bedspreads

Decorative mattress toppers

Bedspreads are decorative coverings placed over beds, typically large enough to drape down the sides and cover pillows.

They differ from blankets in being primarily ornamental rather than for warmth: She pulled back the bedspread before climbing in.

The term is slightly old-fashioned, with comforters and duvets now more common.

textiles

quilts

Padded fabric bedcovers

coverletsOrnamental bed blankets
comfortersPadded bed coverings
duvetsFilled bed coverings

blankets · throws · afghans · chenille · jacquard · damask · brocade · cotton · polyester · silk

decor

coordinating

Arranging for unified action

pillowsCushioned head supports
shamsFalse fronts, literal or figurative
curtainsHanging fabric window covers

drapes · valance · canopy · headboard · color scheme · pattern · floral · geometric · solid · matching

function

covering

Layer that shields or hides

protectionGuarding against harm
warmthHeat you feel
layeringForming successive strata

fitted · oversized · king · queen · twin · full · tucked · draped · washable · lightweight

care

washing

Cleaning with liquid

launderingCleaning fabric items
dry cleaningSolvent-based fabric care
stain removalEliminating unwanted marks

folding · storing · ironing · pressing · fading · pilling · shrinkage · durable · tumble dry · spot clean

Categories

beddingsheets, pillow, blanket, blankets, mattress
linensfitted sheet, pillowcase, flat sheet, towel, blanket
textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
housewaresappliances, bowls, blankets, cups, glasses
woven textilestwill, basket weave, satin weave, dobby, tapestry

Opposites

bedding form and function

bedspreadsbare mattress

fitted sheets · bottom sheets · mattress pads · mattress protectors · mattress covers

bed state

bedspreadsunmade bed

Sleeping spot left disordered

Family

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G