How to Measure a Bedspread
- 1). Measure the basic dimensions of your bed. This means the length and width of your mattress, plus the distance from the top of the mattress to the floor. Especially with a large bed, a helper to hold one end of the measuring tape can make your work quicker. Write down your measurements; once in the store, it's easy to forget them.
- 2). Decide on how much coverage you want from your bedspread. For some, full-length is the only way to go. Be sure to include the drop from mattress top to the floor on all three sides of your bed if you want full-length coverage. Add extra length (3 to 6 inches) if you plan to tuck bed pillows under your spread.
- 3). Allow for a foot board or bedposts in your calculations. You may want your spread full length on the sides and short enough to tuck in at the bottom, or you may want a spread that is slit on the corners to accommodate posts.
- 4). Factor in alterations if the bedspread you absolutely must have does not quite fit your bed. A beautiful, too-long bargain may be worth the cost of hemming. A slightly short spread may merit purchase of a bed skirt to complete a to-the-floor look. Be flexible about alternatives and consider the overall look of the spread if you need to make adjustments.