bought a beautiful new coverlet to match the sheets
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Layering pieces like a coverlet or cozy blanket with a fluffy poly fiber fill can help create a cloud-like final layer.—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 Add a quilt or coverlet at the foot of the bed for extra warmth, then finish with a mix of accent pillows in plush fabrics like velvet, chenille, or knit.—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026 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 Plus, accessories like memory foam toppers, breathable coverlets, and supportive pillows are also discounted.—Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coverlet
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Middle English, alteration of coverlite, from Anglo-French coverlit, from covre (it) covers + lit bed, from Latin lectus — more at lie