Whether you’re buying new bedding for your home or upgrading your current bedding, the vocabulary and terminology can be confusing. Using the correct terms can help you get the right item for your home.
The term bedding is usually associated with bedclothes, including pillowcases and blankets. However, bedding can also be used to describe a variety of other bed coverings. In some cases, bedding is used to describe a mattress or bed frame.
Bedding is typically made from cotton, polyester, or wool. It is usually used to provide warmth. It may also be used as a decorative piece. It is usually reversible and is machine-washable.
Bedspreads are a thin decorative covering that is usually placed on the entire bed. Normally, it does not cover the pillows.
A comforter is a cylindrical pillow that is usually filled with padding or down. It is usually reversible, but not exceptionally fluffy. A quilt is a stitched piece of cloth that pieces multiple fabrics together to form the outer layer of a cloth.
A sleeping pillow is a medium-sized, rectangular pillow. It may be used as a support for back or side sleeping. It may also be used to provide additional warmth in cold sleeping areas.
A bed skirt is a decorative piece that fits between the mattress and the box spring. It adds color and protects the bedding from dust. The skirt can be either hung or placed under the mattress.
The term bedding is also used to describe the bed linens and canopies used to protect the bed from the elements. It is also used to describe the bed coverings used to provide a bed for animals.
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