What is a coverlet?

A Coverlet is used to cover the whole bed including bed sham and bed skirt but exclude bed pillows. Bed coverlets are basically the decorative pieces of fabrics available in a large medley of ornamental range. Usually made of cotton, silks and other richer fabrics, coverlets for beds are decorated with ornate designs and patterns. Intricate embroidery, patchwork and other ornamentation techniques are used to highlight the beauty of bed coverlets.

Coverlets are available in different colors and sizes, with rich traditional and latest contemporary designs. Therefore whenever you decide to decorate your bedroom you must not forget the beautiful bed coverlets. You can impart any type of look to your bedroom with the aesthetic appeal of the bed coverlets. The perfectly crafted and ornamented coverlet is one of the prime accessories and available in abundance.

Coverlet comes in all sizes i.e. from king, queen to California king, single and double. There are a very stylish coverlet sets, bed coverlets, quilted coverlet sets, woven and cotton coverlets in the home furnishings shops today which are just apt for modern home decor. Even the reversible coverlets and coverlet bedding coverlets are also part of their wonderful collection. Coverlets manufacturers and wholesalers are producing coverlets in a various designs and prints. Washed Silk, Solid Linen, Heirloom, Diamond Matelasse are some of the exquisite modern collections.

Fabrics for Coverlet

• Silk Coverlets
• Cotton Bed Coverlets
• Satin Bed Coverlets
• Velvet Coverlets
• Bamboo Coverlets

While the cotton coverlets are the regular used coverlets, the silk, satin, velvet bed coverlets are reserved for formal use. These silk bedspreads coverlets look very elegant. Cotton bed coverlets are very warm in winters and cool in summers because the cotton fabric is a very breathable fabric. It feels so comfortable and also very easy to maintain. You can wash it the way you want. Also now a days there is an option of buying organic cotton coverlets that are anti bacterial and hypoallergenic. In this category of organic bed coverlets, bamboo coverlets are also coming. Bamboo is more natural and organic than cotton and has the natural tendency to resist bacterias. Velvet and satin bed coverlets are the luxury bedcoverlets in your bedroom.

Types of Coverlets: Different Bed Coverlet Styles

Any type of coverlet whether cotton coverlet or woven coverlets can be heightened in beauty with embroidery, embellishments and other ornamental techniques. So based on style the bedding coverlets can be

• Quilt Coverlets
• Woven Coverlets
• Bed Coverlets/Bedding Coverlet
• Crochet Coverlets
• Tapestry Coverlets
• Matelasse Coverlets
• Toweling Coverlets
• Jacquard Coverlet

Quilt Coverlets

Among all the categories, the quilted coverlets have become a rage because it solves the dual purpose, one of beautifying the bedroom and other providing coziness. Quilts coverlets are made from the two layered fabric that has sheet of insulating material in between. These layers are sewn together by quilting. Bedding coverlets provide elegance & graciousness to the surroundings by their mere presence. In India even the old sarees (traditional dress) are used to make quilts coverlets as the saree has beautiful design and pattern that is used above for decoration.

Woven Bed Coverlet

Woven coverlet has the design weaved in the fabric itself. In America, to make woven coverlet different fabric for warp and weft were used during 18th century. Then the 19th century saw the patterned simple twill-woven coverlets that were made as :

• Overshot Weave Coverlets
• Double Cloth Coverlets

Crochet Bed Coverlets

Apart from this you can get the crochet coverlet that is made in beautiful patterns. Crochet looks like a lace. So needless to say that crochet coverlets will definitely look dandified on your bed. Almost all the major brands like Vintage, Columbine Cody, JC Penny made the crochet coverlets along with other bedspreads coverlets. You can also get the matching crochet bed skirt and pillow cases. To make this, the lower layer is that of cotton and the crochet coverlet is just like an additional cover on this. In crochet style of bedding coverlet design can be from simple to complicated and floral. Also the color range is so big that you do not have to worry about whether this crochet will match to your present home decor or not.

Matelasse Coverlets

Matelasse coverlets for bedding is also the symbol of royalty. It actually looks like quilting but in matelasse bed coverlets the designs are imprinted on the fabric which actually gives the touch of class. So to make matelasse coverlets the prints are embossed on the fabric that look very unique. You can get diamond, geometric, floral and other prints on this. Cotton, silk, wool, Italian silk, Egyptian cotton are extensively used to make the matelasse coverlets. Matelasse coverlets in your bedroom impart the European style of home furnishing. Check out more on our section on matelasse coverlets.

Jacquard Coverlets

Jacquard coverlets have their own distinctive charm. The best part is that such type of coverlet can be used both sides. That is the unique feature of jacquard weave. Jacquard weaves are characterized by complex woven-in designs, which are usually large design repeats or tapestry effects. Jacquard coverlets are made of rich fabrics like brocade, damask, and brocatelle and hence give a royal look to the bedroom.

Tapestry Coverlets

Tapestry bed coverlets are specially designed coverlets having the tapestry weave all over in silk, satin or woolen fabrics. In tapestry weave, the weaving is weft faced, where all the warp threads are hidden in the completed work. On the other hand, in other types of cloth weaving, both the warp and the weft threads may be visible. In tapestry weaving, weft yarns are discontinuous and hence it displays a special effect. The tapectry woven coverlets are gorgeous and beautiful to look at, enhancing not only the look of the bed but also the bedroom.