A bedspread is a lightweight, decorative bed covering that can be used alone in warm weather or as a decorative addition to a comforter in cold weather. Bedspreads are ideal bed coverings during spring and summer months and add an extra element of style to your bed during fall and winter.

Do people use bedspreads anymore?

Bedspreads are lightweight, so are best for summer use, or used over a blanket in cooler weather. Although you still commonly find bedspreads in hotels, they are somewhat out of fashion for home use.

What's the difference between a throw and a bedspread?

So in conclusion, a lot of it is about sizing…so a standard throw is small (too small for the end of a bed), so opt for a bed blanket, quilt, coverlet or beadspread instead. They're all generally around the same size, except the bedspread, which is large enough to cover your whole bed.