Duvet Cover
Made from sheeting, the duvet cover is a decorative and protective covering for an insert—the duvet—that comes in various weights and fillings; a variety of options from down-alternative to goose, duck and Eiderdown. The duvet can be used with a flat sheet or on its own. When used without intermediary layers a duvet cover reduces the complexity of making a bed. In this case, a luxury duvet cover with decorative trim,provides a finished look. A duvet cover may also be layered over a quilt or blanket, folded at the foot of the bed or pulled all the way up, as an extra layer of warmth. A duvet cover hangs down the sides of the bed to cover the box spring; it is never tucked in.
Prized for its warmth, flannel is primarily popular as a winter material. You can assess how thick and heavy a flannel sheet is by the GSM, or grams per square meter. A GSM of 130 to 135 is considered lightweight, 140 to 150 is considered midweight, and 160 or more is considered heavyweight.
In Ancient Rome, the bed was also used for socialising, studying, and dining!
Speaking of ironing, keep in mind that linen tends to wrinkle quite a bit. But some people find that this also adds a dose of casual elegance to the fabric, a unique live-in look and feel that no other material has.


A coverlet is a decorative fabric covering that does not touch the floor and normally does not cover the pillows. Woven coverlets and quilts fall into this category. These are normally bed accents and they can sit on top of bedspreads. If you think of hotel room bedding, these can also be found at the foot of the bed used like foot runners.
Flannel Sheets
Make sure you understand the distinction between a duvet and a duvet cover. It might not be easy to distinguish between the two primary components of a duvet set while shopping without prior knowledge. Keep in mind that the duvet is the fluffy blanket contained within the set, and the duvet cover is the warm shell surrounding the duvet. For a complete duvet set, you'll need both.



A bedspread is a thin, decorative covering that normally covers the entire bed and touches the floor. Cotton, chenille, wool, or polyester are common bedspread materials.


