King Coverlets

Although bedspreads are great for northern climates where bedding needs to help generate warmth to get sleepers through those cold dark winter nights, not every home decorator needs or wants a heavy bed covering. For those in warmer climates or who like the lighter and less substantial bed coverings, take a look at king coverlets.

Made from lighter fabrics and often evocative of the handmade quilts your grandmother or great aunt might have made, coverlets offer all the appearance benefits of bedspreads without the additional bulk and warmth they provide.

While bedspreads king size tend to cover the entire mattress and even extend down to the floor on the side of the bed, king coverlets are smaller and tend to cover just the sleeping surface with a little overlap where necessary. They’re made with lighter weight fabrics like silk and cotton and tend to be easier to spread and adjust than the larger heavier bedspreads.

Often purchased as a set with matching pillow shams, coverlets can provide a whole-bed put together look that would require several additional accessories should you use a bedspread instead.

Despite their more homespun and quilt-like appearance, mass produced coverlets are only now becoming popular alternatives to the more common bedspread varieties. With their light appearance and multitude of fabrics, weights, colors, and designs, king coverlets now rival bedspreads in the variety they offer for your decorating needs.

Although they can be found in specialty bedding stores and even some big box retailers, your best price and selection is likely going to be one of the many websites across the internet that feature king coverlets. Many offer free shipping as well so you’ll get the best selection, pricing, and accessory options without ever having to leave the comfort of your home!