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Are you looking to purchase new beddings sets but aren’t sure about their dimensions? Hoping to select fitting sheets that stay in place and duvets that cover your bed perfectly? You are in the right place! It's important that you buy the perfect bedding sets if you want to sleep more comfortably and ensure your room looks aesthetically pleasing.

UK bedding set sizes

What are bedding sets?

If you want to have a comfortable sleeping experience, then you must understand the essential bedding parts that comprise bedding sets. The basic parts of bedding sets include sheets, covers, a coverlet, a quilt, a comforter, mattress covers, and a duvet cover.

Bedding set parts include:

Mattress covers and protectors

Mattress covers are designed to protect your bed from perspiration, dust, and allergens. The cover is meant to increase your mattress’ longevity by reducing the cleaning frequency. Whenever you want to do some cleaning, you wash the mattress cover instead!

Sheets

There are three sheets to consider when shopping for beddings: Flat, fitted, and pillowcases.

• Fitted: Fitted sheets are the first layer of bedding and have elastic around them that enables them to fit snugly around the mattress, preventing it from coming off. Ensure that you tuck in the sheets tightly around your mattress when making the bed.
• Flat: Top or flat sheets are the next layer when making your bed and are designed to add a layer of warmth when sleeping. You need to tuck them at the sides and foot of the bed when making the bed. Usually, the top side is left untucked to make some room for your pillows.
• Pillowcases: These are sheets of cloth designed to cover your pillows and prevent them from damage resulting from wear and tear. Beds that are larger than twins typically have more than two pillows. Ensure that you have the correct number of pillows to fit your bed.

Note: You‘ll get the best value by ensuring that you select a complete sheet set that contains at least one flat sheet, fitted sheet, and pillowcase.

Coverlets, Quilts, Comforters, and Duvets

Comforters are the heaviest, while coverlets are the lightest. All of them offer varying levels of warmth and can be used in various seasons, depending on how cold you feel. Let’s have a look at each of them.

• Quilts: These are made up of three pieces, one top sheet, an inner batting, and a single bottom sheet. They usually have visible stitches incorporating various designs. They are great for colder months and can be paired with comforters or duvets for added warmth.
• Bedspreads or coverlets: These are extra layers of beddings that are often used for decoration or warmth. You could use them for warmth in the summer and pair them with heavier pieces in colder seasons. They don't usually extend beyond your bed’s corners.
• Duvets: Duvets are made of synthetic fibre enclosed in two layers of fabric. Sometimes, they are paired with duvet covers to keep them clean. They are often heavy and great for cold seasons. There are many duvet sizes in the UK, and some buyers prefer buying bigger duvets than their bed. However, as we’ll see later, this is allowed and often depends on personal preferences.
• Comforters: These are often fluffy, quilted blankets that make up your bed’s final layer. They are made up of breathable fibres filled with synthetic fibres for added warmth. They are the heaviest of the bunch and are great for individuals living in cold climates.

How to measure your bed

Beds are made of standard sizes: singles, doubles, queens, and kings, and here’s how to make proper measurements.

• Remove all beddings
• Get  retractable measure tape, a pen, and a paper
• Place the tape on one side of the bed (ensuring it starts at 0) and draw it to the other side. Read and record the measurements.
• Beginning from 0, place the tape at the headrest and draw it to the end of the bed. Read and record the length.
• Refer to the measurements above to know your bed size.

How to choose the right bedding set?

Select the right size

UK beddings are designed to be slightly bigger than the beds. This helps with the fit, provides extra comfort, and helps when making your bed. However, if you feel like you need bigger beddings for any reason, then you can simply size up.

Select the right material and finish

Next, you’ll need to select the right material, i.e., cotton, linen, cotton/linen mix, and finish for your bedding sets, i.e., satin, seersucker, percale, stonewashed, and brushed cotton. Select the material that you’d be comfortable sleeping in and ensure that they have the perfect finish for the best aesthetics.

Consider the colour scheme and select the perfect style.

You’ll need to consider your bedroom’s colour scheme and ensure that it matches or compliments your bedding sets. It would also be great to ensure that you choose beddings with the perfect style that fits your personality and personalised style. These could be printed, plain, with various fastening options.

Verdict

Selecting the perfect bedding sets the UK is all about personal comfort. There are various bedding sets to choose from, and, at times, you’ll need to select more than one set to be used on different occasions. However, the most important thing that you need to remember is that your bedding sets should be of the correct size, material, style and have the perfect finish.