It seems the hubster and I are quite fussy about what we like in bed.
Or should I say, ON the bed – what would be your pick: quilt, comforter or bedspread
The Pros and Cons of Quilts
Covers for quilts (also known as duvets and doonas) are available in a vast array of designs; they’re also quite cheap, so you can change the look of your room from as little as $10 (if you buy your homewares at Kmart)!
However – they’re not that comfortable when it comes to actually sleeping. The quilt inside never seems to stay in place, or the filling winds up down the bottom instead of evenly distributed.
We’ve also found quilts don’t provide enough coverage when there are two bodies in the bed – they barely cover the bed, let alone having extra to allow for snugly cocooning (unless you happen to steal the covers from your partner … which apparently I do!).
Quilts supposedly make the task of making the bed easier, as sheets, blankets etc aren’t necessary. However in reality they need just as much fluffing up and fiddling with, to get them looking neat.
The Difference Between Quilts and Comforters
My grandmother used to call them “eiderdowns” or “coverlets”; but whatever you call them, comforters are well … comforting, and comfortable!
A comforter is a lot like a quilt except the cover and filling are all-in-one; stitching or quilting through all the layers, means that the filling stays evenly distributed.
We currently have a comforter on our bed (see below) and it has served us quite well ever since we moved here six years ago. Sadly, the range in comforter sets is quite limited (though Amazon Australia has quite a few)
I also find comforters a lot easier when it comes to making the bed.
Bedspreads
The main advantage of bedspreads, according to the hubster, is that they drape right down to the floor – which means there is plenty of coverage on cold winter nights, even when *somebody* (ahem) hogs the covers!
But again, there isn’t all that much to choose from – and the designs tend to be very formal/traditional like the one above.
Who will win the battle of the bed? The hubster with his bedspread, or me with a comforter? Or will we put fashion before comfort, and end up with a quilt after all?
Which option do *you* prefer – quilt, comforter or bedspread?!