The best duvet covers to transform your bedroom into a luxury hotel
Give your bedroom a refresh with our selection of the best duvet covers of 2024. After four years of rigorous testing, we've curated a list of top-quality duvet covers that prioritise both comfort and style
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There are plenty of reasons to invest in some quality bedding, including the best duvet covers. An inviting duvet cover is the focal point of any bedroom and is a more cost-and time-effective way to rejig your interior than any feature wall or striking artwork above your headboard. Along with the best duvet and one of the best mattresses, quality bed linen from the best bedding brands will also provide the comfort you need for better sleep and sweeter dreams.
Whether made from sumptuous sateen, seersucker, chevron, linen or jacquard cotton, any interior designer worth their salt will tell you that a clean white bedding set is the way to go if you’re looking to emulate that luxury hotel feel (you can always accessorise with a designer throw and cushions). That said, with some designers applying their signature design tropes to homewares including bed linen sets for every bed size, there are plenty of options luxe statement-making options now available too.
Whatever aesthetic and feel you’re looking to achieve, and whether you need a super king size or a double duvet cover, or something cotton-rich or linen we’ve got you covered. Tuck into GQ’s pick of the best duvet covers and duvet cover sets below.
What's in GQ's best duvet covers guide?
- What are the best duvet covers to buy in 2024?
- How we test duvet covers: GQ’s review process
- Meet our team:
- Read more guides to the best bedding
- What does thread count mean for duvet covers and sheets?
- What is the best duvet cover for staying cool?
- What is the warmest duvet cover?
- What is the best quality material for duvet covers?
What are the best duvet covers to buy in 2024?
We've gone into plenty more detail about our duvet cover picks further down, but if you're in a hurry, we've covered our top three favourite white duvet covers below, our top three summer duvets and our top five at a glance options.
Duvet Cover | Material | Thread Count | Best for | Price |
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The White Company Savoy | Egyptian Cotton Percale | 400 | Hotel-quality | £100 - £150 |
John Lewis Soft & Silky | Egyptian Cotton | 400 | Value | £18-£125 |
Piglet in Bed Shirt Stripe | 100% Cotton Percale | 200 | Colour | £99-£109 |
Dusk Portofino | 100% Cotton Percale | 200 | Texture | £25-£50 |
Piglet in Bed Linen Bedding | 55% European Linen and 45% Long Staple Cotton | Linen | Design | £139-£209 |
How we test duvet covers: GQ’s review process
In our mission to hunt down the best duvet covers and best bed sheets in the UK, we put some of the biggest and best brands in the country, as well as some of the newer and more exciting companies, to the test, sleeping with as many of the duvet covers as we could. With each set, we've looked at the fabric and material, quality, how easy they are to care for and keep clean, their suitability to different seasons, and of course, their style. Whatever you're after, we're sure there's a duvet cover that fits the bill below.
GQ's Senior Commerce Writer Daphne Bugler has tried and tested duvet covers from nearly every brand on the market, having written extensively about sleep, mattresses and interior design for more than four years. Her expertise has been combined with Britta O'Boyle, a journalist who has been working in sleep and interiors for the past 14 years. Working alongside experts in the sleep world, as well as insight from the wider GQ team of 30+ style experts on the trends and aesthetics that everyone is loving in 2024, they've made sure this guide has everything covered.
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Duvet cover FAQs
Here we are answering some of the key questions when it comes to picking a duvet cover, from the low down on thread count to the best materials.
Thread counts are used to measure the threads per square inch of cotton sheets, with higher thread count cotton duvet covers made from finer yarns that can lend your sheets a smoother feel. It's not to be mistaken for the cotton "fibre" of a duvet cover, which references the type of cotton it's constructed from. When it comes to cotton fibres, the longer the better, but it's worth noting that opting for premium quality can take away from some of the easy-care upshots of less luxurious polycotton.
The temperature might be starting to dip but for the hot and sweaty sleepers out there, you still might very well be waking up in the middle of the night desperate for a bit of a breeze. The best duvet covers to stay cool are typically made from more lightweight materials, particularly breathable ones like cotton, linen or bamboo. Stay away from more synthetic fibres (unless they are carefully produced to make sure they're also cooling) and you'd probably be wise to avoid brushed cotton bedding. Your duvet choice here also plays an important role so think about opting for a lower tog duvet and one with good temperature control.
With winter around the corner, you'll want to be thinking about materials like flannel, fleece or heavyweight cotton if you're after the cosiest duvet covers. Good insulation is key, but just remember that you don't want to be too hot at the same time. Make sure it's a duvet cover that's still breathable, something which cotton tends to be great for. You can also pop one of the best electric blankets underneath your sheets too, if you need a bit of extra warmth.
Cotton tends to be considered one of the best quality materials for duvet covers, especially if you shop for Egyptian cotton. This being said, materials like silk and linen are now being placed on an equal pedestal as they add in temperature regulating features and tend to just feel more luxurious. When choosing your duvet cover, focus on materials that balance comfort and texture with durability and ease of care and you'll be on your way to a good purchase.