A duvet keeps you warm during the chilly winter months. A duvet is almost never left uncovered, though, for its protection. It is placed inside a duvet cover to keep it from becoming soiled. However, aligning the cover and the duvet is a very difficult chore that can take a lot of time and leave you frustrated. 

Do you, too, have trouble putting on a duvet cover? We know it can be frustrating. So what is the best way to put a duvet cover on? And how do you put it on yourself? 

To find out, keep reading.

A duvet cover is just that—a cover for the duvet. It is similar to a pillowcase in design and functioning. The duvet cover shields the duvet from spills and sweat, just like the pillowcase does. 

When you use a duvet cover, you won’t have to wash your duvet as frequently. Also, washing a duvet cover is relatively easy. Duvet covers are often machine washable and easy to maintain. 

Duvets or “comforters”, on the other hand, are filled with synthetic fiber fluff or duck or goose down. This makes washing and maintaining them a challenge. 

Do you know you can use a duvet cover without an insert? But how do you put a duvet cover on without an insert? You can use a duvet cover by itself as a lightweight summer blanket because it is made of a two-layer fabric.

The duvet cover closes around the duvet either with a zip, ties, or buttons. But how to put on a duvet cover is the concern here.

For most people, applying a duvet cover is a task. It is a frustrating and time-consuming chore where the duvet and the duvet cover are like two stubborn siblings who are just not ready to reconcile. 

Is there an easy way to put a duvet cover on a duvet?

Yes, there is.

Here, we’ll go over three quick ways to put a duvet cover on. Go through all three and decide which one will be the easiest for you.

All the benefits of a duvet cover—easy maintenance, aesthetic appeal, protection, and more—are great. But what if you do not know how to put on a cover? 

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Most people struggle with putting on a duvet cover and rummage through the internet to figure out how to put a duvet cover on, the easiest way to put on a duvet cover, and the like.

Here are some quick and simple ways to put on your duvet cover, in response to your question.

The traditional method is one of the most widely used methods because it is simple and quick. So how do you put a duvet cover in seconds?

Follow these steps:

1. Lay your comforter flat on the bed.
2. Turn the duvet cover inside out.
3. Lay it flat on the bed on top of the comforter
4. Make sure that the mouth of the cover is at the foot of the bed.
5. Now, reach inside and grab the top two corners of the duvet cover, along with the corners of the duvet. If there is a tie or snap at the corners, put them in place.
6. After you secure the top corners of the cover and insert, pull the cover over the insert so that the right side of the cover comes on top and covers the insert.
7. If there is no tie or snap, you will have to keep holding the corners while slowly flipping the cover over the insert.
8. Once you’ve inserted the duvet, give it a couple of more shakes to properly align the two. 
9. Properly tuck the bottom of the duvet inside the cover, and secure them in place with the closure provided. 

In case you were wondering how to put on a duvet cover with corner ties, the traditional method is perfect for putting on a duvet cover with corner ties.

Have a double duvet cover and wondering what is the easiest way to put a double duvet cover on?

You can try the traditional way, but if you feel a double duvet is too big for this method, try the California roll method detailed below.

The next method on our quest for how to easily put on a duvet cover is the California roll method. If you have been wondering how to put a duvet cover on by yourself, this surprisingly easy method is for you.

1. Take your duvet cover and turn it inside out. 

2. Place it flat on top of your bed and place a comforter over it. (Pro tip: Properly align the corners.)

3. If there are any corner ties or snaps, secure them.

4. Start rolling the cover and insert from the closed side of the cover. 

5. Once you have completely rolled it, fold back the duvet cover opening and stuff inside the roll.

6. Now seal the duvet cover with the closure provided. 

7. Unroll the bundle back towards the direction it was rolled in. 

8. While unrolling, make sure you separate the cover from the rolled insert.

9. Once it is completely unrolled, give the duvet a few shakes to fluff it up.

And that is how to put on a duvet cover in seconds. But how do you put a duvet cover on without rolling it? The next method will tell you how.

By now, you know how to put on a duvet cover, but if you want to know how to put on a duvet cover with ties, you need to try the nova method. 

What is the easiest way to put a king size duvet cover on?

This is the easiest method of the three; however, to use this method, you will need the Nova duvet cover. It has a zipper not at the edge like on most covers but just a little above the center of one of the sides. Also, the cover has ties at each of the four interior corners to secure your comforter.

1. Place the nova duvet cover on your bed. Make sure that the zipper is on the upper side.

2. Unzip the zipper and place the insert on top of the cover.

3. Take the two top corners and stuff them inside the cover. Secure them with ties.

4. Take the other two corners and stuff them inside too. Secure the remaining two ends with ties.

5. Once all the corners are secured, zip the cover.

6. Smooth the cover and you are done.    

This method works for all types of bedding. So, if you have a king-size bed, you can go the nova way. 

Duvet covers are available in all bed sizes. However, choosing the right size is very important. 

The size of the duvet is the most important deciding factor when buying a duvet cover. Next, you will have to consider whether your duvet is standard or made from silk. This is because the size of silk duvet covers is smaller than their corresponding standard duvet covers.

For example, for a twin bed, the cover for a standard duvet will be 68 x 90 inches, while for a silk duvet, it will be 68 x 86 inches. Hence, for silk duvet covers, the width is generally smaller. 

Similarly, for a king bed, standard duvet cover dimensions are 104 x 90 inches, while silk duvet cover dimensions are 104 x 86. 

Apart from protecting the duvet, a duvet cover has some other benefits.

• Increases the lifespan of the duvet
• Easy to wash and maintain
• Can be used as a light cover or flat sheet
• Improves the aesthetic appeal of your home
• A cover of the right fabric for the right season will help you adjust the temperature of your comforter
• Changing the cover is the easiest way to give your bedding and room a fresh look
• You can have covers of multiple styles and designs
• Easy to fold and store
• You can adjust the feel or softness of your bedding according to your comfort

Zippers are the most preferred enclosure as they are easy to use and less time-consuming. They are also considered a modern and more reliable option than other forms of enclosures.

Yes. The California roll method is also known as the burrito roll method. It is an easy and simple trick for putting duvet covers on duvets.

Yes. You put duvets inside duvet covers. However, duvet covers can also be used without any insert during the summer.

No. They are very different. Blanket covers are much thinner but can also be multi-layered (quilted). 

If you use a cover, you can wash your duvet once or twice a year. But if something spills on it, you will have to wash it immediately so that it does not get stained.