How to Put on a Duvet Cover
Last updated September 7, 2023
You may be wondering what a duvet cover is, and how to use a duvet cover. A duvet cover is as simple as it sounds; it's a cover for your duvet that provides a layer of protection and decor. Using a duvet cover is advantageous because it has numerous benefits. But, how does a duvet cover work? Basically it's a protective layer for your duvet that can be removed and washed whenever needed. It can also instantly refresh your space. For example, a floral duvet cover would be perfect in spring.
What do you put in a duvet cover? These multifaceted covers can hold just about any duvet or comforter. Their only downside is putting them on. In this guide, we will show you two ways to put on a duvet cover. Whether you prefer the traditional or the California roll method, you'll be an expert at putting on duvet covers in no time.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Duration:
Under 2 hours
Table of Contents
The Traditional Way to Put On a Duvet Cover
Turn Your Duvet Cover Inside Out
Put On the Duvet Cover
Close the Duvet Cover
The California Roll Way to Put on a Duvet Cover
Turn Your Duvet Cover Inside Out
The Traditional Way to Put On a Duvet Cover
Before new methods of putting on duvet covers existed, there was the dependable traditional way of putting one on. This method works, but takes a few additional steps but produces a smooth result. Read on to learn how to use the traditional method of putting on a duvet cover.
Turn Your Duvet Cover Inside Out
Once your duvet or comforter is flat on your bed, take your duvet cover and turn it inside out.
Put On the Duvet Cover
- As you turn it inside out, locate the two top corners of your duvet cover. Keep your hands inside the cover and at the two corners.
- With your hands still inside the duvet cover, reach for the top two corners of the duvet itself. Grab hold of the corners so the duvet's corners and the cover's corners align.
- When you've got a secure hold on the duvet with your duvet cover hands, flip the cover over the duvet. Shake it a bit so the duvet cover falls further over the comforter.
- After flipping the cover, begin pulling the rest of the duvet cover over the comforter. Keep pulling it down till it covers all of the duvet, and all the corners align.
Close the Duvet Cover
When the duvet cover falls over the duvet, matching in all the right places, either zip or button up your duvet cover.
Make sure the closures are at the foot of the bed. You have now successfully put on a duvet cover!
The California Roll Way to Put on a Duvet Cover
If you think the traditional way of putting on a duvet is still too difficult, we have a new way of putting on a duvet cover that'll truly surprise you. Not only does this method work, it will seem almost like a magic trick. Read on to learn how to put on a duvet cover using the unique California Roll method.
Turn Your Duvet Cover Inside Out
Once your duvet or comforter is flat on your bed, take your duvet cover and turn it inside out.
How to Put On a Duvet Cover with Ties
If your duvet has ties located on the corners, this is when you tie together the comforter and cover. Now that your duvet cover is laying flat on your bed, take your comforter and lay it directly on top of the cover, making sure to flatten it out as well. Tie together the duvet cover and comforter.
Roll Together the Duvet and Duvet Cover
- When the duvet is laying on the duvet cover, all corners aligned and sides matching as closely as possible, take the closed side facing you and start to roll both the cover and duvet together. Keep rolling till they're all rolled up. As you roll, make sure no sides fall out of place. Adjust as you see fit.
- When you've successfully rolled up the duvet and duvet cover together, reach for one of the ends of the roll. This end should contain a duvet cover opening. Stuff the edge of the duvet inside this cover opening.
- After you've stuffed part of the duvet into one part of the duvet cover's opening, continue doing this with the remainder of the cover.
Working your way down the roll, keep stuffing the comforter into the duvet cover till you get to the end of the roll.
Close the Duvet Cover
When the duvet cover falls over the duvet, matching in all the right places, either zip or button up your duvet cover.
Make sure the closures are at the foot of the bed. You have now successfully put on a duvet cover!
Begin Unrolling the Duvet Cover
With the roll in position, unfurl the California Roll. This will be a mixture of unrolling and pulling. Keep going till everything is straightened out.
When the roll has been completely unfurled, give it a couple good shakes and you're finished! You now learned how to put on a duvet cover and know how to use a duvet cover. Your comforter will stay clean and last longer.
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