Abstract: A dust ruffle for use over a bed frame to provide a desired fabric enclosure for the lower portion of a bed. The dust ruffle is formed with a top portion overlying the top of the bed frame, and preferably arranged over the conventionally employed box spring. A vertically extending portion comprising a skirt or flounce is connected to the top portion, and this skirt or flounce extends down to a point touching, or in close proximity, to the floor. The skirt or flounce extends along two sides, and the foot of the bed. The vertically extending portion of the dust ruffle further comprises a retaining panel or flap secured along the head end of the top portion and is dimensioned to securely engage the rear vertical surface of the bed frame or box spring.