as in quilts
a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed
a beautiful counterpane that was a family heirloom
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Noun
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Shop quilts, coverlets, comforters, and throws, starting at $22.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025 -
Keep scrolling for our favorite duvet covers, quilts, and coverlets that will keep you comfortable and complement your bedroom’s design.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Black steel fixtures furnish the bathrooms, while linen bedspreads and curtains add a tactile touch.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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For more of our favorite IKEA bedspreads for Southern winters, check out our top picks below.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Counterpanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterpanes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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