A bed skirt is used to cover the box spring when a Coverlet size quilt is used. The third factor is the style of your bed. Most beds today do not have Footboards, so there must be a drop on the sides and the foot for these beds. If your bed has a footboard, you only need a drop on the sides. The final factor is the treatment of your pillows.
Most people like to cover their pillows with the quilt.
The interactive table below may help you determine the right size for your quilt. This interactive table requires a browser that supports JavaScript. Your browser either does not support JavaScript, or the browser is set to disable JavaScript. If you wish to use this interactive table either upgrade your browser or enable its JavaScript capability. Some quilts can be used either lengthwise or width-wise.