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Favorite lightweight, fluffy comforter?

2 years ago

Sitting at the airport in Nairobi waiting to continue the endless travel home, and thinking about the new duvet cover that arrived while I was gone. I had sworn off duvet covers, but had to try again after sleeping under a glorious one earlier this summer on vacation.


Looking for recs for your favorite lightweight (uh, menopause-friendly) comforters/duvet inserts.


Also, after staying in a hotel that had an amazing upholstered bed, DH has agreed that we ”need” one too. Any favorite upholstered beds? Prefer one that uses a boxspring. I liked one at PB, I think, but can’t remember which one. I will check a local store too.


The hotel room we loved. That blanket was amazing.


Comments (32)

  • 2 years ago

    Omigosh, that room is amazing. I've always liked the down comforters I've gotten from Company store or Pacific Coast Feather...cruelty free down. I prefer down because no matter the temp, it seems to adjust to my need. I avoid poly in both the duvet and the cover, pure cotton only. I have several weights of down comforters because I love to sleep in a cold room so change out the weight depending on the outdoor temps. (I usually don't heat my bedroom unless it's frigid outside). I keep a down blanket at the foot of the bed to pull up if I've misjudged how cold it might be.

  • 2 years ago

    I love my down comforter and down pillows. I buy mine from Company Store also. I only use pure cotton duvets. There is something about sleeping with down that anything else feel awful.

    Now that I live in S. Florida, I use a lightweight down blanket during the hot months. November I pick up my winter one from the cleaners for the cooler months. I can't wait for cooler weather!

  • 2 years ago

    Our down comforter is from Company Store -- their tropical or light weight and we still use it only in winter. LOL You could also try a down blanket if you want a fluffy, light but warm layer and the look of a duvet isn't important.

  • 2 years ago

    Thanks for confirming my hunch — I was thinking Company Store! Just ordered the ”light” all cotton one.

  • 2 years ago

    We also have Company Store comforters - but we have synthetic down. Apparently DH has a sensitivity to down and used to wake up with puffy eyes and a little congestion. We switched to alternative down and he was fine for years.

  • 2 years ago

    I LOVE that room. I want the pillows...off to look....

  • 2 years ago

    Mine is from Company Store, too. its kind of a medium weight. I believe that company now belongs to Home Depot but I dont think that affects quality. I use the comforter with a quilt over it. I just cant stand wrestling with duvet cover.

  • 2 years ago

    Many hotels sell their bedding

  • 2 years ago

    That hotel was in Nairobi so I don’t think I’ll pursue it.

  • 2 years ago

    Ive seen it worldwide, unless you mean it would entail wasteful shipping!

  • 2 years ago
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    Is the brown blanket on top a comforter or a fuzzy blanket? This is my yearly pro fuzzy blanket lecture. I used to do comforters but they're a pita to change covers & they just don't keep me warm when it's freezing. I also hate having a lot of layers on me. We were having our first freeze this morning so last night I put my fuzzy blanket on the bed, and have been doing it for years since I began buying fuzzy lap blankets, then tested queen size fuzzy blankets.

    I get hot easily during winter & I can't tolerate having to kick stuff off my feet or legs. I also stopped using a top sheet because I'd almost kick them to the floor while I slept. On top of the fitted sheet is my fuzzy blanket and then a mid weight quilt. Neither of them are tucked in, so it's easy to stick a leg out.

    While laying in bed last night with the fuzzy blanket cuddling me & my cheeks, I kept wondering why everyone doesn't use them in the winter? Even the cats have their own fuzzies.

    When it's frigid I use a twin size weighted blanket either on my feet or whole body. BTW, only a portion of the fuzzy blanket touches my cheek because it helps me go to sleep.

    https://www.amazon.com/Bedsure-Flannel-Fleece-Blanket-Queen/dp/B07YKY8CJV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3T138VE05U258&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UBk3tYA94uJTq4AsADHUek0xdybu0AE4EwfX4y1sxOGdWEsdHnqePf_rHzhOJx2L1yEuExRwxQETJ9kpyzzuIXbcTp62LLnPQb_CXzycACGzj380--PkMUHskyF3E18SsiM-QysrrTltJQa5LN3UWLlVdP9cvFBOtVV8QSa5p2n6s8r87VHDdWBhS-AlbrfSshtX11VpgnBhruvcRRrj_PfvR3kckC1fa48JLzB4nfX7PkQtPVVx4mTAnKChr6a1y3g58aMJeM3ebyOHPdazH4uAJ1cud2YHtgd4PooGonM.EB7sA71z4KbAmPqnIeyEVZWnFkuWKYZj7XIDoTl4aIY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Bedsure+Fleece+Blanket+Queen+Blanket+Dusty+Pink+-+Bed+Blanket+Soft+Lightweight+Plush+Fuzzy+Cozy+Luxury+Microfiber%2C+90x90+inches&qid=1729139327&sprefix=bedsure+fleece+blanket+queen+blanket+dusty+pink+-+bed+blanket+soft+lightweight+plush+fuzzy+cozy+luxury+microfiber%2C+90x90+inches%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-1

  • 2 years ago

    I LOVE down comforters - and was very upset when my hormones began fluctuating. I am a linen bedding "collector" - my daughter told me that I have enough linen bedding right now to last me for the rest of my life (for all of my bedrooms - but especially king size ones for the primary bedroom - although king ones actually look nice on queen beds - so I could use them in the other bedrooms). She told me that I have a linen bedding fetish.


    I am going to create a post soon about redoing my primary bedroom - and I need to find a color for the walls that will allow me to change out different color combinations of my linen duvets/shams/pillow cases/sheets.


    Anyway - when my hormones began fluctuating (pre-menapause), I started having problems re: using my down duvets - even though I purchased a lighter weight one from The Company Store. I started using my duvet covers - with nothing inside them - during the late spring/summer/early fall. It made me sad to not be able to "burrito" myself in down (I have to use my own down comforter).


    I did some research - and I discovered silk duvets inserts! It has a nice cotton cover - and while it isn't as "comfy" being wrapped inside of it as a down insert, it feels much nicer than an empty duvet cover. I really am happy that I found it.


    Of course, I will be happier when it turns a little cooler at night - because I will be able to switch back to my very comfy down insert (although, I cannot believe that it's already the middle of October 🥲


    Putting a duvet cover on is pretty easy if you use the burrito method (turn it inside out - lay it flat on your bed - tie the ends - roll it up - and then flip it right side out).


  • 2 years ago

    Oakley, the blanket was green and it was faux fur. It was super cozy.

  • 2 years ago

    On headboards, we had a very simple PB upholstered headboard for years. I liked it because it was slipcovered. I think that is a must.

  • 2 years ago

    Mtn, I want the type of bed that is a whole bed, not just a headboard. I am so tired of bed skirts. Like this:






  • 2 years ago

    I am not sure if I have seen one with legs, but I have seen of plenty of slipcovered platform beds, eg .https://www.westelm.com/products/haven-slipcover-bed-h7769/.


  • 2 years ago

    Sue, we have a fur blanket. it feels so good! We do not use it to cover up with. I love a bed skirt and multiple pillows/shams. What can i say, i love a pretty, layered bed. 🤷‍♀️

  • 2 years ago

    I have Company Store quilts but have a synthetic, no name lightweight comforter that I like because it can be washed in hot water and comes outclean and fluffy with no lumps.

  • 2 years ago

    Duvet cover…. the green color DOES work with the green in the paper even tho my camera colors are a bit off. But is the gingham too, uhhh, farmhousey with the Wm Morris wallpaper?



  • 2 years ago

    I think it works, esp. paird with a lot of white, and the duvet folded at the foot. The Brits would totally mix those two

  • 2 years ago
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    Gah, no, it doesn’t work.I unfolded it and spread it on the bed and it looks bad with the rug.

    Might try the sandalwood from West Elm, or the brick from PB. I have always had some variation of dark pink/terracotta, or beige, and was trying to shake it up a bit but the green is problematic and there aren’t really other colors that work unless I find the right sort of golden-brown that doesn’t look like poo.



    This is the brick:




    I considered the ”bronze” but I dunno, maybe too…um, brown. And could be hard to work w/ upholstered bed fabric options.




  • 2 years ago

    oh, forgot about the rug. I like the brick

  • 2 years ago

    Oh, I like the brick also!

  • 2 years ago

    Ordered the brick. I think it is the same color (quilt) I already have, which is boring but it works!

  • 2 years ago

    I checked it out also because I love the color so much (I wear it all the time) ... the photos of the quilt do seem a little less special than the photos of the linen bedding pieces. I think it looks like a great "grown up" pink.

    Bonus is it is such a great color for you -- we all want to look our best when lounging and draped in our bedding ;)

    Sueb20 thanked Funkyart
  • 2 years ago

    LOL, good point Funky. Thank God for dimmers is all I gotta say.

  • 2 years ago

    ps.. i did not get brick bedding much as I love the color-- i'd have to redo a lot to make it work. I may consider it in the spring but no matter what I try, i keep going back to the gray-green-blue spa colors. Boring but it works. Apparently I dont like to try new things in my bedroom .. i may need to work on that 😳

  • 2 years ago

    LOL i am a little more spirited than most mornings... no explanation or excuses. My coffee is clean. I think I just got tired of being stressed and grumpy this week.

  • 2 years ago

    LOL.


    I have the linen quilt with the diamond shaped stitching for summer. I like it a lot.

  • 2 years ago

    I really like PB quilts too ... I have the pick-stitch linen quilt. I think you have inspired me to try a new color and maybe I'll get a little wild and try a new pattern too!

  • 2 years ago

    Funky, maybe just because it's Friday? I'm always in a better mood on Friday than any other work day. Although day is testing my patience to no end.