It shouldn't be so hard, but sometimes it is, lol. I redid my bedroom this spring, and that included a new bed. The new bed is amazing and beautiful, but, none of my previous linens fit it. I had an amazing bed skirt I purchased for my older bed that was 14in from the platform to the floor, but the new one is 21. When I bought the bed (here on amazon) it listed 14in from the platform to the floor, but nope it is 21 from the platform to the floor. Couldn't find a bed skirt long enough, without a custom made one. Well, NOT for hundreds of $$$, so, I ended up buying a very nice white 100% Egyptian cotton, king size sheet here on amazon, during prime day for $21 on sale; with a coupon I had, and made a simple bed skirt myself. Then the new linen duvet I had just purchased from simple opulence, didn't hang long enough down the sides to look nice. So, I finally decided to purchase this ruffled duvet in a king, and use it as a bedspread on my full size bed. It arrived yesterday. I washed it, tossed it in the dryer, and viola...it is perfect! It covers my bed within a half an inch of the floor on both sides and the foot. It looks so nice with the ruffle, as well. Just that added little touch. I use a duvet as a summer blanket, and just a light blanket on top in the winter, as I like to sleep cold, and under light weight covers, and an open window. These high end linen duvets are perfect. I tried several from other vendors, and returned them all; as they just weren't right, and for the money one spends on linen, it needs to be right. I don't do anything special when washing any of my bedding, just a dash of detergent, in cold water, on a light cycle, then into a cool dryer, then on to the bed. The wrinkles are minimal, and part of the relaxed look of linen, that I personally like. New out of the package they are already fairly soft, and not at all stiff or scratchy, but, after a long, cold, gentle wash, they are really nice and fluffy. The get better with each wash as well. I have 3 dogs and 2 cats that all sleep on my bed (yep my home is for humans AND pets) during the day, and off and on during the night, and these linens hold up very well. I use the king size pillow shams as a cover for the back of a chair, and one as a nice ruffled cover for a stand I have in my room. There is just something so beautiful about a white linen bed. My sheets are bamboo, my pillow cases are silk, and I have my linen duvet (s). I think after all of the trial and error, and returning and trying again, I have finally got the bed of my dreams. I know my dreams are sweeter now, lol. We spend a lot of time in our beds in sleep state, so I like to sleep in comfort and luxury. No different that dressing ourselves everyday in nice clothing for our bodies, while awake. A bed, and sleep are just as important; and really contributes to the quality of the day. A good night sleep, means a good day. Thank you to this amazing brand of "simple Opulence" for such a nice quality of linen at such a good price. I'll be back for more, I'm sure. Maybe some nice PJ's, just an idea guys. Sweet dreams. ?