Let’s be real—duvet covers are supposed to be the easy button of bedding. Washable, stylish, and way cheaper than buying a whole new comforter every season. But wrestling one onto your duvet? That’s a workout nobody signed up for. If you’ve ever ended up tangled in fabric, sweating, and questioning your life choices, you’re not alone.
Good news: There’s a better way. The pros at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab cracked the code with a three-step method that’s basically foolproof. Plus, we’ve got the inside scoop on the best duvet covers of 2025 (because why settle for basic?).
Step 1: Start Flat (No Acrobatics Required)
First, ditch the mid-air struggle. Lay your duvet insert flat on the bed, smoothing it out so all four corners line up with the edges of your mattress. Then, drape the duvet cover right on top—like you’re making a sandwich where the insert is the filling and the cover is the bread.
Pro tip: If your duvet has loops or ties inside, make sure they’re facing up. This’ll save you from a last-minute flip-fest later.
Step 2: The Inside-Out Magic Trick
Here’s the game-changer: Reach inside the duvet cover and grab the top two corners, pulling them inside out so the cover is now inside itself (trust us, it’ll make sense in a second). Match those corners to the top corners of your duvet insert and secure them—most covers have ties or buttons to keep everything in place.
Repeat with the bottom corners, then shake things out a little to help the duvet settle into place. No more blindly fishing for corners like you’re playing a very frustrating game of Marco Polo.
Step 3: Flip, Close, and Breathe Easy
Now for the grand finale: Reach inside again and flip the entire duvet cover right-side out. It should now encase the insert perfectly, like a well-behaved pillowcase. Zip, button, or tie the closure, give it a quick fluff, and boom—you’re done. No swearing, no sweat, just a perfectly made bed ready for maximum coziness.
Bonus: Duvet Covers Worth the Effort
If you’re in the market for a fresh cover (or just want to upgrade from that sad, pilled one you’ve had since college), here are a few GH-approved winners:
Best Splurge: Parachute’s Linen Duvet Cover – Breathable, gets softer with every wash, and looks effortlessly chic.
Best Budget: Target’s Casaluna Washed Cotton – Affordable but doesn’t skimp on quality (and comes in so many colors).
Best for Hot Sleepers: Buffy’s Eucalyptus Duvet Cover – Silky, cooling, and eco-friendly.
Final Thought: Duvet Drama, Solved
With this method, changing your duvet cover goes from a dreaded chore to a two-minute task. And let’s be honest—anything that makes bedtime easier is a win in our book. Now go forth and make your bed without the stress (or the accidental nap halfway through). Sweet dreams.
