Design Duel: Bedskirt or No Bedskirt?

Greg's Mid-Century Shotgun (left)Hallie's Whimsical Yet Sophisticated South Loop Loft (right) Whether to use a bedskirt or not may seem like like a trifling decision, but it really does change the look of the bed and hence, your whole bedroom. There are some practical arguments to use one - to minimize dust collecting under the bed (hence their other name: "dust ruffle") or to hide anything you've stored under your bed, but many people prefer a more streamlined look or want to show off their bed...