{"title":"Bedspreads, Coverlets \u0026 Comforters","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eThe layer on top of the bed does two jobs. It sets how the room looks when the bed is made, and it decides how warm you are when the night turns. In a Queensland climate that usually means something light enough for most of the year rather than a heavy quilt you throw off by midnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eChoosing the Right Top Layer for Your Bed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe names get used loosely, so it helps to know what you are actually buying. A coverlet is a light quilted layer, thin enough to use alone on a warm night or to sit over a quilt for looks. A bedspread is larger and drapes down the sides of the bed, often to the floor, so it covers the base without needing a valance. A comforter is filled and stitched through, warmer than a coverlet and designed to be used as it comes rather than inside a cover. Size to the bed using standard Australian measurements, then check the drop, since a queen bedspread on a tall mattress with a topper can end up shorter than you expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eKey Things to Look for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth:\u003c\/strong\u003e a lightweight coverlet for most of the year, a comforter for cooler months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize and drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e matched to the bed, allowing for mattress height and any topper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill:\u003c\/strong\u003e the weight and type of filling in a comforter, which sets how warm it sleeps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e cotton and cotton blends breathe well, microfibre is lighter and easier to wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuilting pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e closer stitching holds the filling evenly and stops it shifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e whether it fits in a domestic washing machine, which matters for a king size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSets:\u003c\/strong\u003e whether pillow shams or matching pieces are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eWhat You Will Find in This Collection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBedspreads, coverlets and comforters across Australian bed sizes, in weights suited to warm nights through to cooler months. Pair them with a supportive \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mattresses\"\u003emattress\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mattress-toppers\"\u003emattress topper\u003c\/a\u003e, and finish the bed against a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/headboards\"\u003eheadboard\u003c\/a\u003e from our wider bedroom range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eStyling the Bed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA made bed looks best in layers rather than one flat cover. A coverlet folded across the foot of the bed over a lighter quilt gives depth without heat, which suits the climate here better than a heavy top layer. Keep the palette simple, two tones plus a texture, and let the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beds\"\u003ebed frame\u003c\/a\u003e or headboard carry the character. Ground the room with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rugs\"\u003erug\u003c\/a\u003e beside the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eOrdering with Allure Home Collections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverything ships from our Australian warehouse with fast local delivery and honest pricing, with no inflated recommended retail prices to discount against. If you are unsure which size suits a taller mattress, send the measurements and we will check the drop before you order. From our family to yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 44px 0 6px;\"\u003eBedding Questions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between a coverlet, a bedspread and a comforter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eA coverlet is a light quilted layer that usually sits on top of the bed without covering the base. A bedspread is larger and drapes down the sides, often to the floor. A comforter is filled and stitched through, warmer than both, and used as it comes rather than inside a cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between a comforter and a quilt?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eIn Australia a quilt or doona goes inside a quilt cover that is washed regularly. A comforter has a finished outer fabric and is used without a cover, which means the whole thing has to be washed rather than just the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhich suits a Queensland climate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eA lightweight coverlet or bedspread covers most of the year here, and many households only bring out a warmer layer for a few weeks. Layering a light top layer over a sheet is more flexible than a single heavy quilt, since you can adjust rather than swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhat size should I buy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eMatch the size to your bed, but check the stated dimensions rather than the name. A thick mattress or a topper adds height, which shortens how far the cover hangs. If you want it to reach the base or the floor, size up rather than buying exactly to the bed size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eDo I still need a quilt underneath?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eNot necessarily. A coverlet or comforter can be used on its own over a flat sheet through the warmer months. Adding a quilt underneath is a winter arrangement, or a styling one where the coverlet is folded across the end of the bed rather than covering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eHow do I wash a bedspread or comforter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eCheck the care label first. A king size filled comforter often will not fit in a domestic machine, and forcing it in strains the machine and leaves detergent trapped in the filling. A laundromat machine or professional cleaning is usually the answer for the larger sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhy has the filling gone lumpy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eFilling shifts when it gets wet and is not dried fully, or when the quilting is too widely spaced to hold it in place. Dry it completely, tumbling on low with a couple of dryer balls if the label allows, and shake it out regularly rather than only when it looks uneven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eCan I use one on a sofa or as a throw?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eA coverlet works well over the back of a lounge or as a spare layer for guests, since it is light and folds down small. A full bedspread is generally too large to sit neatly, and a comforter is bulkier than most people want on a sofa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eHow should I store it over summer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eWash and dry it fully first, since anything stored slightly damp will smell musty by the time you need it. Store it loosely in a breathable bag rather than compressed in plastic, which keeps the filling lofted and stops moisture being trapped against the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eAre pillow shams included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eIt varies by listing. Some sets include matching shams or pillowcases and others are the top layer alone. Check the description before ordering if you are relying on it to complete the look of the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8309\/1612\/collections\/bedspreads-coverlets-comforters.png?v=1787472945","url":"https:\/\/allurehomecollections.com.au\/collections\/bedspreads-coverlets-comforters.oembed","provider":"Allure Home Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}