Daybed Bedding Terms

On your search for a stylish daybed cover, you're bound to encounter some unfamiliar terms. For example, what exactly is a "bolster sham"? How about a "Hollywood daybed cover" or an "Extra-Long Twin"? Here, you'll find answers to all of these questions and more, along with helpful images to illustrate each definition. Mattress Sizes (in inches): Twin 39"x75", XL Twin (Extra-Long Twin) 39"x80" Daybed Linen Types Bedspread Glossary Bolster Sham Cap Daybed Daybed Cover Extra-Long Twin Extended Twin Gusseted Corner Gusseted Inset Hollywood Daybed Hollywood Cover King Sham Reversible Standard/Queen Sham Standard Twin Stuffer Pillow Tailored Waterfall Fitted Style Wedge Bolster Pillow

Bolster Sham A decorative covering for a wedge-shaped foam insert (or wedge bolster pillow). Bolster shams usually have a zippered closure and can be purchased separately from the foam insert.

Cap An additional fabric panel on the back edge of a daybed cover that helps to keep it in place on the bed.

Daybed A Twin-sized bed with a three-sided daybed frame.

Daybed Cover Bedspreads, comforters, coverlets, or quilts designed to fit a daybed on three sides.

Extra-Long Twin (Extended Twin, Twin XL) A mattress that is the same width as a standard Twin mattress but is 5" longer at 39"x80".

Gusseted Corner (Gusseted Inset) A small piece of fabric sewn under split corners to hide the bed frame and finish the look of a daybed cover.

Hollywood Daybed A Twin-sized bed without a three-sided daybed frame; it is pushed against the wall to support the bolster shams in the back.

Hollywood Daybed Cover Bedspreads designed to fit Hollywood daybeds on three sides.

King Shams A 20"x36" decorative casing that holds your stuffer pillow.

Reversible Pillows or shams that can be displayed front or back; Hollywood covers are never reversible, and daybed covers in a comforter or quilt style can sometimes be reversible.

Standard/Queen Sham A 20"x26" decorative casing that holds your stuffer pillow.

Standard Twin A compact mattress 39"x75" in dimensions; this is not the same as a daybed, which often includes a frame on three sides to display shams properly.

Stuffer Pillow Plump, well-filled pillows that are meant to be encased inside shams; they usually sit upright against the daybed frame or wall.

Tailored Fit A fitted daybed cover with gusseted split corners; it fits the bed snugly on all three sides.

Waterfall Fitted Style A bedspread that hugs the contours of a daybed or Hollywood daybed; the pattern cascades continuously from the face to the front foot panel, creating a waterfall-like effect.

Wedge Bolster Pillow A long narrow foam insert that provides support to the back of a Hollywood daybed; two are usually leaned against the wall. These can be purchased with bolster shams.