When you’re shopping for the best duvet covers there are a few questions to keep top of mind: Are you a minimalist looking for a structured, formal bed cover? Do you like trendy prints and patterns? Are you a luxury-loving thread-count snob? All of these factors and more can sway your decision on which fabric and design to choose for your duvet. We’re here to tell you that there are plenty of brands on the market to fulfill each and every one of these needs. Even Ariel Kayes, founder of juggernaut bedding brand Parachute, has filled her eclectic LA home with a range of duvet covers that span vibrant lived-in linens to neutral, crisp percales.
Our Top Picks for the Best Duvet Covers
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You can’t forget practicality, either. Whether machine washable is high on your list of must-haves or you’re looking for something cooling for the summer months, our editors have tested duvet covers from the best places to buy bedding that meet all of the needs above—and we stand by them in our own homes to protect our favorite comforters. If you’re still on the fence, we’ve also tapped AD PRO Directory designers to share what they look for in the best duvet covers, from materiality to design. Read on for all the insight.
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For consistency, all prices listed reflect queen-size duvets unless otherwise noted, but different sizes are available for purchase from each brand.
What to Look for in the Best Duvet Covers
A duvet cover is more than just a bed cover. This eye-catching textile has a large footprint in any bedroom and can instantly give your space a refresh—whether with unique colors and prints or something more modest— especially if you want to disguise an old duvet insert. With this in mind, we tapped AD PRO Directory designers to weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover to elevate your bedroom.
Material: When it comes to duvet covers, everyone has their own personal preferences. For Nicole R. Fisher, CEO and founder of BNR Interiors, it’s linen: “They’re effortless, lightweight, and airy. I think the simplicity of the linen transcends different styles and spaces,” she says. Fisher notes that the feel is a big factor when selecting a duvet cover.
Carmen René Smith, founder and principal designer of Aquilo Interiors, says that it also needs to feel soft to the touch, breathable, and cozy. “What’s the point of a beautiful duvet if you don’t want to snuggle into it?” she says. “Texture is key too—whether it’s silky, crisp, or nubby, it should add depth to the space.”
Comfort: All of the interior designers we spoke to for this story point to natural fibers, not only because of their quality but also their airflow and breathability. Shelbie Cox of Shelbie Cox Studio recommends natural fibers like organic cotton and linen and notes that polyester and other synthetic fibers are best to avoid since they tend to trap heat.
Design: With so many patterns and colors to choose from, it’s important to keep your bedroom’s design style in mind. If you like more of a minimalist bedroom, Cox suggests a fine stripe pattern (like Quince’s European Linen Duvet Cover) or a monochromatic, muted color palette (see the Cozy Earth Linen Bamboo Duvet Cover) for your duvet cover set.
If you want to go bold for your bedroom, there are options aplenty. “We’re maximalists, so we say bump up the color and pattern no matter what your signature style is!” says Smith, adding that it’s important to still maintain balance. “If you have bold wallpaper, pull a color from it and go for a solid, textured duvet—like a rich velvet for drama or a soft linen for a more relaxed vibe. If you’re mixing patterns, think about scale—a bold, oversized print pairs best with a smaller, more delicate duvet pattern to give the eye a place to rest.”
If you don’t want to commit to one style just yet, rest assured that having a few duvets in rotation can help you keep your bedroom design fresh. “I tend to go simple on bedding and let the accessories be the pops of pattern and color that’s easily swapped out,” adds Fisher.
Maintenance: While these are great design accessories for a bedroom, they also need to be practical. Ashley Ross, founder and principal designer of Muse Noire Interiors recommends keeping these questions in mind when shopping: How does it fasten (zipper, tie up, or buttons)? Does it fit within your washer and dryer? This will help you know how to use it and how to care for it. She’s also big into searching the web to see how easily people find the duvet cover is—or is not—to take off.
How We Tested the Best Duvet Covers
We tested the best duvet covers the same way we test products for the rest of our sleep content: by bringing the items in our homes and adding them to our beds. This way, you’re guaranteed to get a real-life look at how the products perform after weeks and months of everyday use. We also wash them routinely to keep an eye out for any wear and tear. All of the brands we feature reflect a variety of price points, designs, and materials to ensure you have the best options to choose from for your bedroom.
Jump down to the end of this article to watch an in-depth video about our testing methodology and top picks.
Best Duvet Cover, Overall
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Photo: Yelena Moroz Alpert
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Brooklinen Classic Duvet Cover
- Closure Type: Duvet ties
- Material: 100% long-staple cotton
- Colors: 20
- Sizes: Twin/Twin XL, Full/Queen, King/California King
- Warranty: 365 days
I’m not sure what’s left to say about this bedding brand that hasn’t already been plastered across subway ads or Instagram feeds, but in short, Brooklinen is somewhat of a bedding celebrity. It has garnered cool-kid status by offering top-quality products using Oeko-Tex-certified products at reasonable prices. The Classic Duvet Cover is made of percale, which can be compared to a crisp cotton button-down shirt. It’s soft and sophisticated in a matte, buttery finish that can be attributed to long-staple cotton fibers that are spun to make stronger but finer yarn.
Our editors are not only big fans of Brooklinen products for their breathable, sustainable materials but also for their versatile designs. With 20 earthy tones, we recommend this duvet cover for any type of bedroom style—but we’d lean towards purchasing for a coastal design thanks to the soothing colors and prints.
Like contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert, who has this duvet cover in her bedroom, we recommend styling it with breezy linen sheets and a throw blanket in complementary neutral and oceanic-inspired hues.
Tester: Mel Studach, AD PRO senior editor
My sleep preferences: Give me a relatively firm mattress, a lightweight duvet, and a room that’s not too cold, and I’m good to go.
My experience: I’m not particularly picky when it comes to my duvet cover material—percale, linen, and sateen each have their perfect setting—but this duvet cover has tipped the scales for me! I love how crisp and smooth the percale is—in both appearance and touch. And inserting the duvet was simple with help from the cover’s “long” and “short” interior tags.
The bottom line: You can’t go wrong with a classic percale bedding. Plus, Brooklinen offers a fun mix of solids and patterns to choose from.
The Luxe, Low-Cost Pick
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Quince European Linen Duvet Cover
- Closure Type: Button
- Material: 100% European Flax Linen
- Colors: 35
- Sizes: Twin, Full/Queen, King/California King
- Warranty: 365 days
Quince’s entire deal is about making high-quality luxury products at an affordable price. They work only with factories that are both sustainable and pay a fair wage, which is something that many shoppers care enough about to pay a little extra for, but Quince cuts back on things like fancy packaging to keep costs down.
Quince is another AD favorite for its plethora of prints and solid colors. Welcome this duvet cover in your space—no matter its design style—for an expensive looking, lightweight addition to your bedscape that’s also budget friendly.
Since linen makes a statement on its own with its lived-in look, we recommend styling this duvet cover with Quince’s classic European linen sheet set and a fluffy duvet insert in neutral hues for an exceptionally cozy sleep oasis. It’s also neutral enough that you can add some striped or floral sheets for extra personality.
Tester: Elise Portale, contributor
My sleep preferences: I live in a studio apartment, so my bed is not just a place for sleep but a place to hang out and decompress at random times of the day. Having a soft duvet cover is a must for me, but I’m also a pretty hot sleeper, which means that heavier fabrics that are super plush are a no-go. My cat is also the messiest person I know, so, you know, it’s got to be durable and easy to clean.
My experience: Right off the bat, I knew this duvet cover was going to be a good one. The European flax linen is so soft and comfy, and I can tell that it can take a lot of wear while still seeming luxurious. Paired with my insert, it is quite roomy, so putting it on wasn’t too bad, though I’m not a huge fan of the button closures. Sleeping with it has been a dream, and it’s really easy to snuggle with. The only real downside is that it’s noticeably larger than my insert. I can tell it would be even more plush if I had a fluffier one to fill it out.
The bottom line: I would absolutely recommend this duvet cover. It may not look fancy, but if you like a softer, more utilitarian bedspread, Quince is a winner. The linen is ridiculously soft from the moment you take it out of the package, and it comes at a price that you really aren’t going to find elsewhere for the same quality.
The Hotel-Inspired Duvet Cover
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Saatva Organic Percale Duvet Cover Set
- Closure Type: Hidden zipper
- Material: Percale cotton
- Colors: 3
- Sizes: Twin/Twin XL, Full/Queen, King/California King
- Warranty: 45 days
Saatva is a household name for mattresses. With newer categories like furniture, rugs, bedding, and bath under its belt, Saatva is certainly diversifying its product offering while focusing on its specialty: attention to detail. Made with 100% GOTS certified organic cotton, the Organic Percale Duvet Cover Set includes one duvet cover and two pillow shams, a hidden zipper closure on the duvet cover and center envelope opening on shams (a rare find), and corner ties to keep the duvet in place. With a 200-thread count, it feels really light and airy to the touch while remaining warm enough for colder months.
The crisp feel to this percale duvet cover is reminiscent of the bedding you’ll find in a luxury hotel. Transform your space into a bed-and-breakfast vibe with what the brand describes as “cozy-casual luxury” with this duvet.
Since this duvet mirrors the look of high-end hotel bedding, we recommend pairing it with pieces from AD-favorite bedding brands that are actually featured in upscale lodgings (and yes, we name names). We suggest styling the cover with embroidered sheets and a bed skirt from Sferra for some refined flair.
Tester: Katarina Kovac, contributor
My sleep preferences: I prefer to sleep cooler, so a percale weave typically suits me best. It’s pretty difficult to find one that checks all of the boxes: not too scratchy, not too cold to the touch, increases in softness after a couple of washes, and doesn’t wrinkle everywhere. When looking for a duvet, I usually opt for a percale weave with organic fibers, so I can rest assured I’m not sleeping on any linens with toxic chemicals applied.
My experience: I wasn’t sure what the 200-thread count fabric would feel like and was pleasantly surprised to find that it was still soft and not too rough to the touch like many percale weaves can be. I really appreciated the fact that there was a zipper enclosure on the duvet, as well as a center envelope opening on the shams, as it helps create a neat and tidy look that I love with white linens. After washing the duvet twice, it was noticeably softer yet still slightly wrinkly, so I put it under a clothing iron. The end result was a beautifully crisp set of bed linens that tie my room together really nicely. The duvet insert I used from Quince fit like a glove.
The bottom line: I’d recommend this set to anyone who loves a percale weave and prefers to have a light, airy feel to their bedding rather than a heavyweight feel. It’s perfect for someone who wants a cool sleep experience and likes to add throw blankets to their setup during the colder months when needed. It’s not for someone who likes a soft, silky duvet that feels like butter—it’s quite the opposite, and works for me, as I prefer percale. The price point is solid for what you receive, and the material being 100% organic is the icing on the cake.
For a Lived-in Look
Parachute Linen Duvet Cover
- Closure Type: Four corner ties
- Material: 100% European flax linen
- Colors: 7
- Sizes: Twin/Twin XL, Full/Queen, King/California King
- Warranty: 60 days
A darling of the 2010s direct-to-consumer movement, Parachute is a home brand best known for its bedding, though the company has also dabbled in furniture, mattresses, and other essentials. Its products, including the Linen Duvet Cover, are Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, meaning that every element (even buttons!) has been tested for substances damaging to human health. Parachute also doesn’t artificially soften their products. In the wrong hands, linen can be itchy or stiff until it’s been broken in, but that wasn’t the case here. This version, made of European flax and made in the Guimarães region of Portugal, was inviting and oh so soft. The company also touts the material as naturally antimicrobial, which is a plus.
Another pick for a boho bedroom, this duvet cover has a lived-in look and several organic colors to choose from.
If you, in true minimalist fashion, like a monochrome bedscape, we recommend styling this duvet cover with linen sheets in natural colors. If you want a slightly moodier bedroom, try a shade like cacao or indigo.
Tester: Lila Allen, contributor
My sleep preferences: Regardless of the season or temperature, I have to be snuggled under a cover in order to fall asleep. Generally, that means I go after bedding that I can pull up to my ears and really burrow into. Because I share my bed with a hot-blooded husband and a large Maine Coon cat, my bed tends to run warm, so I look for layerable, snuggly covers that I can pile on and take off as needed.
My experience: I was pleasantly surprised at how soft this cover was—again, with linen, sometimes it can be a roll of the dice. This set had the best of both worlds: super supple but still casually elevated. The linen is a nice thickness, too; I can’t see any trace of the duvet inside of it. I paired mine with an all-season comforter from Riley, which stays secure through a button closure on the side. Together, the two have just the right amount of rumple. My duvet does move around a bit inside of the cover but has mostly remained in place. Best of all, I’ve been sleeping soundly with the set on hot nights as well as ones where the A/C has been on overdrive, and so far it holds up in both situations. Not too warm or cool.
