Didn't you hear? The clean-girl aesthetic is out.
Everything that sits under the umbrella of minimalism is slowly becoming passé. Pure white bedding, polished marbled surfaces and silver furnishings à la Molly Mae are losing traction among interior buffs who are shelving simplicity in the name character.
The world of interiors has always championed a more-is-more ethos, with brands such as Anthropologie, Liberty and House of Hackney offering loud statement pieces to distil personality within the confines of the home.
A simple yet effective method of sprucing up your house is with a bedspread. The heavy, pricey pieces promote ample warmth to cocoon oneself in during the winter months. Yet, they are also artisan pieces to draw the eye and punctuate space with jets of colour, texture and print.
From rustic sage green palettes to Seventies velvet patchworks, heritage English garden florals and wanderlust-inspiring Indian batik, there are endless designs to get your creative cogs whirring.
Bedspreads are wildly versatile. Unlike browsing for a bed or more substantial household furniture, the style and measurements of a bedspread can be toyed with. Oversized bedspreads sheath the room in drama, adding a cosy yet creative touch to even the smallest of bedrooms. Petite silhouettes act as a neat throw to perch on the end of your bed until you need an extra layer at night.
Aesthetically, a bedspread wouldn’t look out of place in a rural Cotswold's farmhouse or a snow-capped chalet nestled in the Alps. A quick flick through Architectural Digest is enough to support this bulletproof theory.
A floral mustard option adorns the master bedroom of Amanda Seyfried’s Catskill Mountains home, Cindy Crawford infused her Malibu abode with Moroccan detailings as evidenced by her embroidered bedspread and Donatella Versace draped a patchwork quilt over her metal bed by Julian Schnabel within her electric Milan residence.
The heavyweight home accessories haven’t always curried favour in the interior sphere. Many go without the quilts, due to their expense, tendency to roast the prospective snoozer as they sleep and antiquated sentiment.
This isn’t necessarily untrue. Grannyish florals often pepper the pieces which are only just starting to gain popularity again, tapping into the hankering for Scandi-style blooms and vintage aesthetics.
And yes, they are incredibly warm. But considering the current cost of living crisis which has sent home heating prices sky-high, is this really such a bad thing?
Deck out your dream bedroom and smoothen a weighty, design-led bedspread across your bed for delightfully stylish snoozing.
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John Lewis Velvet Patchwork Quilted Bedspread
John Lewis’ Velvet Patchwork Quilted Bedspread wouldn’t look amiss in a Seventies-style pad nestled in Topanga Canyon. Myriad of sun-soaked palettes from mustard to toil and ditsy print florals merge boho prints with girlish design.
Buy now £180.00, John Lewis
M&S x Fired Earth Seville Carmona Pure Cotton Bedspread
Moody florals make for a seasonless bedroom staple. This luxurious cotton bedspread by M&S x Fired Earth would slot neatly into any rustic interior. Layer yours over crisp sheets and a tower of scallop-hem pillows.
Buy now £98.00, M&S
La Redoute Cilou Graphic Microfibre Bedspread
Finding a bedspread that treads the line between floral and not overly feminine is a feat. However, La Redoute understood the assignment. This gorgeous mint-toned microfiber spread is embellished with tangerine florals to create a springlike bedroom mood board.
Buy now £62.00, La Redoute
Urban Outfitters Bonnie Floral Patchwork Quilt
Urban Outfitters’ affinity for patchwork lives on. The brand’s Bonnie quilt is pumpkin pie rolled up in a bedspread. Rust orange hues melt with maroon undertones and cornflower blue florals to form a piece that exudes New York red brick charm.
Buy now £99.00, Urban Outfitters
Coco & Wolf Dreams of Summer and Wiltshire Bud Double Ruffle Bedspread
Fulfil your cottagecore dreams with a helping hand from Liberty. The heritage brand is a national treasure, thanks to its array of archival ditsy florals. This luxurious spread is replete with blue blossoms, wrapped up in a ruffled bedspread for countryside dwellers.
Buy now £399.00, Liberty
Oliver Bonas Frill Blue Cotton Bedspread
An elegant choice for those who gravitate towards cooler rules, Oliver Bonas’ Frill Blue Cotton Bedspread is one to love for a long time. Jazz up your university bedroom or keep it nearly folded at the end of the bed for when winter begins to bite.
Buy now £165.00, Oliver Bonas
John Lewis Boutique Hotel Velvet Stitch Quilted Bedspread
Another tempting John Lewis offering, this fern-green quilted bedspread is a luxe layer for your abode. A subtle shine for the supple velvet adds a hint of glamour to the home, while the earthy colour palette ensures it's easy to style and even easier to snuggle under.
Buy now £195.00, John Lewis
La Redoute Samarkand Floral Tufted Cotton Bedspread
Contemporary florals are ever-popular. Far enough removed from classic British blooms but still a cute statement, modern petals are diehard crowd-pleasers. Tufted detail, pom poms and rich colours add to the allure of La Redoute’s feminine bedspread.
Buy now £135.00, La Redoute
Anthropologie Talula Sunshine Quilted Bedspread
Anthropologie’s Talula Sunshine Quilted Bedspread is designed to spark joy. A warming array of lemon yellow, satsuma and aqua blend to form a vintage-inspired spread. Inspired by Indian block-printing techniques, this joyful decor is set to drench the bed in summery tones.
Buy now £178.00, Anthropologie
Monsoon Artisan Studio Printed Quilt
Feeling blue? Look to Monsoon’s beautiful artisan range which is set to tickle colour lovers. Each design, including this quilt, has been developed by artisans in Jaipur using handcraft techniques such as batik and hand-block printing. Ethically sourced fabrics like organic cotton and a trademarked fabric known as LENZING ECOVERO promise the softest touch as you wind down.
Buy now £150.00, Monsoon
House of Hackney Hollyhock Cotton Sateen Eiderdown - Spring
Doze off among a bed of flowers. House of Hackney reigns supreme in the floral department, and this luxury hollyhock display is designed exclusively for the maximalists. The piece was created by H Dawson in Yorkshire, which means by choosing this piece you are supporting independent makers and small businesses.
Each House of Hackney piece sold enables the brand to purchase and protect 35 square metres of forest thanks to its partnership with the World Land Trust.
Buy now £995.00, House of Hackney
