Today's Bed Spreads - No limits to Fabrics, Styles, & Designs! |
What happened to bed spreads? They used to adorn our beds like a tailor made jacket, but bed spreads and blankets got pushed aside for the single comforters, which may be great time savors when making the bed in the morning, but there’s nothing as decorative or as cozy 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. |
Bed spreads have become less popular in recent times as blankets have been replaced by single lightweight comforters, but there’s no getting away from the fact that a quality bed spread not only gives you the shape of the bed back, but can go a long way towards enhancing the overall décor and theme of your bedroom.
When we first installed a couple of cheap platform beds in the spare bedroom so that we could accommodate overnight guests, we thought they looked an eyesore and very unwelcoming to visitors. That was until we adorned them with some decorative bed spreads. These cheap platform beds came to life in and instant, and with a couple of fluffy pillows they looked as inviting as any bed in the house.
If you're young and new to living in your own home, you may have had a nasty shock at the price of beds and bedding overall. The good news is that if you buy quality beds and bedding from the outset, then it can literally last you for donkey's years. There's a lot more to the bedroom and its accessories than meets the eye, and it can all be a little overwhelming for those just starting out. You may be surprised to know that there is a difference in a bed spread and comforter although many folks think they are one and the same.
Although they both serve the same purpose, the two are actually quite different. It's not difficult to distinguish between them as the comforter is quite fluffy and full of stuffing, and therefore thick, much thicker, than your average bed spread, and not to mention heavier too. However, they do both serve the same purpose in that they are used to cover the bed and the one sleeping in it.
Some folks don't like the way the comforter bulks up the bed making it look much bigger than it really is. A bed spread is thin and will keep the shape of your bed. Quality bed spreads will also add a real classy look to your beds and contribute greatly to the ambience of the room in general if they are chosen with care.
But because bed spreads are without filling and thinner than comforters, we personally use them mainly in the summer and warmer times, and pull the comforters out of storage during the cold winter months. When the nights get chilly, style and themes take somewhat of a back seat in this house over warmth and coziness.
You might think us crazy, be we even bought a purpose made bed spread for the dog beds. Pet beds can often look an eyesore and we found that by getting our pet pooch Patch a smart cover for his dog bed, his little corner of the house now blends in with the furnishings in the room.
After the 1960’s era, the world became somewhat more bland for some reason, but nowadays colors, fabrics, styles, and designs are right back in vogue, and thank goodness for that! This means that we have a plethora or choices to choose from for our bedrooms and bedding items. If you're looking for a complete change in the bedroom, then a bedspread can give you a whole new look in a jiffy. Use bed spreads to beautify your bedroom! You'll be amazed at the transformation!
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