Peace Sign Comforter

A popular bedding motif, especially for teen girls, is a retro-inspired peace sign comforter. This statement-making bed covering is a fun way to add a dash of hippy chic to your teen's bedroom.

Peace signs gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, and they've seen a resurgence in recent years. Decorating with peace signs and other retro gear from the 1970s can be a fun way to brighten up your teen's room. Peace signs are the ultimate in statement-making personal décor.

When you buy a comforter with a peace sign, it's a good idea to make it the central focus of your decorating scheme. Every room should have a focal point, and a retro comforter can draw attention to the bed. Other decorating elements can complement the bedding.

You may want to add other bedding accessories like tie-dyed throw pillows, brightly-colored sheets, and a matching bed skirt. Additional fun accessories include beaded curtains, lava lamps, and blacklight posters. When you're finished with the room, it will be a unique space with great 1970s style.

When you buy peace sign bedding, be sure to keep an eye on thread count. This refers to the number of threads in a square inch of fabric. You want sheets and comforters to have a thread count of at least 250 in order to be comfortable and soft. Buying bedding that is a blend of polyester and cotton can also be a good idea, because blended bedding resists wrinkles.

You'll find peace sign bedding in a variety of sizes and colors. There are queen-sized and king-sized sets comforters in every color you can imagine. There are twin sets, twin XL sets, double bed sets, and even crib bedding sets. You can buy just the comforter, a bed-in-a-bag set, or anything in between. The wealth of options makes it possible to create a truly unique retro bedroom.

The Internet is full of great sources for peace sign bedding. Comforters are a little hard to find than bed sheets, but you'll find a lot of fun options, many of which have matching accessories.

• Delia's is a great source for teen apparel and bedding. They have a full line of peace sign items for the bed, including sheet sets, comforter covers, pillow shams, curtains, a bed skirt, and throw pillows. Delia's is a great source for a totally coordinated look.
• For jersey knit peace sign bedding, take a look at Garnet Hill. This store has sheets and comforter cover made from t-shirt fabric and designed to coordinate with denim. It's hard to imagine a more comfortable, casual combination.
• Beyond Bedding offers a wide range of tie dyed bedding kits decorated with peace signs. Their bedding set is affordable and comes in turquoise, pink, lime green, or purple. The set includes a comforter, sham, bed skirt, and window valance. There are other matching accessories available for purchase, including wall hangings, curtains, laundry hampers, throw pillows, and even a lamp shade.
• If you're interested in customizing your peace sign bedding, a good source is FamilyBedding.com. Their hot pink comforter in a fun peace sign fabric can be customized by your choice of accent fabric and is available in every size.

One challenge with buying a comforter online is that you can't be totally sure what you're getting. Some sites are more than happy to accept returns or even send you a fabric swatch so you can coordinate your comforter to other items in the bedroom. This is usually a good idea, especially if you're investing a lot of money in the bedding. However, you can also buy the comforter first and design the room around it.

Regardless of how you choose to purchase your peace sign comforter, you'll be pleased with the end result. A new comforter is a quick way to completely change the look of your room, and when you decorate with peace signs, your décor will have a fun, retro appeal.

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