A set usually consists of a pair of Boudoir pillows (small rectangular pillows) in a contrasting color but complementing the bed’s theme and runner: a strip of the same beautifully worked / woven fabric approximately 18 “to 24” wide. , including a matching fabric. edge band and approximately 24 “to 30” longer than mattress width; so that it hangs at least 12 to 16 inches on each side of the bed.

As the runner keeps hanging on both sides of the bed, It must have excellent drape to be effective! Sometimes (especially in the case of Twin beds) arranging it lengthwise, starting from under the Boudoir pillow at the top and going over the foot of the bed, it looks very different and refreshing. A Bed Runner is quilted or laid flat with a matching backing fabric depending on the drape of your fabric.

It’s the modern equivalent of the heavily padded bedspreads from the more forgiving times!

Here are the steps to make a perfect runner set: For the size of a single bed: Runner length = bed width + drop from the top of the mattress to the floor. Runner width = Approximately 18 “to 24” · For double bed – size: Runner length = bed width + drop from top of mattress to floor. Corridor Width = Approximately 18 “to 24” · Cushions: Rectangular Cushions – size: 9 “x 16” or 12 “x 20” in the same fabric combination.

Twin Beds: One cushion per bed. Double / Queen / King Beds: Two cushions per bed. Single beds can also have a single cushion or a variety of different sized cushions. The edges can be finished with bands of fabric of contrasting or complementary colors, or tassels can finish the smaller edges. The same finish continues on the cushion covers.

For a pronounced feminine look, fabrics such as sheer silk / silk taffeta with silk ruffles or chiffon or a quilted cotton runner with fine cotton ruffles can be used. For a strong masculine look Faux leather / suede patchwork bed runner with matching square cushions (16 “x 16” or 18 “x 18”).

Linear design (straight lines or very small pattern along straight lines) across (headboard to foot of bed) gives a different look to the same design across width (width / side to side).

Colors: light colored runner on darker quilt, dark colored runner on lighter quilt. Contrasting or complementary colors for modern / youth combinations. Deeper earth colors for minimalist design schemes.

One very obvious thing, which should always be remembered, is that only the Fabric with a good ‘drape’ should be chosen for the bed runner.