Best duvet cover

Considering freshening up the look of your bedroom or guest room, but don't want to redecorate the entire room? A proper duvet cover can inject some fresh style, design, and color into the room without costing a pretty penny along the way. Duvet covers come in a wide array of sizes, colors, patterns, and materials. While looks are important, we've also taken into account the ease of use and maintenance instructions for each of these duvet covers, and made sure that they're reasonable value for money. 

The ATsense Duvet Cover is everything you want from you bed linen: natural (it's 100 per cent cotton), well made and durable, and washes beautifully. And comes in all the neutral colors you could want, from crisp white to greys and pinks and checks. What we really like about this set (two pillowcases included) is that it comes pre-washed for that extra soft feel. Those who love their sheets extra smooth may not like this finish, but we urge you to give it a go – you might just change your mind.

The Simple&Opulence 100% Washed Linen Duvet Cover Set is for those who are serious about their bedlinen. The fabric, color and design of this duvet cover set (two pillow cases are included) are pure luxury. Linen is one of the best fabrics for cooling you down at night, wicking away moisture from your body. It also gets softer the more you wash it. And we really like the stitched trim detailing on this set, which gives it a slightly retro look. If you've always wanted to try linen but have felt unsure, this is the linen duvet cover to go for. 

The IKONICASA Light Gray Seersucker Duvet Cover Set is one of the best you can buy because its textured exterior means it doesn't need ironing and will look great for prolonged use. This set is available in six colors, from baby pink to a cool mint. It has a zipper closure, making it easy to use, and comes in twin, queen, or king sizes. 

The duvet cover comes with two matching pillowcases, and the underside is a plain smooth finish which you can easily flip over for a different look. 

The Wake In Cloud Gray White Striped Duvet Cover Set will delight those who love stripes, and it's very affordable, too. In 100 per cent cotton, it features a zip cover and ties. A very nice option if you like changing your bedding often and want something with a summer vacation vibe. The one downside of this duvet cover set is that the cotton is ever so slightly scratchy, although it does soften up a bit with washing. The perfect set for a guest bedroom, in our opinion. 

The Dreaming Wapiti Duvet Cover is a great option is you like your bedding super low maintenance and washable in low temperatures. The microfiber in this duvet set has been washed, giving it a super-soft feel. It also drapes spectacularly well and doesn't crease. There are several trendy color options, including a beautiful duty 'mocha' pink. But our favorite feature of this bedding set is probably the fact that the duvet cover has a zip – no time-consuming buttons. Bear in mind, though, that microfiber is synthetic and isn't the best choice if you're a sweaty sleeper.

The Wake In Cloud Botanical Duvet Set includes a duvet cover and pillow cases, both in the same delightful floral print that will instantly liven up a neutral bedroom. Made from a lovely cotton fabric, it's breathable and washes well. We like that the duvet cover has corner ties that ensure your comforter doesn't move around in the cover. The type of cotton this duvet set is made from is on the thinner, crinklier side, so it does wrinkle easily, which is something to bear in mind.

The XeGe Polyester Shaggy Duvet Cover has the soft and fuzzy feel of a cuddly stuffed animal. It's available in 19 colors, including neutrals such as white and gray, and bright colors like purple and green. The inside has a velvety finish and the exterior is longer and looks fantastic. This duvet cover comes in twin, king, and queen sizes, and while there are matching pillow cases available they don't come included. This duvet cover will keep you warm and cosy all winter long, but it could get a little warm in the winter. 

Our verdict

The best duver cover is the ATsense Duvet Cover, which has a natural classic look that will work in any home. If you want something with an even more natural finish, go for the Simple&Opulence 100% Washed Linen Duvet Cover Set. The Dreaming Wapiti Duvet Cover is our top microfiber duvet cover, and for something a bit different, the XeGe Polyester Shaggy Duvet Cover looks so comfy you'll never want to get out of bed. 

The Wake In Cloud Gray White Striped Duvet Cover Set or Wake In Cloud Botanical Duvet Set are both great options, and the IKONICASA Light Gray Seersucker Duvet Cover Set is wrinkle-free and low-maintenance. 

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