Coverlets or Bedspreads Exclusive: The Intriguing Decision for Properties

Property managers are filled with many difficult decisions about how to best serve their guests.  It can range from decisions about where their property should be located to what type of food they should serve. This doesn’t even include all of the bedding decisions that have to be made.  One of the most important decisions is deciding what to put on top of the bed.  Fortunately, there are many choices that can be made for the top of the bed including coverlets and bedspreads.  To help you with this decision process, this blog will take a look at what makes coverlets unique and how they compare to bedspreads.

Coverlets

A coverlet is a bed covering that reaches the side of the bed where the mattress and bed frame meet which is around the midway point of the bed. 

• Lightweight and decorative.

  

• Usually created with cotton, a cotton poly blend, or microfiber.
• Can be used with or without pillow shams.
• Can be used in colder environments if they are layered with another piece of linen like a blanket.  However, they can also satisfy guests in warmer environments when the blanket or other bedding pieces underneath are removed. 
• Have more uses than just on top of a bed.  Some property managers have discovered they work just like a bed scarf when folded up, and others have found that they can also make great throw blankets on a couch or sofa.

Bedspreads

Bedspreads are a common type of bedding that many property managers and guests may mistake with a coverlet.  However, there are a few key differences that make coverlets and bedspreads unique. 

• Bedspreads are a type of bedding that goes all the way down to the floor while coverlets only go about halfway to the floor.

  

• The bedspread has enough fabric for a pillow tuck, but the coverlet does not. 
• Bedspreads are designed to offer a more traditional look while coverlets present a more modern design. 
• Patterns tend to be more common on bedspreads than coverlets because of the traditional look. 
• Coverlets work better in a more modern environment because more of the bed side is showing.
• Bed skirts can be seen easier with coverlets which could add a more decorative feel to the room. 
• Bed skirts come in a variety of striped and solid patterns that would not be seen as often with a bedspread. 

Coverlet Styles

Scalloped: A continuing pattern of curves on the edge of the coverlet and on the edges of shams.  Curves can vary in sizes.  Diamond Pique Coverlet is an excellent example of a scalloped coverlet. 

Tailored: Precise, straight edges that give the coverlet a neat, polished finish. A good example is the Barcelona Matelasse Coverlet.   

Matelassé: Type of fabric that is thicker and denser. Meant to resemble French quilts stitched by hand. Traditionally only found in white or ivory, but is now found in many colors. A popular product is the Classic Quilted Matelasse Coverlet. 

InnStyle Offers a Wide Selection of Bedspreads and Coverlets

It can be a difficult decision when deciding which type of linen to put on the top of your bed.  Coverlets and bedspreads each have their own unique qualities that could work well for your property and impress your guests. They are offered in a wide range of styles and colors, so InnStyle has a number of bedspread and coverlet options for you to choose from. Please give InnStyle a call about any hospitality questions you may have. Their account managers would be delighted to assist you with your questions. InnStyle can be reached at 267-354-6020 or 800-877-4667. Their website is https://www.innstyle.com/.