We looked for a long, long time to find a comforter big enough to fit our king bed, which has a deep mattress and a 3 inch topper. Not many companies make anything large enough, but finally we found this one. I'm really pleased with the quality of the workmanship, and the gray, brown, and muted gold tones go well with our light gray walls and dark wood furniture. I am not using the bedskirt. Our bed has a finished wooden rail around the bottom, and the comforter gives a finished look without having to wrestle the king mattress off in order to put the skirt on - another plus. It is a heavy comforter, so this summer we just fold it down to the bottom of the bed when we sleep. In winter it will be lovely and warm. Very pleased.