Bed Skirt

A bed skirt, also known as a dust ruffle, is a decorative fabric panel that sits between the mattress and the box spring or bed frame, with fabric draping down to conceal the space beneath the bed. This functional yet decorative piece hides the bed frame, box spring, and any storage items kept under the bed, creating a polished, finished appearance from every angle. Bed skirts are available in various styles from simple tailored panels to elaborate gathered or pleated designs. While bed skirts have fallen somewhat out of fashion in contemporary interiors that favor platform beds and exposed frames, they remain essential in traditional and transitional design schemes. Modern interpretations include clean-lined tailored versions with box pleats or simple straight panels that feel more current than heavily gathered ruffles. Some innovative designs now wrap around the bed frame rather than sitting under the mattress, making them much easier to install and adjust. The correct drop length is critical and should be measured from the top of the box spring to the floor.