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What’s the long decorative runner on top of bed duvets at the foot of the bed- nicer hotels- where 2 buy?

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kimesoo asked:


these pieces of quilt or cloth are usually about 3-4 feet wide and are as long as the width of the bed. I assume they are meant for decorative purposes only and I would like to know what they are called so that I can buy one as a decorative accent for my bed. Thanks!!

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3 Responses to “What’s the long decorative runner on top of bed duvets at the foot of the bed- nicer hotels- where 2 buy?”

  1. resolutewarrior2005 Says:
    January 14th, 2008 at 2:19 am

    Not sure but you might find the answer at a fabric store, bed bath and beyond, Nordstroms or the like high end shops…

    I would even ask at the hotel you saw them at or an interior decorator consultants establishment…

    Sorry I don’t know but hey, I’m a guy and do not need those things ;-)

  2. Ashley S Says:
    January 15th, 2008 at 2:06 am

    They are called bed runners and sometimes bed scarves. You can also simply fold a blanket into thirds or fourths and lay it across the foot of the bed.

    Good luck!

  3. saaanen Says:
    January 17th, 2008 at 11:56 pm

    K-Mart sells them. They call them coverlets. The cheap way is to just buy a piece of material and put it on the bed. Fold all the raw edges so they don’t show. This method is purely decorative.