There are many options as far as bed coverings -- quilts, duvets, blankets, and more. Another option that few people are aware of are Matelasse quilts. Matelasse quilts were originally manufactured in France, and have a much different look than traditional quilts. Rather than blocks of fabric stitched together, Matelasse quilts are a single sheet of fabric that different designs are stitched into. The stitching itself gives the quilt itself a look similar to etching. Bebathstore.com carries a number of Matelasse quilts, all with very ornate stitching.

There are several options Matelasse quilts for customers to choose from. Bedbathstore.com carries over 14 color selections, including: brick, blush, cornsilk, denim, sage and white. All quilts are 100% cotton, and come to the customer prewashed. The handcrafted quilts have a delicate, elegant look that gives a simply sense of beauty to any bedroom.

There are many ways to use Matelasse quilts. The quilts are beautiful and substantial enough that they can be the only covering on a bed, in comforter or duvet-like fashion. However, because of their single color simplicity, they can be used as an accent quilt to add interest to a bedroom ensemble or other area that needs a bit of decorative flair. They look beautiful displayed as a table covering or on top of a bureau. They can also be featured either alone or with other quilts on a quilt or blanket rack.

Bedbath.com's selection of Matelasse quilts comes in either queen or king sizing. There are also a number of other coordinating accessories that can be chosen to add even more interest to a Matelasse quilt set. Matching quilted pillows, throw pillows, standard shams, and even Euro shams coordinate together perfectly to create a beautiful bed covering ensemble.