How To Sleep The Best With Separate Comforters or Duvets

Many of you consider sharing a blanket with the love of your life a very romantic act. I agree with you too, especially while snuggling under the covers during a chilly rainy day. However, when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, it’s NOT cute when your bae tosses and turns and yanks the sheets over to his or her side leaving you freezing cold in the middle of the night.

So, I did some research and apparently Sweden, Iceland, Scandinavia, Netherlands, Finland and other European areas regularly practice the two duvets for one bed system. 

From experience, I’ve concluded that there are 5 main reasons to have separate blankets:

1. Warmth Level – My body heat is not the same as my partner’s. When my boyfriend is hot, I’m cold and vice versa. There is rarely a time when our body temperatures are evenly balanced. So usually I would wake up shivering wondering where the blanket is, or the opposite, where I’d wake up super sweaty because my boyfriend was hot and he flipped his side of the blanket over to mine resulting in doubling my warmth. It’s better to be two burritos on one plate than a messy over-filled taco.
2. Farts – You know it. One duvet will inevitably trap communal stink bombs to no avail. Your bed should be your personal space for your own farts. You think this is silly, but it’s unbearable when you’re the unlucky one who smells what your partner ate the other day. Two duvets will successfully block foul odors for both parties.
3. Children – When kids share your bed, lots of movement and blanket hogging is bound to happen. Let’s face the truth. One duvet is just not enough for a budding family to share.
4. Different Schedules – If you’re like me and my partner, we rarely wake up at the same time because of our work schedules. Having two duvets for each of us enables me to sleep more soundly because there’s no extra movement involved. My boyfriend also likes to bury his face under the covers to block out light, so when I get up to leave, he’s still sound asleep.
5. Guests – Maybe you have guests staying over but your space is tight and your only option is to share a bed with your friend or family member. There have been times where I visited my aunt’s place and we shared a bed and one large duvet. It would’ve been so convenient to have my own because I shift a lot and I was always worried I’d wake her up whenever I readjusted. 

Seriously, having two duvets will save your relationship in the long run. Keep the peace with this no-brainer and have your own.

You can even take it to another level and imitate Ricky and Lucy’s bedroom layout from the television show, I Love Lucy. They have two twin beds in the bedroom. Set them apart or place them together with individual duvets for two. This is a perfect alternative if slightest movements wake you up. Don’t worry, you’ll still be together but just in your own space. 

Some people like having two queen size duvets for maximum warmth and longer length. Others prefer to have two twin size duvets so it acts just like a full Queen size. Whatever the case, both are great options for sensitive sleepers who need their own individual covers. A bond between you and your loved ones can make your relationship stronger due to this form of independence!

Duvet Inserts Vs. Comforters

OK, so isn’t a duvet and comforter the same thing? Well, not quite. They are the same, but different. A comforter is typically a blanket that you can use by itself, without the cover. A duvet can be made up of a duvet insert and a duvet cover. Yes, they both cover you and keep you warm at night, but a duvet insert is like your body and it usually needs “clothes” to dress it, which makes it fun when you’re tired of the same style or color. Both are durable, easy to clean, and light-weight enough to throw in the washer.

Duvet Styles & Techniques

Here are my 8 favorite methods to style your two duvets:

1. The Partnership – Spread the duvets out side by side. Don’t leave space in the middle even though there is a clear divide. 
2. The Dorm Room – Fold each duvet in half if they are both queen size and lay them next to each other like a “his and hers” side. Double the layers, double the fun.
3. The Intersection – Fold each duvet in half and make a T at the edge of the bed. Not as popular, but definitely a way to change up the look of your bed in an artistic way. 
4. The Crepe – Fold each duvet in thirds and lay them on top of each other at the edge of the bed. This is great during the summer months when you don’t want to lie on top of hot blankets.
5. Scrambled Eggs – This is the easiest and fastest way to decorate your bed with barely any effort at all. Just scrunch up both duvets and place them in the middle. It will look like one big duvet.
6. Cubes – Fold both duvets until they are square-shaped, or at least closest to that size and put them at the head of the bed. Then sprinkle your pillows on top like an ice cream sundae. This is great when you don’t want your toddlers messing up the covers.
7. The Diagonal Parallel – Fold them into thirds and place them next to each other spaced out but diagonally across the bed. This style is inspired by throw blankets dangling at the edge of furniture pieces. There is no right or wrong way to make the bed, especially when you are working with two duvets. 
8. The Overlap – This works when you have two Queen size duvets. Lay one on top of the other covering all four corners of the bed. It will look fuller and very inviting.

Listed below are my 3 favorite duvet inserts made to slide inside a stylish cover of your choice:

1. Box Stitched All Season Duvet Insert – This clean pattern has piped edges that covers the bed nicely. I love that this is made of 100% microfiber and the filling never shifts, keeping it equally plushy after every wash.

2. Goose Feather Down Duvet Insert – Looking for a looser type of filling but also just as warm and breathable? Try this one as it has natural feathers straight from the real deal. The material is very luxurious.

3. Egyptian Cotton Duvet Insert – This duvet has the best of 1 and 2 listed above. It is an all-seasons European goose insert made up of super soft cotton and 400 thread count per square inch. It’s silky to touch and very light weight.

10 Quality Duvet Covers That You Might Want to Get

Just like a pillow, there are covers to protect your actual duvet. If you’re a natural with a thread and a needle, you can sew two top sheets together to make your own. But if you’d rather shop for one, here are the ones that I recommend:

1. The Classic White Duvet Cover – This is what the upscale hotels use and will make your bedroom stand out just like the pictures you see in the magazines. It matches any type of style and you can’t go wrong with premium high-quality microfiber.

2. Grey Striped Pattern Duvet Cover – If you’re going for a neutral casual tone, this duvet cover is a popular choice. When all your walls and furniture pieces are solid colors, stripes will help break that apart. I love that it’s hypoallergenic too.

3. Pinch Pleated Duvet Cover – Add some texture to your blanket with this luxurious looking cover. It will feel like you’re in an elegant castle fit for a royal.

4. 800 Thread Count Cotton Duvet Cover – Go for a more mature style if you want to put some contrast to your space. It still has a calm put-together kind of feel. Think business casual with a hint of tweed.

5. Plush Shaggy Duvet Cover – One word that comes to mind. Austin Powers. Yeah baby, yeah! Go back in time and recreate fun moments in the 1970’s with this showstopper. You’ll feel like you’ve just jumped into bed with a teddy bear. 

6. Doffapd Duvet Cover – This is a farmhouse type of theme that is simple, comfortable, and casual. The little details like the buttons at the edges give a very homey feel for a bedroom. The material also doesn’t fade unlike others.

7. Watercolor Leaves Duvet Cover – This design is absolutely beautiful and brings you the sense of outdoors into your home. It looks like your blanket was custom painted.

8. Checkered Style Duvet Cover – Squares never get old, especially this shape. Your bed represents your personality which in turn says, “I’ve got my life together and I’m super organized.” This style is very modern and clean

9. White & Black Marble Duvet Cover – I’ve been eyeing this one for awhile now. It’s definitely eye-catching and looks realistic. You usually see marble on countertops or floors, but to put this stone-inspired cover on the bed is also one-of-a-kind.

10. Constellation Duvet Cover – This is for the astrology fanatics and it looks great in any kid’s room. There is also constellation wallpaper with this same exact design to make your bedroom the ultimate universe while you sleep.

How Often Do You Clean Your Duvets?

Now that you have two duvets, that means more laundry to do. But how frequently do you actually need to wash your blankets? After doing a survey, there is a widespread agreement that though it takes up a little more water and detergent, it is recommended that you clean the duvets or comforters once a month. However, light duvet covers should be washed every one to two weeks.

A Separate Duvet Is An Investment

Many people opt out of the formal bedspread which involves the top sheet. They end up choosing to just use the duvet on its own. Experiment and see what works for you. Sharing is caring; however, in this case, you’re allowed to have this one thing to yourself. It’s okay to be selfish sometimes. Relax and enjoy the deepest sleep you’ve ever had by using two duvets instead of one. Your body, mind, and soul will thank you.

So what is your take on the double duvet system? Are you a big fan? Check out these cool wallpaper designs that compliment your duvet.