Creating a Cosy Bedding Ensemble: A Guide to Duvet Covers, Inners, and Sheets

Combining functionality, comfort and style into your bedroom is art. Yes, you read right. A.R.T. Let’s break it down for you, shall we? What comes to mind when you think of snuggling up on a cold winter night? If you thought of layers, you were not wrong. Duvet covers, inners (or comforters), flat sheets, and fitted sheets combine for the perfect bed setup. In this guide, we’ll take you through each bedding element. After all, cluing you up on tips for healthy sleep is what we do best at The Mattress Warehouse.

The Importance of a Cosy Bedding Ensemble

Did you know that the quality of your bedding impacts your quality of sleep? Bedding does more than just enhance your bedroom’s aesthetic appeal. The bedding you choose determines your comfort level, influencing your sleep quality. That is why being mindful of proper coordination in bedding ensembles is important. This creates a sanctuary where you can relax, unwind, and rejuvenate.

Duvet Covers: The Stylish Cover

What is a Duvet Cover?

A duvet cover is a flat decorative material into which a comforter or duvet inner is placed. Its primary role is to protect the duvet or inner from dust, stains, and wearing and tearing. It also adds an aesthetic touch to the bed top, characterising the room. A duvet cover typically has an opening at one end, allowing easy bed change. 

Choosing the Right Material

The material of your duvet cover is crucial in comfort and durability. Here are some common options you can consider:

• Cotton:  This material is ideal for all four seasons. It is soft, breathable, and easy to maintain.
• Linen:  Best known for its au natural element and moisture-wicking quality due to high breathability. Because of this, it is the perfect material for much warmer weather.
• Microfiber:  The best part about microfiber is its resistance to wrinkles and stains. Such a perfect material for children’s rooms. Not only that, it is also quite affordable and hypoallergenic.
• Silk:  Nothing oozes elegance and sophistication like silk. This material is so smooth and offers a luxurious ambience. Silk is certainly not for the kids, as it requires special care and maintenance.

Design and Style

Duvet covers come in a variety of designs, patterns, and colours. You can always rest assured that there’s a duvet cover to match your taste. From classic, modern, bohemian, or minimalist styles, you will be covered.

You may also want to check out this guide on choosing the perfect winter duvet covers.

Duvet Inners: The Core

Types of Duvet Inners

The duvet inner is the ‘heart’ of your bedding ensemble, giving the bedding some loft. It comes in different materials, providing diverse functionality. Though offering much heart to the bed, duvet inners are easy to maintain. They typically require some fluffing here and there to maintain freshness and thickness. Here are the main types of duvet covers:

• Down: This material is from feathers belonging to geese or ducks. Though it is lightweight, it offers great insulation thus making it warm. Down is quite pricey.
• Down Alternative: Made from synthetic fibres, this material is designed such that it mimics down. It is hypoallergenic and is also much more affordable than down.
• Wool: Wool offers natural breathability and temperature regulation. These attributes make it versatile to use in both cold and warm weather.
• Cotton: The ideal material for summer weather due to its lightweight and breathability.

Our indulgent cloud-like TMW (RT) 100% Cotton Downproof Microfibre Duvet Inner to embrace you all night long.

Fitted Sheets: The Foundation

What is a Fitted Sheet?

A fitted sheet is designed to cover and protect your mattress. It easily differs from a flat sheet by the scrunched feature at the corners due to the elastic. The elastic is meant to offer a snug fit, preventing the sheet from slipping off during the night. A well-fitted sheet also maintains a neat appearance and improves comfort while you sleep. 

Types of Material

Like duvet covers, fitted sheets come in various materials:

• Cotton: This is a durable and breathable material with a lulling softness. The most typical premium options are Egyptian cotton and Pima cotton.
• Percale: A cotton material woven to provide a cooling element perfect for hot sleepers.
• Sateen: Also woven cotton but with a more delicate silky feel. This material, like silk, is luxurious, giving off a debonair feel to the bedroom.
• Jersey Knit: This is a soft, stretchy material with a texture similar to that of a T-shirt. This material offers a more relaxed, casual and cosy vibe. 

Flat Sheets: The Versatile Layer

What is a Flat Sheet?

A flat sheet is an extra piece of fabric that lies between you and your duvet. Its role is to protect the duvet from body oil and sweat stains. But it also adds a layer of warmth and comfort. As the name suggests, the flat sheet has no added material. It is flat throughout, even to the corners. This means its flat corners must be skillfully tucked for a tidy, cohesive look. Flat sheets are available in the same materials as fitted sheets. We offer a range of supreme, high-thread count cotton flat sheets like the cosy Basel 500 Thread Count Cotton Flat Sheet. 

Creating the Perfect Bedding Ensemble

Coordinating Colours with Duvet Covers

Colours and patterns establish the statement expressed by a room’s design. The two elements bring out character in the bedroom, enhancing your style. Hence, they are important when putting together your bedding ensemble. Solid use of neutral colours like white, grey, and beige gives off a ‘clean’ look of minimalistic elegance. On the other hand, if you prefer a pop of colour, you should go for complementary colours. This means that while one layer of your ensemble is one colour, you may enhance that colour using different shades.

Layering for Comfort

Have you ever wondered why advertised beds always look so inviting? Well, it’s all in the layering. Layering gives your bed texture and adds a cosy plushness. The order for layering your ensemble is first, the fitted sheet, then the flat sheet, and then the decorative duvet of choice. A lofty finish of either a decorative throw or scatter pillows follows all of this.

An elegantly layered bed consisting of earth-coloured bedding ensemble components.

Seasonal Swaps

Different bedding elements are made from various materials. Therefore, they can be adapted for the four seasons we experience throughout the year. Lightweight, cool and breathable bedding is typically suitable for the warm summer. On the other hand, heavier, warmer bedding is ideal for the cooler winter. 

Regular Maintenance

To maintain the freshness and longevity of your bedding, follow these tips:

• Wash duvet covers, sheets, and pillowcases regularly.
• Carefully and diligently fluff your duvet inner to prevent the unappealing clumping.
• Air out your bedding periodically to keep it fresh and odour-free.

Duvet Covers for Sale at The Mattress Warehouse

Elevating your sleep experience by creating a cosy bedding ensemble is such a treat! No more meltdowns this winter because we have the ‘chill pill’. A careful selection from our top-quality and cosy duvet covers, inners, and sheets can afford you a comfortable and stylish sleep haven. Visit any of our stores in major city hubs or online to embrace the art of bedding. We are dedicated to transforming your bedroom into a sanctuary of comfort and style. We deliver promptly. T&Cs apply.