Choosing a bedspread for a double bed
The bedspread serves several important purposes. It protects bed linen from dirt and dust, and also decorates the interior. A bed filled with a bedspread looks much more pleasant and aesthetically pleasing than a bed covered with ordinary bed linen. We will talk about how to choose a blanket for a double bed in our review.
Peculiarities
A soft, warm blanket has an important protective function. It's no secret that throughout the day, even after wet cleaning, dust particles hover around the room and settle on any surfaces, including sleeping places. The use of blankets allows you to keep your bed linen clean and hygienic.
Bedspreads are also a decoration of a sleeping place. Usually they are chosen so that they match the overall stylistic design of the bedroom. For example, if light shades are used for facing the floor and walls, then the blanket is chosen in a delicate color scheme, or made in contrast.
Such a combination looks especially good if the bedspread is color-coordinated with other interior elements - curtains or decor items.
Given the importance of the blankets, serious requirements are imposed on their quality.
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The strength of the material. Natural fabrics are especially highly valued - for example, wool and linen last much longer than polyester products.
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The possibility of washing the blanket in the washing machine. This greatly simplifies the care of textiles and maintains the necessary sanitary condition.
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Stability of paints. It is important that after cleaning the color retains the brightness of the shades and the original shape.In addition, the blanket should not fade under the influence of sunlight.
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Sewing quality. The web must be processed on an overlock on all sides. Overedging prevents the product from fraying and fraying.
Materials (edit)
When buying a blanket for a double bed, fabric parameters play an important role. Depending on the materials used, you can achieve a certain degree of comfort and create a certain atmosphere in the house.
Acrylic
Strong and durable acrylic bedspreads are available in a wide range of shades and prints. In the modern realities of life, when many are forced to save, synthetics are becoming the best choice - such products last a long time and are inexpensive. In addition, the material is easy to wash and takes up little storage space.
Manufacturers produce blankets in a wide range of colors and prints, so you can choose the best model for any bedroom. The only drawback of acrylic is its tendency to lump formation, so it requires special detergents. In addition, acrylic accumulates static electricity, it is impossible to stop this process. Therefore, such products are not recommended for children and people with a tendency to allergic diseases.
Atlas
Beautiful, lightweight and very romantic material. It is distinguished by its exceptional appearance, thanks to which the satin bedspread looks truly luxurious. A double bed, covered with a perfectly smooth shimmering canvas, always looks neat, and the bedroom itself takes on an exquisite look.
However, the atlas needs a particularly reverent attitude. Any oversight can lead to unkempt stains. For example, when in contact with water, streaks appear on the surface.
Advice: do not use satin with silk linen - such a blanket will slide out of bed all the time.
Bamboo
It is an environmentally friendly material with a pleasant structure. Its natural base has made bamboo an ubiquitous material. The cloth is bactericidal, experts in Chinese traditional medicine even endow it with healing properties. Such blankets are easy to clean, the material on it does not accumulate dust and does not create a greenhouse effect. They have a long service life.
Viscose
The best material among all artificial ones. This fabric is made from cellulose. It is as soft as cotton, yet has the practicality of polyester. Light weight, varied color palette and decorative characteristics - these are the main advantages that make viscose the optimal base for the production of blankets.
Advice: when buying, you must remember that after washing the viscose "shrinks". If you plan to sew such a blanket yourself, then first you need to wash and dry the canvas, and only then cut it.
Tapestry
This material resembles a work of art. Tapestry was used for interior decoration back in medieval times, and during the Soviet period, the simplest bedspreads made of such cloth were found in almost every home. Today, this tissue variety is losing ground, although in recent years it has begun to experience its second dawn.
However, tapestry should only be used in spacious bedrooms, as it visually obscures the space. For small rooms, it is inappropriate.
Fleece
Warm, soft and lightweight blanket, safe for people with allergic diseases. It is distinguished by a pleasant texture and a wide variety of shades, combined with an affordable cost. At the same time, the material is prone to the rapid appearance of pellets and the build-up of static electricity.
Silk
A beautiful and sophisticated bedspread. Its sophistication is perfect for creating a private romantic atmosphere. Natural silk is resistant to UV rays. But he reacts extremely negatively to water with detergents, so such bedspreads will have to be washed dry.
Wool
Usually camel or sheep is used. It is distinguished by hygroscopicity, air permeability and pronounced healing properties. However, the material is difficult to maintain and often provokes allergic reactions.
Dimensions (edit)
Before choosing a blanket for a double bed, you need to decide on its size. To do this, you need to accurately measure the length of the bed, its width and height. It is necessary to carry out measurements taking into account the mattress, as well as the minimum and maximum allowable distance over which the canvas will hang.
Let's give an example. Let's say you are looking for a blanket for a bed with a width of 150 cm and you want it to hang by 40 cm +/- 5 cm.In this case, you should opt for blankets with a width of 210 cm (150 + 40 + 40), taking into account an error of 230 cm +/- 10 cm.
A standard double bed has a sleeping bed measuring 160x200 cm, so a bedspread of 180x200 cm is selected for it, and if there is one back, then 180x220 cm. Other suitable options would be:
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180x240 cm;
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200x220 cm;
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200x240 cm;
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215x270 cm;
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220x230 cm;
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230x250 cm;
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250x270 cm.
Models are suitable for euro beds:
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220x240 cm;
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230x250 cm;
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240x250 cm;
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240x260 cm;
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250x260 cm;
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250x270 cm;
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260x270 cm.
Design
The bedspread in the interior of the bedroom can be combined with a general color scheme or act as a bright accent. When choosing neutral blankets, plain fabrics are usually used; small, inexpressive print is allowed. Such bedspreads are considered universal, they are suitable for any stylistic interior design. Using decorative elements, you can organically tie the bedspread to any design.
When choosing accent options, blankets of juicy colors are preferable. Embroidery, large drawing or complex print are welcome here. These models are suitable for neutral designs.
In general, when choosing a bedspread, it is necessary to combine it with the colors of the furniture, or combine it with pillows and ruffles on the curtains. In previous years, decor options were especially popular, involving sewing curtains and bedspreads from the same fabric - this was considered a kind of chic. Nowadays, only supporters of the classic style and Provence adhere to such a tandem. In all other cases, a single color scheme or a similar print will be enough.
When choosing the color and texture of paintings, it is very important to take into account the dimensions of the bedroom, focus on the cardinal points and illumination. It is necessary to adhere to the recommendations of specialists.
For small bedrooms, the optimal solution will be soft textured monochromatic bedspreads that match in color with the design of the floor and walls. It is desirable that these are warm neutral tones without cold flickering - this will visually expand the space of the room.
If the windows face the north or west side, preference should be given to warm colors. Golden, beige, peach and yellow colors will be harmonious here. They will bring the atmosphere of sun and light into the room.
The texture should be warm, it is best to take velor or fur.
In the bedroom, oriented to the south and east, where there is no shortage of sun, you can pick up a bedspread of blue, silver, lilac and other cool tones - they will bring notes of freshness, coolness and tranquility. Satin, silk and satin look good in such rooms.
How to choose?
When choosing a blanket for a double bed, there are a number of factors to consider.
Functional. Plaid can be used as an additional blanket or play an exclusively decorative role. In the first case, preference should be given to cozy models with synthetic or woolen fillers. In the second case, silk, tapestry or velvet will be a good solution.
Composition. The choice of material largely depends on the personal preferences and capabilities of the buyer. However, it makes sense to take a closer look at some canvases. For example, linen is dirt-resistant and hygroscopic, but wrinkles easily.Bamboo has antistatic and antiseptic properties, prevents dust mites from multiplying, but is not cheap. Wool has exceptional heating properties, but it is dangerous for people with allergic diseases.
Price. Give preference to products of the middle price group. Buying too cheap models, you run the risk of getting an unsafe and short-lived product of poor quality. In this case, after a few months you will have to think about buying a new one. At the same time, excessive spending on designer models in conditions of a limited budget is sometimes unjustified.
Turkish bedspreads are considered optimal in terms of cost - quality.