Many people who have grown up using quilts or comforters on their bed may not realize how practical duvets with covers are. They sound fancy, but the concept goes back hundreds of years and is really very practical. Once you try using a duvet, you will see that they actually save you both time and money!
The easy care of the duvet and cover is what makes them a time saver and why many people buy them. Instead of trying to wash a huge comforter, you just clean the cover and have fresh bedding. Down feathers can be tricky to clean, so just washing a duvet cover takes those worries away. If you have a good quality cover, you can just fluff up the duvet and let the cover do its job protecting the duvet from getting dirty. This is a lot cheaper and easier than hauling a large comforter to the Laundromat. If it fits, you could also throw your duvet in the dryer with some tennis balls once in a while to fluff up the filling. Some people also like to hang their duvets outside on a clothesline to air them out after a long winter.
Another way that you will save money with a duvet and cover is when it comes to redecorating. You could change the whole look of a bedroom by just picking up a new duvet cover and some pillows or curtains that coordinate. Another option is to use a couple different duvet covers so you can change up the look of your room every once in a while.
You could also save some money by covering an old comforter with a new cover and giving it a second life. Inexpensive duvet covers can be found in department stores, discount stores and online. Those who sew can make a cover for a comforter from a set of sheets with little time and money. Hopefully these tips will inspire you to try using a duvet.