the room.

For example, a metal frame may look out of place in a traditional room but you can hide the straight angular metal lines from view by putting on a tailored flowing bed skirt that matches the contours of the rest of the room. That way, you can get both the benefits – a cheap sturdy frame and a high-end look. They also come with other advantages. We will take a look at them now.

Things to look for in a bed skirt:

1. Decide the color of the bed skirt. You have to match the bed sheets and the rest of the colors in the room. Darker colors are preferred for the bed skirt. You can go light on the highlights like pillows or bedsheet patterns or vice versa. We would recommend not to go with crazy printed patterns on the skirt as they may be too distracting.
2. Decide the texture and styling of the bed skirt. You can go for a solid flat panel or a pleated look or dust ruffles or an eyelet kind of skirt. There may be touches like lace, ribbon or beaded trims that go around the bottom or top edge of the skirt. As usual look at interior decor magazines or scour through Amazon listings to find a pattern that matches your preference. 
3. You can use the bed skirt to hide the empty space under a bed frame. It can give you options for easy hidden storage without getting an expensive bed with storage. 
4. If you are buying bed sheets and pillow covers then you may find a set that includes a bed skirt. That way you can get something that matches for sure and might even save some money.

Recommendations from Amazon:

Hotel Luxury Bed Skirt: This one is affordable and available in all sizes. It is made of microfiber material and double brushed to make it extra soft. It is wrinkle and fade resistant, hypo-allergenic, repels dust mites and is environment-friendly. It had a solid flat design throughout with pleated corners and centers. This one is machine washable. This comes with a lifetime warranty.

MEILA Three Fabric Sides Wrap Around Elastic Solid Bed Skirt: This one is elastic and comes in sizes that can fit more than one size. So the queen/king size can fit both the queen size and king size beds. This is very convenient if you want to use the same unit on different beds in your house interchangeably. This one is fabric on three sides and elastic on one side. It comes in 10 different colors.

AmazonBasics Pleated Bed Skirt: This one is recommended by Amazon for its 100% polyester microfiber material. It is pleated at the corner for a contemporary look. It is also hypoallergenic and fade-resistant. It has a 16-inch drop which means it will work for bed frames that are a little higher.

Obytex Wrap Around Bed Skirts: This one is made of 25% Cotton and 75% Polyester. This also comes in sizes that fit one or more bed sizes. It is machine washable and wrinkle and fade resistant. You can install it without having to lift the mattress.

Elegant Comfort Multi Ruffle Bed Skirt: This one comes with most of the maintenance and installation nice to haves. It also has a unique multi ruffled design for the hosts who have a country or cottage themed room. If you are going for a particular style of room and this fits the look, it is the best option at this price.

Box Spring Cover: Finally, for something different, we have a box spring cover that would fit around a box spring. It has a nice and clean finish. The material is durable thick and wrinkle-free. If you have a box spring and want to hide it or make it blend with the rest of the room, you can grab this. It is easy to put on and has a sleek and modern look. It comes in many different colors and textures. It also comes with two extra pieces of elastic to make it fit snugly.

Precautions to take:

1. Make sure that the bed skirt you are picking up is machine washable. You will have to wash it out for maintenance at least once every 6months or sooner depending on how much dust accumulates in your property.
2. Pay attention to the theme of the room while picking a bed skirt. Analyze if you need one, to begin with. A pleated skirt will not look good in a minimalist room. On the other hand, in a contemporary room, a naked bed frame will feel cheap.
3. Find something that matches the height of your bed. It is referred to as the “the drop” of the bed skirt. It will be odd if it cuts off before it reaches the floor. It will be even worse if it lumps up on the floor and could turn into a tripping hazard.
4. Make sure to order the right dimensions according to your bed size. Even though they are elastic, they won’t fit all bed sizes.
5. It is recommended to get a heavy fabric especially if the color of the bed skirt is light. That way extra light won’t shine from under the bed if your bed is next to a window.
6. If you are going to store something under the bed, leave some space between the bed skirt and the objects or else guests might hurt themselves by banging their feet into them.
   

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Scooch and Steve