My Search for the Fluffiest, Most Cloud-like Duvet
I asked people if they had a duvet that they loved. They did, and now I do too.
I recently went on a mission to find a new duvet insert. I had to borrow the duvet from my guest bedroom and found that it was so much better than the one on my bed. Hence my motivation.
It all started when my baby had an accident on my bed, and it soaked through the duvet cover to the duvet. It all had to go in the wash. Since it was later at night, it wasn’t going to dry by the time we went to bed. So, I grabbed the duvet from our guest bed. Boy oh boy, what a treat that was. From the moment I crawled into bed, I felt like I was lying on a cloud – well, the cloud was on top of me technically. The point is, I realized I was missing out. The guest room duvet is made of down, which it turns out makes all the difference. Why had I been settling for down alternative for all these years? I love my guests, but I think I should have a bed that’s as comfortable as theirs! Hence my hunt for a new duvet insert to fit our king size bed.
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I figured I’d start by asking people if they had one they loved. It turns out crowdsourcing was a smart idea. I got so many detailed responses that by chance happened to cover a wide range of brands and prices. I was looking for key words like “fluffy”, “cloud-like”, “luxurious”, “best sleep of my life”. Then, I did my own research to confirm these were in fact worthy options before considering myself or passing along to you. I was blown away by the quality components of these duvets, backed up by super positive reviews/ratings.
In the process I also got recommendations for pillow inserts and bedding. So I’ll share those too so you’ll have the full package to put the whole bed together and enjoy the most cozy, luxurious sleep of your life.
Notes: Most brands offer different weights and sizes. For the sake of comparison, I focused on midweight and king-size, but of course, you can customize to your needs.
Comparison at a glance
Kathy Ireland 250 Thread Count White Goose Down And Feather Comforter | $103 | 4.8 stars (534 reviews) Buy now
FJÄLLHAVRE Duvet insert, warm | $279 | 4.8 stars (89 reviews) Buy now
LaCrosse™ Premium Down Medium Warmth Comforter | $389 | 4.8 stars (4,247 reviews) Buy now
Boll & Branch Down Duvet Insert | $519 | 4.8 stars (639 reviews) Buy now
Cuddledown 700 Fill Power Temperature Regulating Down Comforter | $689 | 4.5 stars (122 reviews) Buy now
Feathered Friends Baffled Box 850 Down Comforter | $879 | 4.8 stars (173 reviews) Buy now
Skandia Down Vienna Down Comforter | $2,410 | NA Buy now
Duvet recommendations from $ to $$$
Kathy Ireland
What people have to say:
“Pretty sure it was Nancy meyers who recommended this one and said she uses it on all her beds? Either way I’ve had for 2 years and we love!”
“And it’s like a hotel. So fluffy. I spent a good amount of money making my bed feel like LUXURY for post partem. That was my only requirement after my c section.”
Product info:
Name: Kathy ireland 250 Thread Count White Goose Down And Feather Comforter
Density: All season
Price: $103.49
Rating: 4.8 stars (534 reviews)
Fill: filled with 10% white goose down and 90% white goose feathers
Shell: 100-percent cotton cover, 250 thread count
Care: Dry clean only
IKEA
What people have to say:
“We like the real down ones from Ikea. The super warm ones. I think they have a "winter" rating. They're about 300$ CAD.”
“IKEA. The quality for the price wins every time for me.”
Product info:
Name: FJÄLLHAVRE Duvet insert, warm
Density: Warm
Price: $279
Rating: 4.8 stars (89 reviews)
Fill: Weightless feel with 90% down/10% feather filling
Shell: 100% cotton, soft, dobby woven cotton
Construction: The side walls make this comforter extra thick and fluffy.
Care: Machine washable
The Company Store
What people have to say:
“All of mine are from the company store. Puffy and cozy.”
“Yes she told me to order from there when I had to get a few more for the house. Decent price too.”
Product info:
Name: LaCrosse™ Premium Down Medium Warmth Comforter - White, King/Cal King
Density: Medium
Price: $389
Rating: 4.8 stars (4,247 reviews)
Fill: Filled with lofty, ethically sourced, hypoallergenic RDS certified down
Shell: 295-thread count premium cotton twill for extra softness
Construction: Sewn-through box construction
Care: Machine washable
Boll & Branch
What people have to say:
“The boll and branch duvet is amazing! I have the lightweight one and it’s still super fluffy ◡̈”
Product info:
Name: Down Duvet Insert
Density: Midweight (They also offer Lightweight and Ultra-weight)
Price: $519
Rating: 4.8 stars (639 reviews)
Fill: ethically sourced in the U.S. and triple washed for a cleaner, longer-lasting loft
Shell: 100% organic cotton threads
Construction: each insert has a unique bafflebox construction that keeps the fill in place to maintain fluff and shape over time
Care: Machine washeable
Cuddledown
What people have to say:
“Oh down 3000%! Shop cuddledown for all your down. Best stuff, lasts forever.”
Product info:
Name: 700 Fill Power Temperature Regulating Down Comforter
Density: Level 1 (they have a helpful key that explains all the levels and how to select one)
Price: $689
Rating: 4.5 stars (122 reviews)
Fill: premium, hypoallergenic 700 fill power White Duck Down
Shell: downproof, 280 thread count, 100% combed cotton fabric
Construction: hi-tech mesh fabric creates unique climate zones to regulate the temperature of the air around the body
Care: recommend using a front-loading commercial washer and dryer, with cool water and our Fine Fabrics Wash or your preferred mild detergent. Dry completely on a low setting to prevent mildew.
Feathered Friends
What people have to say:
I asked @thisoakhouse (if you don’t know, Annie Meyers-Shyer is the daughter of the filmmakers acclaimed for their dreamy interiors, Nancy Meyers and Charles Shyer, and is herself a home expert as a result of remodeling an old house) for her recommendation. She is very discerning, whether it’s something really good for cheap or the best of the best for an investment, and this is what she uses.
Product info:
Name: Feathered Friends Baffled Box 850 Down Comforter
Price: $879
Density: Medium
Rating: 4.8 stars (173 reviews)
Fill: 850+ fill power Eastern European white goose down
Shell: Single ply, evenly woven cambric cotton ticking assures the tightest weave for a soft hand and superior performance
Construction: Baffle wall construction allows for maximum loft
Care: Not specified
Skandia Down
What people have to say:
Another recommendation from @thisoakhouse. See above.
Product info:
Name: Vienna Down Comforter
Price: $2410
Density: Medium
Reviews: None shown
Fill: 750-fill-power Polish white goose down for superior warmth and cloud-like loft
Shell: cotton batiste fabric which offers lightweight, touchable softness
Care: Professional dry clean recommended
Other Bedding Recommendations
Pillows
Costco Down Pillows
There’s long been a rumor that Costco pillows are surprisingly good and affordable. A family friend who doesn’t spare expenses on quality home furnishings confirmed that they’re the real deal. If they’re good enough for her, they’re good enough for me. So, I purchased some for my guest room. I tested them out when I was sleeping in there recently (in the first weeks of bringing my baby home, I’d sneak in there to get sleep while my husband was on duty).
Hotel Grand White Down Pillow ($52.99) - click here to purchase.
Sferra
@thisoakhouse strikes again. These down alternative pillows are her pillows of choice with lightweight feeling of down and the hypoallergenic quality of modern techno fibers.
Sferra Acadia Medium Pillow ($99) - click here to purchase.
Bedding
Boll & Branch
This bedding has been my go-to for a long time. It feels so luxurious getting into bed. I prefer a crisp white cotton sheet, and I go for one with a little bit of detail, which I think adds polish. The cotton actually get softer over time. Plus, I really appreciate that it is organic cotton, and Fair Trade Certified at that.
Signature Embellished Duvet Set ($369) - click here to purchase
Signature Embellished Sheet Set ($249) - click here to purchase
Lands End
@thisoakhouse tells a story of her family renting a house in East Hampton and being obsessed with the sheets. Expecting them to be a luxury brand, she was shocked to find they were from good old Lands End.
400 Thread Count Premium Supima Cotton No Iron Sateen Duvet Bed Cover ($224) - click here to purchase
400 Thread Count Premium Supima Cotton No Iron Sateen Bed Sheet Set ($239) - click here to purchase