Deep Pocket Sheets: The Search Is On

We recently bought a new mattress. Talk about comfort– we got a beautiful plush pillow top mattress. I was thrilled in the store when I first lay down on it, and when it arrived at home, I wasn’t the least bit disappointed. That is, until I tried to make the bed. None of my sheets would fit. The best I could manage was to but our old sheet around the pillow top, but that left a lot of loose material, plus the whole base of the mattress was left exposed. So that afternoon I headed out to find some deep pocket sheets that would actually fit our bed properly.

With the recent popularity of pillow top mattresses, feather bed toppers, and memory foam mattress pads, deep pocket bed sheets have become a necessity. The problem is, that they are not always easy to find.

Most linen stores still primarily stock the regular fitted sheets that work with most basic mattresses. Searching from store to store for extra deep pocket sheets can lead to major frustration, particularly if you keep bringing home sheets that don’t fit your bed.

You will also need to think about more than just the width of your mattress. While you might think that you just need to look for king size deep pocket sheets to fit your bed, remember to measure the height of your bed before leaving the house. You can find deep pocket king sheets or queen size sheets in 18″, 20″, 22″, and 24″ heights. But if your bed is smaller than queen size you may run into further difficulties.

You may want to turn to the internet for a wider range of choices. Searching online will find you just about every type of sheet you could want. If you are looking for deep pocket luxury sheets, you can find both silk and satin with a quick search. If you are looking for a more cozy option, flannel deep pocket sheets will keep your toes cozy and your mattress covered in the cold winter months.

While the actual shopping might be exhausting, at the end of the day you will have a beautifully made bed that you can fall into and put your feet up. If you are getting frustrated by a seemingly endless search, take a deep breath and relax. Whether you are looking for some simple and inexpensive deep pocket cotton sheets or a more luxurious set of satin ones, you are probably a lot closer than you think. So have hope, and enjoy the search!