Beds look much better with the pretty quilts and coverlets that are available on the market today. There are many designs of both available for you to choose from including a patchwork quilt. However, did you know there are differences in what they are and how they are used? This article will be exploring the answers to this question.
What are the main differences between quilts and coverlets?
Coverlet is a broad term for bed coverings used as bedspreads. You can use the coverlets in addition to the sheets and blankets on the bed to make the bed look nice and protect it from dust. It can even cover a quilt that is put on the bed for warmth. Sometimes you may use them for warmth but usually there is another blanket of some sort on the bed.
The coverlet can be made from lightweight or heavyweight fabric. Some are made from chenille, which has long been used in bedspreads. In addition, many of the coverlets hang all the way down to the floor on three sides of the bed. Some do however just cover the mattresses and call for the use of a dust ruffle to cover up the box springs.
On the other hand, use a quilt for warmth; not just to cover the bed to make it look nice. The quilt is basically an American invention from pioneer days. Woman used to have quilting bees to make their quilts. This was a great social outlet for the women back then.
Quilts were often made from scrap cloth and old clothing.This is where the patchwork quilt began. Nowadays people still make quilts but now they are often made from new fabric pieces instead of scraps. There is a layer of batting and a backing too. The three layers are sewn together for a very warm blanket. Quilts can be used on the bed in case of the coverlets. The beds will need to have dust ruffles though.
How would you decide whether a quilt or coverlet will best suit your needs?
Coverlets fit certain decorating styles like modern, while the quilts are more casual and country. So think about what décor is in your house before either one. Decide which of these fit your decorating scheme better.
Now if you are going for warmth there is nothing like the quilts. They are made to provide warmth after all. Use them if your décor goes with them. A traditional or country look will handle the quilts just fine. Quilts are great to sleep under in the winter too especially in cold climates.
Another difference between the quilts and coverlets is that you can find quilts made of 100% cotton more so than the coverlets. This can be important to people with certain allergies. In addition, cotton always feels good on your skin. Some coverlets can have polyester and other fabric besides cotton.
So now you know how to choose between the quilts and coverlets for you bed. It is really quite easy to know if something like a patchwork quilt will go in your room or if you need a more modern coverlet, just use the information provided here to make up your mind.
