Okay, so here’s the deal. I decided to try something a little… unconventional with my bedding. I had this beautiful queen-sized comforter, and I thought, “Why not see how it looks on my king-sized bed?” Crazy, right? Here’s how it all went down.
First things first, I stripped the king-sized bed. Took off the sheets, the old comforter – the whole shebang. You gotta start with a clean slate, ya know?
Next, I grabbed the queen comforter. It’s a really nice one, good quality, so I was hoping it would at least look decent. I unfolded it carefully, trying not to get dog hair all over it (the struggle is real).
Now comes the tricky part. I laid the queen comforter across the king bed. And… well, it was smaller. Obviously. There was definitely some overhang missing on the sides. It looked a little like I’d accidentally shrunk my bedding in the wash. Not the best look.
I tried a few different things. I centered it perfectly, but then the sides were super short. I pulled it further up towards the headboard, which helped the sides a bit, but left a big gap at the bottom of the bed. Ugh.
After some fiddling, I decided to prioritize the sides. I tucked the comforter in a little extra at the top near the pillows to give the sides some more breathing room. It still wasn’t perfect, but it was better.
Then, I added a bunch of throw pillows. Like, a lot of throw pillows. This was key. It helps fill in the visual gaps and distracts from the fact that the comforter is too small. Plus, who doesn’t love a mountain of pillows?
Finally, I threw a nice chunky knit blanket at the foot of the bed. This covers up the gap at the bottom and adds some texture. It kind of ties the whole “intentionally mismatched” look together.
So, the final verdict? It’s… okay. It’s not ideal, and I probably wouldn’t recommend it as a long-term solution. But in a pinch, with the right styling, you can make a queen comforter work on a king bed. It really boils down to distraction and creative placement.
Here’s what I learned:
- Pillows are your best friend. Seriously, invest in some good throw pillows.
- A throw blanket is essential. It covers up the gaps and adds some style.
- Don’t expect perfection. It’s going to be a little off, and that’s okay. Embrace the imperfection!
Would I do it again? Probably not for everyday use. But for a quick change or if you’re on a tight budget, it’s a viable option. Just manage your expectations!
