What the heck is the difference between duvet, comforter, bedspread, etc.?
Apr 15, 2010 10:45 PM
Joined: Jan 31, 2010
Points: 54
I do not understand the difference between a duvet, a comforter, and a bedspread.

The sales ladies at my local department stores were no help. I asked one what the difference between a duvet and a comforter was and all she said is that with a duvet I would need to buy a cover.  I still have no idea what the difference is.

So, please enlighten me in the dumbest most layman terms that you can yes, of what is the difference between a duvet, a comforter and a bedspread?

Why do I need to buy a cover for a duvet? Why don't they come with covers in the same package?

Also, do I need a bedskirt with all of those options? Or, for which of those options do I need a bedskirt?

And, why would I want to choose one of those three options over the other two options?  How do I decide which one to get?

Thanks for any insights you guys and gals can provide. smiley

This message was modified Apr 15, 2010 by confusedbedbuyer
Re: What the heck is the difference between duvet, comforter, bedspread, etc.?
Reply #8 Apr 16, 2010 4:12 PM
Joined: Mar 14, 2010
Points: 185
I don't see why you couldn't put a comforter into a duvet cover.
Re: What the heck is the difference between duvet, comforter, bedspread, etc.?
Reply #9 Apr 16, 2010 6:01 PM
Joined: May 3, 2008
Points: 827
A comforter is something I don't want, it only covers the bed, doesn't cover the sides of the bed.  Also a comforter is to heavy and warm for me.  A bedspread is fabric that is not bulky and cover the whole entire bed, sides and all.

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