Bedding Guide

1. EURO SHAM

A decorative pillow covering which fits a 26” x 26” European Square pillow. It is usually finished with a flange. The sham closure features an opening tucked between two overlapping pieces of fabric. Euro Shams are placed behind the standard size pillow shams or cases as a background or placed in front of the cases and shams. They often coordinate with either the Duvet Cover or the Coverlet.

2. STANDARD SHAM

A decorative pillow covering which fits a standard pillow. Standard Shams may either be placed behind or in front of the pillows used to sleep on. They are placed behind the cases in our bed illustration.

3. STANDARD CASE

A slipcover for your standard or queen pillow.

4. BOUDOIR SHAM

A small rectangular decorative pillow covering that fits 
a 12” x 16” boudoir pillow.

5. NECKROLL SHAM

A cylindrical decorative covering for a neckroll or bolster pillow.

6. FLAT SHEET

This is also referred to as the top sheet. In most cases, this is the item closest to you and the fitted sheet. It is typically placed between the coverlet and the fitted sheet then folded over the coverlet.

7. COVERLET

A bed cover with sides that hang over the bed. Coverlets are typically in pique or matelassé fabric and goes on top of the flat sheet.

8. DUVET COVER

A decorative and protective covering for a duvet.

9. FITTED SHEET

This is the sheet used to fit tightly over a mattress. Our Fitted Sheets are stocked with 17” deep pockets.

10. BED SKIRT

A decorative piece used to cover the boxspring and legs of the bed. Bed Skirts fit between the mattress and boxspring. They may either be finished with decking or panels.