COVERLET AND A BEDSPREAD
If you have always been unclear the difference between duvet and bedspread, you are not alone. They may sound similar, but believe it or not, there are significant differences that you should consider before planning to upgrade your bedding. The design of your bedroom, the type of bed and even the climate you live in will affect which of these bedspreads is best for you.
We invited Annie Selke, founder and designer of interior design firms such as Pine Cone Hill, Dash & Albert and Annie Selke Luxe, Caitlin Murray, chief designer of Los Angeles-based design firm Black Lacquer, and Chicago-based interior designer Donna Mondi to bring clarity. Read on for their expert tips to choose between the two bedding options.
When it comes to bedspreads, think traditionally. "A comforter is an all-encompassing piece that stretches to the floor," says Selke. "Bedspreads are more old fashioned than comforters."
Since bedspreads are usually designed for a sleek, traditional bedroom, you might come across prints rather than duvets when buying a duvet. "Because bedspreads are a little more traditional and perhaps even shabby chic, they are often patterned or printed," says Murray. "In that case, you have to take the rest of the room into consideration, and a different pattern or pressure can compete."
Even if a duvet covers all the way to the floor, you can not assume you can skip a bed skirt: "If you pull the bed back, you'll still see that ugly part of the bed," says Selke. "It's always a better look to address your backgrounds with a bed skirt."
Choose a duvet for a more modern bedroom. "A blanket only goes to the top of your dressing gown," says Selke. "It's a better choice for a modern space, and while a more traditional bedroom has a dustiness, in a modern bedroom with a comforter you'll find a flat, custom-made bed skirt that does not attract attention."
Blankets are also an ideal choice if you are looking for versatile beds. "A comforter is something you can use in many different ways as an extension of your bed," says Murray. "They can be folded together and look good as an accent at the end of the bed, while a quilt is a bit larger and you can not change the design that much."
Comforters are usually made of cotton, linen, velvet or silk. This does not mean that you are not allowed to experiment with other materials. "For a sexy surprise, I like to use artificial fur with satin lining," says Donna Mondi.
Duvets work well with platform beds, says Selke. "With a platform bed, you can stow sheets, a blanket and a duvet for a really sleek, modern look," says Selke.
In addition to platform beds, they are ideal for bed designs with eye-catching legs. "Show these legs with a simple duvet, housed in a statement bed frame," says Mondi.
If you have always been unclear the difference between duvet and bedspread, you are not alone. They may sound similar, but believe it or not, there are significant differences that you should consider before planning to upgrade your bedding. The design of your bedroom, the type of bed and even the climate you live in will affect which of these bedspreads is best for you.
We invited Annie Selke, founder and designer of interior design firms such as Pine Cone Hill, Dash & Albert and Annie Selke Luxe, Caitlin Murray, chief designer of Los Angeles-based design firm Black Lacquer, and Chicago-based interior designer Donna Mondi to bring clarity. Read on for their expert tips to choose between the two bedding options.
When it comes to bedspreads, think traditionally. "A comforter is an all-encompassing piece that stretches to the floor," says Selke. "Bedspreads are more old fashioned than comforters."
Since bedspreads are usually designed for a sleek, traditional bedroom, you might come across prints rather than duvets when buying a duvet. "Because bedspreads are a little more traditional and perhaps even shabby chic, they are often patterned or printed," says Murray. "In that case, you have to take the rest of the room into consideration, and a different pattern or pressure can compete."
Even if a duvet covers all the way to the floor, you can not assume you can skip a bed skirt: "If you pull the bed back, you'll still see that ugly part of the bed," says Selke. "It's always a better look to address your backgrounds with a bed skirt."
Choose a duvet for a more modern bedroom. "A blanket only goes to the top of your dressing gown," says Selke. "It's a better choice for a modern space, and while a more traditional bedroom has a dustiness, in a modern bedroom with a comforter you'll find a flat, custom-made bed skirt that does not attract attention."
Blankets are also an ideal choice if you are looking for versatile beds. "A comforter is something you can use in many different ways as an extension of your bed," says Murray. "They can be folded together and look good as an accent at the end of the bed, while a quilt is a bit larger and you can not change the design that much."
Comforters are usually made of cotton, linen, velvet or silk. This does not mean that you are not allowed to experiment with other materials. "For a sexy surprise, I like to use artificial fur with satin lining," says Donna Mondi.
Duvets work well with platform beds, says Selke. "With a platform bed, you can stow sheets, a blanket and a duvet for a really sleek, modern look," says Selke.
In addition to platform beds, they are ideal for bed designs with eye-catching legs. "Show these legs with a simple duvet, housed in a statement bed frame," says Mondi.
