A bedspread gives a neatly made bed a polished finish. You can cover the duvet completely, show off a border of your bedding, or fold the bedspread at the foot of the bed. This means the same set can suit your bedroom in different ways.
Start with a neatly made bed and then choose how much of the bedspread you want to show. In our collection of blankets and bedspreads, you will find various sizes and sets with matching cushion covers. Below, you will read how you can use them without creating an overly complicated stack of decorative cushions.
Method 1: the bedspread over the entire bed
Do you want one calm colour over the sleeping area? Then lay the bedspread so that it covers most of the bed. This works well when your duvet cover has a busy design or when you want the bed to look the same every day.
- Smooth the duvet with your hands and distribute the filling evenly over the bed.
- Place the centre of the bedspread approximately in the centre of the mattress.
- Let the sides hang down evenly and check the foot of the bed.
- Arrange the cushions at the headboard and smooth out any visible creases.
For example, the Lavella Firuze 3-piece bedspread set in grey, 260 × 240 cm, offers a generous bedspread with matching cushion covers. Whether the overhang is sufficient for your bed depends on the mattress width and bed height.
Method 2: fold back the top edge
By folding back the bedspread at the head of the bed, you show part of the duvet cover. This brings two colours or textures together. A wide fold can look neat, while a slightly looser fold creates a less formal look.
First, lay the bedspread over the bed. Then fold the top edge once towards the foot of the bed. Distribute the fold across the entire width and check that the left and right sides are approximately equal. Place the cushions behind or partially over the folded edge.
A light set such as the Lavella Selena 3-piece bedspread set in white can be combined with visible beige or grey bedding. With the Cinar Tulin 3-piece bedspread set in dark grey, a light fold can create contrast.
Method 3: folded at the foot of the bed
Do you want to keep the duvet cover visible but still add the colour of a bedspread? Then fold the bedspread into a wide strip and lay it across the lower part of the bed. You decide how wide that strip will be with the number of folds.
Let the fabric hang evenly on both sides or keep it within the bed frame. Both can work; the most important thing is that no unwanted bunch of fabric ends up on the floor. This method is also useful when you want to use a large bedspread mainly as a decorative accent.
This way, you can use the Lavella Ezgi 3-piece bedspread set in beige to give white bedding a warmer colour accent. A loose blanket from the same collection is also an option if you are not looking for a complete set.
How many cushions do you need?
You do not need to add many extra cushions for a neat result. Start with your regular main pillows. Then use the matching covers from the set if you have suitable cushions for them. One smaller decorative cushion may be enough to complete the look.
Check the size and set contents on the product page. A cushion cover is not automatically filled, and the size of a decorative cover may differ from that of your sleeping pillow.
Let the size support the way you make the bed
For full coverage, you generally need more fabric around the mattress than when you only lay the bedspread folded. Therefore, do not rely solely on a product photo. Measure your bed and determine which edge you want to cover. In our guide on the right bedspread size, you will find a practical measuring example.
Choose the bed styling you enjoy using
A beautiful bed must also remain practical. Choose a method that you can easily repeat in the morning and where the bedspread has a fixed place in the evening. Follow the care label of the chosen set for maintenance.
View the bedspreads from Lavella and Cinar at TEKZEN and first choose your favourite colour and design. With the three methods above, you can then alternate without always buying new bedding.