A king comforter set often will contain a sheets set containing a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and pillow cases to match, a king size comforter with bed skirt and often pillow shams and pillows.
When you hear the words king comforter set, it refers to two possible types of bedding sets.
Cal King Mattresses
Firstly there is California king, standard king, and eastern king sets. The standard king and the eastern king refer to the same size bedding, but are just called different names by different people. The differences between the standard king (and eastern king) and the California kink is in the size of mattresses they are made for. The standard king mattress is 76 in. wide by 80 in. long, is shorter and also wider than the California king which is 72 in. wide by 84 in. long.
The materials used for the king comforter set vary quite a bit. Satin, denim and wool are frequently used in the making of the comforters, also the pillow cases, the bed skirts, and the shams. Down gives a comforter a very soft feel, although some people may be allergic to the feathers that they are made from. Cotton and damask are also frequently used. There are a large number of choices here and, as usual, as the quality raise, so will the price rise also.
Another choice to consider with a king comforter set is the design. You can get bedding to blend with the particular décor of your room, or you may want a design of your favorite sports team, it is all possible somewhere, but you will have to locate it at a specialty store. The fabric designs are quite varied and include the ever popular stripes, themed prints, solid colors, animal prints and also floral.
The price of the comforter varies with the fabric and the luxurious nature of the bedding. The important thing to realize is the comforter set should be regarded as an investment towards the quality of sleep you will be getting. We spend about one third of our lives in sleep, and the quality of that sleep is partly determined by the quality of the bedding we use. The right pillows, sheets, comforter, play a big role in your sleep's quality. The key is to always purchase a slightly pricier comforter than you may afford because you will receive many times greater value in your sleep's quality.
King comforter set is not only for the cold winter months. Also available are lighter weight set that are specifically made for warmer months, and they are not only lighter but also cooler. They are available where beddings are sold. Since they will only be used during the warmer months, it would be wise to purchase a bag to store them in when not being used. Storing them in this way will prevent them from getting musty.
When purchasing a king comforter set, you would already have considered and chosen the king size, but the other factors of, fabrics, price, design and seasonal use of the set also have to be considered. Choose wisely because you have the opportunity of making the choices that may transform your bedroom into a den of comfort and luxury is that is what you are looking for.