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Pillowcases and pillow shams are an easy, practical way to add color and style to your bedroom decor. You can add color to your existing bed set by using embroidered pillowcases or decorative pillow shams. You can use the pillows encased in pillowcases or pillow shams by propping them up against the headboard or just tossing them as a contrast against the pillows you’ll use to sleep with. These colorful additions can make a bed look and feel very comfortable. Choosing the right size for your pillowcase or pillow sham is very important to achieve the proper look. Try following these steps to ensure the proper fitting.
Step 1: Measure your pillow. If it is a standard size pillow, it should be approximately 20 x 26 inches. Usually a twin bed will use only one pillow, while a full size bed will use two or more. If you are shopping for a queen bed, the pillow should measure approximately 20 x 30 inches, and you will need to use at least two pillows. If you are shopping for a king size bed it should measure 20 x 36 inches and you will need to use at least three pillows.
Step 2: Choose a fabric for your pillowcase or pillow sham that you would enjoy laying on and against for an extended amount of time. It can be the same as your sheet set, or you can diversify and choose a fabric that is appealing to your senses. You should choose a fabric that is easy for you to clean, as you will be using the pillowcases and pillow shams frequently.
Step 3: Choose coordinating colors with your favorite bedding set, or mix and match different designs and styles to make your own fashion statement. There really is not right or wrong look when you are selecting a pillowcase or pillow sham.
The important thing to remember about selecting pillowcases and pillow shams is that you need to have the right size for your pillows. You can change up your pillowcases and pillow shams and have fun changing the look of your bedroom décor frequently by simply changing fabrics or styles and designs.
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What is a soft bag for keeping a pillow clean?
a pillowcase
What is the difference between a euro sham and a regular sham?
Regular shams are rectangular and fit a standard or queen sized pillow, whereas a Euro sham is much larger and is a square shape.
What is a sentence using the word pillowcase?
i humped my pillow, soiling the pillow case.
What is an housewife pillowcase?
A housewife pillowcase is a standard size pillow case that is open on one end but with a little flap inside that you can tuck over the end of the pillow so it a) doesn't show the white of the pillow inside and b) your pillow stays put. From my experience they are much more common in Europe (but NOT the same as a European pillowcase).
Soft bag for keeping a pillow clean?
A pillowcase.
What is another word for pillow cover?
Another word for pillow cover is pillowcase.
What are the compound words for pillow?
pillowcase
What is soft bag for keeping a pillow clean name for?
pillowcase
What is a standard sham?
It's sham that fits a US standard size pillow.
What is the origin of sham in pillow sham?
The word "sham" dates back to the 1670's. It refers to a trick, hoax, or fraud. Pillow-sham dates back to 1721 and translates to false front because they are meant to look like something other than an ordinary pillow case.
What is a pillow case protector?
I don't think there are pillowcase protectors. There are pillow protectors that are special pillowcases (I think they are really called Pillow Encasements so you put them directly on the pillow and a pillowcase over that). I think these are usually used by people who have allergies to dust and/or dust mites.
Can a 16 by 16 inch pillowcase be used on a 20 by 20 inch pillow?
No, as the pillow wouldn't fit in.
