Bedding for a double bed with two duvets

Short answer: In Denmark most couples sleep under separate duvets, so two single sets are bought rather than one double set. It also makes it easier to wash and change separately and to choose the right duvet for each person.

Two duvets, two covers

With a duvet each, you can choose different warmth and change covers independently. Nobody pulls the duvet away at night, and one person is not woken every time the other turns over. Two single sets in the same colour still give a calm, matching bed. See the sets in bamboo bedding.

Size depends on the duvet

Measure the duvet and buy according to it, not the width of the bed. A 180 centimetre double bed usually has two duvets 140 centimetres wide, but the length can vary. The most common sizes are 140x200 and 140x220. If the size is on the duvet label, use that. Otherwise measure it flat.

Length matters most

If you are tall, or like the duvet up around your shoulders and over your feet, 140x220 gives you more to work with. The extra length also means the duvet slides off less easily during the night. Remember that the cover must match the duvet. See bamboo bedding 140x220.

If you sleep differently

If one of you runs warm and the other cold at night, you can choose different duvet weights and still have matching covers, so the bed looks unified. A light summer duvet for the warm sleeper and a thicker all season duvet for the cold one solves many discussions. See bamboo bedding 140x200.

Pillows

The standard pillow in Denmark measures 60x63 centimetres, and most bedding sets include a pillowcase in that size. Check your pillow if you have a different model, such as a long pillow or one in a special format. A pillowcase that is too big folds and creates bumps under your cheek.

Number of sets

Two sets per person means you can change and wash without waiting for one to dry. It also creates a natural rotation, so each set wears less. Many choose two sets in the same colour so a matching set is always ready. See how often should bedding be changed.

Washing

Wash bedding at 40 degrees without fabric softener, which leaves a film on the fibres and reduces moisture absorption. Use a mild detergent and do not fill the machine completely, so the cover has room to move. Hang it up to dry. See how to wash bamboo bedding.

Change separately

One advantage of two sets is that you can each change at your own pace. If one of you sweats more at night, that set can be changed more often without stripping the whole bed. The pillowcase is best changed more often than the duvet cover, because it touches face and hair directly.

The sheet

Even with separate duvets, you usually share one sheet. Measure the mattress and remember the depth if you choose a fitted sheet. If there is a topper, the sheet must fit around both. A sheet that sits tight gives fewer wrinkles and a calmer night's sleep.

Storage

Store clean sets folded on a dry, airy shelf. Many people fold the cover and sheet and tuck them inside the matching pillowcase, so the whole set stays together and is easy to find. Avoid plastic bags that trap moisture, and do not put bedding away until it is completely dry.

Frequently asked questions

Should we buy a double set?

In Denmark most people use two single sets, because two people sleep under separate duvets. That makes it easier to choose duvets and to wash and change separately.

Which size should we choose?

The one that fits your duvets. Measure them and choose 140x200 or 140x220 depending on length. It is the size of the duvet, not the width of the bed, that decides.