Bed in a Bag Set - Get Carried Away
63Our fast-paced modern lifestyle puts just as much emphasis on mobility and flexibility as it does style. Many of us like things that are easily portable and bedding items are no exception. This article looks at some of the features and advantages of the bed in a bag concept and points you in the right direction if you are considering buying one.
For those not familiar with the bed in a bag idea, many bedding centers have found it a useful addition to their ranges to include complete sets of bedding in one portable plastic carrier. You have probably seen them and wondered how they fit so many items in one small bag. Inside is usually contained a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, pillowcases and comforter and/or comforter cover. Some of the larger sets may even contain pillows, a bed skirt, pillow shams or something extra.
Bed in a Bag Sizes
The first thing to note is that most bed in a bag sets are made for all the various bed sizes. So whether you are looking for bedding for King Size, Queen Size, Double, Single or Twin bed mattresses then you can usually find what you’re looking for. You will also find variations within these size ranges and find extra long (XL) or extra-extra long (XXL) sheets available, for instance. Some designs are even made for hospital beds.
Secondly, as you may expect with bed apparel, the quality varies from the highest grade to the lowest and the price range generally reflects this. Seeing as most of the main bed linen manufacturers have embraced the bed in a bag concept you can usually stick to your favorite brands that you know and trust – the ones that make sheets and pillow cases that are comfortable to sleep on, durable and offer the designs to match your personal tastes. The colors, textures and finishes will be the same; you are just buying a set rather than individual items - the quality remains the same.
Twin Bed in a Bag
Kids Bed in a Bag
Kids Bed in a Bag
You will not be surprised to learn that these bedding packages are also made in every conceivable color and design too. Matching your bedding to the existing décor and color schemes of your bedrooms has never been easier.
If you have children then most ranges carry a wide variety of fun designs for kids bed in a bag sets. Brightly colored, maybe adorned with cartoon characters, they will make any young child look forward to going to bed.
If we start to look at some of the advantages of beds in a bag over traditional bedding then the first is storage. If you like to entertain guests, or your children like to have sleepover parties then you may have spare mattresses or sofa-beds in your house. Each set of bed linen folds neatly back into the bag that is provided so when you have a guest staying you just retrieve the bag from the cupboard and set up the bed easily and with no fuss. There is no looking for rogue pillow cases or the right size sheet amongst a big pile of suspects!
Secondly, almost without exception you will get better value for money buying a complete bed in a bag than shopping individually for the items. You can think of it as “buying in bulk”, which is a concept not previously associated with bedding, but which seems applicable to this.
In addition to the welcome cost savings don’t forget that you are also saving the time and effort of endless traipsing around stores, trying to match the sheets with the pillowcases and the comforter cover, tearing your hair out that you can’t find the right designs, colors or themes.
Of course, in virtually all cases, no matter what the quality, beds in a bag can be machine-washed with your normal washing loads. Just load them in with your clothes and other items, following the instructions on the labels and you won’t have any problems.
If you are looking for a good quality, cheap bed in a bag set then the first thing to do is to go online and read some reviews about these items. You will find something for every budget. Probably, if you are buying one for yourself, which you will be sleeping with every night, you will look for the ones with the higher thread counts that provide extra comfort and durability. If you are looking to buy one for guest, which won’t experience the same level of daily wear and tear you might be looking for a slightly cheaper option.
If, for example, you have a guest room with two twin beds and are looking for a twin bed in a bag set then a casual search will point you to a number of sites that provide them. Take time to read some reviews of the various manufacturers and compare prices. Shopping around online does pay off and can provide considerable savings.
You will find many of your favorite brands of bedding are reviewed. Some will be anecdotal experiences of customers that have used the product you are interested in; others will provide empirical analysis of thread counts and durability tests.
The best sites will have pictures so that you can get an idea of designs. You may be looking for kids designs or for something in particular to match a theme you are trying to create.
Overall then, the simplicity of matching designs, the cost savings of buying a whole collection of bedding, along with the portability and storage advantages of beds in a bag make for a smart purchase for anyone just starting a home or looking to replace their existing, worn out bedding. As long as you do your research beforehand and opt for an established manufacturer then you should find that the advantages of buying one of these will ensure that you’re never again lost in a bedding store looking for matching pillow cases.
























