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Matelasse Bed Skirts

Your bedroom should not be forgotten when decorating your home. Giving bedrooms those extra touches can make it that much more cozy. Linens made of matelasse, a French word meaning a silk or wool type of fabric raised or printed to look like it has a quilted design, can add a touch of elegance to any bedroom.

While modern matelasse coverlets have a solid weight to them, they can be made of a variety of materials, including pure cotton. From a decorating point of view, these coverlets come in several different kinds of collections and brands that fit each season. They are made to give bedding a crisp, clean look. These coverlets come in many designs from classic floral patterns to dimensional stripes. These designs can be a wide variety of multiple colors to many shades of solid hues.

Yes, there are several manufacturers that make nursery collections in the matelasse style. Some matelasse bed skirts are made with cotton or silk and washed to give it a soft feel. These collections come in many patterns and an assortment of colors. Listed below are a few that are available:

• Star prints in colors such as white, petal, silver mist, French blue, and gray.
• Elephant prints in colors such as white, petal, silver mist, French blue, and gray.
• Elegant stripe prints in colors such as white, petal, silver mist, French blue, and gray.

Each Matelasse bed skirt is split or open at the bed corners so that it will fit around the posts of the bed frame. This allows the skirt to go on more easily without being too tight. It also gives the fabric some movement in case you would like to put items underneath.

Matelasse coverlets are often made of pure cotton and come in a variety of colors, patterns, and designs. For this reason, it is important to read the care instructions on the coverlet’s tag. Here are general care instructions for cotton linens, though be sure to follow your specific item’s instructions if they are different:

• 1. Use cold water on the gentle cycle.
• 2. If bleach is needed, use non-chlorine bleach.
• 3. Remove immediately after tumble drying on low heat.
• 4. Use a warm iron as needed.