6 best bedspreads to give your room a luxury finishing touch, tried and tested

The pimpernel William Morris pattern was designed in 1876 and clearly has real longevity as it’s still a firm favourite in the design world, which I can’t see going anywhere anytime soon.

Though it’s one of the smaller bedspreads I tested, I still think it packs a punch. It’s double-sided and features the pretty pimpernel floral pattern with swirling leaves and blousy flowers in hues of blue, green, yellow and pink on one side. The other is made from a soft greyish-blue velvet dotted with brown stitching and the whole thing is edged with simple white and black Morris & Co branding on cotton edging. It feels and looks far more premium than its sub £60 price tag suggests. I also like its mid-weight, where it folds up fairly neatly and tightly so it doesn’t take up too much space when it’s not in use.

As the only bedspread to come in its own block-printed drawstring bag, this number already won brownie points before I’d unwrapped it. The bag also has handles to easily carry it, and we love how easy this makes this bedspread to stash away when it’s not in use. Though I’m not sure how often that will actually be, as it’s just so beautiful to look at.

The French Bedroom Company has us hook, line and sinker with its gorgeous bedscaping photography and a huge range of bedspreads, but it’s this hand-printed number that is top of our list. With an all-over pretty hand-block print that was made in Jaipur, we love the petrol blue colour and how it’s finished off with a sweet nautical blue and white stripe frill. The reverse side of the bedspread has the strip pattern all over too, so it’s a two-in-one number.

It’s quilted all over too, but isn’t too thick making it a great one to keep on the bed throughout the warmer months too. It’s huge, and covers the entire bed, with plenty of drop at the ends, while the sides touch the ground nicely.

Fans of neutral tones will adore the simplicity of this bedspread, which is part of the M&S x Fired Earth collection, the British interiors brand, which has just launched this autumn.

Made from a cotton and linen blend, it has a natural linen look and its only decoration is a simple cross-stitch detailing in a taupe colour, which gives it a bit more texture. The plain design makes it easy to fit with most bedroom styles and isn’t too loud.

It comes in three sizes: the medium is designed for a single bed, the large fits a double and the extra large is best for a king-size bed. I tested the latter and liked it doubled up and layered at the bottom of the bed.

Though it’s made from cotton, this bedspread looks like it’s made from linen, which is known for its ‘well-loved’ and naturally crumpled (yet chic) look, which is exactly what this bedspread looks like. What I like most though is the stitching at the edge which has been slightly gathered, adding to the dishevelled look.

The moss green has a slight grey hue to it, and it’s super soft. Pair it with neutral linen colours, like creams and pale tones, to make the best use of it. We also love the reversible side, which features a light cream background with a double light grey stripe all over. Though it’s not thick, it’s one of the heaviest bedspreads I’ve tested. It’s made in Portugal, which is known for its high-end textile industry, pointing to its great quality. It comes in two sizes, single/double and king/ super king, as well as six other colours.

This is one of the most gorgeous coloured bedspreads I’ve seen and I love the deeply rich pomelo colour, that’s also slightly mustardy and looks even better in real life. It’s made from organic cotton velvet, while the other side features a contrasting neutral linen.

Inside is filled with organic cotton wadding and it’s one of the thickest I’ve tested. It’s been hand-stitched in India using a simple stitch which gives a pleasing ripple effect to the topside of the bedspread. It’s super soft material, it easily injects colour to your room and is best used draped over the end of the bed.

The White Company never disappoints when it comes to luxurious bedding and interiors, and bedspreads are no different. If you’re a white bedding purist and don’t like steering too far from what you know, this design can add interest without adding any bright colours. I love its simplicity which has detailing from its quilting pattern and its large scalloped edging on all sides. One of my favourite things about it is that it comes in a matching tote bag too, which is very cute and also makes it look really gift-worthy.

Made from pure cotton in India, it’s super soft and is the exact same on both sides. It’s also quite lightweight for its large size, as it can cover the entire bed. And if you love it as much as I do, there’s also matching cushions.