A beautiful bed is a bewitching home accessory. Like all other home décor options, a few calculated decisions in choosing the right bed accessory can easily make way for a dazing effect. A gorgeously dressed bed is a result of a number of chattels – quilt, duvet, comforter, coverlet, blanket and bedspread. A maze of questions surrounds the person looking to make a beautiful bedspread. What do all these mean? How do I use them? What goes with what? Let’s explore.
Bedspread – Bedspread is the general name given to all pre-filled bed covers, intended for usage as a covering layer on the bed. Coverlets, comforters and quilts fall in this category. Being both decorative and warming, whether light or thick, these can be found in a variety of fabrics. They are widely used with only a blanket or sheet required underneath, or just alone. They can be layered for decorations too.
Comforter – Normally dyed with unembroidered patterns, a comforter usually deters from a quilt in that it is not embroidered. Comforters are filled with layers of materials like polyester batting, down feathers, silk or wool. The thickness of this filling determines the weight as well as the level of insulation. Comforters are stitched and quilted to secure this filling and ensure the even spread. Comforters are mainly meant to be a bedspread, sitting on top of sheets. But then again, people who really want to create a layered look should just go ahead and do it.
Quilt – Composed traditionally of three layers of fiber, quilts are made of a woven cloth top, a woven back a layer of batting – stitched together in decorative patterns. Different from all other forms of bed covers chiefly combined with numerous pieces of clothes, quilts are mostly found with a single piece of fabric on top. Numerous classic traditions and patterns can be availed in regards to the characteristics and design of a quilt. Modern quilts though are used more as bedding, wall hangings, tablecloths, table runners or throws.
Coverlet – The coverlet is a lightweight, non-reversible bedspread, usually woven or quilted. Classically these were designed as a decorative layer that goes over thicker bedspreads. However, they have a thin layer of battling, making them useful for use as a stand-alone bed covering, depending on their weight. They are also flexible enough to be treated as throws on a sofa and bed. Devoid of pillow tucks owning to their design, the coverlet has coordinating shams, which most certainly are not necessary to match.
Duvet and cover – A soft bag filled with down, feathers or a synthetic adhesive. Duvets are recommended to be inserted into a remarkable pillow cover, functioning like any pillow or pillow case. Duvets and duvet covers are meant to be used alone because the insert can always be removed and the outer bag laundered, with many people using them with sheets too. Many people prefer duvet covers as they reduce the complexities of making a bed. They are a single uncomplicated covering. Available with matching shams, duvets easily create a gorgeous look for your bed – something effortlessly tossed over.
Home décor is just careful planning and arrangement of the various components to impart a distinct style connotative of your temperament. Your bed plays a major role in the defining the comfort zone of your home. Assiduous planning on your part ensures that each ingredient gels with your definition of the “perfect” flavor.
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