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The Difference Between Duvets, Quilts, Coverlets, and Other Bed Toppers

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Tucking into a freshly made bed is heavenly, but choosing the right bed covering may leave you stumped. The options—duvets, coverlets, quilts, and bedspreads—are similar, but the details are distinct. How can you tell which one is right for you?

If you’re ready to get shopping, we have some good news: Spring is one of the prime times to buy new bedcovers, according to Kristin McGrath, editor and shopping expert at Offers.com.

Along with January white sales and Black Friday events, the warmer seasons are when home goods stores slash prices.

It’s worth noting that there aren’t any hard and fast rules when it comes to picking a coverlet or quilt.

“This is your personal space, and the look should be one that’s comfortable for you,” says Drew Henry, founder of Design Dudes.

Here’s a primer on the most common bed toppers and ways to work them into your decor.

Duvet

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What it is: A type of bagged comforter filled with feathers or synthetic materials protected by a duvet cover (like a giant pillowcase) made from cotton, linen, or a combination of the two.

Hate to make the bed? A duvet may be right what you’re looking for since many people skip a top sheet and sleep directly under the duvet.

When to use it: This choice is ideal in colder climates, but even so, choosing a lightweight one might make the most fiscal sense.

“Unless you experience extreme winters, get a duvet you can use all year, rather than changing with the seasons, which necessitates buying two,” says McGrath.

Quilt

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What it is: Quilts are made with stitched-together pieces of fabric with a stuffing of batting and a cloth backing. These toppers are lighter than duvets and can be used as the topmost bedspread or as an extra layer of warmth over sheets and blankets.

When to use it: By themselves, quilts are not as warm as duvets, but they’re thin enough so you can layer blankets and sheets underneath.

The design of most quilts gives off a country cottage vibe, so if you have a farmhouse, beach bungalow, or other rustic home, this is your go-to. Choose from traditional patchwork, country fair–type looks, or more modern designs.

Bedspread

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What it is: At its most basic, a bedspread fully covers the bed and pillows and extends to the floor. Midlevel hotels dress their beds with utilitarian spreads, often with a quilted design.

When to use it: A plain bedspread will fit in with most home styles, though you can up the luxe factor by layering a coverlet or a soft blanket at the foot of the bed.

Coverlet

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What it is: This lightweight topper drapes to the bottom of the mattress and is designed to go over a heavier, thicker bedspread.

“This pick falls between a blanket and a quilt,” says Karen Gray-Plaisted of Design Solutions KGP.

When to use it: Coverlets are made of cotton, linen, velvet, or silk, and typically skew more modern in look than bedspreads.

Beds with coverlets are on the luxurious side as they usually have accompanying pillow shams made from matching fabrics like linen, velvet, or silk, says Gray-Plaisted.

Opt for a coverlet for your traditional bedrooms and elegant guest rooms—and know that it’ll likely need ironing to look smart.

Matelasse

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What it is: French for “quilted” or “cushioned,” matelasse is a cover that features a raised, textured appearance that’s achieved by machine or a Jacquard loom. Matelasse is actually a kind of coverlet, but it’s thicker and more durable—and won’t require ironing.

When to use it: Decidedly feminine bedrooms look complete with a smooth matelasse cover and a folded quilt or comforter on the bed’s end.

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