Bed shams are available in different sizes to fit your bed and pillows appropriately. You’ll need to choose the right sham and pillow size to create luxurious layering that perfectly fills out the space of your bed.
King shams - Shams designed for a king or California king bed are made to match king bedding sizes. King pillows measure 20 x 36 inches, which is wider than queen and standard sizes. Two king pillows with shams next to each other should span the width of the mattress.
Queen shams - A queen sham measures about 20 x 30 inches to fit bed pillows that are specifically made for queen mattresses.
Standard shams - The standard sham has the smallest dimensions, with a measurement of 20 x 26 inches. They fit standard pillows typically used for twin or full-sized mattresses.
Euro shams - Rather than having a wider rectangular shape, the Euro sham is designed to fit square pillows that are 26 x 26 inches. Many people choose to use this pillow size as a way to contrast their other rectangular pillows and create an elegant layered look.