King size bedding set

The Best King Size Bedding For Your Money

Outfitting your mattress with a new set of king size bedding. As I'm sure you know by now, everything is more expensive when you're dealing with a king size. It doesn't take a genius to understand that more material, labor, and packaging have to go into producing a king size bedding set. What you can do, and it's clear that you understand this if you're here reading this, is make wise purchases that will look good and last longer in order to maximize the extra money you'll spend to enjoy your big bed.

As I'm sure you also know, you can get just about any pattern or color you can possibly imagine in king size bedding ensembles today. It didn't use to be this way several years ago, when the king size was still a bit of an outlier, and manufacturers didn't put quite the same emphasis on king size bedding sets. What you may not know is that the small inconsistencies in sizing have the largest impact when it comes to king size bedding. Put some thought into this. Do you have a feather bed mattress topper or a memory foam mattress pad? If the answer is yes, you're going to have to be a little extra cautious as you do your shopping.

There is nothing worse than sheets that constantly pop out from under the corners of your mattress, causing you to yank and pull them to get them back into place. If you're anything like me, you'd rather just have a product that stays put until you're ready to pull it off and put it in the wash. The best possible solution is finding sheets that a) have extra material to allow for maximum coverage underneath the mattress and b) have either elastic or cord "connectors" at the corners to make extra sure the aforementioned displacement effect will not come into play.

And while we're on the subject of extra material, it's probably a good time to mention the importance of extra material "within" the sheet. As you've probably read and heard about, 'thread count' is a very important aspect in determining the quality of sheets. Thread count refers to the number of horizontal and vertical threads within one square inch of fabric. If you are looking for luxury king size bedding, you'll want to make note of a couple of characteristics. Sheets are made with thread counts as low as around 80, but if you want to really enjoy your sleep, you should probably be looking more in the range of around 380-450. Thread counts go up to numbers as high as 1,000, and possibly more, but this is probably overkill, and it is often suggested that thread counts in this range can actually be worse than lower numbers. Though, if you are out to impress your friends, this will probably do the trick.

The only other aspect you'll need to give real though to as you shop is what type of fabric you'll want for your king size bedding. Jersey has become a popular choice in recent years, but I would advise against it as it is simply too stretchy for such a large surface. It's great at first, but quickly loses its charm. Plain cotton is always a great choice, and will last a long time. Not only is it extremely flexible in terms of decor, you can also get it in a much wider variety of non-custom patterns and styles and any other material. Beyond that, it probably provides the best value for your money as it is relatively inexpensive due to both the cost of material and the scale at which it is produced.

Other options include flannel, which can be awesome if you live in a cold climate and don't want to run the heat all night. A clever option here, if you're not willing to commit to a full set of flannel sheets, is to have a duvet cover made with one side flannel, and the other side a lighter fabric of your choosing. That way you'll get the experience of flannel and a better idea of whether or not you'd like a full set of flannel sheets. Beyond flannel, a couple of alternative materials include satin and silk, both luxurious materials, and costing significantly more than your standard cotton. In my experience, this comes down to a matter of preference. While these sheets can look elegant and require little maintenance as they require little maintenance (they don't hold wrinkles the same way cotton does), the more important aspect is how they feel while sleeping. Many people never really adjust to the "slippery" feeling that this material produces, and this is something you'll need to gauge for yourself. A great way to get a feeling for potential sheet material is to buy a couple of pillowcases. Sleep with them for a week, and see what you think, then make a decision on how you will outfit your bed. And hey, even though you're paying a little more than most, at least you're not buying for a super king size! Good luck! ( By J. Conrad )