Learn more about the differences between duvet vs. comforters to choose the best for your comfort needs.
What Is a Duvet?
Like a duvet, this quilted blanket often has a synthetic fiber filling stitched to keep it from clumping.
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However, a comforter is a stand-alone bed topper placed over your bed sheets.
It’s typically not as thick as a duvet and does not have a separate cover.
Usually, a comforter overhangs the sides of the bed more than a duvet does.
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Comforters are typically thinner and more streamlined in appearance since they are one layer of fabric.
They can look quilted and textured and easily layered for a colorful look.
Should You Get a Duvet or Comforter?
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Consider the following to help you make a choice.
However, they can be subject to “duvet drift.”
Comforters lie flat on your bed and work well when layering your bedding for textural design and comfort.
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For example, you might want to combine it with a fleecy weighted blanket.
Price
Even the best comforters are less pricey than high-quality duvets.
But you might need additional blankets if the weather turns cold.
Duvets can be more pricey, especially if you opt for a down or feather filling.
The more insulating a duvet is, the more costly it is.
Comforters are often part of economicalbedding sets, which include fitted sheets, flat-top sheets, and pillowcases.
Design
Changing up your bedding design is an easy and budget-friendly way tomakeover your bedroom.
Swapping out a duvet cover is less expensive and more environmentally friendly than opting for an entirely new comforter.
Cleaning
Washing athin duvetcover is much easier than aheavy comforter.
While covers might be quick and easy to clean and dry, the duvets aren’t.
You might still need to get your comforter professionally cleaned.
Convenience
Ditch the duvet if you hate wrestling withhow to get the duvet cover on.
Climate
Comforters are light covers that work well when summers are hot.
But you’ll often have to combine them with cozy blankets if things turn cold.
But, if you like to feel snug as a bug, stick with a fluffy duvet.
However, a duvet and duvet cover may be puffier than a comforter.
Consider duvet andcomforter sizeswhen choosing between the two for your bed.
Sizes differ from brand to brand for both types of bed covers.
For example, you may want to buy a queen-sized duvet or comforter for your full-sized bed.
(Consider this if you are set on a duvet since they often run shorter on the sides.)
Before shopping, always take the measurements of your bed so you’re able to compare products.
Both are cozy and look great on a bed.
It’s not easy to wash a duvet, but it’s easy to wash a duvet cover.
Hotels traditionally used comforters along with bed linens and blankets.
However, don’t be surprised if you see a duvet on your hotel bed.
