Smart Cheap Bedspreads |
Page Update on January 1, 2012 |
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Bed Bedding: Woven Candlewick Bedspreads. Also known as Terry-loop, Chenille, and Popcorn Bed Spreads
Bed Bedding: Cool long lasting cotton bedspreads. Available in a variety of sizes, colours and designs
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Bedspreads Give Space
There's a misconception that all bedspreads are thin, flat, and tacky. This fallacy usually comes from the lips of the diehard lovers of comforters. but it is simply untrue. It's a fact that a quality bedspread stretched tight across a bed, will not only adorn that bed and highlight its shape perfectly, but will contribute hugely to the theme of the bedroom. Bedspreads, unlike huge puffy comforters, make a room look tidy and chic, whereas a comforter will rob any room of its space and dominate the entire theme.
Can’t Find a Suitable Bedspread?
If you're having trouble finding a suitable bedspread to match the theme of your newly decorated bedroom, then STOP! You really don’t have to be nibble with needles in order to design and make your own bed covers. This really is one job that is more uncomplicated than most people realise. To save repeating what others have already written so well on the subject, you might find some inspiration in this short tutorial on How to Make Your Own Bedspreads.
Getting the Sizes Right
Believe it or not, a lot of people who go shopping for blankets, comforters, quilt covers, and bedspreads, all to often come home with the wrong sizes. They either drown the bed or fall short of covering it. This really is a common mistake so as soon as you've read this, go and make sure you know the size and type of your bed(s) then write this information down and keep it somewhere safe (see main article for Bedspread Sizes).
Points to Remember
Just because you have a comforter on the bed doesn’t mean you can't adorn it with a decorative bedspread too. In actual fact, a tasteful bedspread can not only look fabulous but it'll pull in the bulk and puffiness of a comforter, and that in turn will smarten up the bed and give the room a feeling of more space.
Whether you cover the entire bed with the coverlets or just part of it, when done stylishly the combination of comforter and bedspread can work incredibly well together.
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Modern Bed Spreads - AKA the Bedding Coverlet |
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The great thing about the bedding coverlet is that you don't need to invest in luxury bedspreads to beautify a Bedroom! Look at the beautiful candlewick bedspreads in the left column here. Colourful, decorative, and inexpensive coverlets for beds of all sizes!
Even really cheap bedspreads can add a touch or style and improved ambience to any bedroom. So if this is the case, whatever happened to the bedding coverlet? They used to adorn our beds like a tailor made jacket, but at some point, bed spreads and blankets got pushed aside for the convenience of quilts and comforters. Big fat puffy comforters sets might be nice to sleep under, but if you've bought a bed specifically because you like its style, it soon gets lost under a continental quilt or the cheaper alternative duvets.
Bedspreads and Comforters sometimes compete with each other, but many think that there’s nothing as decorative or as inviting as a bed with blankets and bed spreads. This is one of the reasons why hotels still titivate their beds in the old fashioned way.
Point to remember: Your bedspread is will often dominate the room by its sheer size. Looking beautiful in the store or market stall might show it in an unfavourable light once you get it home. Try to be mindful to the theme and décor or your bedroom before buying your coverlet. It might help also to take a snapshot of your bedroom prior to shopping as this may help you make a better informed decision at the point of purchase.
Bedspreads Back in Vogue
A couple of decades ago the home fashion industry declared that the humble single, queen, and king coverlets were something that belonged in a bygone age, and this made way for the cheaper, easier to handle, and quicker to use, synthetic and down comforters. Being the dedicated followers of home fashions and styles that we are, it didn't take much convincing or sales hype for families to make the switch.
Well, that was then and this is now 2012. The once bedding of grandma is slowly but surely making a comeback into modern homes. In fact you may have heard the name candlewick bedspreads being brandished around as a great value for money product. Also popular now are quality Thai silk bed covers, Jacquard bedspreads, and king Charles bedspreads to name but a few of the most popular.
More on the Candlewick Bedspreads
Candlewick bedspreads fit beautifully and easily over any bed and adorn any bedroom with their fashionable pastel shades and soft appearance. It's taken a couple of generations, but it looks as though bedspreads and blankets are going to be giving comforters a run for their money at long last..
If you have a couple of, shall we say, less attractive beds in the guest bedroom, then the good news is that even a naff looking shape and frame can look fantastic when adorned with smart luxury bedspreads and fluffy bed pillows. Investing in luxury bedding coverlets doesn’t mean you have to rush out and purchase silk and satin bedspreads for a bedroom that rarely gets used. It's a simple case of choosing quality in fabric and design (see Candlewick Bedspreads above) , which of course is far cheaper than fine silks and modern satins, yet still bring the beds and the room(s) into 21st century home décor
Bedspreads Coverlets Vs the Standard Bedspread.
This is a bit nitpicky to be honest, but if there is a distinction to be made (just to satisfy curiosity), then generally speaking the bedspreads coverlets are a somewhat lighter alternative to the standard bedspread. Weight is perhaps the major gripe with bed spreads (candlewick bedspreads aside).
They may look sharper and more decorative than a conventional puffy comforter, but bed spreads and blankets can be a tad on the heavy side which is why the more lightweight bedding coverlet exists. Having said that, it can still be 6 and two 3's as some bedspreads are themselves very light.
Making the bed is more time consuming with the bedspreads and blanket setup, but here's a tip that will have you enjoy the best of both worlds. Bedspreads can be use to decorate the top of a bed over a comforter, especially when used as a folded horizontal ornamental piece of fabric at the bottom third of the bed. This option can beautify the surface and help to keep some shape to the made bed thus taking the puffy bulk away from the comforter. In other words, if you don't want to get rid of your synthetic or down comforter, you can beautify your bed further by using a bedspread on top as a kind of decorative throw.
Don't forget to click at the gallery images in the right hand column as they will show a few examples of the various bedspread types. By the way, Blue bedspreads (and comforters), have proven to be one of the most popular colours simply because most people like shades of blue, plus this colour has been proven to help people get off to sleep easier.
Bedspread Extras
Bedding Coverlet: Usually a decorative bedspread and more often than not quilted in design.
Cotton Bedspread: Popular cool, tough, and long lasting decorative bed topper that reaches close to the floor at the foot and sides
Quilted Bedspread: A bedspread that is constructed like a thin quilt
Bedspread Sizes (approx)
- Twin bedspread - 78 x 108 inches (approx)
Twin coverlet - 68 x 94 inches (approx)
Queen Bedspread: – 96 x 108 inches (approx)
Queen coverlet - 88 x 94 inches (approx)
King Bedspread –116 x 118 inches (approx)
King coverlet – 108 x 98 inches (approx)
Remember, bedspreads sets are a great enhancement to the theme of any bedroom and the fabrics and designs seem to be limitless. Whether you're looking for smart quilted bedspreads, thin cotton silk designs, or some casual crochet cotton options for that cottage look, the choices are definitely out there.
Blue bedspreads for a Boy? It's always been considdred that it's blue for a boy and pink for a girl, and so blue bedspreads were always, and sill largely are, a popular choice. But don't make the mistake of underestinateing the power of blue. The most popular blue hues are well liked by most folks and it's hard not to find something blue in family homes, be it furniture or bedding.
Blue is a very, very, soothing colour and so blue bedspreads and comforters can in fact aid getting off to sleep quickly and peacefully. Far more so than say the louder, brighter colours such as pinks, reds, greens, and dark browns to name but a few. So just remember folks, the colour blue has a cool, calming effect on we humans, no matter where it is, be that on our person, some place, or something.
Why Bedspreads? There are numerous reasons why your bed and bedroom will benefit from a bedspread and blankets over the now traditional quilt (comforter). We've covered most of these in the main article but here again is the major consideration in opting for bedspreads. Nothing, repeat nothing, can finish off and shape a bed as well as a bedspread. It might be a traditional patchwork piece, a classic candlewick perhaps, elegant matelasse or whatever, but the point is the variety in finish and transformation of a bedroom can be huge by the bedspread across the bed.
Looking for Unique Silk Bedspreads? Then don't forget that great online store, Amazon. Amazon is a great resource for finding the kind of bedding you won't find in the high street. Not only that, but the prices are pretty competitive to say the least. The other good thing about Amazon is that there are photos of every product along with detailed product descriptions, and those all important customer reviews, the latter being something you just won't get in main street.
Why you might be wasting Money on your New Bedspread
Why do so many people fall in love with a bedspread when out and about shopping, only to dislike it once they get home and throw it over their bed? The answer is usually down to the material. Looks and feel are not the same, and although that lovely silk bed spread looked great in the shop (as an example), if when you get home you don't like the material, then you'll be less than happy with your purchase. So, the check for you here is, love both the design, and the fabric before buying anything.
What's the best Option for Bedspreads, Plain or Elaborate Designs?
Here's where a lot of folks go wrong. When viewing bedspreads in the stores or markets, it's very tempting to fall in love with those items with beautiful intricate designs with lots of colours and complicated patterns. However, once home and on the bed we can really see what a mishmash of ideas there is going on between room and bedspread. Subtle patterns and few hues are the way to go. Not only will a plainer bedspread (don't confuse plain with ugly though), blend in well with the room, but safe colours and less ornate covers will help make the room look bigger whereas those with a lot going on will make your bedroom appear smaller.
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