This coverlet is lightweight and surprisingly soft to the touch. I will probably put a comforter on the bed under it for the winter, but it is a good heaviness for moderate temperatures in the fall and spring and summer (with the a/c on). My husband is always hot, and I'm always cold, and this coverlet seems to be a good middle ground for us. It looks lovely with the pillow shams and drapes beautifully - I ordered the queen size for a queen sized bed. It is a bit brighter than I expected as it looked like more of a dusty, muted blue online, but it is not overly striking. The stitched pattern is subtle but helps soften the solid color while still brightening up the bedroom.