In these hard times, opulence has no place anymore in many homes. Trim down your budget as you go from excessive to simple. After all, less really is more. For instance, take a look at all the disposable stuff piled on top of your bed. If you bought quality items, you should need fewer of them.

With this consideration in mind, here is a quick guide to modern bedding in terms of what you basically need:~One set of pillows, pillowcases and pillow shams ~One fitted sheet, one flat sheet and a standard weight duvet with cover ~A throw blanket for cooler months