Designer bedspreads – a practical showpiece for your bed
We spend around a third of our lives in bed. It's where we flop down after a long day at work, read a book, have a lie-in and enjoy a leisurely Sunday breakfast. The bed is the centrepiece of the bedroom and has a major influence on how homely the room feels. That's why it should always look neat and inviting. But what if there's no time in the morning to plump up the pillows? And what if your favourite bed linen doesn't quite match the rest of your interior? The solution is as simple as it is clever: throw a bedspread over your bed in one easy move. In no time, the whole room looks tidy and cosy. Find high-quality designer bedspreads here that protect your bed from dust and turn your bedroom into a stylish feel-good space with attractive designs and pleasant fabrics.
1. Uses and benefits
2. Designs and manufacturers
3. Material
4. Sizes
5. Use and cleaning
6. Prices
1. Uses and benefits: what is a bedspread good for?
As a bed cover, a bedspread is primarily there to protect your bed from dust, dirt, crumbs and hair. But as well as protecting it, a bedspread also serves an important decorative purpose. It makes any bedroom look tidy in an instant. Save valuable time in the morning: instead of neatly folding the duvets and plumping up the pillows, simply lay your designer bedspread over your double or single bed and arrange a few small cushions at the head – and you have an inviting, homely and tidy look. This means your bedroom is always ready for guests. Available in various colours, patterns and fabrics, these high-quality home textiles quickly become an attractive eye-catcher and create a cohesive atmosphere. But a bedspread is a practical all-rounder in the living area too. Draped decoratively over the back of a reading chair, it adds cosy charm and a splash of colour, making the armchair look even more inviting. You can also pull a large, robust bedspread over your sofa. As an attractive, easy-to-clean cover, it protects the sofa from dirt and wear. Choose a model in a colour that matches your interior for a cohesive look in your living area. A grey bedspread looks particularly elegant on light-coloured furniture. A red bedspread becomes an eye-catcher in a simple interior and radiates pleasant warmth. A beige bedspread fits well with any interior style and combines beautifully with light and warm earth tones. Made of soft, pleasant fabrics such as cotton, these beautiful pieces aren't just for covering the bed. A designer bedspread can also be used as a warm blanket, keeping you cosy in the living room, especially in the colder months.
2. Designs and manufacturers: how to decorate your bedroom and living area
Designer blankets and bedspreads by manufacturers such as HAY, Ferm Living or Design Letters keep your bed and designer sofa tidy and decorate the room. These home textiles act as a cosy design element that emphasises your interior style and adds homely accents. A quilted model, such as the Polygon quilt by HAY, looks elegant and, with its pure cotton cover, is particularly dirt-repellent. With different dark shades on the front and back, this large reversible bedspread becomes a decorative highlight on the double bed in your bedroom. Its muted colours mean it fits easily into any interior. The Unikko blanket by Marimekko brightens up any room with its warm red tones and creates a romantic atmosphere with its floral pattern. The Inca Stones blanket by Elvang in a classic check pattern makes an excellent wool blanket. Casually draped over an armchair or the arm of a sofa, it adds stylish decoration and a cosy atmosphere to your living and sleeping areas. The HAY Mega Knit bedspread is modern and lightweight. Its greatly enlarged Nordic pattern in on-trend colours is an original, stylish eye-catcher on the bed or sofa. One thing is certain: as a bed cover in the bedroom or a blanket in the living room, a designer bedspread gives the room its own mood – from subtle and elegant to romantic and playful.
3. Material: which fabric serves which purpose?
Before you buy, be sure to check the material of each model. Do you mainly want to use the bedspread for protection and as a neat cover on your bed? Then choose a robust, padded piece with an easy-to-clean cotton cover. A wool bedspread keeps you warm and feels pleasant on the skin, so you can also use it in many ways in the living area. A loosely woven model made of fine wool yarn serves as a decorative throw in the bedroom and living area. On hot days, it can also be used as a thin blanket for sleeping. An easy-care cotton model looks good on the bed and is also ideal as a snuggly blanket.
4. Size: how big should my bedspread be?
If you want to use the bedspread as a bed cover, measure your bed first. Take into account the thickness of both your mattress and your duvet. Think about whether you want the bedspread to hang down at the sides. Common sizes for a double bed bedspread are around 220 x 250 cm or 250 x 280 cm. For a single bed, choose a model measuring 140 x 210 cm or 210 x 280 cm. You'll find detailed information on the dimensions and materials of each designer bedspread under "Properties" on the product page.
5. Use and cleaning: how do I use the bedspread and how do I wash it?
Not sure how best to lay your bedspread? A designer bedspread looks neat and cohesive when it covers the whole bed and hangs down at the sides. With colour-coordinated cushions at the head, the room looks even cosier. But a beautiful bedspread also looks great on a double or single bed when half turned back or folded narrowly at the foot of the bed. Your bed linen absorbs warmth and moisture every night, so air your bedding for at least half an hour before laying the bedspread over your bed. This prevents unpleasant odours and the spread of house dust mites. Before you go to bed, drape the bedspread loosely over an armchair or chair. This gives the room an even cosier atmosphere. In the cold winter months, a padded model provides extra warmth as an overnight top cover. In the living area, a bedspread is versatile and can be used as a sofa cover, homely decoration or snuggly blanket. If you use it every day, it's best to shake it out regularly outdoors to remove dust and crumbs.
Many designer blankets can be machine washed at 30 °C. Always follow the manufacturer's care instructions, which you'll find on our product pages or directly on the label. To be on the safe side, wash your blanket by hand in the bath with a mild shampoo or liquid detergent. Only hang it up once most of the water has drained out and it is barely dripping. This way, delicate wool blankets in particular are cleaned gently and keep their shape. Blankets made of synthetic fibres are particularly easy to care for. House dust mites and dirt don't settle as quickly and penetrate the material less deeply, so regular airing and shaking out is often enough. If your bedspread seems too large or too thick to wash at home, take it to a dry cleaner, who will take care of the rest.
6. Prices: the right model for every budget
High-quality designer models, such as the Inca Stones blanket by Elvang, are available in the entry-level price range. In the mid-price range, between €200 and €400, you'll find products from top brands such as Ferm Living and HAY. Luxurious pieces, such as the thickly padded bedspread with a lambswool cover by Bloomingville or the Frutta blanket by Kvadrat, are in the higher price range.
Connox: your benefits
- A carefully selected range from top design brands
- High-quality products by well-known designers
- Simple, direct online shopping
- Personal support from our customer service team
- Fair delivery costs
- Secure payment thanks to SSL encryption
- Delivery in just a few working days
Shopping advice at Connox
Would you like to buy a bedspread online but need some help? Our customer service team is always happy to help. We'll support you with advice while you shop, make recommendations and answer your questions quickly. Then simply have your chosen product delivered straight to your door in just a few working days – and make yourself comfortable.
