Or rather will the down comforter fit inside the duvet??? I get asked this question so much…”which insert to buy for my duvet?” Honestly, I struggle with this too. There are so many options. We all know there are various levels of warmth for different climates but what about fit? There is discussion here about using various bedding inside duvets such as blankets or matelasse for summer month and “fit” so I know my clients and I aren’t the only ones trying to get the perfect down comforter options.
We all want a good fluffy insert that won’t be too small or puny looking?? Although I am open to using an empty duvet folded at the end of the bed for layering appeal in the summer months. But most people want the big fluffy insert and I often suggest my clients making custom duvets buy the insert of their choice first (get the weights and brand they want) and then measure their custom duvet from there or use those measurements with the workroom. Apparently not all duvets are the exact same size? Am I crazy or do y’all agree? Not all kings or twins or whatever are created equal it seems…
Speaking of bedding, I am of course loving the Southern Living Design House’s recent use of these buffalo check bedding items from IKEA!
Southern Living Idea House 2012 (I love that it’s an old house too!)
Funny I had been wanting to add the buffalo check duvet (they didn’t use it here but did use the matching shams and drapes) to the end of my own bed this winter and nearly bought at a recent trip to IKEA and didn’t because I thought “do i really want IKEA bedding on my master bed.” Well the Lord humbled me, because when it wasn’t two weeks later I saw the above picture revealed in Southern Living. I knew if its good enough for the Southern Living Idea house it’s good enough for moi. Silly I know but honest. . All of this to say, WHAT ABOUT IKEA duvet inserts? I hear good and bad. They have the different weights and they aren’t cheap. They have great feather down pillow inserts at GOOD prices. BUT I have also heard you can’t return IKEA bedding so you need to be sure.
So what are your thoughts on this little issue? Do you sew ties or loops inside your duvet to tie the insert in the corners so it won’t slip? do you double stuff or buy a size larger? I am going to keep gathering information on this topic and I will share as I learn more and hope you will leave your thoughts as well. We spend a large amount of our lifetime in bed and want it to be comfy AND lovely!