A coverlet is a type of bedspread that is designed to be a lightweight layer for a bed. It is typically flat and large enough to cover the entire bed while hanging off the edges, but it does not touch the floor. Coverlets can be made from a variety of different fabrics and come in patterned and plain fabrics, allowing you to complement your bed ideas and headboard ideas. They can be used as a decorative top layer or folded at the foot of the bed for an extra layer of warmth or decoration. Coverlets are versatile and useful for redecorating, and they are easy to care for and maintain. They are also perfect for the summer since they don’t add extra weight. Coverlets are often compared to quilts and bedspreads, but they are not the same. Quilts have multiple layers and intricate stitching, while coverlets usually feature just two layers of fabric and dont have the batting in the middle. Bedspreads are designed to be oversized in order to pull up over the pillows and hang down to the floor, while coverlets are much smaller and designed to be a decorative element at the foot of your bed or a thin extra layer between bedspread, duvet, or quilt and your sheets. Coverlets are a great bedding option for all climates, as they are thin enough for warm weather, or they can be perfectly paired with heavier bedding sets, like down and down alternative products, for cooler weather.