In the mid-season and summer months it is common to reorganize the decoration of our home and change our bedding. During this process, we will replace the duvets or duvets that we have used in the colder months with bedspreads or bedspreads that are the lightest and most suitable garments for summer.
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Today we give you some keys so that you are right when buying a quilt. In addition to the design and colors, the personality and individual tastes and the price we are willing to pay, there are other factors to take into account. Take note, that we are going to tell you everything you need to know for the perfect purchase of a quilt.
The measures: fundamental factor
Before buying a quilt it is necessary to know the width and height of the bed that we have at home. The most common bed measurements are 90, 105, 135, 150, 160, 180 and 200cm. To get the measure we need right, it is necessary to take into account these two aspects so we will avoid being long or short on the sides.
The width of the quilt has to be enough to cover the sum of the width of the bed plus the height of the bed. The height of the bed is usually 50cm, but you have to take into account the thickness of the mattress (the latest generation mattresses are usually higher than the traditional ones), and the height of the bed base or box that we use. To ensure that the size of the quilt fits your bed well, it is advisable to measure the height of the bed from the floor to the top of the mattress.
For example, if your bed is 150 and the height of the bed is 50cm. The perfect quilt will be 250cm wide. (150cm + 50cm drop on each side of the bed). If your bed is 150 but you have a higher than standard mattress and the height of the bed is 60cm, you should choose a 180 bed quilt that usually measures 270cm wide so that it does not fall short of the sides.
What use are we going to give it? Now that you know the size you need, the next step is to think about how we are going to use the quilt. The bedspreads can be used in two ways: the first as a decorative element and the second and not less important as a functional use, that is, as a coat at night. If you want a purely decorative quilt and that you dress the bed during the day, the best option is the summer bedspreads or bedspreads because they are very light and thin. If, on the other hand, you want to give it a more functional use, that serves both as a decorative element of the bedroom and to use it when sleeping, the best option is bouti bedspreads, since they have a light filling.
Quilt types and functionalities
First of all, we are going to talk about bouti bedspreads because they are the most useful. The boutis are quilts made with filling inside and that can be used both in spring-summer and in colder months. This type of bedspread has become the best option in terms of bed covers since if we are looking for functionality and modern and elegant designs there is a wide variety to choose from.
If what we want is to use a thin quilt, we will have to opt for summer quilts. These types of bedspreads have more body than sheets but they are light and do not have any type of filling. Its fabric is the main characteristic and it can be jacquard and piqué. And since the design is something to take into account, it should be noted that jacquard bedspreads are usually in solid colors such as white, beige, cream and gray. On the other hand, the designs of the piqué bedspreads are more elegant and include details and a little color in their designs that will also serve to give a decorative touch to the bedroom. Now that you know what factors you should take into account to get your purchase right, we advise you to visit quilters.com.au, where you can discover all types of bedspreads with designs for all tastes.
