The way a person's bedroom is decorated says a lot about their personality. Women can be especially thoughtful and picky when it comes to choosing the decor of their boudoir. When it comes down to it, the thought of who is going to spend the most time in the bedroom can make or break a decision of what should or could go on or off a bed.

The person who needs comfort, no matter the cost, will most likely have a bed strewn with pillows all near the headboard. Chunky large ones in the back for support, slightly smaller-medium ones for the layered look and cute little squares in the front giving the look of old time luxury. How the pillow is covered is key; do you choose standard sham covers typically used for American pillows, or do you go for the old world charm and choose European sham covers, Euro shams for short?

Euro shams, with it's 26 by 26 inch dimensions, can have the pillow already sewn inside, can open on either end and have a darling French back. Standards are usually 20 by 26 inches. Both are great for keeping stains off the pillows and adding beauty, texture and that extra special something that every bed could use. Euros are for slightly larger pillows and nothing says opulence like a big beautiful pillow covered in a textured colorful European sham.

For you sewing buffs, European shams can be easily thrown together; a trip to your local linens store will provide delicious choices of tassels, lace and patterns. And Euro sham covered pillows aren't just for beds or bedrooms; living rooms can be spiffied up with lovely European sham covered pillow placed perfectly on a sofa or a love seat. Daring quilting experts can rev up the unique flair of a quilt by using flattened Euro sham covers instead of the usual small pieces of material.

Again, with the empty flattened Euro sham covers, a person with a taste for the spectacular can find ways to hang them on the wall; there are many ways to use a European cover. Euro covers can cost from $10-$200 plus, depending on the material. Ambitious seamstresses can make a quick buck by making Euro covers and selling them, or teach others how to make them. Surprise mom, grand mom and best friend with a Euro sham covered pillow. In all cases, adding them is sure to give your bed that extra something that will make it look special and unique.