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What is the difference between a comforter, duvet, blanket, quilt, bedspread, coverlet, etc, and what do you do with them?

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Quilt: "sandwich" made of 2 layers of fabric, the top layer of which is often decoratively pieced from several fabrics, with something fluffy in between, held in place with stitching in decorative patterns. Typically goes only to the bottom of the mattress. Bedspread: Bedcovering that goes all the way to the floor, often with extra length at the top to cover the pillows. Can be quilted or jacquard woven or plain cloth with embroidery. Coverlet: like a bedspread, but about the size of a quilt. Typically jacquard woven. Comforter: Like a quilt, except made from two solid (not pieced) pieces of fabric, with thicker fluffy filling than a quilt, held in place with stitching here and there. Duvet: Like a comforter, except not decorative; often much fluffier than a comforter and filled with down or feathers. Not intended to be used alone, but inside a duvet cover, sort of like a giant pillowcase, which can be removed for laundering. Blanket: Single layer of fluffy woven material used for additional warmth. May have a decorative design but is not intended to be shown. Answer from refugefirstmate on reddit.com

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July 7, 2023 -

In my experience, I've used a topsheet and what I think is a comforter (big, fluffy, rectangular, hangs off bed but doesn't reach floor). I've also just used a comforter by itself. Either way the comforter covers my body and keeps me warm. And then blankets (thinner/smaller) on top for added warmth. And my understanding is that you don't put anything else on top of a comforter.

In hotels/motels, there's (what my mom referred to as) a bedspread (thinner than comforter but touches the floor, outlines the pillows and looks pretty) and under that is a blanket(?) and then a topsheet (or vice versa? It's been a minute.). But online I'm seeing them referred to as a coverlet? My mom said to NEVER use the bedspread as a blanket/comforter for sanitary reasons (like they aren't washed as often and people sit and lay on top of them before going to bed?), so I just use the top sheet and blanket to cover me.

I also always thought quilts were just blankets made with smaller patches stitched together in a pattern. Is that correct? Are they used interchangeably with blankets?

And then what even is a duvet? I thought that was just a British English for comforter?

What things go with what and where and what am I supposed to do with them? I'm just trying to sleep!

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Quilt: "sandwich" made of 2 layers of fabric, the top layer of which is often decoratively pieced from several fabrics, with something fluffy in between, held in place with stitching in decorative patterns. Typically goes only to the bottom of the mattress. Bedspread: Bedcovering that goes all the way to the floor, often with extra length at the top to cover the pillows. Can be quilted or jacquard woven or plain cloth with embroidery. Coverlet: like a bedspread, but about the size of a quilt. Typically jacquard woven. Comforter: Like a quilt, except made from two solid (not pieced) pieces of fabric, with thicker fluffy filling than a quilt, held in place with stitching here and there. Duvet: Like a comforter, except not decorative; often much fluffier than a comforter and filled with down or feathers. Not intended to be used alone, but inside a duvet cover, sort of like a giant pillowcase, which can be removed for laundering. Blanket: Single layer of fluffy woven material used for additional warmth. May have a decorative design but is not intended to be shown.

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March 24, 2023 - Example: I love the look of a crisp white duvet cover – it makes my bedroom feel like a luxury hotel. When using these terms, it’s important to use them correctly to avoid confusion. For example, a quilt and a comforter are both types of bedding, but they are not interchangeable terms. Similarly, a blanket and a throw are both types of blankets, but a throw is typically smaller and used more for decoration than warmth.

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Dorm bedding: comforter/duvet vs. blankets & sheet? - Parent Cafe - College Confidential Forums

Here at home, D sleeps with a comforter with a removable cover. She always kicks off her top sheet the first night after the bed is made, and it stays on the floor, so she doesn’t really use the top sheet at all. Do any of your kids use just a bottom sheet and comforter at college? More on talk.collegeconfidential.com

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What is the difference between a comforter, duvet, blanket, quilt, bedspread, coverlet, etc, and what do you do with them?

Quilt: "sandwich" made of 2 layers of fabric, the top layer of which is often decoratively pieced from several fabrics, with something fluffy in between, held in place with stitching in decorative patterns. Typically goes only to the bottom of the mattress. Bedspread: Bedcovering that goes all the way to the floor, often with extra length at the top to cover the pillows. Can be quilted or jacquard woven or plain cloth with embroidery. Coverlet: like a bedspread, but about the size of a quilt. Typically jacquard woven. Comforter: Like a quilt, except made from two solid (not pieced) pieces of fabric, with thicker fluffy filling than a quilt, held in place with stitching here and there. Duvet: Like a comforter, except not decorative; often much fluffier than a comforter and filled with down or feathers. Not intended to be used alone, but inside a duvet cover, sort of like a giant pillowcase, which can be removed for laundering. Blanket: Single layer of fluffy woven material used for additional warmth. May have a decorative design but is not intended to be shown. More on reddit.com

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duvet vs comforter

They are pretty interchangeable from my experience. A comforter and duvet are the same thing for all practical purposes. Lots of people get "duvet" confused with "duvet cover" because we tend to never say "comforter cover" but duvets and comforters have the same purpose and usually are thicker material, like down or down alternative. Quilts and bedspreads are different though as they tend to thinner and lighter and more for decor than comfort. More on reddit.com

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What's the difference between duvet, bed comforter, bedspread, etc?

Comforter: Thickly filled blanket, doesn’t require a cover. Duvet: This is an insert, and requires a duvet cover which you purchase separately and usually comes with two matching shams. (The word is French for down but it can be filled with feathers, wool, silk, poly, etc.) Bedspread: A coverlet that isn’t as thick as a comforter or a duvet, but is long enough to drape over the sides of the mattress with overhang on at least 3 sides. Bed throw: Decorative blanket that is often seen folded at the foot of the bed, not big enough to cover the whole bed. Additionally you’ll need a sheet set (or a fitted sheet and pillow slips at a minimum), duvet cover if you decide on a duvet, and pillows. My personal preference is duvet with cover. You don’t have to wash the duvet itself as often (have it cleaned at the dry cleaner if it’s made of down!), only the cover. More on reddit.com

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