It's also not a bad idea to look for a comforter that has patterns on both sides. That way you can change look of bed from time to time and not just have same pattern all time.

If you are in market for a down comforter, most expensive kinds will have pure white down in them, but actually a mixture of down and feathers will do job nicely and is not as expensive. Just avoid so-called down comforters that have a really low ratio of down to feathers. The higher down ratio in comforter more important that cover be what is called "down proof" because down is so small and can actually work its way through a normal cover. Usually this designation is listed on comforter package.

Finally, be sure that a down comforter is stitched so that insulation material cannot move about very freely or shift. If stitching is not in place down can shift so that some parts of comforter do not even offer much insulation at all. This is widely known, and most down comforters will have necessary stitching in place on quilt, but just make sure before you buy.

Buying a good quality comforter is an investment in practicality and appearance at same time. Use these guidelines for choosing your new comforter and you should be happy with it for years to come.

Thread count is another important consideration when buying bed sheets. Thread count per inch, or TPI, states how many threads are in a square inch of bed sheet material. Generally speaking, anything over 250 makes for a soft, comfortable feel, and also tends to last longer and hold up under more use. Try to avoid bed sheets that have very low thread counts under 200.

The kind of material used for bed sheets can vary considerably, from cotton to exotic silks. Cotton seems to be most popular, but you may also want to experiment with flannels, and cotton mixed fabrics. Satins and silks are considered very high end and tend to be expensive, but some people really enjoy them as bed sheets, and wouldn't use anything else.

After practical considerations such as these are made, you just have to decide what colors and designs that you want on your bed and we recommend that you try to stay within overall theme of your bedroom's decor. Selecting bed sheets is is simple if you follow these basic guidelines, and they will reward you with years of good service.