How To Choose a Duvet Cover: Size and Buying Guide
A duvet cover’s primary selling point is its versatility. It’s designed to slip over a comforter or insert like a pillowcase, instantly updating your bed with a new color, fabric, or design. Choose a duvet cover in a size that matches your mattress, then think through where and how you’ll use it to narrow down the perfect material and style.
In this guide, we’ll cover all the important details to consider when buying a duvet cover and offer expert insight on common mistakes to avoid.
Choosing a Duvet Cover: What To Decide First
Follow these step-by-step instructions to choose the right duvet cover for your comfort, style, and care needs.
- Start by finding the right size and fit.
- Consider how you sleep.
- Think about care and durability.
- Match the cover to where it will be used.
What Size Duvet Cover Do I Need?
Duvet covers come in standard bedding sizes that correlate with mattress sizes, and are designed to drape down over three sides of the bed. If your mattress is extra thick, an oversized duvet cover is slightly wider than its standard counterpart and may offer a better fit.
Duvet Cover Size Chart
Getting the right size is the most important element of choosing a duvet cover. Too big, and your insert won’t properly fill its cover. Too small, and you’ll be hard-pressed to get it closed. Consult this chart to find our standard duvet cover dimensions:
| Size | Measurements |
|---|---|
| Twin/Twin XL | 70 in. x 90 in. |
| Full/Queen | 90 in. x 96 in. |
| Oversized Queen | 98 in. x 96 in. |
| King/Cal King | 108 in. x 96 in. |
| Oversized King | 116 in. x 96 in. |
