If you are looking at duvets and duvet covers for the bedrooms in your home, knowing which ones to pick can be difficult. You want to make sure that they help establish the feel that you are trying to present in your bedrooms and also make sure that they will last and still look nice months or even years later. There are a few things that you need to keep in mind that will help you when it is time to make your selections.

The actual duvet will be much easier to pick than the cover will. The size you will pick will mostly be determined by the size of the bed it will go on. Some people like oversized duvets which hang down and give a very luxurious look. This is a matter of personal preference more than necessity. Always make sure that the duvet you pick is at least the size of the bed if not a little larger. The last thing you want is to pick one which is too small and which will leave you cold and uncovered in the middle of the night.

The fill is a little trickier. Basically, if you are allergic to feathers go with one which has synthetic or silk fill. Other than that, it depends on how insulating you want the duvet to be. Talking to employees or reading ratings can help you pick the kind of down you want to have in your duvet.

Once you have the duvet you need to look at the covers to go over it. The choice you make should depend on the age of the person who will be using it, the room it will go in and the personal preference of the person who have the duvet cover on their bed.

Some excellent and very washable choices for children would include denim, cotton and even microfiber. These materials wash well and are easy to clean if they get dirty. It is inevitable that a duvet cover which is used in a child’s room will need cleaning fairly frequently. When picking a pattern, do not go with something that is too childlike. A more adult pattern that is still fun will last them much longer than one which features cartoon characters or patterns for young children.

Adults also have a lot of choice. Formal bedrooms may call for a duvet cover made of silk or satin. More relaxed rooms can use duvet covers in any material and pattern. Even those materials suitable for children can make a great informal duvet cover for an adult bedroom.

There are so many different choices of duvet covers on the market. Looking on the internet and in stores and catalogues before you make your choice will help you find the perfect one for your bedroom.