Valance sheets aren't as popular as they once were.
I for one am quite surprised by this.
If you ask youngsters today about them they probably won't be able to tell you what they are.
This is a real shame because they are still very practical and can help make your bedroom look good.
So what are valance sheets? They are the cloth that goes around the bottom of the bed.
They are also known as bed skirts or dust ruffles.
Does this start to ring a bell? You will have probably seen them in hotels without giving them a second thought.
So why do hotels tend to use them a lot? Well firstly for their practical reasons.
As you have seen they are called dust ruffles as well and since they prevent a gap between the between the bottom of the bed and the floor they help prevent dust going under the bed.
This is really useful as it means that you don't have to clean under your bed as much.
Given that we are all busy this is a great advantage.
There is a further advantage of having valance sheets as well.
Who else has problems with storage in their homes? Yes many of us do.
One way we try and create extra space is by storing things under our beds.
While this is a good use of space, it can look ugly.
This is where your valance sheet can hide the mess.
You no longer need to be embarrassed by the state under your bed.
If you have a valance sheet or looking to get one for the first time, adding one or changing one will make a big impact on the room.
Your bed is a main focal point of the room so changing something that big will make a big difference.
This means that it very easy to change the feel of the room with only a small change.
With all these advantages is it a surprise that valance sheets are making a comeback? I think not and may be it is time for you to get some too.