If you've started the process of crafting your home's dream bed, you've probably caught yourself deciding between a duvet, a new comforter, or a bedspread. The final layer of your bedding set, it's an easy way to add extra warmth and different weights, while sprucing up your bedroom decor.

Seemingly simple, the world of comforter sets is a confusing one, the terms duvet, comforter and bedspread often being used interchangeably. So we created a guide to clear things up—and get you that much closer to a better night's sleep.