Your bedroom should be your private sanctuary. It’s the first thing you see when you start your day and the last before you go to sleep. As such, it should be a place of comfort and relaxation. If it feels too cold and bland, sometimes even the tiniest change, such as a new colourful quilt, can make a big difference.

Quilts: Bed Covers with Great Decor Potential

When you want to wrap yourself in something lightweight and comfortable, a bed quilt is the cover you need. Thinner and with less insulation than comforters and duvets, bed quilts are most suitable for hot sleepers or people living in warmer climates.

But these covers are more than just a way to keep warm. Beautifully handcrafted bed quilts can be used as a way to tie your decor together, turn your bed into a statement feature, or even as wall decorations and framed artwork. If you’re wondering how to make the most of this bedroom feature, here are some ideas to get you started.

Design Combinations to Spark Your Imagination

Neutral Bedroom Tones With a Statement Quilt

If your bedroom is decorated in neutral tones, a quilt with impressive design and intense colour is a great way to introduce some variety. This way, your bed will automatically become the focal point in the room and you can add some other items like drapes, cushions or throws that will complement some of the hues on the quilt.

Neutral Piece in a Dramatic Surrounding

If your bedroom is already decorated in bold colours, going with a neutral quilt is a great way to add a more soothing touch. A neutral design will complement the already dramatic decor and won’t stand out too much, thus maintaining a relaxing atmosphere.

Changing Seasons, Changing Colours

Do you change your bedroom décor and bedding according to the season? Then, you will need multiple bed quilts to complement the different seasonal decor. Or, you can buy a cover with a broad colour spectrum and then each season add other details like cushions, throws and drapes that will accentuate the seasonal colours.

Always Aim for Harmony

Whatever you do, make sure that all the details come together in a harmonious result. Your new bed quilt should be in perfect accord with all the other features in the room. Choose throws, cushions, curtains and drapes that will have matching colours or nuances and create a perfect atmosphere.

What to Consider When Buying a Quilt

The Material Matters

Cotton

Most quality quilts are made of cotton as a base because it is soft and breathable and give you that cosy and comforting feeling on your skin. This option is ideal for the summer months because it doesn’t make you sweat, but it’s also great for the winter too, especially if you are a hot sleeper who can’t stand too much heat.

Cotton fabric is hypoallergenic, making it suitable for people with sensitive skin or allergies. Durable and long-lasting, with proper care, a quilt made of cotton can stay beautiful and functional for many years.

Wool

When we think about wool, the first thing that comes to our mind is warmth. But, do you know that wool, besides being natural and breathable, also helps to regulate the body temperature, draws moisture away and ensures you don’t feel overly hot or sweaty? In other words, wool quilts can be a perfect choice not only for the cold winter months but also for all the other seasons.

Silk

Silk is fabric that especially stands out, offering a richness and depth of colour that is very difficult to achieve with cotton or other materials. Natural and breathable, silk is also thermoregulating and quilt covers made of it will keep you cool in summer and warm in winter.

Although it’s more expensive, especially if it’s mulberry silk, it will definitely create a special atmosphere in your bedroom and give you that soft and sleek touch.

Bamboo

Softer than cotton, bamboo has a luxurious and silky texture that is breathable and wicks away moisture. It is three times more absorbent than cotton, so a bamboo bed quilt would be an ideal choice to keep you cool in the summer months. The only con would be the price since it is more expensive than other options.

Polyester

Bedding made of this fabric is cheaper. However, a huge downside of polyester is that it doesn’t absorb or wick moisture away from the body. So, try to avoid it if you can, because it will definitely give you sweaty, uncomfortable nights.

Size It Right

First, decide what kind of style you want: a tight and neat, or a more relaxed one. For a neat style, you can cover the whole bed, sides included, and let the edges finish some fifteen centimetres from the floor. The more luscious and a bit messier look can be achieved with a quilt that covers the whole bed and has its edges touching the floor.

Most stores offer bedding and quilts for sale in standard dimensions that cover the whole range of beds: king, queen, single and double, but you can add a few centimetres more depending on the length style you prefer.

But if you find a design that’s everything you wanted but the dimensions are smaller than those you need, you can still buy it and use it as a throw quilt or a bed topper.