The Best Bed Skirts

A bed skirt is an effortless and elegant finishing touch for any room. Whether you're looking for a crisp and clean pleated design or a more feminine ruffled look, we've rounded up a few of our favorites to make your choice a little easier. We selected each best on its aesthetic charm, the quality of its construction, and its cost value. Read on to learn about a few of the best bed skirts available on the market today.

AmazonBasics Pleated Bed Skirt

Crafted from 100% polyester, this pleated bed skirt will give your space a crisp and classic look. The pleated corner detailing gives a sleek and contemporary finish to your bedding and will help you hide any under-the-bed storage containers. Crafted from hypoallergenic materials and made to be fade- and stain-resistant, this bed skirt is 16 inches in length so that it just skims the floor. The machine-washable design is easy to care for and can be washed over and over again without losing its shape.

Pros:

  • The bed skirt design is simple and classic, so it will easily work with any style of decor or interiors
  • Comes in a wide range of colors, making it easy to find one that matches your existing bedding
  • The bed skirt can be thrown right into the washing machine for easy cleaning

Cons:

  • The material is very thin, and the lighter colors may be a bit transparent when they hit the light

Biscaynebay Wrap Around Bed Skirts

This ruffled bed skirt has an ingenious design that makes it easier to use than ever before. Instead of a platform that involves lifting up your heavy mattress, this bed skirt has an elastic design at the top that fits snug right around the mattress itself. The 100% polyester, silk-like fabric hangs elegantly from your bed to create a soft and subtle ruffled effect. This gives your bedding a sophisticated look, while also hiding any box spring, platforms, or storage that you have tucked away underneath. Made to fit both twin and full beds, this bed skirt will be your new favorite addition to your home.

Pros:

  • The bed skirt comes in many sizes and colors to ensure that you can find the perfect fit and shade for your bedroom
  • The elastic style makes it easy to put on and take off, eliminating the hassle and effort commonly associated with bed skirts
  • The polyester fabric is machine washable and can be tumble-dried, making it easy to clean quickly

Cons:

  • Because the bed skirt has an elastic top instead of a platform, it requires more frequent adjustments
  • The corners of the bed skirt don’t have slits, so it may not hang properly depending on the style and shape of your bed frame

Bare Home Kids Bed Skirt

Made to perfectly fit twin beds, this bed skirt works beautifully for any child’s room. The stylish design is equally practical and will keep any room looking neat, tidy, and organized by hiding any toys or storage that live under the bed. Crafted from soft microfiber material, the bed skirt is hypoallergenic to stop dust and debris. What’s more, it’s the same color throughout, so there’s no white base that shows through. It also is durable enough to hold up to children’s playing and is stain-repellent, wrinkle-resistant, and machine-washable.

Pros:

  • The bed skirt comes in a range of colors and styles so that you can find the perfect match for your existing decor
  • The microfiber material is hypoallergenic, wrinkle- and fade-resistant, stain-repellent, and machine-washable to ensure it can hold up to wear and tear
  • The bed skirt is one color throughout, so you don’t have to worry about a bright white base peeking through

Cons:

  • The lightweight fabric is thin, which might not be the look everyone is going for depending on their decor
  • Because bed frame sizes vary, be sure to measure to ensure this specific bed skirt will fit your needs

Tebery Lace Trimmed Elastic Bed Wrap

This lacey bed skirt will give your bedroom the old-world feel you’ve been after. The delicate floral lace is slightly ruffled for a feminine look that adds elegance and sophistication in an instant. The elastic style design is easy to put on and take off, while the polyester microfiber fabric will hold up well, even with daily use. Designed with a 14″ drop to hide your box spring and bed frame, this lace design is the missing piece you’ve been looking for.

Pros:

  • The lace is a jacquard design that is a timeless style of lace that is sophisticated and elegant
  • With an elastic top, this bed skirt is made to be easy to put on and take off in just a few minutes, so you can use it as soon as it arrives
  • The 14″ drop will reach the floor on almost any bed frame to help hide the box spring, under-the-bed storage containers, and more

Cons:

  • The bed skirt is only available in a white lace style for less variety
  • The elastic top may shift and move with daily use, so it may need to be pinned in place

Dorm Room Bed Skirt

This bed skirt has a 32″ drop, making it the ideal solution for hiding dorm room storage. The three-sided bed skirt has elegant gathered ruffles that give the bed a classic look. It also helps hide any under-the-bed boxes, dressers, or other storage solutions that are needed in small dorm rooms. The soft microfiber design is available in a wide array of colors so you can choose one that matches your decor. Plus, the pre-shrunk, colorfast, and wrinkle-resistant style is durable and long-lasting, even for college students.

Pros:

  • The extended 32″ drop is ideal for lofted dorm room beds to hide any under-the-bed storage
  • The soft, durable microfiber fabric is pre-shrunk, colorfast, and wrinkle-resistant, making it the perfect dorm room solution
  • The bed skirt is designed for twin XL size beds, which are very common in dorm rooms

Cons:

  • Doesn’t come with instructions, which makes it a bit challenging to put onto your bed properly the first few times
  • Depending on your specific bed frame, the fit may need to be adjusted slightly

Frequently Asked Questions

Are bed skirts in style?

Bed skirts have long been a way to add elegant design detailing to a room, while also providing a way to hide unsightly under-the-bed storage. For these reasons, bed skirts are still very much in style.

What color should a bed skirt be?

The color of your bed skirt is a personal preference. Some people prefer to match the bed skirt to the bedding itself, while other people choose more of an accent or neutral color to pull the room together.

What is the normal drop on a bed skirt?

The drop of a bed skirt design depends on the manufacturer. The average drop is between 14-16″, but this will vary depending on the specific design.