Bed coverlets play a vital role in enhancing the look of not only your bed but also the entire bedroom. As the name suggests, bed coverlet is a decorative fabric which covers the entire length of the bed, including the mattress and the bed sheet. To give a more enhanced appearance, bed coverlets also use bed skirts and shams. In modern homes, these coverlets are indeed one of the most popular ways to beautify your bed.
Coverlets are of two types : woven or quilted. The quilted coverlets are basically two layered fabrics which are stitched together to create a warmth effect besides decorating the bed. The woven ones are covers with a woven design in colored wool yarn on a background of cotton or natural linen.
These are available in a wide spectrum of styles, colors, fabrics and patterns. The various fabrics used to make such coverlets are cotton, poly cotton, cotton blends, linen, silk, satin, velvet etc. While the cotton bed coverlets are suitable for regular usage, the other fabrics like silk, satin, velvet are more suitable for any formal occasions at home so as to create a major focal point in the room.
The coverlets are seen in varied design patterns. They can be printed, embroidered with thread, zari, mirror work. There can be applique work on it. Batik prints, tye and dye prints are very popular in Indian homes. Using modern printing methods, the coverlets are designed with various prints, stripes, checks, abstract prints, geometric patterns, floral designs, cartoon characters and many more such prints. Even the solid color bed coverlets give a very elegant look to the room. Modern homes also see the use of luxury bed coverlets in the form of tapestry coverlets, chenille, damask, matelasse, crochet and jacquard coverlets. These have a very grand appearance and better to be used in special occasions.
Bed coverlets have today become a rage. Not only in homes, these are also widely demanded in the hotel industry. They are sold or supplied as bedding sets also comprising a whole range of bed linens like bed sheets, pillow cases, bed covers, bed coverlets, quilts or duvets etc. In such a case, they are all available in a symmetrical designs so as to complement each item. You can also go for individual coverlet as well but it must carefully chosen so as to complement with the room's decor and other bed sets.
