Bed Skirt
An attractive covering for the space from the mattress to the floor. Also known as bed ruffle or dust ruffle. Bed skirts are a visual anchor which completes the overall ambiance. Traditionally, bed skirts are sewn to a lining or platform that slips between the mattress and box spring. To accommodate a higher antique bed, slip one bed skirt between the mattress and box spring and another under the box spring.

Breakfast Pillow
See Boudoir Pillow.

Boudoir Pillow
Delightful small rectangular pillows, also known as breakfast pillows. These charming accessories become the sophisticated focal point of a total bedding ensemble.

Chenille
Plush, lush textured yarn, frequently used in expensive upholstery fabrics and duvets to create a luxurious pile.

Chintz
A glazed cotton often printed with floral or striped designs.

Comforter Cover
See duvet cover.

Damask
A finely woven, lustrous 'figured' fabric with the pattern...scroll, leaf, floral...created by the complex weaving technique.

Dust Ruffle
See Bed Skirt.

Duvet Cover
Also known as a comforter cover. A fabric cover for a comforter. Can be created from fabric or two flat sheets.

European Square
Dual purpose, 26-inch square (66 cm square) pillows that are inviting as a backdrop for the bed design and functional for sitting up and reading in bed.

Envelope Pillow
A small pillow enclosed in a fabric envelope with a flap.

Jacquard
Fabric woven on a special loom to create a textured, dimensional design through the use of different types of yarn and stitch patterns.

Mattress Pad
Mattress pads cover your mattress and come with either elastic to keep it in place (similar to a fitted sheet), or anchor bands. Mattress pads keep your mattress clean and dry, therefore protecting your investment.

Neckroll
Small cylindrical pillows that add a welcoming design element to bed decor.

Pillow Sham
Decorative fabric coverings for pillows, often designed with trims, flanges, ruffles, or cording. Not to be confused from simple pillow cases for sleeping on, shams are placed behind the sleeping pillows when the bed is made up.

Pillow Case
Fabric cover stitched with one side open to place a sleeping pillow inside.

Pillow Cover
Also known as a pillow protector or pillow ticking, this is a fabric cover with a zipper on one end. Pillow covers protect your pillow.

Sateen
A smooth satin surface fabric woven with a floating thread to create a shimmer patina.

Thread Count
The number of threads per square inch of fabric. It is one of the indicators used in evaluating the smoothness and quality of the fabric. The finish and type of cotton are equally important criteria in determining fabric quality.

Throws
Small-size soft blankets that provide warmth as well as an additional element of texture on the bed or sofa.

Yarn Dyed Plaid
A design created by multi-yarns dyed in various colors and then woven on a loom to create a specific plaid pattern.

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