What drop length should I choose for a bed skirt?

Drop length should match the distance from the top of your box spring or platform to the floor. The candidates here range from 12-inch drops (lower platforms and newer beds) to 18-inch drops (taller frames or storage clearance). Measure from the deck where the skirt sits down to the floor before ordering, since most return complaints in verified-purchase reviews trace back to a drop that runs short or pools on the floor.