"Dust ruffles may have gone the way of the dodo after their heyday in the maximalist '80s, but the absolute best bed skirts (done up in cottagecore ginghams and frothy sateens and linens) are putting the antiquated bed dressing back on the map. Typically placed atop a box spring or bed frame, their frilly folds help to keep dust bunnies from piling up under the bed, but they fell out of favor in recent decades as minimal, bare-bones bed setups took over."
"Perhaps this shouldn't come as a surprise, as the charms of a bed skirt are many. Practically speaking for those who appreciate under-bed storage, a valance also keeps clutter conveniently hidden. Plus, depending on the rest of the bedroom decor-whether pared-back and minimal, say, or ruffled and romantic-the extra pattern and texture can add everything from hotel-like polish to countryside coziness to the mix."
Dust ruffles faded after the maximalist 1980s but are experiencing renewed popularity. Bed skirts typically sit atop box springs or bed frames and prevent dust bunnies while concealing under-bed storage and clutter. Recent trends such as Jane Austen-inspired interiors and cottagecore among celebrities have driven the resurgence. Bed skirts offer a range of aesthetic effects from hotel-like polish to countryside coziness and can complement minimal or ruffled bedroom decor. Modern options include ginghams, sateens, and linens in tailored or frilly styles. The selection highlights eleven high-quality bed skirts that balance nostalgic charm with contemporary appeal.
Read at Architectural Digest
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