tips for choosing the right size

Why is choosing the size of the duvet and its cover so important?

We spend about a third of our life sleeping. But, to feel rested, everything is not only based on the number of hours of sleep. Indeed, the quality of sleep probably plays the biggest role: better a few hours of restful sleep than many hours of tossing about in bed looking for a comfortable position.

To avoid this, the choice of suitable and quality bedding is essential, and this goes through the duvet which should not be too small compared to the bed. This will prevent you from going out of warmth during the night or from having your other half pull it to cover themselves when uncovering you. You must therefore opt for a duvet that matches your mattress.

And then you have to choose a duvet cover the same size as the duvetbecause if you choose it too small or too big, you run into other problems:

• if it is too small, you will find it difficult to slip the duvet in;
• if it is too large, the comforter will not be held in place properly.

The choice of duvet

If you have to invest in a duvet and a duvet cover, be careful not to do things backwards: you have to start with the duvet. Its size will be determined by the dimensions of your bedbut also the habits of the sleeper(s).

Indeed, the build can impact the choice of your duvet, but also if you move a lot or not, because in these cases you may need larger fallout and therefore a larger size. Anyway, for warm nights, it is better to opt for a duvet that will overflow on each side.

Discover the duvet sizes usually chosen according to the dimensions of your bed:

The size of the duvet cover

The size of the duvet cover will therefore depend on the duvet chosen according to the table above. But here is more detailed information to help you.

1 person duvet cover

Single beds are available in two sizes.

Bed 90 x 190/200 cm

This type of bed is the one most commonly found on the market today for one person. He can have a length of 190 or 200 cm. The length has no impact on the choice of duvet or duvet cover.

This type of bed can be installed in a child’s room, a teenager’s room, but also in that of an adult living alone. This type of bed has the advantage of leaving space in the room.

Two duvet sizes are then possible:

• The size of duvet usually sold for a single bed is 140x200cmwith the duvet cover of the same size.
• The other possibility is to choose a duvet in 200 x 200 cm. This may be the case for a more corpulent sleeper or one who moves a lot in his sleep. You can also choose this duvet size for an aesthetic aspect, as it can fall on either side of the bed, depending on the desired effect. In this case, the duvet cover will be 200 x 200 cm.

Bed 120 x 190/200 cm

While this bed size is less common, it’s the ideal size for an adult or teenager who sleeps alone. In this case, the preferred size for the duvet and the duvet cover is 200x200cm.

Double duvet cover

The double beds are available in 3 different sizes.

Bed 140 x 190/200 cm

This is the standard size for a double bed. In this case, you can opt for a duvet and a duvet cover of 200 x 200 cm. This dimension may be suitable if you do not want it to fall much on each side. However, to take advantage of larger drops, you can opt for a model in 240 x 220 cm. In addition, the latter will offer greater comfort to each sleeper, especially if one of the two is moving or is of a larger build.

Bed 160 x 200cm

Also called queen size, this bed allows you to enjoy a larger sleeping space for each sleeper. Thus, there is less risk of sleepers getting in each other’s way during the night. It is increasingly found in homes and is becoming the norm in hotels. For this bed dimension, you can choose a duvet and a duvet cover of 240 x 220 cm.

With this size, the comforter will not hang down much on each side. Depending on the nighttime habits of the sleepers and their build, you can also opt for a duvet and its cover in 260 x 240 cm for more comfort.

Bed 180/200 x 200 cm

Also known as bed king size, this is the largest bed that can be found on the market. If you have the necessary space to install it in your room, it will offer you a very large sleeping space and you will enjoy a very comfortable bed provided you choose a sufficiently large duvet and duvet cover. They will have to do at least 260 x 240 cm, even 280 x 240 cm for maximum comfort.

Summary table

To sum up, you must choose a duvet cover of the same size as the duvet, so that the latter stays in place once installed. For the choice of duvet, you must take into account the size of the bed, sleeping habits and body build. If in doubt, we recommend that you turn to the largest size compared to that of your bed to be sure not to run out of duvet and not risk being cold at night.