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Summer, all-season or winter?<\/h2>\r\nThe warmth level is the first decision, and it follows how warm you tend to sleep \u2014 not the calendar. Within each collection, the three versions differ in filling weight: light, medium and high.\r\n
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Choosing a warmth level<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Warmth level<\/span>\r\nSuitable for<\/strong><\/span>\r\nCategory<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\r\n
Light<\/span>\r\nwarm nights and sleepers who tend to run warm<\/span>\r\nSummer duvets<\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n
Medium<\/span>\r\nyear-round use in bedrooms kept at a fairly consistent temperature<\/span>\r\nAll-season duvets<\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n
Warm<\/span>\r\ncold nights and cooler bedrooms<\/span>\r\nWinter duvets<\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nHow warm a night feels also depends on the room temperature and bed linen, so the warmth level should be understood as a guide rather than a promise. Filling weights are comparable within the same collection, but not across different fillings: 400 grams of down and 400 grams of TENCEL\u2122 Lyocell will not result in duvets with the same character.\r\n\r\nWhat an all-season duvet is for.<\/strong> It has a medium filling weight and is made as a single duvet, rather than as two separate duvets that fasten together \u2014 a format often sold as a four-seasons duvet. Its advantage lies in simplicity: one duvet can be used throughout the year without the need to change between summer and winter versions, while bed linen and room temperature allow for a degree of fine-tuning. Those who experience summer and winter very differently may be better served by a separate summer duvet and winter duvet.\r\n\r\nUnsure about the warmth level, filling or size?<\/strong>\r\nOliwia, our Atelier Concierge, will advise you personally. Request personal advice<\/a>.\r\n

Filling, outer fabric and size<\/h2>\r\nOnce the warmth level has been chosen, filling, outer fabric and size shape the final decision. The filling defines the character of the duvet, the outer fabric influences how it feels against the skin, and the size determines how it fits the bed. For two people, there is a fourth consideration, which this section explores at the end.\r\n

The filling: six collections, six characters<\/h3>\r\nDown<\/strong> is light and lofty: it traps air and combines warmth with very little weight. Royal is filled with Polish goose down, while Queen is filled with Siberian goose down. TENCEL\u2122 Lyocell<\/strong> is a fibre made from cellulose; the washable Dreamy collection is designed with humid nights in mind. Wool<\/strong> retains warmth and can absorb moisture; it is aired rather than washed and professionally cleaned when required. Alpaca is filled with Peruvian alpaca wool, Merino with wool from Alpine merino sheep, and Cashmere with a blend of cashmere and merino wool.\r\n\r\nWhich filling is most suitable is a matter of character rather than value: washable or aired, exceptionally light or with more substance.\r\n

Outer fabric and weave: the finer adjustment<\/h3>\r\nThe feel of a duvet is not determined by the filling alone. Two textile layers shape the experience. The first is the outer fabric of the duvet itself<\/strong>: fine batiste made from Egyptian Mako cotton feels airy and dry against the skin; smooth cotton sateen lies closer to the body and feels more supple; a blend of Lyocell and cotton absorbs moisture.\r\n\r\nThe second layer is the bed linen<\/strong> placed over the duvet. Airy weaves such as percale<\/a> and linen<\/a> feel lighter during the warmer months; TENCEL\u2122 bed linen<\/a> can absorb moisture on humid nights; smooth sateen<\/a> conveys a warmer character during the cooler months.\r\n\r\nThe same duvet can therefore feel noticeably different throughout the year. Its outer fabric and the bed linen provide a finer degree of adjustment alongside the fundamental choice of warmth level.\r\n

The size: length first, then width<\/h3>\r\nDimensions are stated as width \u00d7 length, which means that 200x220 and 220x200 cm are two different sizes. Two basic principles help with the choice: the length<\/strong> should allow the duvet to reach from the shoulders to beyond the feet. The width<\/strong> determines how much room there is at the sides; anyone who moves frequently during the night may prefer a more generous size.\r\n\r\nOur range begins at 135x200 cm and extends to 280x240 cm; we do not offer smaller sizes. Larger dimensions are not a secondary part of our range, but an area in which we have extensive experience. Duvets and matching duvet covers<\/a> are available in the same sizes, and the cover should have the same dimensions as the duvet.\r\n\r\nFor reference, commonly used UK sizes include 135x200 cm for a single duvet, 200x200 cm for a double and 260x220 cm for a super king. King-size dimensions can vary between manufacturers; if the size you require is not included in our standard range, we can make it to order as a custom size.\r\n

One shared duvet or two separate duvets?<\/h3>\r\nFor two people sharing a bed, one shared duvet and two separate duvets are equally suitable choices. The decision depends less on preference than on two factors: the width of the bed and how similar each person\u2019s preference for warmth is.\r\n
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Duvet sizes for two<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Your bed<\/span>\r\nOne shared duvet<\/strong><\/span>\r\nTwo separate duvets<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\r\n
140\u2013160 cm<\/span>\r\n200x200 or 200x220 cm \u2014 sufficient, but with little room to spare<\/span>\r\n135x200 or 140x200 cm each<\/span><\/div>\r\n
180 cm<\/span>\r\n220x200 or 240 x220 cm<\/span>\r\n140x200 or 155x220 cm each<\/span><\/div>\r\n
200 cm and wider<\/span>\r\n260x220, 260x240 or 280x240 cm<\/span>\r\n155x220 or 160x210 cm each<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nOne shared duvet<\/strong> generally provides enough room at the sides at around 240 cm wide or more; below this, space can quickly become limited when one person turns during the night. It creates a calmer, more unified look: one continuous surface, one cover, one line. For a bedroom in which the bed is intended to form a quiet, cohesive focal point, this is often the more harmonious choice.\r\n\r\nTwo separate duvets<\/strong> are the more precise choice when each person has a different preference for warmth. Each can select their own warmth level and filling: a light Lyocell duvet beside a warm wool duvet is not a compromise, but a considered choice for each person. Separate duvets can also reduce disturbance when one person moves frequently during the night. Visually, the bed shows two distinct sections rather than one continuous surface; with matching covers, the overall composition remains cohesive.\r\n\r\nWhen in doubt, warmth and comfort should take precedence over appearance. Two people with noticeably different preferences for warmth are unlikely to be equally comfortable beneath the same duvet.\r\n

Made to order in our own ateliers<\/h3>\r\nWe do not keep finished duvets in stock. Your order defines the collection, warmth level and size, and only then does the work begin: the outer fabric is cut to the chosen dimensions, the chambers are constructed, and the appropriate filling weight is added for that particular size.\r\n\r\nThis made-to-order process takes longer than selecting a duvet from stock, but it also means that every duvet \u2014 in every size within our standard range \u2014 is made specifically for the dimensions chosen. All our duvets are made to order in our own ateliers in Poland.\r\n

Custom dimensions beyond the standard range<\/h3>\r\nBespoke beds, antique bed frames and unusual room proportions do not always correspond to standard dimensions. Where technically feasible, we make duvets in custom sizes across every collection and warmth level. Let us know the dimensions you require, and we will confirm feasibility and the price before you place your order. Request a custom size<\/a>.\r\n\r\nCompare duvet and duvet cover sizes<\/a>. For guesthouses and boutique hotels, we also provide a dedicated page: Hotel & B2B<\/a>.","link":"https:\/\/vonschuetz.com\/en\/duvets\/","name":"Duvets","slug":"duvets","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":0,"meta":[],"menu_order":1,"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vonschuetz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/84","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vonschuetz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vonschuetz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/vonschuetz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=84"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}