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[Lindsays Grandma]

This is my dilemma,my bed is a full/queen and I currently have a bedspread, shams and matching skirt.  I have decided to get rid of all of it and purchase a comforter which I have never had.  If I purchase a full/queen comforter it won't cover the bottom of the bed.  A king size will do the trick, however my daughter said it will be too big.

Now according to the dimensions shown for a king sized one, and after measuring the bed I think it will work just fine.  Never having had a comforter as I mentioned I want to be sure before I start removing and replacing things.  Any and all recommendations will be appreciated.

[Lilysmom1]

Good morning @Lindsays Grandma .  First, you should know that not all measurements for king size bedding are the same.  The right size for my king was 90 x 100 inches in a comforter or quilt.  Some sizes are larger than that so be sure to check dimensions when buying.  

You could measure the size of your queen bedspread and use that to scale up to the size of the king you want.  Try to buy somewhere you are comfortable with the return policy.  HTH.  S aka Lilysmom 

[qualitygal]

Get one you can wash in your machine.  That's what I care about.  (Do you have pets?) is the reason I mention this.  If not.  just be sure the comforter covers you at night.  

I don't care if it covers the sides now.

[Foxxee]

I think a bedskirt to cover the bottom would look better than buying a larger comforter.  If the comforter is too large, the corners will drag on the floor at the foot of the bed.

Below are examples of using a tailored and ruffled bedskirt with a comforter.

[on the bay]

@Lindsays Grandma -The first thing I thought of was would you feel the weight of this comforter pulling you down on the sides while in bed? That sounds strange but I can just feel that happening.

[Neetgal2]

I have bought a king comforter several times for my queen bed with luck.  Just wondering around stores while my DD was trying on clothes and they worked.   Something I liked at a good price.   If doing mail order which I did for years, many years ago, I measured first.  

I have a bed on blocks, made to raise the bed so storage bins can roll under easily, the king does not cover this too well on all sides!

[haddon9]

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@Foxxee wrote:

I think a bedskirt to cover the bottom would look better than buying a larger comforter.  If the comforter is too large, the corners will drag on the floor at the foot of the bed.

Below are examples of using a tailored and ruffled bedskirt with a comforter.

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This is what I do.  I don't like the legs of the bed or anything that I have stored under my bed to show so I have a neutral bedskirt covering the bottom. 

I have a queen sized bed and use a queen comforter.....larger would just look odd in my opinion.

I haven't used a bedspread for decades now but I do change out the comforter to a lighter blanket in the summer.  However I like using pillow shams which add a nice finished look.

[godi]

Yes it will fit but the weight might be a little much for your feet. I did that and the comforter hung over so far that it pulled my feet down at night drove me bonkers. I got rid of it and researched till I found a Queen blanket. Not a full/Queen a true sized Queen one. Good luck and enjoy changing it up. 👍❤️

[January121]

I love them ... they look beautiful!!

[Meowingkitty]

If you live like I do in Arizona a comforter is pretty much just for show and I never use it for warmth even in winter so I don't care about it being heavy at night. I just fold it up at the foot of the bed each night and use a lightweight throw if I get cold. Make sure it's washable. I don't use a bed skirt because they just get dusty and dirty and are a pain to take off and put on again. Keep it simple.