What is the difference between a pillow sham and a pillow cover?

One prevalent difference between a sham and a pillow cover is the location of the opening. Aside from the opening location, a pillow sham often has flange or cording around the edges and a more decorative front, whereas a pillowcase is often plain and used to protect your pillow from body oils and dirt while you sleep.

Should the pillow be bigger than the sham?

SIZE MATTERS As a general rule, the smaller the size of your pillow cover, the less you have to size up on your insert. And, the larger the size of your pillow cover, the more you are going to want to size up.

What kind of pillow goes in a pillow sham?

A feather pillow is the best filler to use in a sham.

Do you need a pillow sham?

Putting pillows in shams helps keep pillows clean and safe from kids, pets, and makes a bed look good. A set of shams paired with a duvet help tie-together a bed’s overall look for aesthetic value. A sham can be easily put on or removed from a pillow and placed in the wash if needed.

Where does the sham go on the bed?

STANDARD SHAM A decorative pillow covering which fits a standard pillow. Standard Shams may either be placed behind or in front of the pillows used to sleep on. They are placed behind the cases in our bed illustration.

What does a pillow sham look like?

A pillow sham will have an overlapping opening in the back of the sham or a zipper/button closure to signify a decorative look. Pillow shams will also have different textured patterns to them to create a unique and decorative look to match the bedspread or comforter you are using.

What size pillow cover should I get?

We generally recommend using inserts that are 2″ larger all around than your finished pillow size. For example if you have an 18×18 pillow cover, you’ll want to use a 20×20 insert. This will ensure that your pillow looks plump and luxurious. If the insert is too small, the pillow cover will look saggy.

How do I know what size pillow cover to buy?

To measure, remove the pillow cover from insert / filler, turn the cover inside out, lay the cover on a flat surface and measure from the inside seam to seam. If the measurement is taken from the front of the pillow cover side to side, the sizing will be smaller than the actual pillow cover size.

What size pillow fits in a standard sham?

Standard-size pillow shams are approximately 20-by-26 inches, as are standard-size pillows.

What are the different types of pillow cases?

There are three primary types of pillowcases – housewife, oxford, and bag. The housewife and bag are most commonly used as regular pillowcases, while the oxford is often used for sham pillows.

Do people still use Shams?

How Do I Use Shams to Style My Bed? Shams are often sold in sets with bedspreads (be they quilts, comforters, duvets, or any other type of blanket-like bedding), so many people go with a matchy-matchy look. It holds up well and adds a beautiful texture to the bed.”

What is a pillow sham anyway?

A pillow sham is the covering used for decorative bed pillows.

What is a bed Sham?

A bedding sham is a pillowcase with a facade. Shams are fancier, more substantial covers for bed pillows that serve a decorative purpose; they match the duvet, pull together the colors in the room or help set a theme.

What is a pillow case?

Pillow cases are covers that are designed to be slipped over pillows. There are a number of reasons to use them, ranging from the desire to maintain a hygienic environment to a cheap way to switch up interior decor. Many home supply stores sell pillow cases, and it is also possible to make one by hand,…