It’s been a while since you decided to treat yourself to a King size bed, and you still haven’t got round to buying all the appropriate sized bedding to fit it. One more night of wrestling undersized covers from the grip of your allegedly sleeping beloved proves to be one more night too many, however, and you’ve decided that today you’ll be looking for a King comforter set. But what do you buy, and how do you get the best for your money? Are some comforter set designs more versatile than others, and does one King comforter set size fit all?
The Standard King Size Comforter Set
There’s no reason why you can’t buy any of the components of a standard king comforter set separately, and if you only want one or two of them then this is the most sensible solution. Most people will want them all, in which case it will work out cheaper to buy them all together in a matching set. At the very least this will usually mean a heavy comforter, two pillow shams, a fitted sheet and a ruffled bed skirt. In addition, some luxury seven, eight or twelve piece King comforter sets include a variety of extra pillow shams or even pillows and bolsters in an assortment of sizes. Now is a good time to buy co-ordinating drapes too, as they may not always be available in your chosen design or color.
The California King Size Comforter Set
The California King size comforter set (or Cal King comforter set) has one minor difference, but not so minor that it must ever be confused with it’s standard counterpart, at least when it comes to buying a fitted sheet for it. The Cal King bed is four inches longer than the standard bed, and so is great for taller people. You should have little trouble finding a California King set as the range matches that of standard sets in most parts of the country, but any difficulties you do encounter should be easily resolved by shopping online.
King Size Comforter Set Colors And Designs
No doubt this is the bit you’re most excited about, but be realistic when making your decision as your enthusiasm could soon turn to exasperation. There’s little point in indulging in that glamorous snowy white King comforter set if you’re woken by sticky kids tumbling over your bed every morning. A reversible King comforter set offers plenty of versatility, perhaps allowing you to give the room a warmer, cozier look with a deeper color throughout the winter months and then switching it for something lighter and fresher through the summer. A zebra King size comforter set is the perfect mix of light and dark and will look striking all year round.
Your choice of King comforter set will obviously be a very personal one, but the points above are relevant to everyone and so it’s important to bear them in mind when buying. Then you can look forward to a night spent sleeping soundly in a beautifully snug bed, instead of a night spent grappling with a cover snatching partner!
