This way, neither you nor your partner will be drowning in blanket or accusing the other of hogging.
Learn how to choose a comforter that’ll perfectly fit your bed with these expert-backed tips and pointers.
What Is a Comforter?
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Mattress sizes are standardized, but comforter sizes are a little more hit-and-miss.
To find one that works with your bed size, use the chart below to compare.
So how do you ensure you get it right?
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Start by measuring your mattress length and width, says Shariff.
Always double-check the dimensions of a comforter and compare them to the measurements you take of your mattress.
Shariff recommends adding 12 inches to the mattress width for the best coverage comforter.
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If you have aqueen or full-size bed, this requires extra measuring and checking.
Companies often offer a full/queen-size comforter that is meant to fit either mattress size.
A slightly oversized comforter is almost always better than one too small.
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These have been a popular choice in recent years thanks to the thicker, pillow-top mattresses on the market.
With the right measurements, you could ensure you’ll get the right sizehere’s how to do so.
You’ll want a comforter to cover the sides, as wellnot just the surface of the bed.
A few extra inches might be even better, especially if the comforter is on the puffy side.
Pillowtop mattresses may need an oversized queen or king comforter to do the job.
An oversized comforter offers more width so it drapes more generously over the sides of the mattress.
A duvet is an insert that goes into a removable and washable duvet cover.
This is a two-piece bedding item.
