Bedding Ideas to Cosy Up Your Sleeping Space: Introducing Coverlets

By Georgia Zoe Hill on February 9, 2022

If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed – Admiral William H. McRaven

These powerful words that were a part of the Admiral’s speech addressing the graduating class of the University of Texas went viral overnight and became the base for his bestselling book “Make Your Bed” a few years later. It’s not surprising how many hearts have the book touched and how many lives has it changed as all people have the same thing in common, no matter the conditions we live in or on what side of the world we are – we all go to bed at the end of the day. There’s nothing more satisfying than starting the day with a completed task and returning to a beautifully made bed at the end of a long day at work. It looks comfy, cosy and inviting and it has a great impact on our wind-down time at the end of the day when we prepare ourselves physically and mentally for the night to come.

These powerful words that were a part of the Admiral’s speech addressing the graduating class of the University of Texas went viral overnight and became the base for his bestselling book “Make Your Bed” a few years later. It’s not surprising how many hearts have the book touched and how many lives has it changed as all people have the same thing in common, no matter the conditions we live in or on what side of the world we are – we all go to bed at the en
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Decorating our bed has a lot to do with the whole bedroom look. Changing the look of the bed is an easy interior change option when redesigning and renovating aren’t possible. And just when you think – I have my bed sheets, pillows, duvet and quilt, what can I add more to that, let me introduce you to the bed assets that can make your bed decoration even more appealing – the coverlet bed sets.

What Are Coverlets?

A coverlet is a lightweight bed cover. What is a coverlet used for? It has 2 primary uses: warmth and decoration. It can serve as an added layer of warmth for the colder months, placed between the sheets and the duvet, or be used as a single layer, instead of a comforter in the warmer months. Having a small amount of filling and being lightweight, it makes the perfect blanket for every season. Gaining more and more popularity, coverlets are becoming the ultimate bed decoration for a modern and sophisticated bedroom look. As they can be styled in so many ways, they are a versatile piece that adds texture and colour to your bed look all year round in a fancier way than other covers.

The Difference between a Coverlet and Other Bed Covers

Coverlet vs. Quilt

It’s easy to mistake a coverlet with a quilt because of its resemblance. The main difference is layers. A quilt is made out of 2 layers of fabric, quilted together with a layer of filling in between which together make a 3-layer blanket. A coverlet is made out of a single layer of fabric, made to mimic quilting. It’s lighter and thinner than a quilt.

Coverlet vs. Duvet Cover

Is a coverlet a duvet cover? No, it, isn’t. It can be used as a layer underneath the duvet, but it doesn’t replace the cover the duvet needs. Simply said, a duvet cover to the duvet is what a pillowcase is to pillows. It serves as a protective layer and is a convenient way for easy maintenance, meaning you can change and wash them more often than you need to wash or dry clean your duvet and pillows.
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Is a coverlet a duvet cover? No, it, isn’t. It can be used as a layer underneath the duvet, but it doesn’t replace the cover the duvet needs. Simply said, a duvet cover to the duvet is what a pillowcase is to pillows. It serves as a protective layer and is a convenient way for easy maintenance, meaning you can change and wash them more often than you need to wash or dry clean your duvet and pillows.

Coverlet vs. Bedspread

A bedspread is a bed cover that covers the whole bed, including the pillows, and reaches all the way to the floor, while a coverlet is smaller and reaches the top of the box spring. Bedspreads, being considered the easiest way to cover and style a bed, have been popular for years. They serve for more of an elegant, traditional bedroom look and are usually matched with the rest of the bedroom décor, like curtains. If you want a more modern look, opt for a coverlet. It’s a piece that can but doesn’t have to be matched with anything. It’s a kind of perfect bed accessory, being practical and decorative at the same time. Some coverlet sets include a matching bed skirt and pillow shams, but if not, you can buy them separately. Go for a flat tailored bed skirt that doesn’t draw the eye.

Coverlet vs. Throw Blanket or Bed Scarf

Although the coverlet can be easily decorated in a throw manner, it’s bigger in size and different in looks than throw blankets. The throw blankets are usually thicker and used for extra warmth. They can be layered at the top of the coverlet at the foot of the bed or the whole surface, according to your preference. Bed scarfs are most often used and placed at the bottom of the bed. In hotel settings, they’re used as a protective layer from the dirt of the shoes and at-home settings, they can be used as a layer for the pets in the bed.
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Although the coverlet can be easily decorated in a throw manner, it’s bigger in size and different in looks than throw blankets. The throw blankets are usually thicker and used for extra warmth. They can be layered at the top of the coverlet at the foot of the bed or the whole surface, according to your preference. Bed scarfs are most often used and placed at the bottom of the bed. In hotel settings, they’re used as a protective layer from the dirt of the shoes and at-home settings, they can be used as a layer for the pets in the bed.

Coverlet Size Guide

Coverlets are available in different sizes:

  • Single cover size – 180x220cm
  • Double cover size – 240x260cm
  • Queen cover size – 265x260cm
  • King cover size – 285x270cm

Before buying your coverlet set, make sure you know the dimensions of your mattress/bed. When buying coverlets online, read the product description to make the right purchase and avoid further problems having to return the product.

How to Style a Coverlet?

There are several ways to style a coverlet. For an elegant flatted look, you can tuck the coverlet under the mattress. However, this takes more time so this way may be more sustainable for your guest room bed, not having to make it every day. For a modern look, you can place the coverlet on top of the bed, as a bed cover, in a throw manner. Another way is to place it above the sheets and under the comforter/duvet as a middle layer or folded at the bottom of the bed in a bed scarf manner. You can try all of these and see what you like the most and stick to it or you can change the look according to your current mood and preference.

There are several ways to style a coverlet. For an elegant flatted look, you can tuck the coverlet under the mattress. However, this takes more time so this way may be more sustainable for your guest room bed, not having to make it every day. For a modern look, you can place the coverlet on top of the bed, as a bed cover, in a throw manner. Another way is to place it above the sheets and under the comforter/duvet as a middle layer or folded at the bottom of the bed in a bed scarf manner. You can try all of these and see what you like the most and stick to it or you can change the look according to your current mood and preference.
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Coverlets come in all types of colours, materials, patterns and styles so they can be incorporated into every bedroom style with ease. They say variety is the name of game when it comes to this versatile bedding piece. Linen, velvet, cotton and silk with a cotton or polyester filling are the most often used fabrics, but there are also some faux fur coverlets made for an extra bedroom vibe.

A Quick Recap

The more layers and texture your bedding includes the more inviting and cosy it will look. It doesn’t take much to make your bed look like a Pinterest bedroom picture. With the right set of coverlets added to it, you can find pleasure in making your bed daily as the first completed task in the morning and set the base for a productive and successful day.